My World of Music – est. 2013
While the Easter Bunny is trying to put all his eggs in one basket, a rock'n'roll power package is rolling across Europe as we speak. Swedish hard rock powerhouse The Hellacopters, who recently released a great longplayer called 'Overdrive', have embarked on a European tour and joining them on this road trip are Supersuckers. It... Continue Reading →
One of the exciting rock bands these days are Wucan, hailing from Dresden, Germany. The four-piece, with the thrilling fusion of hard rock, blues and psychedelic rock, will embark on tour through Germany this autumn. Prior to that tour, Wucan will play several festivals and also join Nacht der Kirchen in Hamburg on September 20th,... Continue Reading →
Tonight we step into a time machine that takes us back to the late 90s and early 2000s. American rock powerhouse Godsmack are currently on tour in Europe, with a stop in the south of Hamburg for a show at the Inselpark Arena. With them on the road are San Diego's P.O.D. and Drowning Pool.... Continue Reading →
The Rasmus launched a new song called “Creatures of Chaos” which you can enjoy here: https://youtu.be/uY4vweIBFcY?si=twIhwz2uMgYwhQe4 At its core, “Creatures of Chaos” is an anthem for outsiders, a rallying cry for anyone who has ever felt like they don’t belong. “‘Creatures of Chaos’ is a global invitation to all misfits and anyone out there who’s... Continue Reading →
Major League Baseball's Opening Day is today and the new season starts. But when two of New York's most influential hardcore metal bands are on a co-headlining tour, it is more important to head to Hamburg's Markthalle than to hope for home runs in front of the TV. Biohazard and Life Of Agony are currently... Continue Reading →
Zakk Wylde is a busy man these days. Having just finished a tour with Pantera, the guitar wizard from New Jersey started another tour, this time with Zakk Sabbath. The guitarist has a great passion for the early works of the metal legends from Birmingham and his years as Ozzy Osbourne's guitarist underline this fascination.... Continue Reading →
Skunk Anansie are one of the forerunners of 90s alternative rock and crossover. The band from London, UK significantly inspired a whole era of rock music and had a real hit single with "Hedonism (Just Because You Feel Good)". What counted more than the big hit were the longplayers, of which "Post Organismic Chill" even... Continue Reading →
Tobias Sammet and Avantasia have released a new longplayer called "Here be Dragons" and to promote the album, Avantasia embark on a European tour. The tour kicks off tonight in Hamburg and we can expect 100% Avantasia. The doors open at 18:30 and the queue is already quite long. Everyone wants to be on time... Continue Reading →
Two great bands from the west coast of the United States are currently touring Europe. Queensrÿche, the Seattle-based progressive metal veterans are on the road, sharing a nightliner with Night Demon from Ventura, California. It's an exciting metal package with an itinerary that includes the Fabrik in Hamburg. I am lucky enough to have followed... Continue Reading →
Saxon, one of the metal institutions from Great Britain, is a true legend in heavy metal. Formed in 1978, the band is still active and has been delivering blasting heavy metal for almost 50 years. To celebrate the 45th anniversary of their iconic "Wheels of Steel" album, the band is currently on tour in Europe/UK... Continue Reading →
Two bands with impressive development have joined forces and embarked on a European tour. Green Lung and Unto Others are currently on the road with a stop in Hamburg at Gruenspan. Herndon, Virginia rockers Satan's Satyrs complete the package, and it's the latter that kicks off the evening with a 30-minute set. Satan's Satyrs play... Continue Reading →
Monster rockers Lordi will launch their new longplayer “Limited Deadition” on March 21st, 2025 via Reigning Phoenix Music. Mr Lordi comments: "The writing of this song started out with its main keyboard riff. I played around with those mono sounds, trying to come up with something with a very 80s action movie opening score feel. 'Syntax Terror'... Continue Reading →
Symphonic metal veterans Epica announced a new album called “Aspiral” which will be released on April 11th, 2025. The band will present the songs live on stage a few months later when embarking on a European tour. The “Arcane Dimensions Tour” will start on January 16th, 2026 in Cologne and will end on March 26th,... Continue Reading →
It was last year when alternative rock veterans The Smashing Pumpkins released a new longplayer called “Aghori Mhori Mei”. It was the bands 13th studio album and it will be in August this year when the band will present some new songs live. The Smashing Pumpkins will come to Germany for three open air shows being... Continue Reading →
You no specific plans for mid-September this year and a need for sun and great music. In this case the Greek version of the Rock Hard festival might be something to consider. Taking place at Technopolis City of Athens on September 12th and 13rh, 2025 the line-up will included Gus G., The Crypt and Conception... Continue Reading →
Markus' Heavy Music Blog 