The Vikings have moved on after last night, and today a distinctly satanic vibe is slowly settling over the Bunker at Feldstraße. The In League With Satan – Evropa 2026 Tour is underway, and tonight’s stop in Hamburg brings together a package that should appeal to anyone with a black metal heart. One surprise beforehand... Continue Reading →
Live report AMON AMARTH, ORBIT CULTURE & SOILWORK, Alsterdorfer Sporthalle, Hamburg – October 21st, 2026
Hamburg and the Vikings have a history that stretches back centuries, with plenty of twists and turns along the way. Thankfully, the days of Viking raids are long gone. These days, it’s Viking metal making its way into the Hanseatic city. Amon Amarth are back on the road for another European run, stopping at Alsterdorfer... Continue Reading →
Live report THE HU & SKÁLD, Alsterdorfer Sporthalle, Hamburg – October 15th, 2026
Heavy metal from Mongolia? It wasn’t exactly common in the history of rock and metal. The band that put the country on the metal map was The HU. Their breakthrough came in 2018, and a year later, they played their first show outside Mongolia. I got to see them myself in 2020 at a sold-out... Continue Reading →
Review FERVENCE “Constructs”
Texas-based Fervence are still a relatively young band. Formed in 2019, they released their debut album just a year later. Now, with Constructs, the five-piece deliver their third full-length, showcasing a band that has matured and developed a broader musical vocabulary. Lyrically, the album draws on personal experiences and relationships, exploring the emotions that shape our... Continue Reading →
Live report AUDREY HORNE & MOTOROWL, Bahnhof Pauli, Hamburg – October 11th, 2026
Audrey Horne have been part of my musical world for quite some time now, and running into this band - whether at a live show, through a new album, or in an interview - is always a good time. These five musicians come across as genuinely likable, dedicated, and driven by a shared passion for... Continue Reading →
Live report EVANESCENCE, POPPY & NOVA TWINS, Barclays Arena, Hamburg – September 23rd, 2026
Tonight, the road takes me to Hamburg’s Barclays Arena, where Amy Lee and Evanescence are set to take the stage. The band is currently touring across Europe and the UK, with a stop in the autumn city on the Elbe. Poppy is along for the ride as an additional special guest, while Nova Twins have... Continue Reading →
Live report FEAR FACTORY, CRYSTAL LAKE, HATE & THE NOCTURNAL AFFAIR, Markthalle, Hamburg – September 16th, 2026
One evening after Devin Townsend brought a stripped-down solo performance to Hamburg’s Markthalle, I’m back at the same venue. This time, though, the setup couldn’t be more different. The chairs from the previous night have disappeared, the room is ready for a standing crowd, and an interesting package is about to hit the stage. Metal... Continue Reading →
Review WALKWAYS „A Reminder“
A Reminder is a grade-A album—at least if you go by its title and the songs themselves. A Reminder is the third album from the guys from Tel Aviv, and it’s not just the letter “A” that gets the pole position in the album title; all 13 songs begin with an “A” as well. It’s... Continue Reading →
Review MASTODON “Marrow Deep”
Marrow Deep is an album that, in many ways, marks the beginning of a new era for Mastodon. A lot has happened in the five years since the release of Hushed and Grim. The most profound event was undoubtedly the death of Brent Hinds. Now, almost exactly a year later, Mastodon return with a new album, and... Continue Reading →
Review RAUNCHY “Prisoner”
Raunchy are among the forerunners of modern metal from Denmark. The band made an impression back in 2001 with their striking debut album, Velvet Noise. Five more albums followed before things went quiet after the release of Vices.Virtues.Visions.. At some point, you had to wonder whether Raunchy were even still around. Well, now we have the answer... Continue Reading →
Don’t go in the forest and go to AVATAR instead
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 →
PAPA ROACH will return to Europe in late 2026
At the first summer festivals of the year, Papa Roach just played some of the biggest and most spectacular shows of their career, but the band has no plans to slow down: The “Rise Of The Roach” World Tour continues! At the end of 2026, Papa Roach will return to Europe and has now announced... Continue Reading →
BLINK-182 announce headliner show and summer festival shows
blink-182 are returning to Germany! Nearly four years after their last visit to the German capital, the pop-punk icons are coming back to Berlin on June 8, 2027, for an open-air concert—and they won’t be alone: Billy Talent will open the show as a special guest. June 8, 2027 – (DE) Berlin, Waldbühne Regular ticket... Continue Reading →
Review SEVENDUST “One”
Sevendust recently joined Alter Bridge on their European tour, which saw the band return to Germany for the first time in over 15 years, and fans of powerful alternative rock/metal can now look forward to a new album from the Atlanta-based band. Titled "One", Sevendust's 15th studio album features ten new songs. One amazing thing... Continue Reading →
ENTER SHIKARI – new video and live dates
Without any prior announcement or teaser, Enter Shikari surprised fans by releasing their new album “Lose Your Self” on April 10. Now the band is following up with the official music video for “Find Out The Hard Way…” Directed by Jasper Visuals, the video premieres today, April 15, at 9:00 p.m. CEST: https://youtu.be/iYC-vjBSGXE?si=qf0e_TH9eILX9W2L Singer Rou... Continue Reading →









