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Hardly any other band has built up such a passionate fan base as Deftones – the Grammy Award-winning, multi-platinum band has created its own culture with its original sound. In 2026, Deftones will return to Germany with their latest album, "private music". In February, they will play five concerts in Germany with special guests Denzel... Continue Reading →
Today, Shinedown, one of the world's biggest rock bands, released their brand new single “Searchlight” via Atlantic Records. The song marks the beginning of a new era for the multi-platinum band and comes after a groundbreaking year that included sold-out arenas, record-breaking chart success, and a historic debut at the Grand Ole Opry. The song... Continue Reading →
More than seven years since their last visit, A Perfect Circle will return to Europe in the summer of 2026. Led by Maynard James Keenan and Billy Howerdel, the band will play three headline concerts in Germany and also perform at Rock Am Ring/Rock Im Park. “To our European friends,” comments Billy Howerdel. "We miss... Continue Reading →
Following the overwhelming response to “Silent Divide,” their first new single in over two years, Alter Bridge are now releasing another song. “What Lies Within” is the second single from their eighth album, which will be released on January 9, 2026, via Napalm Records. A driving guitar riff from Myles Kennedy and Mark Tremonti opens... Continue Reading →
Volbeat is currently on a world tour, and three-quarters of it is already in the books. Tonight, the Danish powerhouse is performing in Hamburg, and the event is sold out. Volbeat is touring with 90s rock veterans Bush, who recently released a new album, and Witch Fever from the UK. This exciting lineup will rock... Continue Reading →
Sweet Savage is a band with a long history. Founded in Belfast in 1979, they were part of the first generation of the New Wave of British Heavy Metal (NWoBHM). Ray Haller and Vivian Campbell were the band's original members, and Haller is still part of Sweet Savage. The band went through different and sometimes... Continue Reading →
The foundation of Daughtry dates back to 2006, when Chris Daughtry started the band and released the self-titled debut album. Daughtry was successful right away, achieving four-times platinum status in the US. In 2004, "Shock to the System (Part One)" hit the shelves, and it was only a matter of time before Part 2 was... Continue Reading →
Last Friday saw the release of “Songs for the Haunted,” the first Ritual album in 14 years! The atmospheric single “Sleeping Ghosts” is the latest preview from the new album by the North Rhine-Westphalia hardcore band. With “Sleeping Ghosts,” they depart from the familiar paths of their hardcore rock sound, as heard in parts of... Continue Reading →
Multi-platinum rock band The Pretty Reckless released their new single “For I Am Death” today. The song marks the beginning of a promising, powerful new chapter in their artistic journey of discovery. Taylor said of the song: “With ‘For I Am Death,’ I want the music to speak for itself, allowing the listener to decide... Continue Reading →
Five years since their last album – and now the big 10: Deftones present their tenth studio album, “private music.” The band already made waves at the beginning of the month with the single “milk of the madonna.” They had previously set the stage for “private music” with the album opener “my mind is a... Continue Reading →
While there was rain and mud at Wacken Open Air 2025 a week ago, August is showing its best side today. A sunny and warm Saturday is ahead of us as Elbriot 2025 gets underway. This well-established one-day festival in the heart of Hamburg is a must-visit for rock and metal fans. As in previous... Continue Reading →
Deftones are back with another single from their upcoming album “private music”: “milk of the madonna.” The track follows the first release, “my mind is a mountain.” “private music” is the tenth album by the Grammy-winning and internationally multi-platinum-selling band from Sacramento, California, and the first since “Ohms” five years ago, which brought Deftones another... Continue Reading →
Patriarchs in Black is the brainchild of former Type O Negative and Danzig drummer Johnny Kelly and guitarist Dan Lorenzo (Hades/Non-Fiction). The duo launched their debut album, “Reach for the Scars”, in 2022, followed by two more studio albums. With “Home”, the duo present their latest work, another stunning musical adventure. The first thing that... Continue Reading →
After a remarkable year with two consecutive Active Rock #1 singles (“ARTIFICIAL” and ‘PIECES’) and sold-out tours with Breaking Benjamin, Staind, and Disturbed, Daughtry continues to maintain its momentum: On September 12, the multi-platinum-selling band will release its new EP, “SHOCK TO THE SYSTEM (PART TWO),” via Big Machine Rock. Back in April, the haunting... Continue Reading →
"Before We All Die”, Clawfingers first studio album in 18 years, arrives February 20, 2026 on Perception. Loud, furious, darkly humorous and brutally honest, it's everything you forgot you needed — and exactly what you'd expect from a band that never cared much for subtlety. “This isn’t about finding peace,” singer Zak Tell says. “It’s about telling... Continue Reading →
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