Gloryhammer will hit the road in October and November 2026 for their 5th Album Release Tour, bringing a new record and an updated live show to fans across the globe! This run marks the start of the band’s next phase, with a fresh production and a setlist built to hit as hard as an astral... Continue Reading →
LOST SOCIETY will embark on a tour in March 2026
Finland’s fiercest export Lost Society are thrilled to announce their return to the road with a blistering Spring 2026 UK & Europe Tour. Known for their explosive live performances and untamed stage presence, the band will once again unleash their signature intensity on audiences across the continent. Frontman Samy Elbanna comments: "Lost Society will be finally... Continue Reading →
AXEL RUDI PELL – “Ghost Town” tour dates for 2026
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 →
Live report SONDASCHULE & ITCHY, Alsterdorfer Sporthalle, Hamburg – December 19th, 2025
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 →
SACRIFICE’s “Tears” re-issued
The Japanese thrash metal outfit Sacrifice released three albums in the late '80s and early '90s before disbanding in 1992. "Tears" was their third studio release and features eight songs. The album contains fierce thrash metal with crossover influences, and the untamed energy of metal resonates in songs like the heavily pounding "Broken Heroes". On... Continue Reading →
MYRATH launched “The Funeral”
Tunisian-French metal visionaries Myrath are back with their new single “The Funeral,” a song that explores the theme of death with unexpected lightness and emotional power. Instead of melancholy, the band delivers an energetic anthem that playfully breaks through genre boundaries and reinterprets farewell as something powerful and beautiful. An effortlessly epic, masterfully composed piece... Continue Reading →
Live report FEINE SAHNE FISCHFILET & FOCUS., Alsterdorfer Sporthalle, Hamburg – December 11th, 2025
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 →
Live report DANKO JONES & TUK SMITH & THE RESTLESS HEARTS, Docks, Hamburg – December 13th, 2025
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 →
Review BYGONE “Bygone”
I can’t tell you the exact date Bygone was founded, but it must have been in 2022 or earlier. The Boston-based band released a demo that year, and after signing a contract with Svart Records, their debut album was ready to go. The band's first studio effort is titled “Bygone” and features seven songs. Compared... Continue Reading →
Review MAUSOLEUM GATE “Space, Rituals and Magick”
Mausoleum Gate was founded in 2008. After launching their debut album in 2014, they returned three years later with their second release, “Into a Dark Divinity.” Fans had to wait even longer for the third album, as it took eight years before being able to welcome “Space, Ritual and Magick.” Mausoleum Gate's artwork has always... Continue Reading →
DESTINY’S END announce “Breathe Deep the Road (Live & Unreleased)”
Metal fans, prepare for a sonic excavation. Destiny’s End, the influential US power metal supergroup featuring vocalist James Rivera (Helstar), has officially announced the upcoming release of "Breathe Deep the Road (Live & Unreleased)", a definitive collection capturing the band’s peak era. The album will be released on January 23, 2026. Documenting the band’s legendary... Continue Reading →
Live report THE HIVES, YARD ACT & SPIRITUAL CRAMP, Alsterdorfer Sporthalle, Hamburg – December 3rd, 2025
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 →
OPETH release official animated music video for “§3”
In celebration of the one-year anniversary of “The Last Will and Testament”, Opeth is proud to unveil a brand-new animated video crafted to bring the album’s intricate story to life. Created by Absynthe Moon Media, the film offers a visual interpretation of the narrative that has intrigued fans since the record’s release in November 2024.... Continue Reading →
Live report ROD STEWARD, Barclays Arena, Hamburg – November 25th, 2025
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 →
LETHAL release remastered version of “Programmed”
When Programmed landed in 1990, Kentucky’s Lethal delivered an album that many hailed as “the best Queensrÿche record since Operation: Mindcrime.” Blending the muscle of American power metal with the sophistication of melodic heavy metal, the band achieved songs that combine intelligence, melody, and might in perfect balance. Frontman Tom Mallicoat commands every moment with... Continue Reading →








