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HELLOWEEN Reveal New Album Giants & Monsters

By Larry Petro, News Monkey
Friday, June 13, 2025 @ 10:17 AM


Out In August; First Single, Video For "This Is Tokyo" Out Now

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Photo credit: Mathias Bothor

HELLOWEEN, the legendary German metal band with 21 gold and platinum awards and over ten million records sold, will release their 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), Giants & Monsters reaffirms the band's position at the pinnacle of the metal world. Pre-orders are available here: https://helloween.rpm.link/giantsmonstersPR

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" on KNAC.COM 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 Loble 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."

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.

Formats:

  • earbook (incl. bonus-CD)
  • digipak-CD (incl. bonus track)
  • jewel case-CD
  • 2LP in gatefold (various colours)
  • picture 2LP (incl. bonus track)
  • digital
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"
HELLOWEEN live:

"40 Years Anniversary Tour" - Europe 2025
Very Special Guests: BEAST IN BLACK

  • 17.10.2025 LU Luxembourg - Rockhal
  • 18.10.2025 NL Tilburg - 013 *SOLD OUT*
  • 20.10.2025 UK London - Eventim Apollo
  • 22.10.2025 FR Paris - Zenith (Le Villette)
  • 24.10.2025 CZ Prague - O2 Arena *SOLD OUT*
  • 25.10.2025 SK Zvolen - Tiposbet Arena
  • 26.10.2025 HU Budapest - Papp Laszlo Sportaréna
  • 28.10.2025 PL Katowice - Spodek
  • 30.10.2025 DE Bochum - RuhrCongress *EXTRA DATE*
  • 31.10.2025 DE Bochum - RuhrCongress *SOLD OUT*
  • 01.11.2025 DE Hamburg - Barclays Arena
  • 03.11.2025 NO Oslo - Sentrum Scene *LOW TICKETS*
  • 04.11.2025 NO Oslo - Sentrum Scene
  • 06.11.2025 FI Helsinki - Helsingin Jaahalli
  • 08.11.2025 SE Gothenburg - Partille Arena
  • 13.11.2025 PT Lisbon - Campo Pequeno
  • 15.11.2025 ES Madrid - La Cubierta de Leganes *SOLD OUT*
  • 16.11.2025 ES Madrid - La Cubierta de Leganes *EXTRA DATE*
  • 19.11.2025 IT Milan - Forum
  • 20.11.2025 CH Zurich - The Hall
  • 22.11.2025 DE Stuttgart - Hanns-Martin-Schleyer-Halle *SOLD OUT*
  • 06.12.2025 ID Yogyakarta - Jojarockarta
Info & Tickets: www.helloween.org


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