The aggressive response to the NWOBHM, back in the 80s, came from the German Metal scene with bands like Running Wild, Accept, Gravedigger, Kreator, and, last but not least, Helloween. The latter band gave birth …READ MORE
Written in collaboration between Frode Johnsrud, Torgeir Krokfjord and Odd Inge Rand. The Sweden Rock Festival (SRF), held a few hours away from Copenhagen (yes folks, that is, of course, the capital of Denmark, but …READ MORE
What can I say? This is simply a collection of videos that Markus Staiger, the head of Nuclear Blast as well as head of cassette promotion, Porsches and flipper machines, has put together for lots …READ MORE
I am not sure if the record company wants this review out there yet (we had to take down our last Kamelot review for more than a month), but with this album being available for …READ MORE
Interview with Andi Deris about the new album Rabbit Don’t Come Easy, to part ways with guitarist Roland Grapow and drummer Uli Kusch and why Mickey Dee plays drums on the album. by Stig G. Nordahl …READ MORE
Interview with Andy Deris about Helloween’s album from 2000 The Dark Ride. by Stig G. Nordahl
In 1997 Andi Deris released his first solo album Come In From the Rain. Then current Helloween guitarist Roland Grapow released his first solo album at the same time. Had Helloween split? Was the one …READ MORE
In 1996 Helloween released their 5th album Time of the Oath and went on tour with Bruce Dickinson’s new band Skunkworks. This interview was done backstage with founder and guitarist Michael Weikath before their gig …READ MORE
Michael Kiske about his first solo album after being fired from Helloween. He got some interesting musicians aboard for the album. By Stig Nordahl
After Helloween having released one bad album, one alternative album and one decent album, Michael Weikath must answer if the band is back on their feet with the new album Time of the Oath, and …READ MORE