My World of Music – est. 2013
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 →
To celebrate the release, Danko Jones will hit the road this winter for the “Danko Jones Is What You Need” European Tour 2025, with Tuk Smith & The Restless Hearts supporting on most dates: 19.11.2025 FI Helsinki – Tavastia21.11.2025 SE Stockholm – Münchenbryggeriet22.11.2025 NO Oslo - Vulkan Arena25.11.2025 DE Hamburg - Markthalle26.11.2025 DE Osnabrück –... Continue Reading →
German punk rock band Sondaschule will be on the road in December 2025 with one show, the guys will play at Alsterdorfer Sporthalle on December 19, 2025. Here are all tour dates: 19.11.2025 Zürich, Dynamo21.11.2025 Wien, Arena28.11.2025 Berlin, Columbiahalle29.11.2025 Hannover, Swiss Life Hall11.12.2025 Stuttgart, Im Wizemann12.12.2025 Wiesbaden, Schlachthof (sold out)13.12.2025 Düsseldorf, Mitsubishi-Electric-Halle19.12.2025 Hamburg, Sporthalle20.12.2025 Leipzig,... Continue Reading →
Napalm Death will embark on a European/UK tour in 2026 which includes a show at Gruenspan, Hamburg on February 14th, 2026. With them on tour will be Whiplash and Varukers plus one band to be announced.
Blues Pills and DeWolff will embark on a tour which includes five shows in Germany. On March 27th, 2026 bands will play a show at Fabrik, Hamburg and presale has already started.
One and a half years after having played a fulminant show at Gruenspan, Hamburg, NYC hardcore pioneers Agnostic Front will return to Hamburg as part of their upcoming "Echoes in Eternity" tour. Agnostic Front will play at Gruenspan, Hamburg on February 7th, 2026. Support: Wisdom In Chains and Raw Brigade
After a successful premiere in 2025, the South of Heaven Festival in Maastricht will return next year. On June 6 and 7, 2026, the city will once again become a meeting place for metal fans from all over Europe. The festival near the German/Dutch border has now announced its complete lineup. But that's not all:... Continue Reading →
After more than three decades at the forefront of progressive metal, Swedish icons Opeth are bringing their monumental live experience to Italy for two exclusive summer dates in 2026. July 10 – Pompei – Anfiteatro Degli ScaviJuly 11 – Bologna – Sequoie Music Park Following the announcement of select appearances across Europe (Halifax-UK, Dublin-Ireland, Rättvik-Sweden),... 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 →
Metal veterans Savatage announced the “Prelude To Madness” tour, including some headliner- and festival shows in Europe. Metalheads in the greater Hamburg area can look forward with excitement since Savatage will play the Wacken Festival as well as Elbriot 2026.
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 →
Blackened metal force Harakiri For The Sky announced exclusive 10 Year Anniversary Shows. 04.04.26 Athens - Temple09.04.26 Hamburg - Grünspan10.04.26 Berlin - Columbia Theater11.04.26 RagnarökFestival - Lichtenfels17.04.26 Paris - La Machine du Moulin Rouge18.04.26 Bochum - Christuskirche05.06.26 Bavarian Battle Open Air, Kirchhof06.06.26 Mystic Festival, Gdansk
More than seven years since their last visit, A Perfect Circle will return to Europe in the summer of 2026. Led by Maynard James Keenan and Billy Howerdel, the band will play three headline concerts in Germany and also perform at Rock Am Ring/Rock Im Park. “To our European friends,” comments Billy Howerdel. "We miss... Continue Reading →
Clutch will return to Germany in December 2025 for five electrifying live shows. Founded in Germantown, Maryland in 1991, the band has released 13 studio albums to date, with “Sunrise on Slaughter Beach” being their most recent one. Their powerful blend of hard rock and stoner rock has made Clutch a roaring rock band, renowned... Continue Reading →
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