My World of Music – est. 2013
With Burning Witches, the lineup for The Hard Circle Festival 2026 is complete! Over the past few years, the Swiss band has made a huge impact on the European metal scene with their uncompromising heavy metal, razor-sharp riffs, and high-energy live shows. Classic metal meets modern power—loud, passionate, and uncompromising. Whether it’s thunderous anthems, rousing... Continue Reading →
Phil Campbell’s Bastard Sons are heading back to the stage, fueled by a mission that goes beyond the music. Following the passing of their father, the legendary Phil Campbell, the band is moving forward with an unwavering sense of strength, heart, and purpose, ensuring that the rock and roll flame he ignited continues to roar.... Continue Reading →
NYC's hardcore pioneers Agnostic Front have released the official video for "Divided", taken from the band's latest album Echoes in Eternity released in 2025 via Reigning Phoenix Music. The music video arrives as Agnostic Front prepare to embark on an epic summer tour across Europe. The second leg of their summer dates kicks off in Töging am Inn, Germany, on July 25th. Vocalist... Continue Reading →
In Extremo ranks among the great innovators of modern music history: As the first band to fuse medieval instruments, archaic power, and raw rock energy, they have created a genre of their own—uncompromising, unmistakable, and defining the style for decades. And anyone who has seen In Extremo live knows: This band doesn’t just build stages—it... Continue Reading →
In the 21st century, life often feels overwhelming. Too loud, too chaotic—sometimes like we’re on the brink of the apocalypse. For over ten years, Kadavar have been turning all of this into what they do best: uncompromising, thundering rock. Instead of hiding from it all, they channel the complexities of the world into their very... Continue Reading →
Day two of March Börner Open Air gets underway, and the temperatures are even higher than on the opening day. The festival kicks off with a trio of bands—Edelgift!, Der Butterwegge, and Elfmorgen—before German punk veterans Rantanplan take the stage. With Rantanplan, ska punk returns to MBOA. The band delivers a tight 40-minute set and... Continue Reading →
Today, we’re visiting the Match Börner Open Air in Norderstedt, part of the greater Hamburg metropolitan area, for the very first time. Established in 2022, the festival has grown steadily over the past few years. While its early editions featured a diverse lineup blending pop, rock, and heavier acts, the festival has since developed a... Continue Reading →
It had been quite a while since Marillion last performed in Hamburg. Their previous appearance dates back to 2018, when the British progressive rock legends took the stage at the Mehr! Theater am Großmarkt. Now, after a long absence, the band has finally returned to the Hanseatic city. This time, Marillion is part of the... Continue Reading →
Progressive metal meets timeless class: With Queensrÿche, the Hard Circle Festivals welcome a band that has been one of the defining names in sophisticated heavy metal for decades. Following the announcements of W.A.S.P. as the first headliner, Warkings, and Battle Beast, progressive metal legends Queensrÿche are joining the lineup for the four Hard Circle Festivals... Continue Reading →
Social Distortion released their new album Born to Kill just a few weeks ago, marking the long-awaited return of a legendary band. After battling cancer, Mike Ness and his bandmates are finally back on the road, touring Europe to promote their upcoming album. The run includes a mix of festival appearances and headlining shows, and tonight... Continue Reading →
Today, we're taking a closer look at Milli Pilli, Muffi Puffi, Riffi Raffi, Komppi Momppi, and Mr. Heavysaurus. Together, these larger-than-life dinosaur and dragon characters make up Heavysaurus, a band with a simple but ambitious mission: introducing the next generation to the world of heavy metal. The story of Heavysaurus began in 2009 when Thunderstone... Continue Reading →
This year, Zebrahead is celebrating its impressive 30th anniversary. Just in time for the occasion, the California punk institution is returning in November and December for a major tour through Germany. Even after three decades, the world is still listening to them just as eagerly as ever. Under the banner “DRUNK AND SH*TTY IN EVERY... Continue Reading →
Avatar have been exploring the dark soul of alternative and melodic death metal—and have been doing so with consistent success for over 20 years. With their penultimate album, “Dance Devil Dance,” released in 2023, they taught Beelzebub to dance; with their latest album, “Don’t Go in the Forest,” they skillfully navigated the tightrope between intricate... Continue Reading →
One thing is clear: L.A. Guns, whose legend began over four decades ago on the Sunset Strip, are among the most influential bands in the realm of glam, hard rock, and hairspray. Countless bands have modeled their sound and stage presence after them; to this day, they remain one of the central bands of a... Continue Reading →
From royal concert halls to major festival stages, from symphonic compositions to lightning-fast metal solos, Yngwie Malmsteen is a unique force in the world of music. His genre-spanning virtuosity, a tireless pursuit of perfection, and his commitment to artistic authenticity have earned him a place among the immortals: Among others, Time magazine named him one... Continue Reading →
