Helloween Unleashes New Album “Giants & Monsters”
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 number 1 record from 2021 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), “Giants & Monsters” reaffirms the band’s position at the pinnacle of the metal world.
Leading the charge is the album’s first single, “This Is Tokyo,” accompanied by a visual homage to Japan. The powerful, four-minute anthem featuring vocalists Andi Deris and Michael Kiske 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.”
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 setlist 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. For 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. “What keeps motivating us is the fact that we’re extremely different. It generates creative energy,” says guitarist Michael Weikath. 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.”
Having received 15 gold awards, six platinum awards and selling over ten million records, Helloween are celebrating the band’s 40th anniversary with the successor to their self-titled number 1 album from 2021.
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.
HELLOWEEN live – “40 Years Anniversary Tour” – Europe 2025:
17.10.2025 LU Luxembourg – Rockhal
18.10.2025 NL Tilburg – 013
20.10.2025 UK London – Eventim Apollo
22.10.2025 FR Paris – Zénith (Le Villette)
24.10.2025 CZ Prague – O2 Arena
25.10.2025 SK Zvolen – Tiposbet Arena
26.10.2025 HU Budapest – Papp László Sportaréna
28.10.2025 PL Katowice – Spodek
30.10.2025 DE Bochum – RuhrCongress
31.10.2025 DE Bochum – RuhrCongress
01.11.2025 DE Hamburg – Barclays Arena
03.11.2025 NO Oslo – Sentrum Scene
04.11.2025 NO Oslo – Sentrum Scene
06.11.2025 FI Helsinki – Helsingin Jäähalli
08.11.2025 SE Gothenburg – Partille Arena
13.11.2025 PT Lisbon – Campo Pequeno
15.11.2025 ES Madrid – La Cubierta de Leganés
16.11.2025 ES Madrid – La Cubierta de Leganés
19.11.2025 IT Milan – Forum
20.11.2025 CH Zurich – The Hall
22.11.2025 DE Stuttgart – Hanns-Martin-Schleyer-Halle
06.12.2025 ID Yogyakarta – Jojarockarta
