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  • Partnerlook für eure W:O:A Crew

    Euch und eure Wacken Crew verbindet mehr als nur der Musikgeschmack? Dann zeigt es dem gesamtem Holy Ground mit den Gruppenshirts

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  • Listening Now : Stefan J. Selbert – Rolling Dust

    Stefan J. Selbert’s Rolling Dust captures the untamed spirit of the American West with an authenticity that can’t be manufactured. Rooted in rustic storytelling and carried by a warm, unpretentious charm, the track unfolds like a sun-bleached journey across open landscapes and endless horizons. There’s a natural ease to the songwriting, blending country-folk sensibilities with a rugged, road-worn character that feels lived-in rather than performed. Rich melodies and earthy instrumentation give the song its heart, while its understated delivery evokes the freedom, solitude, and quiet beauty of life beyond the city limits. Honest and effortlessly engaging, Rolling Dust is a timeless ode to wide-open spaces and the enduring allure of the frontier.

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  • Joseph Turner & The Dudes Of Hazard – The Shadow Remains

    If you paid attention to our pages in the past couple of months, you’ve probably stumbled upon Joseph
  • British heavy metal giants Saxon announce UK and Ireland tour and return of the legendary Eagle

    British heavy metal legends Saxon have officially announced the UK and Ireland leg of their upcoming Gods of Thunder World Tour. Scheduled for February 2027, the run will feature the spectacular return of the band’s legendary 30-foot mechanised Eagle and their classic Castles & Eagles stage production, promising one of the most visually massive live … Continue reading British heavy metal giants Saxon announce UK and Ireland tour and return of the legendary Eagle
  • Thrown – Premiere ‘Rehearsed’ Song

    The Swedes Thrown are premiering a brand new single/video, “Rehearsed”. The song was produced, mixed and mastered by Buster Odeholm.
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  • Listening Now : zekiizo – SHOTGUN

    zekiizo’s SHOTGUN is an electrifying electro-pop triumph that fuses irresistible hooks, glossy production, and undeniable attitude into one intoxicating package. Pulsing synths, infectious rhythms, and sleek vocal delivery propel the track forward with effortless confidence, creating a sound that feels equally at home on late-night dancefloors and repeat-play summer playlists. Beneath its polished surface lies a bold, playful energy that never loses momentum, balancing modern pop sophistication with club-ready intensity. Seductive, vibrant, and bursting with charisma, SHOTGUN is the kind of ultra-catchy anthem that demands attention from the very first beat and refuses to let go.

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  • Bruno Mars European Tour 2026 – Paris, Berlin, Amsterdam, Madrid, Milan, and London Dates

    Bruno Mars’ 2026 “The Romantic Tour” is shaping up as a major stadium run across North America, Europe, and the UK in support of his new album, The Romantic. 

    Scheduled as his first full headlining run in nearly a decade, the tour brings Mars back to large-scale stadium stages with a packed calendar built around major cities and high-capacity venues.

    European summer dates place Paris, Berlin, Amsterdam, Madrid, Milan, and London at the center of the June and July 2026 schedule. 

    Fans based near Berlin, Paris, London, Amsterdam, and Milan have several nearby options across the route, making the European leg one of the most accessible portions of the tour for many concertgoers across the region.

    Ticket Information

    Tickets for Bruno Mars’ European Tour are expected to be in high demand, especially for London, Amsterdam, and Paris. Fans planning to attend should purchase tickets only through official ticket sellers or authorized resale marketplaces to ensure authenticity and secure entry. 

    Sold-out dates may also appear on resale platforms, where prices can move above or below face value based on demand.

    High demand led Mars to add 31 new dates to the tour schedule. 

    Expanded European listings show that demand clearly affected major cities, with added or extended runs in Paris, Berlin, Amsterdam, Madrid, Milan, and London.

    Fans planning to purchase Bruno Mars tickets are encouraged to use trusted platforms like Fanatix and to check ticket availability directly through the same service before making a purchase decision?

    Careful checking is especially important for cities with expanded date lists, since added shows and sold-out nights can create confusion around availability, pricing, and seat location.

    Paris, France – Stade de France

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    Stade de France, Paris|Shutterstock

    Bruno Mars opens the European summer leg in Paris with three scheduled shows at Stade de France.

    Paris dates:

    • June 18, 2026
    • June 20, 2026
    • June 21, 2026

    Paris was initially listed with two shows on June 20 and June 21.

    An expanded schedule was added on June 18, giving the city three nights at one of Europe’s major stadium venues. 

    Stade de France anchors the start of the European run and places Paris among the strongest early markets on the schedule.

    Berlin, Germany – Olympiastadion

    Olympiastadion, Berlin
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    Berlin brings the tour to Germany with two scheduled nights at Olympiastadion.

    Berlin dates:

    • June 26, 2026
    • June 28, 2026

    Berlin has been noted as a reachable stop for fans near Prague and other parts of Central Europe. 

    An earlier listing included June 26 at Olympiastadion, while the updated schedule added June 28. 

    Two Berlin dates give German fans and nearby international travelers more chances to catch the tour before it moves west to Amsterdam.

    Amsterdam, Netherlands – Johan Cruijff ArenA

    Johan Cruijff ArenA, Amsterdam
    Johan Cruijff ArenA, Amsterdam|Shutterstock

    Amsterdam has one of the longest European city runs on the schedule, with four shows listed at Johan Cruijff ArenA.

    Amsterdam dates:

    • July 2, 2026
    • July 4, 2026
    • July 5, 2026
    • July 7, 2026

    Earlier listings included July 4 and July 5. An updated schedule added July 2 and July 7, expanding Amsterdam into a four-night stop. 

    Johan Cruijff ArenA gives the tour a major Dutch stadium setting and places Amsterdam among the busiest cities on the European leg.

    Madrid, Spain – Riyadh Air Metropolitano

    Riyadh Air Metropolitano, Madrid
    Riyadh Air Metropolitano, Madrid|Shutterstock

    Madrid follows Amsterdam with two scheduled shows at Riyadh Air Metropolitano.

    Madrid dates:

    • July 10, 2026
    • July 11, 2026

    Madrid was first listed with a July 10 show. An updated schedule was added on July 11, turning the Spanish stop into a two-night stadium event. 

    Riyadh Air Metropolitano gives the tour a major Madrid venue directly after the extended Amsterdam run.

    Milan, Italy – Stadio San Siro

    Stadio San Siro, Milan
    Stadio San Siro, Milan|Shutterstock

    Milan brings the tour to Italy with two scheduled nights at Stadio San Siro.

    Milan dates:

    • July 14, 2026
    • July 15, 2026

    Milan was first listed with a July 14 concert. An updated schedule was added on July 15, giving Italian fans a second San Siro date. 

    Positioned after Madrid and before London, Milan acts as the final continental European stop before the tour reaches Wembley Stadium.

    London, United Kingdom – Wembley Stadium Connected by EE

     
     
     
     
     
     
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    London has the largest European run on the updated schedule, with six shows listed at Wembley Stadium Connected by EE.

    London dates:

    • July 18, 2026
    • July 19, 2026
    • July 22, 2026
    • July 24, 2026
    • July 25, 2026
    • July 28, 2026

    London was initially connected with two Wembley nights on July 18 and July 19. Updated listings expanded the run through July 28, giving Mars six dates at Wembley Stadium Connected by EE

    Heavy demand is especially clear in London, making it the biggest European market on the summer leg.

    Special Guests and Show Experience

    Anderson .Paak appears on all dates as DJ Pee .Wee, performing DJ sets throughout the tour. Victoria Monét is listed as support for the European dates, including Paris, Berlin, Amsterdam, Madrid, Milan, and London.

    European dates are marked with both symbols, meaning both Anderson .Paak as DJ Pee .Wee and Victoria Monét are associated with those shows.

    Concert expectations center on Bruno Mars’ reputation for strong musicianship, tight pacing, band chemistry, polished movement, and a high-level entertainment machine built for stadium crowds. 

    Anderson .Paak’s involvement adds groove, timing, feel, and live chemistry, giving the tour another performance layer alongside Mars’ headline set.

    Related Tour Pop-Ups and Fan Activations

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    Tour pop-ups give fans extra experiences around the main concert dates|Shutterstock

    Bruno Mars x Hello Kitty pop-ups are paired with the tour in several European cities. 

    City-specific windows line up closely with concert dates, giving fans added opportunities around each stadium stop.

    City Dates Hours
    Paris June 17 through June 22 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
    Berlin June 25 through June 27 and June 29 through June 30 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
    Amsterdam July 1 through July 8 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
    Madrid July 9 through July 12 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
    Milan July 13 through July 16 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
    London July 17 through July 29 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.

    Pop-ups give fans added activity around concert dates, especially in cities with multiple shows. 

    London, Amsterdam, and Paris line up particularly well with extended schedules, giving fans several days to visit around their selected concert night.

    Summary

    Bruno Mars’ European summer leg brings The Romantic Tour to six major markets: Paris, Berlin, Amsterdam, Madrid, Milan, and London. 

    Expanded listings show especially strong demand in London with six Wembley Stadium dates, Amsterdam with four Johan Cruijff ArenA dates, and Paris with three Stade de France dates.

    European dates fit into a much larger stadium schedule that reaches nearly 70 shows across North America, Europe, and the UK. 

    Added concerts in several cities show that demand has continued to grow since earlier listings appeared.

  • Review: GOLD SPIRE – Steps into Shadow [Awakening Records]

    Steps into Shadow took me a while to figure out. Not because it’s especially difficult, but because every time it seemed ready to settle into one thing, it drifted somewhere else.

    The obvious description would be progressive doom/death metal, but that only tells part of the story. There are death metal riffs all over the album, sure, but they’re constantly interrupted by quieter passages, strange instrumental detours and melodies that seem more interested in atmosphere than impact. Saxophone and flute appear throughout the record as well, though thankfully not in the “look how progressive we are” way that sometimes ruins albums like this.

    What I kept coming back to was the feeling that GOLD SPIRE don’t really care where one genre ends and another begins. The heavy parts aren’t there because a death metal band is supposed to have heavy parts. The calmer moments don’t feel inserted simply to create contrast. Everything seems to follow its own internal logic, even when the album takes turns that initially feel unexpected.

    A lot of modern progressive metal suffers from musicians trying to impress each other. Endless layers, endless technical details, endless moments designed to make listeners stop and admire how clever everything is. Steps into Shadow rarely falls into that trap. The arrangements are often busy, but the music itself never feels desperate for approval.

    The saxophone deserves a mention because it genuinely contributes something rather than acting as a novelty. The same goes for the flute. Neither instrument dominates the material. They simply exist within it, occasionally pulling a passage in a different direction before disappearing again. After a while they stop feeling unusual altogether.

    The album’s darker mood also helps. There is very little of the bright, triumphant atmosphere that often creeps into progressive metal. Even when melodies become more prominent, there’s usually something uneasy lurking underneath. The record never becomes oppressive, but it doesn’t offer much comfort either.

    If there’s a weakness, it’s probably that the album demands more concentration than some listeners will be willing to give it. This isn’t background music. Let it drift past you and entire sections will blur together. Give it proper attention and the picture becomes much clearer.

    What I like most about Steps into Shadow is that it sounds unconcerned with trends. It doesn’t chase modern death metal, doesn’t chase old-school death metal, doesn’t chase prog audiences. It simply sounds like a group of musicians following ideas wherever they happen to lead.

    That approach doesn’t guarantee a masterpiece. What it does create is an album with its own personality, which is becoming increasingly rare. By the time the record ended, I wasn’t thinking about genres anymore. I was already wondering whether I wanted to hear it again. That’s usually a good sign.

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  • Crystal Throne – To Release Sophomore Record Next Month

    French heavy metallers Crystal Throne have revealed details and first single in what will be their second long player. Entitled Chantry Of Sacrifice, it will be set free on August 10th 2026.
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  • Streamer – Sign Deal With High Roller Records

    Spanish heavy metal collective Streamer is pleased to announce that they have joined forces with High Roller Records. The band is set to release their third full-length in early autumn 2026. More details coming soon.
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