# HELLOWEEN are working on the successor to their #1 album **New Music** — On Your Markus **Published:** 17 November 2024 **Author:** Markus Hamence **Source:** https://onyourmarkus.au/new-music-releases/helloween-are-working-on-the-successor-to-their-1-album/ --- ***[PRE-ORDER/PRE-SAVE:LIVE AT BUDOKAN](https://reigningphoenixmusic.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=1fdb023021a7c4ad52ed4cac2&id=4b68ea7b97&e=ad1c480192)*** 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](https://reigningphoenixmusic.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=1fdb023021a7c4ad52ed4cac2&id=72a340d698&e=ad1c480192)**** *to be released on **December 13, 2024** (**RPM**). ![](https://media.onyourmarkus.au/originals/15049/image002-8.jpg) 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!”* ![](https://media.onyourmarkus.au/originals/15048/image004-6.jpg) 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!* 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](https://reigningphoenixmusic.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=1fdb023021a7c4ad52ed4cac2&id=78541a164d&e=ad1c480192)** **More from *****Live At Budokan*****:** **‘Best Time (live)’** OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO: **[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XT1ITfb76-0](https://reigningphoenixmusic.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=1fdb023021a7c4ad52ed4cac2&id=951a39d271&e=ad1c480192)** **‘Eagle Fly Free (live)’** OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO: **[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RwQVCIWocB4](https://reigningphoenixmusic.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=1fdb023021a7c4ad52ed4cac2&id=b7bd7a1b18&e=ad1c480192)** **HELLOWEEN are:** Michael Kiske | vocals Andi Deris | vocals Kai Hansen | guitars, vocals Michael Weikath | guitars Sascha Gerstner | guitars Markus Grosskopf | bass Daniel Löble | drums **More on HELLOWEEN:** **[helloween.org](https://reigningphoenixmusic.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=1fdb023021a7c4ad52ed4cac2&id=8c90092096&e=e9e642d2e1)**** | ****[Facebook](https://reigningphoenixmusic.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=1fdb023021a7c4ad52ed4cac2&id=ab164ec491&e=e9e642d2e1)**** | ****[Instagram](https://reigningphoenixmusic.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=1fdb023021a7c4ad52ed4cac2&id=b591d1ff7c&e=e9e642d2e1)**** | ****[X](https://reigningphoenixmusic.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=1fdb023021a7c4ad52ed4cac2&id=7a55453fbb&e=e9e642d2e1)**** | ****[YouTube](https://reigningphoenixmusic.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=1fdb023021a7c4ad52ed4cac2&id=82eb4ae3d7&e=e9e642d2e1)**** | ****[RPM](https://reigningphoenixmusic.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=1fdb023021a7c4ad52ed4cac2&id=0298a32ffa&e=e9e642d2e1)** **About Reigning Phoenix Music** Founded in 2023, **Reigning Phoenix Music** is truly the 100% independently owned vision of music industry professional **Gerardo Martinez** and avionics and tech entrepreneur, **Sven Bogner**. The blueprint is to continue to help heavy metal, extreme, hard, and heavy music thrive by partnering with an array of well-established acts, new talent, and iconic artists, by offering best services and practices in the industry. But most important is to help the artists amplify their art and talent to a winning formula for success. The label recently opened a new office in **London, UK**. Don’t forget to subscribe to **Reigning Phoenix Music** **on ****[YouTube](https://reigningphoenixmusic.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=1fdb023021a7c4ad52ed4cac2&id=4aebaa1be1&e=e9e642d2e1)** to stay updated and listen to **‘Best Time (live)’** along with other new tracks in the **“RPM New Releases”** playlist on **Spotify**. 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