Photo by: Mathias Bothor
Official press release:
Helloween, the legendary German metal band with 21 gold and platinum awards and over ten million records sold, will release their highly anticipated new album Giants & Monsters this August. The album, now available for pre-order, follows their self-titled #1 2021 record and promises to be the most versatile and dynamic release of their career. Mixed at the legendary Wisseloord Studios in Hilversum, Netherlands (IRON MAIDEN, JUDAS PRIEST, DEF LEPPARD etc.), Giants & Monsters reaffirms the band’s position at the pinnacle of the metal world. Pre-orders are available here.
Leading the charge is the album’s first single, “This Is Tokyo,” accompanied by a visual homage to Japan. The powerful, four-minute anthem features vocalists Andi Deris and Michael Kiske and delivers a chorus designed for stadium sing-alongs. The song holds personal significance for Deris:
“I’ve always wanted to write this song. Japan plays a special role in my life because I had my first big successes there. I wanted to create a tribute to Japan for a while now and finally found the right lyrics. Because ‘Tokyo’ sounds better than ‘Japan,’ the city stands for a whole country that is very important to me.”
Watch “This Is Tokyo” here:
Helloween will celebrate four decades of metal mastery with a global 40th anniversary tour. The European leg begins in mid-October, with initial dates selling out quickly and additional shows in Madrid and Bochum already on sale. Featuring an ultimate set list packed with surprises, the tour will showcase the band’s unparalleled legacy and ongoing creative power.
Giants & Monsters pushes the boundaries of Helloween’s sound, thanks to the instincts of producers Charlie Bauerfeind and Dennis Ward, as well as the band’s relentless pursuit of excellence. Per example, drummer Dani Löble recorded all tracks using three different drum kits to capture the perfect vibe for each song, a testament to their attention to detail and love of experimentation.
The band’s chemistry continues to drive their success. Guitarist Michael Weikath says:
“What keeps motivating us is the fact that we’re extremely different. It generates creative energy.”
Guitarist/vocalist Kai Hansen adds:
“We try not to take ourselves and everything around us too seriously.”
Deris sums it up:
“In the end, we’re just seven guys who want to make music and enjoy the incomparable force that arises when we’re together. Helloween is way more powerful than the sum of its parts.”
With Giants & Monsters, Helloween boldly step into their fifth decade, proving once again why they remain one of the most influential and beloved bands in heavy metal.
Giants & Monsters track listing:
- “Giants On The Run”
- “Savior Of The World”
- “A Little Is A Little Too Much”
- “We Can Be Gods”
- “Into The Sun”
- “This Is Tokyo”
- “Universe (Gravity For Hearts)”
- “Hand Of God”
- “Under The Moonlight”
- “Majestic”
40 Years Anniversary Tour w/ Beast in Black:
10/17 Luxembourg, LU – Rockhal
10/18 Tilburg, NL – 013 SOLD OUT
10/20 London, UK – Eventim Apollo
10/22 Paris, FR – Zénith (Le Villette)
10/24 Prague, CZ – O2 Arena SOLD OUT
10/25 Zvolen, SK – Tiposbet Arena
10/26 Budapest, HU – Papp László Sportaréna
10/28 Katowice, PL – Spodek
10/30 Bochum, DE – RuhrCongress EXTRA DATE
10/31 Bochum, DE – RuhrCongress SOLD OUT
11/01 Hamburg, DE – Barclays Arena
11/03 Oslo, NO – Sentrum Scene LOW TICKETS
11/04 Oslo, NO – Sentrum Scene
11/06 Helsinki, FI – Helsingin Jäähalli
11/08 Gothenburg, SE – Partille Arena
11/13 Lisbon, PT – Campo Pequeno
11/15 Madrid, ES – La Cubierta de Leganés SOLD OUT
11/16 Madrid, ES – La Cubierta de Leganés EXTRA DATE
11/19 Milan, IT – Forum
11/20 Zurich, CH – The Hall
11/22 Stuttgart, DE – Hanns-Martin-Schleyer-Halle SOLD OUT
12/06 Yogyakarta, ID – Jojarockarta