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HELLOWEEN: Release Date Set For 'Light The Universe' Single

September 22, 2006

German power metallers HELLOWEEN will release their new single, "Light the Universe", on November 13 via SPV Records (November 10 in Germany). The title cut is said to be the first-ever duet in the band's history, which also features an appearance by BLACKMORE'S NIGHT singer Candice Night.

In addition to the single version of "Light the Universe", this four-track single offers bonus material in the form of a video for the title track, directed by Alexander Diezinger (NEGATIVE, L'AME IMMORTELLE, EXILIA) at Veldenstein Castle in southern Germany, the track "Revolution" (penned by bassist Markus Großkopf, recorded for Japan and previously unreleased in Europe),as well as an appetizer for the band's upcoming live album — a stage version of "If I Could Fly", recorded in Sao Paulo in March 2006.

Scheduled for release in February 2007, HELLOWEEN's new double live DVD and CD will be available in two versions (standard and limited edition),with tracks recorded in Sofia, Tokyo and Sao Paulo, among others. The group's world tour will reach its finale in Russia and Ukraine in October 2006, with the band concentrating next year on preparations for the follow-up to the "Keeper of the Seven Keys – The Legacy" album.

HELLOWEEN last month cancelled its previously scheduled North American tour due to "unforeseen logistical and organizational problems. . . Despite good advance ticket sales (where pre-sales already where available),North American organizers of the tour could not guarantee an economical and adequate routing of the tour," the group said in a statement. "Therefore a consequent cancellation two months before tour start seemed [to] the band management to be the fairest for fans and promoters at this point."

"Light the Universe" track listing:

01. Light the Universe (featuring Candice Night)
02. If I Could Fly (live from Sao Paulo)
03. Revolution (previously unreleased in Europe)
04. Light the Universe (video clip)

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