Helloween announce new live album ‘Live At Budokan’
HELLOWEEN have announced a new live album!
Titled Live At Budokan, the upcoming live album from the veteran German power metal band is the follow-up to 2021’s self-titled album, and is scheduled to be released in December this year, via Reigning Phoenix Music.
This upcoming live release celebrates the grand finale of HELLOWEEN‘s epic world tour from 2022 to 2023. Spanning over 30 countries on three continents, the tour was nothing short of a triumph, drawing massive crowds and showcasing the band’s undying appeal, the sold-out concert in Tokyo is the crowning glory of the cycle.
Choosing the Nippon Budokan for this live recording was no coincidence. A venue rich in musical history, it has hosted countless legendary concerts and is an accolade for every music group that has played there. HELLOWEEN are the first German band ever to record a live album in the Nippon Budokan, and for the members it was a dream come true.
Lead vocalist Michael 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.
Alongside the announcement of the new live album, HELLOWEEN have released a new live music video for the song Best Time. Speaking about the live clip, guitarist Sascha Gerstner shares, “Best Time captures the energy and the moment when everything fits together perfectly and you leave everything negative behind. For me, this track is an anthem for all those nights when you’re heading towards the future. That’s why it conveys exactly this mood in concert, as if you were living in a single great moment that lasts forever.”
Watch the official live music video for Best Time here:
Also, you can view both the track list and artwork for the upcoming new live album below:
Track List:
1. Orbit
2. Skyfall
3. Eagle Fly Free
4. Mass Pollution
5. Future World
6. Power
7. Save Us
8. Kai’s Medley [Walls Of Jericho, Metal Invaders, Victim Of Fate, Gorgar, Ride The Sky, Heavy Metal Is The Law]
9. Forever And One (Neverland)
10. Best Time
11. Dr. Stein
12. How Many Tears
13. Perfect Gentleman
14. Keeper Of The Seven Keys
15. Drumokan *on Blu-ray/DVD only!*
16. I Want Out
Live At Budokan is set for release on December 13th via Reigning Phoenix Music. Pre-orders are available now and can be purchased here.
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