My World of Music – est. 2013
The Hamburg rock and metal community has nothing but choices tonight. A lot is happening on this Friday evening. The Norwegian rock force Gluecifer is in town, as is Keith Caputo. Die Happy is performing, and Hell Over Hammaburg, a two-day indoor festival, is taking place. As if that were not enough to choose from,... Continue Reading →
Some iconic guitarists are on tour right now. A few days ago, Michael Schenker brought back the great UFO days to Große Freiheit 36, and today, a few meters down the road, Adrian Smith and Richie Kotzen are playing a show. With Smith being one of the legendary Iron Maiden guitarists and Kotzen being a... Continue Reading →
German metallers Heaven Shall Burn recently released the album “Heimat”, and after playing some release shows at smaller venues, the five-piece band is currently touring larger venues. The band will perform at Hamburg’s Inselpark Arena tonight, and they aren’t alone on this tour. They are joined by The Halo Effect, The Black Dahlia Murder and... Continue Reading →
It was April of last year when Michael Schenker played a show at Fabrik in Hamburg as part of his “My Years with UFO” tour. This marked the first leg of the tour, which took him to stages across nine countries.A few months later, Schenker returns to Hamburg for another show, this time at Grosse... Continue Reading →
The crushing weight of doom, the anarchic spirit of hardcore punk, the sheer force of thrash metal, and the raw aggression of grindcore—all of it can be experienced tonight at Gruenspan in Hamburg. Grindcore pioneers Napalm Death are currently on their “Campaign for Musical Destruction” tour, joined on the road by thrash metal veterans Whiplash,... Continue Reading →
A punk rock package is currently rolling through Germany. Ska punk veterans Sondaschule are touring with the Swabian punk band Itchy. Both bands will perform tonight at the Alsterdorfer Sporthalle in Hamburg, ensuring that everyone will momentarily forget about the Christmas buzz. Itchy kick off this evening of high-octane punk rock. The trio hit the... Continue Reading →
Feine Sahne Fischfilet is currently on tour and they're coming in peace. With their new album “Wir kommen in Frieden” in hand, the punk rockers from Rostock are on their 2025 winter tour, and Alsterdorfer Sporthalle in Hamburg is the place to be for fans of electrifying punk rock. Joining them on tour are Focus.,... Continue Reading →
On November 25th of this year, not only was Rod Stewart in town, but a show in Hamburg was also played by Canadian rocker Danko Jones. He added an extra show at Markthalle to the tour because the originally scheduled December 13th show sold out quickly. Tonight, Danko Jones is visiting Hamburg again and plays... Continue Reading →
Their Majesties have arrived in Hamburg. That is the impression you get from the artwork of The Hives' new album. Dressed in kinglike robes and wearing crowns, the five guys aren't the kings of Sweden, but they've been among the greats of Swedish rock music since the early '90s. Currently on tour to promote their... Continue Reading →
The line-up of the 2026 edition of Elbriot gets some prominent additions. Next to Powerwolf being the headliner the legendary Savatage will perform at Grossmarkt, Hamburg. So far also confirmed are Thy Art Is Murder, Danko Jones and Orden Ogan. Elbriot 2026 will take place on August 8th, 2026 at Grossmarkt Hamburg and here is... Continue Reading →
Sir Roderick David "Rod" Stewart is currently on his "One More Time" tour, which includes European shows. Born in Highgate, England, Stewart is widely regarded as one of the greatest rock and pop musicians. His impressive repertoire includes timeless classics, whether they are his own songs or excellent interpretations of tunes from other great musicians.... Continue Reading →
Tonight, I’m exploring a new venue. The Georg Elser Halle in Hamburg opened earlier this year, and this is my first visit to the venue. Part of the historic Flakbunker building, which has become a popular destination thanks to its additional levels, roof garden and hotel, the Georg Elser Halle is located there too, named... Continue Reading →
The crossover kings, H-Blockx, have been on the rise for a while now. There has been a lot of activity at the H-Blockx camp recently, and their current tour is just one example of this. After celebrating the anniversary of their debut album last year, the four-piece band from Münster, Germany, are now on their... Continue Reading →
Usually, it is October 31st when a commercialized scary clownery called Halloween takes place but real metalheads know that things are different. Especially fans of heavy metal from the greater Hamburg area know that Helloween is on November 1st. This is the day when the iconic band from Germany’s north plays a show at Barclays Arena... Continue Reading →
Heavy traffic and limited parking spaces are the reality you will face when travelling to the Alsterdorfer Sporthalle tonight. Time is ticking and showtime is getting closer. Despite all this, I make it to the venue almost on time, which is crucial since a great line-up of rock and punk bands is playing in Hamburg... Continue Reading →
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