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HELLOWEEN Working on Successor to Their #1 Album & Announce Anniversary World Tour 2025/2026

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It was the banger of the year 2021: With their sixteenth record, the self-titled album “Helloween,” the legendary metal band returned with a seven-member line-up and caused a global metal earthquake. The album easily cracked the #1 chart position in several countries and was celebrated frenetically by fans and journalists alike. The triumphal procession continued live throughout 2022/2023 with 60 emotional concerts in 30 countries, leaving nothing to be desired. Among others at shows in Los Angeles, New York, the “Monsters of Rock” festivals in South America, headlining Wacken Open Air as well as the first sold-out gig at the legendary Budokan in Tokyo, tears of joy flowed from over 800,000 fans and the reunited band members – which can be experienced on the live CD/Blu-ray/DVD “Live At Budokan,” to be released on December 13, 2024 (RPM).

With these highlights, HELLOWEEN are heading into their anniversary year, celebrating 40 years of band and metal history. While Andi Deris, Michael Kiske, Michael Weikath, Kai Hansen, Markus Grosskopf, Sascha Gerstner and Dani Löble are working intensively on the successor to their sensational reunion album, they are now announcing an anniversary tour of superlatives at the same time, as bassist and founding member Markus Grosskopf explains: “We came up with some great surprises for the fans. Besides the brand new songs to be performed live for the first time, we will also play tracks from the band’s history that you haven’t heard live for a very long time or even never before. The shows will be a fantastic experience for all of us!”

Frontman Andi Deris adds: “We’re having a lot of fun working creatively in the studio and the album promises to become an absolute highlight – but nothing compares to a HELLOWEEN live concert: The energy of our audience is simply indescribable and we can’t wait to finally go full throttle with our fans again. The upcoming tour will be bigger, better and more impressive than ever!”

The live dates will start on October 17, 2025 in Luxembourg and take HELLOWEEN all over Europe for six weeks. Besides the brand new songs of their still untitled new long player, they will bring along BEAST IN BLACK from Finland as their ‘very special guests’ – and this guarantees a metal party to be out of this world.

2026 will be starting with dates in Asia, South and North America, before Germany’s No. 1 metal ambassadors will make it to Europe’s biggest festivals in the summer of ’26.

“40 Years Anniversary Tour” – Europe 2025
Very Special Guests: BEAST IN BLACK
17.10.2025 LU Luxembourg – Rockhal
18.10.2025 NL Tilburg – 013
20.10.2025 UK London – Eventim Apollo
22.10.2025 FR Paris – Zénith (Le Villette)
24.10.2025 CZ Prague – O2 Arena
25.10.2025 SK Zvolen – Tiposbet Arena
26.10.2025 HU Budapest – Papp László Sportaréna
28.10.2025 PL Katowice – Spodek
31.10.2025 DE Bochum – RuhrCongress
01.11.2025 DE Hamburg – Barclays Arena
03.11.2025 NO Oslo – Sentrum Scene
04.11.2025 NO Oslo – Sentrum Scene
06.11.2025 FI Helsinki – Helsingin Jäähalli
08.11.2025 SE Gothenburg – Partille Arena
13.11.2025 PT Lisbon – Campo Pequeno
15.11.2025 ES Madrid – La Cubierta de Leganés
19.11.2025 IT Milan – Forum
20.11.2025 CH Zurich – The Hall
22.11.2025 DE Stuttgart – Hanns-Martin-Schleyer-Halle

Tickets & info: www.helloween.org

Pre-order “Live At Budokan” in your preferred physical format [digipak-2CD, 3LP (limited “deluxe edition” first press in trifold), Blu-ray, DVD], pre-save it on your favourite digital service provider (DSP), or pre-order the album digitally to receive ‘Eagle Fly Free (live)’ and ‘Best Time (live)’ instantly: https://helloween.rpm.link/liveatbudokanPR

More from “Live At Budokan”:
‘Best Time (live)’ OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XT1ITfb76-0
‘Eagle Fly Free (live)’ OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RwQVCIWocB4

CATEGORY 7 Premiere New Video ‘Land I Used to Love’

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CATEGORY 7, the heavy metal supergroup featuring the iconic lineup of John Bush (Armored Saint, Anthrax), Mike Orlando (Adrenaline Mob, Sonic Universe, Noturnall), Phil Demmel (Machine Head, Kerry King, Vio-Lence), Jack Gibson (Exodus), and Jason Bittner (Shadows Fall, Overkill), today unveils their video for “Land I Used To Love.”

The track comes by way of the band’s eponymous debut album out now on Metal Blade Records and serves as their fifth video from the record overall. As with the previous four videos, the clip was directed by Tom Flynn and shot in Long Island, New York.

Watch the band’s previously released videos for “In Stitches,” “Exhausted,” “Mousetrap,” and “Apple of Discord” HERE.

Since its July release, Category 7 has been met with worldwide critical acclaim and strong support from Sirius XM channel Liquid Metal. The band’s first ever US tour begins March 6th in Baltimore, Maryland and runs through March 23rd in Atlanta, Georgia. Tickets for all shows are on sale now at: category7official.com/tour

CATEGORY 7 w/ Exhorder, Dead By Wednesday, Hand Of The Tribe:
3/06/2025 Baltimore Soundstage – Baltimore, MD
3/07/2025 Starland Ballroom – Sayreville, NJ
3/08/2025 Middle East – Downstairs – Cambridge, MA
3/09/2025 Underground Arts – Philadelphia, PA
w/ Exhorder, Engineered Society Project, Hand Of The Tribe:
3/11/2025 Jergel’s – Warrendale, PA
3/12/2025 The Asylum At Temple Live – Cleveland, OH
3/14/2025 The Machine Shop – Flint, MI
3/15/2025 The Forge – Joliet, IL
3/16/2025 The Rave II – Milwaukee, WI **
3/18/2025 Fine Line – Minneapolis, MN
3/19/2025 Bourbon Theatre – Lincoln, NE
3/21/2025 Pop’s – St. Louis, MO
3/22/2025 Exit/In – Nashville, TN
3/23/2025 The Masquerade (Hell) – Atlanta, GA
** w/ H1Z1, Misfire, Engineered Society Project, Hand Of The Tribe (no Exhorder)

Category 7 was produced, engineered, mixed, and mastered by Mike Orlando at Sonic Stomp Studios with art and layout by Carlos Fides at Artside Studio (Angra, Evergrey, Kamelot). Stream and purchase the record at: metalblade.com/category7

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FEUERSCHWANZ & LORD OF THE LOST Release Single + Video ‘Lords Of Fyre’

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FEUERSCHWANZ and LORD OF THE LOST, two of Germany’s most energetic and successful bands in recent years, have joined forces to deliver the outstanding metal anthem “Lords of Fyre” together with an enthralling official music video that combines the best of both worlds. After recently announcing a massive co-headline tour for 2025, kicking off October 2 in Berlin and covering seven German cities in total, the song closes out 2024 with a massive bang!

The powerful anthem “Lords of Fyre” celebrates grand melodies and is an instant sing along track, as it combines the trademark sounds of both bands in one. Known for their #1 studio albums, massive sold-out tours, premium positions on the largest festivals and several mainstream TV appearances, FEUERSCHWANZ and LORD OF THE LOST reinvent themselves as LORDS OF FYRE. Get ready for the hottest collaboration of the year, bringing together fire, darkness and boundless joy!

“Lords of Fyre” is now available on all streaming services worldwide!

Hodi states:
“We’ve had a great friendship with LORD OF THE LOST for a long time, even though we come from completely different musical worlds. For us, it was great fun and challenging at the same time to merge the two worlds into one!”

Chris Harms adds:
“Besides our shared love for music, FEUERSCHWANZ and LORD OF THE LOST have one more thing in common: bringing every idea to life, no matter how crazy it might be. The fact that the idea of ‘let’s go on tour together’ has grown into such a monster – with a joint song and video — is even better! We can’t wait for the LORDS OF FYRE tour!”

The LORDS OF FYRE Tour promises an unforgettable night filled with grand melodies, blazing pyrotechnics, and unparalleled atmosphere! Whether you’re a die-hard fan or a newcomer, this tour will make your heart race when the worlds of FEUERSCHWANZ and LORD OF THE LOST collide!

FEUERSCHWANZ & LORD OF THE LOST
w/ The Dark Side Of The Moon
02.10.25 DE – Berlin / Columbiahalle
03.10.25 DE – Leipzig / Haus Auensee
04.10.25 DE – Offenbach / Stadthalle
10.10.25 DE – Hanover / Swiss Life Hall
11.10.25 DE – Fürth / Stadthalle
17.10.25 DE – Munich / Zenith
18.10.25 DE – Düsseldorf / Mitsubishi Halle

FEUERSCHWANZ are:
Johanna – violin, hurdy-gurdy
Hauptmann – vocals, guitar
Hodi – flutes, bagpipes, guitars, vocals
Hans – guitar
Jarne – bass
Rollo – drums
Musch Musch – dance & performance
Myu – dance & performance

LORD OF THE LOST are:
Chris Harms – Vocals, Guitar
Pi Stoffers – Guitar
Benjamin “Benji“ Mundigler – Guitar, Synths
Klaas Helmecke – Bass
Gerrit Heinemann – Piano, Synths, Percussion
Niklas Kahl – Drums

FEUERSCHWANZ online:
WEBSITE
FACEBOOK
INSTAGRAM
TIKTOK
NAPALM RECORDS

LORD OF THE LOST online:
WEBSITE
FACEBOOK
INSTAGRAM
TIKTOK
LORDSHOP
NAPALM RECORDS

VISIONS OF ATLANTIS Start Digital Live Series “Armada Live Over Europe”

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[Photo by Robert Eikelpoth / Photo editing by Blake Armstrong]

Pirates never rest, nor do the raging seas! Immediately after touring all over Europe and the UK, VISIONS OF ATLANTIS surprises their devotees with another stunner and announces the upcoming digital live series Armada Live Over Europe. By releasing songs and respective live videos over the upcoming weeks, the international symphonic metal frontrunners keep the excitement at the highest level, starting the video series with “To Those Who Choose to Fight” and “The Land of the Free”. The live video captures the explosive energy of a VISIONS OF ATLANTIS live show and allows listeners to relive the matchless spirit of the past tour at home. Contemporarily on all digital platforms, the live album will take shape in five parts, starting today with the first two tracks. Follow the band’s socials to discover the release dates of all five chapters of this adventure!

Armada Live Over Europe contains a live version of each song cut from the tour’s setlist, with recordings from various shows and venues. “To Those Who Choose to Fight” and “The Land of the Free” set the stage for this adventurous ride and were the first tracks the band performed at La Rayonne in Lyon, France on October 9. It’s also the opening track from VISIONS OF ATLANTIS’ latest full-length album, Pirates II – Armada, which marks the band’s most successful record to date, entering international charts at top positions, such as #5 on the German and Austrian Official Album Charts, #4 on the UK Rock & Metal Charts and #2 on the US Hard Music Album Charts, just to name a few. Both live songs are now available on all streaming services worldwide and arrive alongside equally palpable live videos. Stay tuned, as there’s more to come already next week. Until then, enjoy the gripping live video below and make sure to get your tickets for the upcoming shows in Germany and the US!

Pirate Queen Clementine states:
“This Armada tour has been the most exciting experience in VISIONS OF ATLANTIS’ history and we are delighted to keep it alive with this brand new live video series!
Whether you’ve attended one of these shows or not, this will be a beautiful way to board the ship again and experience our Armada show from another perspective!
Every video was recorded during the tour, in various cities, honoring our Sailors from all over Europe!
Be a part of this digital adventure and mark the date down: every Tuesday, magic gates open and you can board our ship and gather with many other pirates!
Together, we are the Armada!”

Watch the live video for “To Those Who Choose to Fight” and “The Land of the Free”:

Subscribe to the playlist HERE and don’t miss a new live video!

(2024).Pirates II – Armada (2022) and Pirates. The pirate crew, fronted by vocalists Clémentine Delauney and Michele Guaitoli, have managed to create their very own inimitable universe with symphonic heaviness and stunning visuals, and encourages their listeners to join them into a world where spirits are free, hearts are true and where light always rules over darkness, whatever the cost. Fans can expect a colorful range of songs, mostly taken from the band’s previous two records VISIONS OF ATLANTIS shows the gripping stage presence and artistic high-quality of Armada Live Over Europe

Armada Live Over Europe tracklisting:

To Those Who Choose to Fight
The Land of the Free
⁠Monsters
⁠Heroes of the Dawn
Where the Sky and Ocean Blend
⁠Clocks
Legion of the Seas
⁠Tonight I’m Alive
⁠Collide
⁠Hellfire
⁠The Dead of the Sea
Clemi’s Speech
Underwater
Pirates Will Return
Melancholy Angel
⁠Master the Hurricane
Armada

VISIONS OF ATLANTIS live:
Armada Tour
12.12.24 DE – Jena / F-Haus
13.12.24 CH – Morgins / C’est l’Hiver! Festival
14.12.24 DE – Cologne / Volta
15.12.24 DE – Lindau Club / Vaudeville

Armada Over North America
25.04.25 US – Mechanicsburg / Lovedrafts
26.04.25 US – Baltimore / Ottobar
27.04.25 US – Pittsburgh / Preserving Underground
28.04.25 US – New York / Meadows
29.04.25 US – Cambridge / Middle East
01.05.25 CA – Quebec City / La Source Martinière
02.05.25 CA – Toronto / Lee’s Palace
03.05.25 US – Detroit / The Sanctuary
04.05.25 US – Joliet / The Forge
05.05.25 US – Minneapolis / Turf Club
07.05.25 CA – Edmonton / Starlite
08.05.25 CA – Calgary / Dickens
09.05.25 US – Seattle / El Corazon
10.05.25 US – Portland / The Bossanova Ballroom
11.05.25 US – San Francisco / DNA Lounge
12.05.25 US – Los Angeles / Whisky A Go Go
14.05.25 US – San Diego / Brick By Brick
17.05.25 US – Las Vegas / Sinwave
18.05.25 US – Phoenix / The Rebel Lounge
19.05.25 US – Salt Lake City / Soundwell
20.05.25 US – Denver / Oriental Theater
21.05.25 US – El Paso / Rockhouse Bar & Grill
22.05.25 US – Dallas / Granada Theater

VIP Upgrades area available for every show!

VISIONS OF ATLANTIS are:
Clémentine Delauney – Vocals
Michele Guaitoli – Vocals
Christian Douscha – Guitars
Herbert Glos – Bass
Thomas Caser – Drums

VISIONS OF ATLANTIS online:
NAPALM RECORDS
WEBSITE
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EXODUS RISING Unleash New Music Video for ‘The Fallen’

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EXODUS RISING present their new music video ‘The Fallen’, taken from the band’s album “The Book Of Life”, out via Wormholedeath.

This jaw-dropping video, crafted by Exodus Rising and the talented EZFILMS team from Harlem, New York, brings the music’s intensity to life with unmatched visuals and energy. Hold onto your seats and dive into the magic yourself!

“The Book of Life” by EXODUS RISING is a Christian Progressive Heavy Metal album that spans the entire biblical narrative, from Genesis to Revelation. This concept album humanizes ancient stories, presenting them in digestible bites. Drawing inspiration from classical composers like Beethoven, Bach, and Mozart, and blending them with the progressive metal influences of Symphony X, Dream Theater, and Queen to name a few. With that inspiration, EXODUS RISING creates a unique sound.

Stream “The Book of Life”: orcd.co/thebookoflife

Exodus Rising Online:
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MYSTYC BLADE Release New Single And Video ‘Stay Away… Last Warning’

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MYSTYC BLADE has released a new single and video ‘Stay Away… Last Warning’, taken from the album “The Master Is Inside”, out via Wormholedeath.

This is a metal rock song with powerful and expressive vocals and unforgettable guitar riffs and solos. This song has nothing to do with violence. There’s already too much of it around us. It’s more about the challenge between two competitors or players, between you and life’s difficulties. Life is a game

“The Master Is Inside” is a deeply personal and dynamic album that explores a wide range of emotions and themes. Each of the 11 tracks stands as its narrative, touching on personal experiences, reflections on life and death, storytelling, and even environmental concerns. Musically, it’s a rich fusion of intense riffs, haunting melodies, powerful solos, and a cinematic atmosphere. Tracks like “Pyramids and Mystery,” “Song of Butterflies,” “Forever Alone,” and the title track “The Master Is Inside” carry a cinematic quality—you can close your eyes and visualize the story unfolding like a movie. Overall, it’s a mature and reflective album, centered on resilience, facing inner demons, and finding meaning through struggle.

Stream the single: orcd.co/salwsingle