The Hard Circle 2024 includes three festivals with the same line-up, starting on December 7th, 2024 in Bochum. Saturday, 7.12.2024 Pott Out Festival - Bochum/ Ruhrcongress Friday, 13.12.2024 Rock Out Festival - Augsburg/ Schwabenhalle Saturday, 14.12. 2024 Knock Out Festival - Karlsruhe/ Schwarzwaldhalle (SOLD OUT) And these are the bands: Blind Guardian Kissin’ Dynamite Gamma Ray H.E.A.T Dynazty Axxis
Review AXXIS “Coming Home”
Axxis belong to the spearhead of melodic metal from Germany. Their debut "Kingdom Of The Night" is still one of the highlights in a long list of achievements. Melodies, riffs and catchiness, together with the unique vocals of Bernhard Weiß, characterise the album and helped the band to establish their music at a time when... Continue Reading →
AXXIS announce with “Coming Home” a very special album
German melodic metal veterans Axxis have announced their new album to be released on 12 July 2024. The title is "Coming Home" and it will be a historic one for the band as the Axxis circle closes. Bandleader Bernhard Weiss describes the cover idea: "AXXIS is our baby, which, cradled in the arms of AI... Continue Reading →
AXXIS mainman Bernhard Weiß talks about the new EP, Covid-19 and much more
Markus' Heavy Music Blog: Hello Bernhard, the first question these days is of course: how are you? Bernhard Weiß: I feel great. We have a lot of work to do. So we're just going to block out the whole problem situation and work. Markus' Heavy Music Blog: You reacted very quickly to the new situation... Continue Reading →
CD review AXXIS ‘Virus of a Modern Time’
Bernhard Weiss and band mates show that new situations demand adjusted game plans. 'Virus of a Modern Time' isn't the result of a longterm planning process. It's an EP with great songs that have been reactivated, acting as some musical sun-rays in days of darkness.
CD review AXXIS ‘Best of EMI Years’
(*/10) Without any doubts Axxis to the spearhead of Melodic Metal hailing from Germany. The band that celebrates its 30th anniversary was recently on tour with a setlist that was build on the first four Axxis albums and the birthday party's going on. 'Best of EMI years' is a new compilation of Axxis featuring songs... Continue Reading →
Live report AXXIS & VICE, Logo, Hamburg – 05.10.2019
German Melodic Metal veterans Axxis have a jubilee to celebrate. The band is around for three decades, for sure a moment for a "little look back" and Bernhard Weiß and bandmates wouldn't be Axxis if they wouldn't celebrate together with fans. One of the shows of the '30 years'-tour takes place at Logo in Hamburg.... Continue Reading →
First bands announced for KNOCK OUT FESTIVAL
Although spring and summer are yet to come, a glimpse towards December generates excitement. First bands for Knock Out Festival in Karlsruhe, Germany has been announced. today. So far it's Avantasia that will perform in the the South West of Germany as well as Axxis and Grave Digger. The one day indoor festival will take... Continue Reading →
CD review AXXIS ‘Monster Hero’
(8/10) Is there anybody out there that expects major adjustments to Axxis’ sound? Probably not. ‘Monster Hero’ is Axxis 15th studio album and bandleaders Bernhard Weiss and Harry Öllers continue with what the band is best in – catchy melodic rock songs that are built on Weiss unique vocals and Öllers’ catchy keyboard sound. ‘Monster... Continue Reading →









