My World of Music – est. 2013
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 →
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 →
Guitar virtuoso Joe Bonamassa will return to Europe for live shows in 2026. The tour will start on April 22nd, 2026 in Hamburg and will end on May 7th, in London, before a second leg will start in autumn 2026 with more shows in Europe.
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 →
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