In this episode, GhostCultKeefy chats with Michael Weikath, longtime guitarist and songwriter for Helloween! Their epic new album “Giants and Monsters” is out now via Reigning Phoenix Music! Michael discusses the new dynamic of the band since the “Pumpkins United” lineup coalesced, his approach to writing riffs and songs, writing for the different vocalists, touring, and much more!Continue reading
From underground gems to the big time, it’s our New Music Friday preview for
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From underground gems to the big time, it’s our New Music Friday preview for
8-29-25Continue reading
Guitars quite literally illustrate the opening action of “By The Light”, a group of paladins attacking an evil necromantic death cult. Their failure and the sole survivor Emaly’s efforts to avenge the deaths form the balance of Burning Sun’s Retribution (Metalizer Records), a Power Metal tour de force of a concept album in the vein of Helloween and my last album reviewed for Ghost Cult, Martyr. Pancho Ireland’s vocals maintain smooth power akin to Bruce Dickinson.Continue reading
The press kit for this record reads normal, until we look a little deeper. Martyr formed in 1982 and earned attention three years later with a major single and album. Further details about tours and acts sharing the stage – standard stuff for a forty-plus-year-old act. Then, “[U]nleash their seventh studio album Dark Believer through ROAR.” Wait, what? Seventh? When did they form? Huh. That’s like Guns ‘n’ Roses pace.
Let’s have a listen, shall we?
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Strap on your astronaut helmets and say sayonara to Japan! Helloween are blasting off, leaving behind the electrifying energy of their powerful lead single “This Is Tokyo” and setting a course for something even more spectacular: outer space. Written by guitarist Sascha Gerstner, “Universe (Gravity For Hearts)” is a stunning, cinematic journey that does more than evoke the vast mystery of the cosmos. It reminds us of the boundless possibilities that lie beyond our world. The universe is an endless expanse, a place where it’s easy to get lost in thought, but also where we can tap into unknown energy and find the strength to overcome life’s greatest challenges. Watch the video here and stream the single below!
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Helloween, the legendary German metal band with 21 gold and platinum awards and over ten million records sold, will release their highly anticipated new album Giants & Monsters this August. The album, now available for pre-order, follows their self-titled #1 2021 record and promises to be the most versatile and dynamic release of their career. Mixed at the legendary Wisseloord Studios in Hilversum, Netherlands (Iron Maiden, Judas Preist, etc.), Giants & Monsters reaffirms the band’s position at the pinnacle of the metal world. Pre-orders are live at the the links below. Watch the video for the first single “This Is Tokyo” here:Continue reading
From underground gems to headline-worthy drops It’s New Music Friday for 3-28-25!
What is your favorite album cover this week?
From underground gems to headline-worthy drops It’s New Music Friday for 3-28-25!
What is your favorite album cover this week?
Helloween have officially released their new live album, Live At Budokan, via Reigning Phoenix Music records. It makes them the first German band to record a live album at Japan’s iconic Budokan arena. In the same stroke, they shared the duet by vocalists Andi Deris and Michael Kiske, “Forever And One (Neverland).” Check out the performance video and more below..
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