It has been over 16 years since Fire In The Attic from Bonn last performed together on stage: After releasing an EP and four albums between 2004 and 2009, touring with Alexisonfire and Billy Talent, participating in the Taste of Chaos Tour, and playing numerous open-air shows, the band announced a hiatus in August 2010... Continue Reading →
SEVENDUST – headliner show in late 2026
Sevendust, the GRAMMY® Award-nominated US metal icons known as one of the most powerful live bands in modern metal, are returning to Europe and the United Kingdom! Following the release of their 15th studio album, "One", set to drop on May 1, 2026, via Napalm Records, the quintet is announcing their headlining tour for November... Continue Reading →
Live report AXEL RUDI PELL & NEVERLAND, Fabrik, Hamburg – April 8th, 2026
The start of 2026 seems to be all about excellent guitarists, at least in terms of the live shows I've attended. First there was Smith/Kotzen, then Michael Schenker, and tonight it's the turn of German guitar wizard Axel Rudi Pell — all renowned names in the rock and metal community. Accompanying Pell and his bandmates... Continue Reading →
KIEFER SUTHERLAND – tour dates in May 2026
With the “Love Will Bring You Home” Tour 2026, Kiefer Sutherland announces his return to European stages this coming spring. After a lengthy hiatus from touring due to extensive film projects, the internationally acclaimed actor and musician is set to perform live again—with a series of select headline shows in Germany. The tour will take... Continue Reading →
MALTA METAL WEEKEND 2026 – line-up and details
In 2025, we first unleashed a new beast upon the Mediterranean: The concept of MALTA METAL WEEKEND didn’t just debut - it detonated! With giants like Dream Theater, Opeth, And Apocalyptica leading the charge, we shattered the silence and rocked the island to its very core. But we aren't done with you yet. In 2026,... Continue Reading →
BUSH announce headliner shows for 2026
Bush are returning to Germany! In addition to performances at Rock Am Ring and Rock Im Park, the British rock icons led by singer Gavin Rossdale will play four newly announced headline concerts across the country in June. Ticket presales begin on April 2. June 5, 2026 – Nürburg, Rock Am RingJune 6, 2026 –... Continue Reading →
Live report KANONENFIEBER & MENTAL CRUELTY, Inselpark Arena, Hamburg – March 24th, 2026
Nothing illustrates the rapidly growing popularity of Kanonenfieber better than a look at the venues the band has played in Hamburg. Back in November 2023, they took the stage at the Logo as a support act for Batushka. Not even three years later, Kanonenfieber are headlining a sold-out show at Inselpark Arena. Such a leap... Continue Reading →
KORN announce six arena shows in Germany
Without Korn, the music world would be a different place today. This fall, the metal icons will return to Germany for six arena shows as part of their Euro Tour 2026—along with special guests Architects and the rotating opening acts Youth Code and Pixel Grip. With this top-notch, cross-generational heavy music lineup, unforgettable evenings are... Continue Reading →
Live report AVATAR, ALIEN WEAPONRY & AGABAS, Docks, Hamburg – March 13th, 2026
It's a rainy night in Hamburg, the perfect setting for an dark and gloomy show at Docks. Gothenburg-based Avatar are currently on the road, and tonight is actually the final show of the “In the Airwaves EU ‘26” tour, so the timing is perfect. A Friday night and a sold-out venue are ideal for a... Continue Reading →
Live report AMARANTHE, EPICA & CHARLOTTE WESSELS, Inselpark Arena, Hamburg – March 6th, 2026
The Hamburg rock and metal community has nothing but choices tonight. A lot is happening on this Friday evening. The Norwegian rock force Gluecifer is in town, as is Keith Caputo. Die Happy is performing, and Hell Over Hammaburg, a two-day indoor festival, is taking place. As if that were not enough to choose from,... Continue Reading →
Live report SMITH/KOTZEN & SWEET ELECTRIC Gruenspan, Hamburg – March 5th, 2026
Some iconic guitarists are on tour right now. A few days ago, Michael Schenker brought back the great UFO days to Große Freiheit 36, and today, a few meters down the road, Adrian Smith and Richie Kotzen are playing a show. With Smith being one of the legendary Iron Maiden guitarists and Kotzen being a... Continue Reading →
Live report HEAVEN SHALL BURN, THE HALO EFFECT, THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER & FROZEN SOUL, Inselpark Arena, Hamburg – February 27th, 2026
German metallers Heaven Shall Burn recently released the album “Heimat”, and after playing some release shows at smaller venues, the five-piece band is currently touring larger venues. The band will perform at Hamburg’s Inselpark Arena tonight, and they aren’t alone on this tour. They are joined by The Halo Effect, The Black Dahlia Murder and... Continue Reading →
Live report MICHAEL SCHENKER, THE NIGHT ETERNAL, ROOK ROAD & MALVADA, Grosse Freiheit 36, Hamburg – February 22nd, 2026
It was April of last year when Michael Schenker played a show at Fabrik in Hamburg as part of his “My Years with UFO” tour. This marked the first leg of the tour, which took him to stages across nine countries.A few months later, Schenker returns to Hamburg for another show, this time at Grosse... Continue Reading →
ACCEPT – “Half a Century of Metal” tour announced
Accept, the pioneers of heavy metal, have just announced a new tour. Entitled "Half a Century of Metal", the tour will feature songs from the band's career spanning 1976 to 2026. Accompanying them on the tour will be Dynazty and Tailgunner. The tour includes a show at the Inselpark Arena in Hamburg on 11 December... Continue Reading →
AUDREY HORNE – tour in October 2026
Norwegian rock powerhouse Audrey Horne has announced a series of live shows for autumn 2026. The tour will begin with a show in Cologne on October 8th and end with a show in Berlin on October 24th. Audrey Horne will play at Bahnhof Pauli on October 11th. Motorowl will be joining Audrey Horne on this... Continue Reading →








