Helloween - Detail Upcoming Self-Titled Album
With the upcoming album, simply titled Helloween, the band open a new chapter after 35 years of a glorious career. The future of one of the most influential German metal bands will from now on feature three singers. Originally planned for the live performances only, it was the birth of a unique seven piece metal alliance. Helloween will officially unleash Helloween on June 18th, 2021 via Nuclear Blast. The album pre-order will kick off on March 26th.
Comments the band's drummer Dani Löble: "This record is the coronation of the PUMPKINS UNITED journey! Still, until today I am fascinated by the different character traits and facets of the Helloween history. Per 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.
The base of this milestone album was already erected in the studio: using the original drum kit of Ingo Schwichtenberg, the recording was done with the same modulators at the Hamburg HOME studios where back then Master Of The Rings, The Time Of The Oath and Better Than Raw were recorded. Completely analog and under the eyes of long term producer Charlie Bauerfeind and co-producer Dennis Ward, the UNITED impact traveled to New York and got the final mix in the Valhalla Studios of Ronald Prent (Iron Maiden, Def Leppard, Rammstein).
"After 30 years with the different line ups 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 creativity package," tells Bauerfeind.
Besides all musical competence, it is also the special enthusiasm that defines Helloween. Guitarist Michael Weikath characterizes in his own way: "It is the incomprehensible encounter of seven musicians who are working as friends and even family and created something that no one would have thought it could be possible. It is like awaking from a sleep but still being in an incredible dream."
Returnee Kai Hansen reflects: ?Being in the studio with my old companions after 30 years 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 and strong characters made the album very special: a unique mix with reminiscences 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!"
From another perspective bassist Markus Grosskopf agrees: "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."
Comments the band's drummer Dani Löble: "This record is the coronation of the PUMPKINS UNITED journey! Still, until today I am fascinated by the different character traits and facets of the Helloween history. Per 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.
Track listing in following order:
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
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
The base of this milestone album was already erected in the studio: using the original drum kit of Ingo Schwichtenberg, the recording was done with the same modulators at the Hamburg HOME studios where back then Master Of The Rings, The Time Of The Oath and Better Than Raw were recorded. Completely analog and under the eyes of long term producer Charlie Bauerfeind and co-producer Dennis Ward, the UNITED impact traveled to New York and got the final mix in the Valhalla Studios of Ronald Prent (Iron Maiden, Def Leppard, Rammstein).
"After 30 years with the different line ups 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 creativity package," tells Bauerfeind.
Besides all musical competence, it is also the special enthusiasm that defines Helloween. Guitarist Michael Weikath characterizes in his own way: "It is the incomprehensible encounter of seven musicians who are working as friends and even family and created something that no one would have thought it could be possible. It is like awaking from a sleep but still being in an incredible dream."
Returnee Kai Hansen reflects: ?Being in the studio with my old companions after 30 years 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 and strong characters made the album very special: a unique mix with reminiscences 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!"
From another perspective bassist Markus Grosskopf agrees: "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."
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| JoHn Doe Posts: 4891  |
I'm looking forward to listening to this!  
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| Hellcult Posts: 344  |
Sweet! XD Love the artwork btw
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| RaduP CertifiedHipster Staff Posts: 8635  |
Damn, one member for each key.
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| Ocean Sage Posts: 473  |
Coolest album cover art I've seen in awhile! Helloween are always fun. I definitely give this a listen.
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| skelator Posts: 352  |
Ooooh nightwish and snowflake euro-power fans will be over the moon. Sadly, Kai Hansen would not save this album.
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| Metal Invader Posts: 356  |
Well teaser trailer of "Skyfall" sounds good..hope that the rest of the album is the same or better!! And yes after many imo "crappy" album covers,this one is great!!  
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| JoHn Doe Posts: 4891 |
Written by nikarg on 12.03.2021 at 20:00 you mean Keepers IV  there are already 3 Keepers.
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| Hellthunder Posts: 75  |
That artwork is quite a step up from its hideous predecessors (everything released after 2000).
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| Hellthunder Posts: 75 |
Written by skelator on 12.03.2021 at 19:58 Yes, we most definitely will. Written by skelator on 12.03.2021 at 19:58 Kai Hansen appears on the album and no music has been released from it yet.
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| JoHn Doe Posts: 4891 |
Written by skelator on 12.03.2021 at 19:58 Is Kai supposed to save the album? From what? What's Nightwish got to do with anything here? I don't think whoever listens to Nightwish instantly loves Helloween or vice versa. Or maybe it was late 90s, early 2000s.
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| musclassia Staff Posts: 7046  |
Love the album artwork, interested to see how they juggle the three vocalists across a whole album
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| skelator Posts: 352 |
Written by Metal Spartan on 13.03.2021 at 02:14 Easy to skip the fact that after Dark Ride they never recorded even a good album, right?
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| nikarg Staff Posts: 7055 |
Written by skelator on 08.12.2020 at 14:08 Written by skelator on 12.03.2021 at 19:58 Written by skelator on 13.03.2021 at 15:26 Can you show us on the doll what Helloween did to hurt you? It must have been really bad.
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| majormalfunction Posts: 1457  |
I LOVE that cover art... still can't look away from the fact i've not enjoyed any of their albums since Rabbit Don't Come Easy
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| skelator Posts: 352 |
Written by nikarg on 13.03.2021 at 15:37 OK, straight to the point Rabbit Don't Come Easy 5/10 Keeper Of The Seven Keys - The Legacy 3/10 Gambling With The Devil 5/10 Unarmed 0/10 7 Sinners 2/20 Straight Out Of Hell 4/10 Neither of this albums went over 5 from the times of Dark Ride - thats nearly 20 years - and they wont this time. They like Manowar, they should go retire. New album its just a money-grab, Kiske can sing with Somerville, not real metal. BTW Dark Ride was very good album...
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| JoHn Doe Posts: 4891 |
^ Kiske has done some great work with both Place Vendome and Unisonic. I didn't like his collaboration with Somerville, too safe and predictable. While I can agree Helloween's work post 2000 has had ups and downs, it doesn't mean I can't get excited about this album they're teaming up with Kai and Michael.
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| majormalfunction Posts: 1457 |
I get why people gets excited for the fact that Kai is back but Kiske? Looking at KIskes career on a whole it's quite rarely he has given a brilliant performance, most of often it comes by as a paycheck job. The two first Place Vendome albums is a exception. He is technically good but it shines through that his heart has never been into the scene
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Written by JoHn Doe on 14.03.2021 at 00:23 I Agree with you 100% 
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Written by majormalfunction on 14.03.2021 at 00:33 If Kiske delivers 100% on his vocals and lyrics do you Really care where his Heart is and that its for the Money(let's be honest)!?
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| RaphaelThorne Posts: 58  |
Written by skelator on 13.03.2021 at 21:30 I love the fact that think your opinion is gospel. I love even more those scores, especially the detail where they are all scored from 0 to 10, but there's one from 0 to 20. Very dramatic. Unfortunately, I went and did a little fact check and you cannot believe my chock when I noticed those ratings are not on par with the public opinion. In fact, the average score for most of those albums (e.g. on metal-archives) is quite high. I was stunned, especially because I'm one of the guys that likes some of the albums. Seriously, though. I hope you're just having difficulties expressing that those ratings are based on your opinion because otherwise you're just wrong.
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Written by majormalfunction on 14.03.2021 at 00:33 Place Vendome was OK, however Werno wrote all the songs with some help of Koffler and Readman, Kiske just sang them. He can deliver nicely AOR, but thats it. Two quick sentences to Portugal guy - your opinion matters than anybody elses, heh? Spend more time to listen your Battle Beast stuff, instead of analyse number mistype, its just comment section for gods sake
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| Eduard0 Posts: 9  |
It surprises me how tenacious some people are about their negative opinions. It's been 20 years and 6 albums since "the last good album" but people still have the need to say that the next one is definitely gonna suck and that the band should just retire (Opeth feelings? Did anyone say Dream Theater?). This is like forcing yourself to watch The Walking Dead just to complain that it stopped being good at season 2 - just go watch something else and free yourself from this anger.
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| RaphaelThorne Posts: 58 |
Written by skelator on 14.03.2021 at 14:19 "Kiske can deliver nice AOR and that's it"?! Wow!! Well, again, it's your opinion. Although, I'm pretty sure the Avantasia fans will disagree but, then again, it's their opinion. The thing about opinions is that they're like asses, just because you have one doesn't mean you have to give it away. Oh, and thanks for the "essay" from the pm you sent me. It was quite revealing about you. Nevertheless, I went and checked a little further those scores you gave, and found out they were all in your head. You see, here in metalstorm most of the albums are reviewed and, I shit you not, they were all above 7 out of 10. Even more amazing, Helloween's last DVD was considered best live dvd of last year, even with the guy that delivers nice AOR on the vocals. Astonishing, right?! Can you see how your opinions don't have any effective expression in real life? Oh, and now a direct answer to the quoted text. First, I never gave my opinions, just said you are wrong based on facts taken from metal-archives and now from here. Second, you're assuming I like Battle Beast (it doesn't matter if I do or don't), and assumption is the mother of all fuckups. Third, first Nightwish and now BB?! What did the nice guys from Finland ever did to you? And last but not least, every time you put your comments out there for people to read (and, in this case, get dumber) you're taking a risk that some old bastard (in this case from Portugal) can come along and exposed them as the silly delusions they are. So, how's that for an essay? Best regards from Portugal.
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Written by RaphaelThorne on 14.03.2021 at 16:52 Dont know any, trying to avoid them - its difficult, they are everywhere. Written by RaphaelThorne on 14.03.2021 at 16:52 Well, João, if being smartass is you key to overthrow other people opinions, first you have to be smart. Otherwise, just an ass will left. Written by RaphaelThorne on 14.03.2021 at 16:52 The fact that quarter million of Japanese bought Babymetal albums, doesnt mean its piece of art. Written by RaphaelThorne on 14.03.2021 at 16:52 I like their ski jumpers. And their prime minister looks hot. Their pop-metal with howling divas not so much. I like Attick Demons! Written by RaphaelThorne on 14.03.2021 at 16:52 I think, Mark Twain, it is time for some book. Kindly greetings from rock island.
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| nikarg Staff Posts: 7055 |
Let's all just chill and reserve our love/hate for when at least some new music drops, shall we? No need to get all worked up.
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