Rock Antenne is a major German rock radio network based in Ismaning (near Munich), operated by the Antenne Bayern Group.
The station officially launched regular broadcasts on October 18, 1999, with the song “Sharp Dressed Man” by ZZ Top, after test phases on digital radio starting in 1995.
Rock Antenne plays 100% rock, nonstop, focusing on an AOR (Album Oriented Rock) format—covering classic rock, hard rock, modern rock, alternative, and even metal. The target audience spans ages 25 to 49.
The radio station broadcasts across southern Germany on FM (e.g., 94.5 FM in Munich, 87.9 FM in Augsburg), and via DAB+, satellite, and online—reaching audiences across Germany, Austria, and Switzerland
What makes Rock Antenne stand out?
- News, weather, and rock updates every hour—they were the first in Germany to deliver rock-specific news.
- A thriving rock community, with exclusive events like radio concerts, motorcycle tours, and listener interactions.
- Multiple themed streams—Heavy Metal, Alternative, Classic Perlen (classics), Deutsch Rock, Soft Rock, and more, accessible online since 2009.
- Strong audience—reaching roughly 2.7 million listeners daily and about 394,000 per average hour during weekdays
