German power metal legends Helloween have unveiled their highly anticipated new album, Giants & Monsters, set for release on August 29, 2025, via Reigning Phoenix Music. The album, mixed at Wisseloord Studios in Hilversum, Netherlands, follows their chart-topping 2021 self-titled release and is described as their most versatile yet. The lead single, This Is Tokyo, dropped on June 13, 2025, with a vibrant music video paying homage to Japan, a country pivotal to vocalist Andi Deris’s early success. The track, a four-minute stadium anthem, showcases the dual vocals of Deris and Michael Kiske, backed by anthemic riffs and Dani Löble’s dynamic drumming.
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This Is Tokyo is a personal tribute from Deris to Japan, reflecting his first major successes there with Pink Cream 69. He notes: “I’ve always wanted to write this song. Japan plays a special role in my life… ‘Tokyo’ stands for a whole country that is very important to me.” The song’s infectious chorus and galloping rhythm, driven by Kai Hansen and Sascha Gerstner’s guitars, make it a live-ready anthem. The video, filled with Japanese cultural imagery, captures Helloween’s high-energy performance, filmed with their signature theatrical flair.
Giants & Monsters pushes Helloween’s boundaries, blending classic power metal with experimental flourishes. Produced by Charlie Bauerfeind and Dennis Ward, the album features Löble’s innovative use of three drum kits to tailor each track’s vibe. The 10 tracks, including Giants on the Run and We Can Be Gods, showcase the band’s chemistry, with Michael Weikath emphasizing their creative differences as a strength: “What keeps motivating us is the fact that we’re extremely different. It generates creative energy.” The album’s artwork and tracklist reflect a bold, fantastical narrative, cementing Helloween’s legacy as power metal pioneers.
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
Formats:
- Earbook (incl. bonus CD)
- Digipak CD (incl. bonus track)
- Jewel Case CD
- 2LP Gatefold (various colors)
- Picture 2LP (incl. bonus track)
- Digital
40th Anniversary Tour
Helloween celebrates their 40th anniversary with a global tour, kicking off in Europe on October 17, 2025, in Luxembourg, with Beast in Black as special guests. Several dates, including Prague and Stuttgart, are sold out, with extra shows added in Madrid and Bochum. The setlist promises classics, deep cuts, and new tracks like This Is Tokyo. A standalone show is scheduled for December 6, 2025, in Yogyakarta, Indonesia, at Jojarockarta. Tickets at: www.helloween.org
Formed in 1984 in Hamburg, Germany, Helloween—Michael Kiske (vocals), Andi Deris (vocals), Kai Hansen (guitars/vocals), Michael Weikath (guitars), Sascha Gerstner (guitars), Markus Grosskopf (bass), and Dani Löble (drums)—are power metal icons with 21 gold/platinum awards and over 10 million records sold. Albums like Keeper of the Seven Keys: Part I & II (1987–88) and Helloween (2021, #1 in Germany) defined the genre. Their “United” lineup, reuniting Kiske and Hansen with Deris, has revitalized their sound since 2016.
Stream This Is Tokyo, pre-order Giants & Monsters, and join Helloween’s 40th anniversary celebrations for a monumental chapter in power metal history!