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An era is coming to an end. Nearly a year after the release of their final album, Megadeth (2026), the legendary thrash metal band of the same name will embark on one last world tour to say goodbye to the stage. Joining bandleader Dave Mustaine are longtime bandmates Teemu Mäntysaari (guitar), James LoMenzo (bass), and Dirk Verbeuren (drums), a lineup widely recognized for its outstanding... Continue Reading →
Seven years after their last studio album, Die Happy are back. And rarely has a comeback sounded as determined as this one. Empathy Is No Weakness is the title of the band’s tenth studio album - a title that takes a stand while also capturing the essence of what Die Happy have stood for for... Continue Reading →
Imminence has announced new headlining tour dates for Europe in early 2027. Following the global success of their critically acclaimed 2024 album “The Black” and sold-out shows at the Palladium in Cologne and the Inselpark Arena in Hamburg last December, this tour marks the biggest milestone yet in the band’s live career. With these new... Continue Reading →
Phil Campbell’s Bastard Sons are heading back to the stage, fueled by a mission that goes beyond the music. Following the passing of their father, the legendary Phil Campbell, the band is moving forward with an unwavering sense of strength, heart, and purpose, ensuring that the rock and roll flame he ignited continues to roar.... Continue Reading →
The multiple GRAMMY-nominated band Spiritbox will return to Europe in the fall of 2026. In September and October, they will continue their successful tour in support of their latest album, Tsunami Sea, with their biggest headline shows to date in Germany. Spiritbox has brought on board one of the most acclaimed European metal acts of... Continue Reading →
It seems like an era may be coming to an end. Industrial metal pioneers Ministry have announced Hate to Go (Take Out or Delivery) as what is expected to be their final studio album. The record is scheduled for release on October 30 through Cleopatra Records. At the same time, Al Jourgensen and the band have unveiled... Continue Reading →
NYC's hardcore pioneers Agnostic Front have released the official video for "Divided", taken from the band's latest album Echoes in Eternity released in 2025 via Reigning Phoenix Music. The music video arrives as Agnostic Front prepare to embark on an epic summer tour across Europe. The second leg of their summer dates kicks off in Töging am Inn, Germany, on July 25th. Vocalist... Continue Reading →
In Extremo ranks among the great innovators of modern music history: As the first band to fuse medieval instruments, archaic power, and raw rock energy, they have created a genre of their own—uncompromising, unmistakable, and defining the style for decades. And anyone who has seen In Extremo live knows: This band doesn’t just build stages—it... Continue Reading →
The Bay Area thrash metal legends are back! This December, Death Angel return to Europe for an explosive headlining tour, bringing their trademark blend of blistering riffs, relentless energy and unforgettable live performances to 12 cities in Germany, Switzerland, Denmark, Czech Republic and the Netherlands, including a show at Fabrik, Hamburg. Don’t miss out on... Continue Reading →
In the 21st century, life often feels overwhelming. Too loud, too chaotic—sometimes like we’re on the brink of the apocalypse. For over ten years, Kadavar have been turning all of this into what they do best: uncompromising, thundering rock. Instead of hiding from it all, they channel the complexities of the world into their very... Continue Reading →
Progressive metal meets timeless class: With Queensrÿche, the Hard Circle Festivals welcome a band that has been one of the defining names in sophisticated heavy metal for decades. Following the announcements of W.A.S.P. as the first headliner, Warkings, and Battle Beast, progressive metal legends Queensrÿche are joining the lineup for the four Hard Circle Festivals... Continue Reading →
This year, Zebrahead is celebrating its impressive 30th anniversary. Just in time for the occasion, the California punk institution is returning in November and December for a major tour through Germany. Even after three decades, the world is still listening to them just as eagerly as ever. Under the banner “DRUNK AND SH*TTY IN EVERY... Continue Reading →
Avatar have been exploring the dark soul of alternative and melodic death metal—and have been doing so with consistent success for over 20 years. With their penultimate album, “Dance Devil Dance,” released in 2023, they taught Beelzebub to dance; with their latest album, “Don’t Go in the Forest,” they skillfully navigated the tightrope between intricate... Continue Reading →
One thing is clear: L.A. Guns, whose legend began over four decades ago on the Sunset Strip, are among the most influential bands in the realm of glam, hard rock, and hairspray. Countless bands have modeled their sound and stage presence after them; to this day, they remain one of the central bands of a... Continue Reading →
From royal concert halls to major festival stages, from symphonic compositions to lightning-fast metal solos, Yngwie Malmsteen is a unique force in the world of music. His genre-spanning virtuosity, a tireless pursuit of perfection, and his commitment to artistic authenticity have earned him a place among the immortals: Among others, Time magazine named him one... Continue Reading →
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