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 →
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 →
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 →
Live report D-A-D & THE 69 EYES, Georg Elser Halle, Hamburg – November 15th, 2025
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 →
Live report H-BLOCKX & BIRD’S VIEW, Docks, Hamburg – November 4th, 2025
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 →
Live report HELLOWEEN & BEAST IN BLACK, Barclays Arena, Hamburg – November 1st, 2025
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 →
Live report DROPKICK MURPHYS, FRANK TURNER and THE SLEEPING SOULS & HAYWIRE, Alsterdorfer Sporthalle, Hamburg – October 29th, 2025
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 →
Live report BATTLE BEAST, DOMINUM & MAJESTICA, Fabrik, Hamburg – October 17th, 2025
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 →
Live report TESTAMENT, OBITUARY, DESTRUCTION & NERVOSA, Grosse Freiheit 36, Hamburg – October 14th, 2025
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 →
Live report VOLBEAT, BUSH & WITCH FEVER, Barclays Arena, Hamburg – October 11th, 2025
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 →
Live report W.A.S.P., Docks, Hamburg – October 1st, 2025
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 →
Live report OPETH & PAATOS, Laeiszhalle, Hamburg – September 29th, 2025
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 →
Live report LORDI, NULL POSITIV & BLOOD WHITE, Gruenspan, Hamburg – September 24th, 2025
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 →
Live report JAN DELAY and DISKO NO.1 & DAS BO, Wunderino Arena, Kiel – September 11th, 2025
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 →









