My World of Music – est. 2013
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 →
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 →
In 1984, a band from L.A. created a significant buzz. Their eponymous debut album launched the band's impressive career, which is still ongoing. We're talking about W.A.S.P.. 41 years after launching their first musical rocket, Blackie Lawless and his band are on the next leg of their global "Album One Alive" tour. The band is... Continue Reading →
The next set of shows in Opeth's "The Last Will and Testament" tour was starts at a great location in Hamburg. The Laeiszhalle is hosting the Swedish metal outfit tonight, and they are joined by a band called Paatos. Laeiszhalle is a traditional concert hall which opened in 1908, with all kinds of events and... Continue Reading →
It's time for a horror show tonight! Although Halloween is still a few weeks away, some monsters are arriving in Hamburg tonight. Finnish hard rockers Lordi are starting the second leg of their “2nd Deadication” tour at Grünspan in Hamburg. Joining them on the road and on stage are two German bands: Null Positiv and... Continue Reading →
Today, Markus' Heavy Music Blog features and embraces music outside the usual rock and metal framework. However, Jan Delay's roots might be a bit more similar to those of some heavier bands. Delay is one of the pioneers of the Hamburg hip-hop scene. At the time, that scene was highly creative, with a rebellious mindset... 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 →
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 →
Ministry didn't have far to travel to get to Hamburg. The industrial metal veterans had played at the legendary Wacken festival the night before, just one hour away from the Markthalle. Supporting Ministry tonight in Hamburg are Light of Eternity, a relatively new band with a veteran line-up. It's 8pm and showtime is approaching. Light... Continue Reading →
When Cradle of Filth achieved commercial success in the early 1990s with their black metal-rooted sound influenced by symphonic metal, they were downright despised by many metal bands. Today, the band led by singer and founder Dani Filth, with their iconic corpse paint, theatrical performances, imaginative artwork, and diverse sound, is considered one of the... Continue Reading →
I saw Carcass a few times on my musical calendar during the last few years, but I haven't seen a Hatebreed live show in a long time. At this juncture, when both musical ensembles are performing a series of collaborative concerts, the timing could not be more opportune to experience this sonic onslaught in its... Continue Reading →
Today, I'm heading to Flensburg, a northern German city that's on the tour route of a prominent German band right now: Feine Sahne Fischfilet. The group recently released their latest album, "Wir kommen in Frieden", and after a release show in their hometown of Rostock, they will play three additional shows, one of which will... Continue Reading →
Tonight’s event at Grosse Freiheit 36 is a blend of Switzerland, California, and Hamburg. Gotthard recently launched a new album and are on the “Stereo Crush Tour 2025.” Joining them on this road trip for a few shows is none other than Y&T and both bands will perform tonight at the legendary venue in Hamburg.... Continue Reading →
Blood Incantation is a band that has been one of the rising stars in metal over the past few years. Hailing from Denver, Colorado, the band recently released a stellar longplayer called "Absolute Elsewhere". To present and promote the album, the four-piece is currently on tour and is scheduled to play a show at Gruenspan... Continue Reading →
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