Helloween's new album, Giants & Monsters, released at the
end of August 2025, has been remarkably well-received worldwide and that's not
just empty metal rhetoric.
Reviews online
- Louder Sound calls it a "modern melodic metal album" without the typical fantasy epic, but rather tight and contemporary. They praise the band for their renewed energy and craftsmanship.
- The Slate calls it a "powerful testament" to Helloween's enduring relevance. The collaboration between Kai Hansen, Michael Kiske, and Andi Deris is praised as a rare example of chemistry and cohesion within a veteran band.
- Livesphere Magazine highlights the production by Charlie Bauerfeind and Dennis Ward, calling the sound "polished yet powerful," with opener "Giants on the Run" a classic Helloween banger.
- Angry Metal Guy, always critical, calls the album "vibrant" and proof that Helloween still knows how to make metal with flair and hooks.
Sales and Popularity
On Rock Report, the album scores an impressive 4.50/5 based on
user reviews, making it one of their highest-rated albums alongside classics
like Keeper of the Seven Keys and Gambling With The Devil.
The streaming numbers on Spotify are strong, with several tracks like
A Little Is A Little Too Much and We Can Be Gods already
played thousands of times.
Live Impact
With the
40th anniversary tour
and this release, Helloween seems to be not only celebrating their
legacy but also innovating. The show in Europe promises
not only nostalgia but also fresh energy from
Giants & Monster, so expect the house to go down.
Sources(5):
Setlist:
The setlist for
Helloween’s 40th Anniversary Tour
is a celebration of familiarity and innovation. According to
setlist.fm
and other sources, they look set to perform a mix of classics and new tracks
from Giants & Monsters in Tilburg on October 18, 2025.
Expected setlist highlights:
Classics:
• Eagle Fly Free
• Future World
• Dr. Stein
• I Want Out
• Heavy Metal (Is the Law)
• Forever and One (Neverland)
New songs from Giants & Monsters:
• Giants on the Run
• A Little Is A Little Too Much
• We Can Be Gods
Special medley:
• Excerpts from Metal Invaders, Victim of Fate, Gorgar, and Ride the Sky, a
nod to their early years.
The show averages around 2 hours and 15 minutes, so you get your money's
worth. And with Beast In Black as the opening act, it's sure to be an
evening full of power metal fireworks.
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