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HELLOWEEN cancels December 2025 Asian tour dates due to MICHAEL KISKE's health

28-11-2025

German power metallers HELLOWEEN have been forced to cancel their previously announced concerts in Asia after singer Michael Kiske was taken ill. The band was scheduled to perform in Indonesia, Malaysia and Taiwan in early December as part of its “40 Years Anniversary Tour”.

HELLOWEEN released the following statement via social media: “Dear pumpkinheads, we sadly have to announce that we are forced to cancel our planned Helloween concerts in (South) East Asia.

“During the recently completed European tour, Michael Kiske contracted acute pharyngolaryngotracheitis and asthmatic dyspnea with bronchitis and has been prescribed immediate bed rest by his doctor.

“We feel very sorry for our fans in Indonesia, Malaysia and Taiwan, but Michael‘s health has the highest priority for us, and in order to prevent a long term damage to his voice this step is unavoidable.

“We wish Michael a fast recovery and hope to be able to present our fans in (South) East Asia our mighty ’40 Years Anniversary’ show in 2026!”

HELLOWEEN kicked off the European leg of the “40 Years Anniversary Tour” on October 17 at Rockhal in Esch-sur-Alzette, Luxembourg.

The North American leg of “40 Years Anniversary Tour” will kick off on April 7, 2026 in Dallas, Texas and conclude on May 2, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Support on the trek will come from Finnish melodic metallers BEAST IN BLACK.

HELLOWEEN released their last album earlier this year, “Giants & Monsters”, via Reigning Phoenix Music (RPM). The LP follows HELLOWEEN‘s self-titled 2021 record. Mixed at the legendary Wisseloord Studios (IRON MAIDENJUDAS PRIESTDEF LEPPARD) in Hilversum, Netherlands, “Giants & Monsters” reaffirms HELLOWEEN‘s position at the pinnacle of the metal world. The “Giants & Monsters” album release is accompanied by a 1990s MTV-style music video for “A Little Is A Little Too Much”.

Watch “A Little Is A Little Too Much” below.

HELLOWEEN singer Andi Deris comments on the song: “I wanted to write something about the last drop that causes a huge flooding — a little is a little too much. The story itself is a bit erotic. It’s about my first experiences when I was a teenager. You always dream about having sex and finally once you have it you realize: Okay, it took one second that something happened that you didn’t want in that moment. And here we go: A little is a little too much, better don’t move or don’t touch. But in the end, it is about all the minor things that get out of hand with this little bit more, and then it’s a little too much.”

HELLOWEEN guitarist Sascha Gerstner, originator of the clip idea, adds: “HELLOWEEN have been known for going against the tide of heavy metal clichés since the ’80s. Think of music videos like ‘I Want Out’ or ‘Where The Rain Grows’ — it always was about not taking yourself too seriously. With the music video for ‘A Little Is A Little Too Much’, we wanted to pursue this spirit and connect the old days with the new era.”

Watch the previously released ‘This Is Tokyo’ andUniverse (Gravity For Hearts)below.

The band states about the album: “We locked ourselves in a studio, summoned some giants, wrestled a few monsters, and somehow came out with a brand-new album: ‘Giants & Monsters’. (It also smells like victory and possibly dragon breath.)

“Giants & Monsters” track listing:

01. Giants On The Run
02. Savior Of The World
03. A Little Is A Little Too Much
04. We Can Be Gods
05. Into The Sun
06. This Is Tokyo
07. Universe (Gravity For Hearts)
08. Hand Of God
09. Under The Moonlight
10. Majestic

Formats:
– earbook (incl. bonus-CD)
– digipak-CD (incl. bonus track)
– jewel case-CD
– 2LP in gatefold (various colours)
– picture 2LP (incl. bonus track)
– digital

“Giants & Monsters” – Track Listing:
01. Giants On The Run
02. Savior Of The World
03. A Little Is A Little Too Much
04. We Can Be Gods
05. Into The Sun
06. This Is Tokyo
07. Universe (Gravity For Hearts)
08. Hand Of God
09. Under The Moonlight
10. Majestic

HELLOWEEN live:
“40 Years Anniversary Tour” – Europe 2025
Very Special Guests: BEAST IN BLACK
17.10.2025 LU Luxembourg – Rockhal
18.10.2025 NL Tilburg – 013 *SOLD OUT*
20.10.2025 UK London – Eventim Apollo
22.10.2025 FR Paris – Zénith (Le Villette)
24.10.2025 CZ Prague – O2 Arena *SOLD OUT*
25.10.2025 SK Zvolen – Tiposbet Arena
26.10.2025 HU Budapest – Papp László Sportaréna
28.10.2025 PL Katowice – Spodek
30.10.2025 DE Bochum – RuhrCongress *EXTRA DATE*
31.10.2025 DE Bochum – RuhrCongress *SOLD OUT*
01.11.2025 DE Hamburg – Barclays Arena
03.11.2025 NO Oslo – Sentrum Scene *LOW TICKETS*
04.11.2025 NO Oslo – Sentrum Scene
06.11.2025 FI Helsinki – Helsingin Jäähalli
08.11.2025 SE Gothenburg – Partille Arena
13.11.2025 PT Lisbon – Campo Pequeno
15.11.2025 ES Madrid – La Cubierta de Leganés *SOLD OUT*
16.11.2025 ES Madrid – La Cubierta de Leganés *EXTRA DATE*
19.11.2025 IT Milan – Forum
20.11.2025 CH Zurich – The Hall
22.11.2025 DE Stuttgart – Hanns-Martin-Schleyer-Halle *SOLD OUT*
06.12.2025 ID Yogyakarta – Jojarockarta
Info & Tickets: www.helloween.org

Photo credit: Mathias Bothor

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