Helloween’s “Pumpkins United” lineup, Michael Kiske, Kai Hansen, Andi Deris, Michael Weikath, Sascha Gerstner, Markus Grosskopf, and Daniel Löble, have premiered a lyric video for their new song “Best Time.” This track is from the band’s new self-titled album, which was officially released today (June 18).
Helloween’s “Pumpkins United” lineup, Michael Kiske, Kai Hansen, Andi Deris, Michael Weikath, Sascha Gerstner, Markus Grosskopf, and Daniel Löble, have premiered a new song titled “Fear Of The Fallen.” This track is from the band’s new self-titled album, which will be released on June 18.
Deris commented:
“I had so much fun not only writing a song for my voice but also for one of the greatest singers out there. I always have an extremely broad smile on my face when I hear Michi singing my melodies.”
Kiske added:
“The whole process, including the spirit, was just ideal. If I had the feeling that one of the parts would not be really fitting, I asked Andi if he would sing it and vice versa. There was no competition whatsoever — what counted was what is best for the respective song. I am thankful to be (again) a part of this crazy family. I love them all.”
Helloween’s “Pumpkins United” lineup, Michael Kiske, Kai Hansen, Andi Deris, Michael Weikath, Sascha Gerstner, Markus Grosskopf, and Daniel Löble, have premiered a new video for their new song “Skyfall.” This track is from the band’s new self-titled album, which will be released on June 18. The group commented:
“THE SINGLE HAS LANDED! The first track off our new album “Helloween” is now available for streaming and in various CD and vinyl formats! Go check it out! We’re so excited to hear your reactions! Written by Kai Hansen, “Skyfall” is a storming more than 7 minute ride into the Helloween universe (and beyond!) The epic track describes an alien landing on earth and a dramatic chase while Michael Kiske, Andi Deris and Kai Hansen duel each other in a breathtaking manner and create a vocal broadband adventure. Produced by Martin Häusler, it is the most elaborate video clip in the history of the band.”
Helloween and HammerFall have announced a European/UK tour. The trek is scheduled to take place in spring 2022.
Tour Dates:
03/25 Oslo, Norway – Sentrum Scene
03/26 Gothenburg, Sweden – Partille Arena
03/28 Helsinki, Finland – Black Box
03/29 Talinn, Estonia – Noblessneri Valukoda
04/01 Bamberg, Germany – Brose Arena
04/02 Hamburg, Germany – Sporthalle
04/03 Berlin, Germany – Verti Music Hall
04/04 Regensburg, Germany – Donau Arena
04/08 Madrid, Spain – Wizink Center
04/09 Barcelona, Spain – St. Jordi Club
04/11 Milan, Italy – Lorenzini District
04/12 Kempten, Germany – Black Box
04/13 Zurich, Switzerland – Samsung Hall
04/15 Luxembourg, Luxembourg – Rockhal
04/16 Tilburg, Netherlands – 013
04/18 Katovice, Poland – MCK
04/20 Sofia, Bulgaria – Arena Armeec
04/22 Vienna, Austria – Gasometer
04/23 Prague, Czech Republic – O2
04/24 Zvolen, Slovakia – Ice Stadium
04/26 Budapest, Hungary – Papp Laszlo Sportarena
04/29 Bochum, Germany – Ruhrcongress
04/30 Stuttgart, Germany – Schleyerhalle
05/01 Frankfurt, Germany – Jahrhunderthalle
05/04 Manchester, UK – Manchester Academy
05/05 London, UK – Brixton Academy
05/19 St. Petersburg, Russia – A2 (no HammerFall)
05/21 Moscow, Russia – Adrenaline-Stadium (no HammerFall)
05/23 Lyon, France – Transbordeur (no HammerFall)
05/25 Paris France, – Olympia (no HammerFall)
Helloween’s “Pumpkins United” lineup, Michael Kiske, Kai Hansen, Andi Deris, Michael Weikath, Sascha Gerstner, Markus Grosskopf, and Daniel Löble, have announced that their new self-titled album will be released on June 18. The effort’s first single “Skyfall” will be released on April 2. If you missed it, a teaser for that track can be found HERE.
The band commented:
Löble:
“This record is the coronation of the ‘Pumpkins United’ journey. I have always been fascinated by the different character traits and facets of Helloween’s history. For example, the legendary voices of Michi, Andi and Kai. To enjoy them now together on one record, under one flag, is the ultimate Helloween experience.”
Weikath:
“It is the incomprehensible encounter of seven musicians who are working as friends and even family who have created something that no one would have thought could be possible. It is like awaking from a sleep but still being in an incredible dream.”
Hansen:
“Being in the studio with my old companions after 30 years away was very emotional for me. But at the same time, it was a completely different experience with the ‘new’ boys. The collaboration of different songwriters, each of them strong characters in their own right, has made the album very special. A unique mix which draws from all chapters of the band’s history. Helloween is a big part of my life and I am looking forward to celebrating the songs live for and with our fans!.”
Grosskopf:
“For me, being one of the last ‘survivors’ who played every note from the beginning, it was a fantastic experience and a very emotional process. I think everyone can hear it on this album. I love it.”
Producer Charlie Bauerfeind added:
“After 30 years with different lineups of the band, I really thought I was well prepared for another extreme challenge, but I was wrong. My expectations were highly exceeded in every way with this super-sized package of creativity.”
“Helloween” Track Listing:
01. “Out for the Glory”
02. “Fear of the Fallen”
03. “Best Time”
04. “Mass Pollution”
05. “Angels”
06. “Rise Without Chains”
07. “Indestructible”
08. “Robot King”
09. “Cyanide”
10. “Down in the Dumps”
11. “Orbit”
12. “Skyfall”
Helloween’s “Pumpkins United” lineup, Michael Kiske, Kai Hansen, Andi Deris, Michael Weikath, Sascha Gerstner, Markus Grosskopf, and Daniel Löble, have shared a teaser for their new song/video “Skyfall.” The full clip will be released on April 2. The band previously commented:
“The epic 12 minute song, written by Kai Hansen, will be released in two versions: The A-side features the 7 minute single edit and the B-side explodes with a 12 minute alternative version of the album track with a new mix and a different singer allocation – available only on this very single! The second edition will offer “INDESTRUCTIBLE” as the B-side, another precursor from the album. Limited availability, on vinyl only with premium packaging. The upcoming album will follow in summer 2021.”
Helloween’s “Pumpkins United” lineup, Michael Kiske, Kai Hansen, Andi Deris, Michael Weikath, Sascha Gerstner, Markus Grosskopf, and Daniel Löble, will be releasing a new single titled “Skyfall” on April 2. Pre-orders for that track can be found HERE. The band commented:
“The epic 12 minute song, written by Kai Hansen, will be released in two versions: The A-side features the 7 minute single edit and the B-side explodes with a 12 minute alternative version of the album track with a new mix and a different singer allocation – available only on this very single! The second edition will offer “INDESTRUCTIBLE” as the B-side, another precursor from the album. Limited availability, on vinyl only with premium packaging. The upcoming album will follow in summer 2021.”
Helloween have been forced to postpone their fall “United Alive European Tour Part II” due to the coronavirus pandemic. The trek is now scheduled to take place in spring 2021.
Tour Dates:
04/16 St. Petersburg, Russia – A2
04/18 Moscow, Russia – Adrenaline–Stadium
04/24 Barcelona, Spain – St.Jordi Club
04/25 Madrid, Spain – WiZink Center
04/27 Milan, Italy – Lorenzini District
04/28 Zurich, Switzerland – Samsung Hall
04/30 Hamburg, Germany – Sporthalle
05/01 Stuttgart, Germany – Schleyer-Halle
05/03 Budapest, Hungary – Papp Laszlo Sportarena
05/04 Vienna, Austria – Gasometer
05/05 Prague, Czech Republic – O2 Arena
05/07 Katowice, Poland – MCK
05/08 Zvolen, Slovakia – Ice Stadium
05/11 Tallinn, Estonia – Noblessneri Valukoda
05/13 Helsinki, Finland – Black Box
05/15 Gothenburg, Sweden – Partille Arena
05/22 Manchester, England – Manchester Academy
05/23 London, England – Brixton Academy
05/24 Paris, France – Olympia
05/26 Lyon, France – Le Transbordeur
05/28 Luxembourg, Luxembourg – Rockhal
05/29 Bochum, Germany – Ruhrcongress
06/10 Sofia, Bulgaria – Arena Armeec
06/12 Athens, Greece – Olympic Complex
The band commented:
“With a heavy heart we herewith announce that we are forced to postpone our United Alive Part 2 European Tour 2020. Initially scheduled to take place from the end of September until mid of November 2020, we now rescheduled the tour from April to June 2021. Tickets will remain valid.
This never seen before pandemic challenges all of us, and we feel the risk of a contamination is still way too high. Besides, the national regulations of the individual countries make the execution of the tour in its entity very uncertain.
A Helloween concert should be a gathering of all fans having fun, enjoying themselves by celebrating the music we all love. The current situation worldwide does not allow such an unconcerned manner yet. We also decided to shift the release of our yet untitled new album to early next year. The production is on the home stretch: The mixing, by Ronald Prent in New York, is working to the fullest.”
Singer Andi Deris added:
“We are super proud of the result and can ́t wait to celebrate the new songs together with our fans live — but we all need to be a bit more patient. Health comes first!!”
It looks like Helloween are almost done with their new album. Michael Kiske and Andi Deris are currently finishing up the vocals for the record, which is expected to be released later this year. You can find a video update below:
Helloween have announced the 2020 European/UK leg of their “United Alive World Tour Part II.” With this news, the group have also confirmed that the “Pumpkins United” lineup are working on a new album, which will be released in August or September 2020.
Tour Dates:
09/26 Zvolen, SLO – Ice Stadium
09/27 Vienna, AUT – Gasometer
09/29 Zurich, SWI – Samsung Hall
09/30 Milan, ITA – Lorenzini District
10/02 Stuttgart, GER – Hanns-Martin-Schleyer-Halle
10/04 Manchester, UK – Academy
10/05 London, UK – Brixton Academy
10/07 Paris, FRA – L’Olympia
10/08 Luxembourg, LUX – Rockhal
10/09 Lyon – FRA – Le Transbordeur
10/11 Madrid, SPA – WiZink Center
10/12 Barcelona, SPA – Sant Jordi Club
10/15 Prague, CZE – TBA
10/16 Bochum, GER – RuhrCongress
10/17 Hamburg, GER – Sporthalle
10/19 Budapest, HUN – Papp László Sportaréna
10/20 Katowice, POL – Międzynarodowe Centrum Kongresowe
10/23 Moscow, RUS – Adrenaline Stadium
10/25 St. Petersburg, RUS – A2 Green Concert
10/27 Tallinn, EST – Noblessneri valukoda
10/29 Helsinki, FIN – Black Box
10/31 Gothenburg, SWE – Partille Arena
The band commented:
“Looking back to the legendary PUMPKINS UNITED WORLD TOUR – named by the press the “tour of the year” – everyone still has a big smile on his face. Even if CD, DVD and Blu-ray present stunning contemporary documents – nobody wants to imagine that this is all there is…
BRAND NEW ALIVE
‘The Pumpkins United World Tour 2017 – 2019 forged us into a real band – we are all very keen in recording a new studio album now. Artistically it´s extremely thrilling.’
– Andi Deris
The PUMPKINS UNITED lineup entered the HOME studios in Hamburg to work on brand new song material. The same recording console used for albums such as “Master of The Rings”, “Time of the Oath” or “Better than Raw” is now being used to record a new legendary STUDIO ALBUM – analogue and deliberately “back to the roots“. With Michael Kiske, Kai Hansen and Dani Löble drumming on Ingo Schwichtenberg’s original drum kit, one thing is for sure: a stronger Helloween-Vibe won’t be possible! Produced by Charlie Bauerfeind and Dennis Ward, the new & yet untitled album will see the light of day end of August / beginning of September 2020.
The UNITED ALIVE WORLD TOUR PART II is coming up! In September 2020, the legendary UNITED-Lineup will be unleashed again: Stronger, with the new song material and a ton of horsepower – simply the ultimate HELLOWEEN PARTY!”
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