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BAN! Better than nothing! 2026
Besser Als Nix! Festival Exploring and supporting the local scene As last year, I once again thought outside...
Festivals
Let’s celebrate together – RMD’z 2026
What began on 9 April 2016 as a one-day event in a marquee in the heart of the Motorsportarena, featuring four bands, is celebrating its tenth anniversary this year with no fewer than 21 bands over three days.
Three days to sell out – RHZ 2026
Rockharz Festival 2026 was sold out faster than ever in only three days and nearly all festival tickets were bought by regulars! Thus, there isn’t much to say. Everybody who will be there in 2026 will know everything anyway or at least know, where to find it.
A Historic High-Decibel Sell-Out – Summer Breeze Open Air 2026 (Preview)
Experience the fastest-selling edition in festival history. Your ultimate guide to the record-breaking Summer Breeze 2026 lineup 🤘
RMD’z Warm-Up-Party
The year is almost two months old and time is flying by. 28 February is finally here: the Rock & Metal Day's Warm-Up Party is taking place at the clubhouse of the organising association, M.A.DE. for Kids e. V. Many guests have 'threatened' to come, so it won't just be club members there — one could truly say that this is a very well-attended event. Two excellent bands will perform live: Tinnitus Attavk and Blessed Child.
Butterflies and Banger Bands – Easter Cross Festival 2026 (Preview)
Led by TBS, JBO, Ignite and Rage, 2026's Easter Cross Festival delivers us a beautiful 15-band blend of brutality and bellyaching laughter.
Eisheilige Nacht tour kick-off
It has become a tradition for me to finish my concert year with either Eisheilige Nacht or a Swiss band. This time, I can combine the two and spend the weekend near Basel with my two metal buddies. The first show we are going to see is the Eisheilige Nacht tour kick-off at the legendary Z7 in Pratteln.
December Newsflash
2025 is coming to an end. Most people count down the days by Christmas or New Year’s Eve. Metalheads are caught in Whamageddon until the bitter end out of the sudden. Nevertheless there are some occasions left over for a good old Headbangers Ball.
Trick or Thrash: The Heavy Halloween 2025 Community Ritual
Spooky vibes, a couple beers and a great lineup, helmed after a last minute change by Timeless Rage brings lots of people to the Heavy Halloween 2025 again.
Eisheilige Nacht 2025 – are you ready?
It has become a tradition to celebrate the Eisheilige Nacht festivals in December. Subway to Sally came up with the idea in 2009 and so, here we are again in 2025, with nine concerts altogether in Germany and one in Switzerland, the opener. We will report on the start of the tour at Z7 Konzertfabrik in Pratteln on 12. December!