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Charlotte Wessels continues to redefine the boundaries of modern metal with the announcement of her upcoming studio album, set for release in early 2027, followed by a European headline tour, with Melissa Bonny joined as support act. Since embarking on her solo career in 2021, the Utrecht-based artist has forged a distinctive path, blending symphonic... Continue Reading →
Whitechapel are happy to announce their return to European shores in January 2027. The trek features them, Sylosis, 200 Stab Wounds and Tribal Gaze. Comments Whitechapel's guitarist Alex Wade. "We are excited to announce the 'Burn Forever European Tour 2027'. This will mark a long over due full European headline run featuring some of the sickest names in... Continue Reading →
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 →
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 →
Accept, the pioneers of heavy metal, have just announced a new tour. Entitled "Half a Century of Metal", the tour will feature songs from the band's career spanning 1976 to 2026. Accompanying them on the tour will be Dynazty and Tailgunner. The tour includes a show at the Inselpark Arena in Hamburg on 11 December... Continue Reading →
You need neither encyclopedia nor satnav to enjoy the music of Bochum-based guitarist, composer and band mastermind Axel Rudi Pell. Because what applies to most successful musicians also goes for Pell: His songs are marked by his typical, unmistakable signature, a hybrid of powerful guitar riffs and catchy melodies, presented by a brilliant band consisting... 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 →
In October 2026, two of the most influential forces in extreme metal join together for a monumental live assault: Behemoth and Dimmu Borgir will embark on the “In League With Satan” Co-Headline Tour, storming across Europe and the UK. As special guests, the Swedish black metal icons Dark Funeral will add even more ferocity to an already devastating lineup. This unholy trinity represents... Continue Reading →
Tonight, it's all about the melodies and hooks, as Battle Beasts not only kick off their European tour, but also celebrate the release of their latest album, “Steelbound”. They are joined by Nuremberg-based Dominum and melodic metal band Majestica. Tonight's sold-out show at Fabrik is a great beginning to the tour. The popularity of this... Continue Reading →
Thrash metal veterans Testament have released a new album, “Para Bellum” and are now touring Europe and the UK to perform the new songs live. They are joined on this road trip by Obituary, Destruction and Nervosa. With four bands on the schedule tonight, the show starts early. When I arrived at Grosse Freiheit 36,... Continue Reading →
Kreator are releasing their new single “Seven Serpents” today, along with a spectacular music video, announcing their new studio album “Krushers Of The World,” which will be released on January 16, 2026, via Nuclear Blast. Starting in March, the thrash metal legends will be on a major European tour, which will take them to Essen,... Continue Reading →
After over 10 years, Marillion will return to Germany for a major summer tour in 2026. The veteran band, a flagship of the prog scene, will present the best of their 47-year career and 20 studio albums. Marillion is a work of art and one of the last bands to put on a standard rock... Continue Reading →
It's time for some metalcore tonight! A couple of days ago, Bleed From Within kicked off their European/UK tour in Antwerp, Belgium, and tonight, they will perform at Docks in Hamburg. They're joined on the road by two additional bands: After The Burial and Great American Ghost. The show starts early tonight. Great American Ghost... Continue Reading →
The location changed from Inselpark Arena Hamburg to Fabrik, Hamburg. More infos HERE. Finland’s Battle Beast have announced a massive 36-show European tour as the first leg of their upcoming world tour. Kicking off with a bang on October 17th with their biggest German headline show to date at Hamburg’s Inselpark Arena, the tour will keep the band on the road until... 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 →
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