Reviewed: February 2020 Released: 31-01-2020, AFM Records Rating: 3/5 Reviewer: Ernie B ‘Suite 226’ tells a complete narrative of a mentally confused man who is torn between his own dreamworld, reality and evil. The protagonist has been held captive for many years in the dismal, cold padded cell number 226,…
Helloween
Best of 2019: Anders Sandvall
Personal top 20 for 2019 01. Tobias Sammet’s Avantasia “Moonglow” Sammet and his project keeps on going, this is the eight release by the symfonic/progressive/heavy metal constellation and features performances by previous singers in Jorn Lande, Michael Kiske, Bob Catly as well as some new contributions by Hansi Kursh, Mille…
HELLOWEEN’s ‘Pumpkins United’ Lineup To Release New Studio Album In August/September 2020
The “Pumpkins United” lineup of the German heavy metal band HELLOWEEN recently entered the H.O.M.E. Studios in Hamburg (where everything started in 1984) to work on brand new song material. The same recording console used for such HELLOWEEN albums as “Master Of The Rings”, “Time Of The Oath” and “Better…
Helloween-United Alive In Madrid
November 2019 Released: 2019 / Nuclear Blast Rating: 4 / 5 Reviewer: JP It took a while but Helloween’s fourth live album is available…just in time for Halloween! Most fans are aware that the band has been on a very long reunion tour cycle featuring former members vocalist Michael Kiske…
Avantasia – Moonglow
Avantasia – Moonglow Label: Nuclear Blast Released: 2019 Reviewer: Brat Rating: 4.5/5 Have your ears ready as soon as you press play otherwise you could miss the start of the first, lengthy song which consists of a number of movements. “Ghost in the Moon” doesn’t waste time with overtures or…
Copenhell Festival 2018 Copenhagen, Denmark
Copenhell Festival 2018 Refshaleoen Copenhagen Denmark 20-23/6 – 2018 Live review and live pictures: Anders Sandvall Guest contributor: Ulrika Henriksson And so was it time for another round of the infamous Copenhell Festival; the ninth one so far. The first bookings were revealed back in November 2017;…
Serpent Lord – Towards The Damned
Reviewed: November 2018 Released: 2018, Alcyone Records Rating: 2.5 / 5 Reviewer: Lisa Nash A very recent creation, Serpent Lord formed in January 2016 and this is their debut album, which might explain why they seem to still be trying to find their sound and style, and this seems…
HELLOWEEN – PUMPKINS UNITED Live CD/DVD/Blu-Ray in 2019! NEW ALBUM In 2020!!!
HELLOWEEN Live Photo: Patricia Patah Among the massive PUMPKINS UNITED WORLD TOUR’s absolute open air highlights were, of course, the headliner slots at Wacken, Barcelona’s Rock Fest and Masters of Rock – but also the mega gigs with Iron Maiden at Sweden Rock Festival and Florence’s Firenze Rocks in June…
SWEDEN ROCK 2018 Festival
The Finnish Metal-Rules.com made their annual visit to Sweden Rock. Metal-Rules.com has covered Sweden Rock since 2001. The 2018 line up once again presented a wide range of metal and hard rock. Over 70 bands offered one hell of an experience for the attendees during the four day festival. Sweden Rock has been successful during…
HELLOWEEN Is ‘Too Lazy’ To Start Work On Reunion Studio Album
Germany’s Music Interview Corner conducted an interview with guitarists Kai Hansen and Michael Weikath of German power metal legends HELLOWEEN prior to their appearance at the South Park festival in Tampere, Finland. They spoke about the band’s current “Pumpkins United” tour, which also features former vocalist Michael Kiske, current vocalist Andi Deris, guitarist Sascha Gerstner, bassist Markus Grosskopf and drummer Dani Löble. You can watch the entire chat…
HELLOWEEN : Pumpkins United tour – Ice Hall, Helsinki, Finland
HELLOWEEN – Pumpkins United November 30, 2017 Black Box / Ice Hall Helsinki Finland ARTICLE AND PHOTOS BY ARTO LEHTINEN AND MARKO SYRJÄLÄ Happy, Happy Helloween has been the legendary sing-a-long tune at all the Helloween concerts thru all these years. It was obvious the Helloween fans were in the…
Helloween @ O2 Academy Brixton, London
Helloween @ O2 Academy Brixton, London 14th November 2017 Review & photos by Oliver M.
HELLOWEEN – PUMPKINS UNITED dates in the USA & Canada confirmed!
Indeed, the North American HELLOWEEN fans had to be very patient. Reading about PUMPKINS UNITED’s touring schedule and sold out shows in Latin America, Europe & Asia, but yet any shows in the upper half of the American continent… but your constant demands were heard! We proudly announce the PUMPKINS…
Michael Kiske’s health problems
Helloween issued a statement regarding Michael Kiske’s health problems : “With regret we have to announce that Michael Kiske has voice problems, caused by our tiring travel schedule. He gave his best during the first two shows in Mexico, but after consulting a doctor he was told his voice needs…
New HELLOWEEN song feat. Hansen and Kiske
The legendary German power metallers HELLOWEEN with the expanded line-up — featuring the whole Helloween with vocalist Michael Kiske and guitarist Kai Hansen- will release a brand new song called “Pumpkins United” on Friday, October 13. The track, available on the eve of the launch of HELLOWEEN‘s tour of the same name. The song can already be purchased from…