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HELLOWEEN Cancels December 2025 Asian Tour Dates Due To MICHAEL KISKE's Health

German power metallers HELLOWEEN have been forced to cancel their previously announced concerts in Asia after singer Michael Kiske was taken ill. The band was scheduled to perform in Indonesia, Malaysia and Taiwan in early December as part of its "40 Years Anniversary Tour". Earlier today (Thursday,...

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HELLOWEEN Announces North American Leg of '40 Years Anniversary Tour' For Spring 2026

German power metal legends HELLOWEEN have announced the North American leg of their "40 Years Anniversary Tour". Support on the trek, which will take place next spring, will come from Finnish melodic metallers BEAST IN BLACK. 2026 "40 Years Anniversary Tour" dates: Apr. 07 - Dallas, TX - The Factory...

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Watch: HELLOWEEN Pulls Out Rarities, New Songs For '40 Years Anniversary Tour' Kick-Off In Luxembourg

German power metal legends HELLOWEEN kicked off their "40 Years Anniversary Tour" Friday night (October 17) at Rockhal in Esch-sur-Alzette, Luxembourg. The band's setlist was as follows, according to Setlist.fm: 01. March Of Time (first time performed live since 2018) 02. The King For A 1000 Years (...

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STEVE MORSE BAND Shares Music Video For 'TexUS' Featuring ERIC JOHNSON

The STEVE MORSE BAND will release a brand-new album, "Triangulation", on November 14 via Music Theories Recordings. The official music video for the LP's second single, "TexUS", featuring a guest appearance by Eric Johnson, can be seen below. Whenever we think of the greatest guitar players of all t...

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Legendary Guitarist STEVE MORSE Still Enjoys Performing Live: 'We're At Our Best When We Connect With Each Other'

In a recent interview with Rockin' 101's "The Johnny Rock Show", Steve Morse — a certified legend of the guitar world, having founded the DIXIE DREGS and gone on to become DEEP PURPLE's longest-serving guitarist prior to his departure in 2022, was asked if he gets tired of the "gunslinger on the axe...

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STEVE MORSE BAND Announces New Album 'Triangulation'

The STEVE MORSE BAND has announced details of their brand-new album, "Triangulation", which will be released on November 14 via Music Theories Recordings. To celebrate, they have unveiled the official video for their new track, "Break Through". "Break Through" is the first new music since the releas...

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HELLOWEEN Shares Music Video For 'A Little Is A Little Too Much' From New Album 'Giants & Monsters'

German metal veterans HELLOWEEN have just released their highly anticipated new album, "Giants & Monsters", via Reigning Phoenix Music (RPM). The LP follows HELLOWEEN's self-titled No. 1 2021 record and promises to be the most versatile and dynamic release of the band's career. Mixed at the lege...

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Giants and Monsters

Defying the odds has become something of a purposeful pastime for HELLOWEEN. Unlike the majority of late-career reunions, the Germans' 2016 reconfiguration has neither disappointed nor fizzled out. Instead, the return of singer Michael Kiske and guitarist (and former frontman) Kai Hansen has led to...

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MICHAEL KISKE Is Happy And At Peace During HELLOWEEN's Historic Reunion: 'You Can Only Write Stories Like This'

By David E. Gehlke HELLOWEEN's 2017 reunion with vocalist Michael Kiske and guitarist/vocalist Kai Hansen, and subsequent joyously successful "Pumpkins United" world tour, followed by their brilliant 2021 self-titled album, is unquestionably one of the best metal stories in recent memory. The reinte...

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HELLOWEEN's MICHAEL KISKE Says Having Three Lead Singers In The Band 'Has Only Benefits'

In a new interview with Spain's Stairway To Rock, HELLOWEEN vocalist Michael Kiske once again spoke about how the German metallers have managed to pull off the seemingly impossible by uniting returning Kiske and guitarist/vocalist Kai Hansen with singer Andi Deris, guitarists Michael Weikath and Sas...

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HELLOWEEN Releases New Single 'Universe (Gravity For Hearts)' From Upcoming 'Giants & Monsters' Album

German metal veterans HELLOWEEN will release their highly anticipated new album, "Giants & Monsters", on August 29 via Reigning Phoenix Music (RPM). The LP, now available for pre-order, follows HELLOWEEN's self-titled No. 1 2021 record and promises to be the most versatile and dynamic release of...

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SEVENDUST Announces Fall 2025 U.S. Acoustic Tour

To celebrate the 21st anniversary of its beloved acoustic album "Southside Double-Wide: Acoustic Live", SEVENDUST will hit the road for an exclusive, intimate tour this fall. Fans can expect stripped-down versions of the band's hardest-hitting tracks, deep cuts and emotional favorites, including "Bl...

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ANDI DERIS Says HELLOWEEN Can 'Satisfy All Generations Of Fans' With Reunited Expanded Classic Lineup

In a new interview with Andrew McKaysmith of the Scars And Guitars podcast, HELLOWEEN vocalist Andi Deris spoke about how the German metallers have managed to pull off the seemingly impossible by uniting returning singer Michael Kiske and guitarist/vocalist Kai Hansen with Deris, guitarists Michael...

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QUEENSRŸCHE And ACCEPT Announce Fall 2025 U.S. Tour

Progressive metal legends QUEENSRŸCHE will hit the road this fall on the "Volume And Vengeance Tour" alongside special guests ACCEPT. The trek will kick off on November 7 in Denver, Colorado at Summit and will conclude on December 20 in Temecula, California at Pechanga Theater Casino. Ticket pre-sal...

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HELLOWEEN's ANDI DERIS Says His Vocal Cords Are 'Not As Stressed As They Used To Be', Now That He Has Quit Smoking Cigarettes

HELLOWEEN‬ vocalist Andi Deris spoke to Canada's The Metal Voice about how he takes care of his singing voice, particularly as he and his bandmates prepare to release their new album, "Giants & Monsters". Andi said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Well, I consider myself not living unhealt...