Get ready to dive headfirst into the electrifying world of Helloween with their new live album, Live At Budokan, a colossal release that immortalizes their iconic performance at Tokyo's legendary Nippon Budokan.
Out today through Reigning Phoenix Music (RPM), this release is available in a plethora of formats: 2CD-digipak, 3LP vinyl in trifold, Blu-ray, DVD and digital. Each version is meticulously crafted to suit the metal community’s diverse tastes, ensuring every fan can relive the raw, unfiltered energy of Helloween.
Today, the band share the video for "Forever And One (Neverland)" from the release. Watch below.
A message from Michael Kiske states: "A beautiful ballad from the pen of Andi. When we sit at the front of the catwalk and I see the emotions on the faces of the audience, I get goosebumps every time. That alone makes it very emotional to sing this song every time."
Kiske described the show as "surreal, with the electrifying fan energy creating a magical atmosphere." Bassist Markus Grosskopf spoke of the venue's profound personal and historical significance, expressing how humbling and inspiring it was to perform in a place that shaped their own musical journeys.
The live recording's technical brilliance is another highlight. With 29 cameras capturing every nuance, the production team ensured that each moment of the concert is preserved in stunning detail. This attention to detail means the Blu-ray and DVD versions offer an immersive viewing experience, making fans feel like they are right there in the front row.
Order/save the album here.
Tracklist:
"Orbit"
"Skyfall"
"Eagle Fly Free"
"Mass Polution"
"Future World"
"Power"
"Save Us"
"Kai's Medley" ("Walls Of Jericho" / "Metal Invaders" / "Victim Of Fate" / "Gorgar" / "Ride The Sky" / "Heavy Metal Is The Law")
"Forever And One (Neverland)"
"Best Time"
"Dr. Stein"
"How Many Tears"
"Perfect Gentleman"
"Keeper Of The Seven Keys"
"I Want Out"
"Save Us" video:
"Eagle Fly Free" video:
"Best Time" video:
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.
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 start October 17, 2025 in Luxembourg and will 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 guest" – 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.
2025 tour dates:
October
17 - Luxembourg, Luxembourg - Rockhal
18 - Tilburg, Netherlands - 013
20 - London, England - Eventim Apollo
22 - Paris, France - Le Zénith
24 - Prague, Czech Republic - O2 Arena
25 - Zvolen, Slovakia - Tiposbet Arena
26 - Budapest, Hungary - Papp Laszlo Arena
28 - Katowice, Poland - Spodek
31 - Bochum, Germany - Ruhrcongress
November
1 - Hamburg, Germany - Barclays Arena
3 - Oslo, Norway - Sentrum Scene
4 - Oslo, Norway - Sentrum Scene
6 - Helsinki, Finland - Ice Hall
8 - Gothenburg, Sweden - Partille Arena
13 - Lisbon, Portugal - Campo Pequeno
15 - Madrid, Spain - La Cubierta des Leganés
19 - Milan, Italy - Forum
20 - Zürich, Switzerland - The Hall
22 - Stuttgart, Germany - Schleyerhalle
Helloween are:
Michael Kiske - vocals
Andi Deris - vocals
Kai Hansen - guitars, vocals
Michael Weikath - guitars
Sascha Gerstner - guitars
Markus Grosskopf - bass
Daniel Löble - drums
