It’s almost a cliché among metalheads to snicker at Metallica’s St. Anger. From the infamous “trash can” snare drum clang to the absence of guitar solos, this 2003 album has long been battered by both critics and fans like… well,…
Veteran metal icons Iron Maiden swap their legendary onstage theatrics for high-end screens and CGI on their 50th anniversary tour – a bold shift that sheds light on touring costs, tech trends, and the future of live metal shows. Iron…
There are few heavier crowns to wear in extreme metal than the one Behemoth forged for themselves with The Satanist. Released in 2014, it was more than just a comeback after frontman Nergal’s battle with leukemia. It was an artistic…
It begins, as all hauntings do, with a false sense of safety. A soft shimmer, a haunting children’s choir, and then Peacefield rolls in – an 80s-inspired opener that plays tricks on your memory, as though you’ve heard it somewhere…
Following a successful first wave of shows supporting their latest album Greif (released August 2024), Swiss genre-defying metal act Zeal & Ardor are set to return to the road in summer 2025. The band has unveiled a string of European…
The house lights dimmed, and a hush fell over the historic Gasometer in Vienna – the kind of silence that trembles with anticipation. The anticipation of the first Avantasia show in Vienna. Then came the unmistakable rock and roll riff…
Avantasia finally brought their rock opera spectacle to Vienna for the first time on April 2, 2025, filling Raiffeisen Halle im Gasometer with symphonic drama, soaring vocals, and a sense of long-awaited arrival. As part of their “Here Be Dragons”…
Danish rock heavyweights Volbeat have added a second Vienna concert on October 1, 2025 at the Wiener Stadthalle, after their previously announced September 30 show sold out in just a few hours. The rapid sellout is a testament to the…
Australia’s powerhouse metal act Parkway Drive will bring their 20th-anniversary European arena tour to Vienna on Sunday, September 21, 2025, at the Wiener Stadthalle. The show promises a full-scale production, with the band vowing to deliver a stage show larger…
After a sold-out North American run, King Diamond will bring his theatrical horror-metal spectacle back to Europe in summer 2025. The tour supports The Institute, the band’s first studio album in nearly two decades, and promises an immersive continuation of…