ROADIE REACTIONS | "Helloween - Halloween (Live)" | [FIRST TIME EVER LISTENING]

[@godofdeadlydeath]

One thing I gotta say I love about this channel is how Tank goes back and does the research and inserts these facts into the videos after the fact. Far too often you'll watch a video on KZbin where the host hypothesizes something or just flat out has the wrong information and then they just leave it in there and the misinformation continues to spread. I like that I actually learn something from these videos in terms of the gear the artists use and I appreciate your commitment to accuracy!

[@TankTheTech]

Thanks man!

[@NYMetsNo1]

The Pumpkins United tour is one of the greatest concerts I ever attended! As much as the US doesn't appreciate European metal, they ended up adding a second night in NYC after the first sold out quickly.

[@TrevRockOne]

That second night in NY was on my birthday. What a great birthday present. I had tears in my eyes during the opening song. I never thought I'd get to hear that lineup together.

[@nickrzeczkowski9531]

I got to see them twice on the tour; once in Tilburg and then in Chicago. Both shows were insane, and Chicago crowds are always nuts but there's just a different energy in a country where the band is far more popular

[@KatherinaBathory]

I went to the two Pumpkin United shows here in Chile and they were massive. Completely sold out! Just amazing!! And the shows were just so wicked! I almost don't make it to the second show the first year they brought the show... And I'm so glad I didn't since it wasn't exactly the same show. And one of my favourite songs was sang in the show I almost missed xP

[@kevinpiacente3456]

We appreciate more than u think

[@BryonAutry]

I am going to assume since you obviously do research before videos are posted that you already know the backstory of the reason that there are 3 guitarists and 2 vocalists, but since it wasn't mentioned in the video, for people that don't know: the Pumpkins United tour was the result of reconciliation between old bandmates that lead to them to decide to reunite (while not sidelining the current lineup) for a super high profile tour together ("Pumpkins United" indeed. lol). Kai Hansen was actually the vocalist and guitar player on the first album and played guitars for a bit before he left to form Gamma Ray, Michael Kiske (bald) is an absolute legend and he was the vocalist during the 80's and early 90's era (this song was from his era), and Andi Deris replaced him in the mid 90's and has been killing it ever since. That tour setlist included songs where each of the 3 vocalists (including Kai!) can be the frontman, and several crowd pleasers like this where they all join together in something truly spectacular to behold. I actually listened to an interview with Michael Kiske where he talked about the reconciliation, the tour, the Blu ray and even teased that they had kicked around the idea of doing an album together. It is truly a magnificent time to be a Helloween fan. PS: most of their songs are not this long and wanky, this is the exception, not the rule, I swear. lol

[@TankTheTech]

I actually don’t do ANY research before I do these things to try and keep it more authentic, and do my research afterwards. I didn’t know any of that, so thank you for posting!

[@BryonAutry]

@@TankTheTech Sorry, to clarify, I meant before the final video is posted, since you have tank facts popping up during the video.

[@BryonAutry]

@@TankTheTech I definitely know you react authentically and would never dream of saying otherwise. :). Well, I'm glad I could add some context for you. Great video and Im looking forward to future content! Happy Halloween!

[@domaniac9119]

Markus Grosskopf is one of the best Bass players in Metal, and Kai Hansen is of course one of THE godfathers of Power Metal, and an all-around pretty cool guy. Excellent timing for checking out Helloween, another one of my all-time favs!

[@danielsand8989]

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[@danielsand8989]

Pretty good example of Kai Hansen's band GAMMA RAY

[@fatboynick4104]

This is the song that got me into Helloween. It is so epic, only matched by their song, Keepers of the Seven Keys in epicness. Put on your seatbelt. You're about to go on a musical ride.

[@albrechtdominique]

You should react to Avantasia: the Scarecrow. You will love them for sure. Greetings from Germany

[@doktorcreep]

Hope this will lead to a series of Avantasia reactions

[@danielsand8989]

I am not so comfortable with Avantasia, I really don't know why. Maybe is a bit to theatrical to me. Tobias Sammet has such a good voice. I prefer EDGUY, his first band I think 🤔

[@Skye_Crinson]

Great 😀👏👏

[@NYMetsNo1]

Ahhhh! It's Halloween......Tonight!!!! One of my favorite bands of all time.

[@TheWiseGrif]

I've always been on the Michael Kiske (bald vocalist) side of Helloween, but with this Pumpkins United tour, Andi Deris has grown on me...and i love their energy and power together

[@CantSleepWithoutZopiclone]

Deris is so humble and kind. He's a beautiful person. The perfect gentleman 💕💕

[@dongore2739]

That‘s exactly how I felt when discovering their pumpkins united clips here. After Kiske was out of the band I never looked back at Helloween. But then we had that lockdown thing going and YT algorithms working against my ignorance. 🙃

[@peeweewallabowski7084]

So excited to see this 😍 my top 5 bands of all time!

[@Triskaan]

The symbolic pioneers of Power Metal indeed. That song especially is particularly epic, one of the first of many "long epic closing tracks of a power metal album."

[@stevecain6377]

Wow, can't believe you've never heard Helloween. They were one of my favorite bands in the late 80s and Michael Kiske's voice is off the charts. I was lucky enough to see them live in 1989 on the Headbanger's Ball Tour with Anthrax and Exodus. 🤘🤘

[@TankTheTech]

Yeah, they weren't that big in the US in the time I was growing up and getting into different kinds of metal. But hey, I've heard of em now!

[@NYMetsNo1]

This song is definitely not a great jumping on point for Helloween. They have been opening shows with this one though. Their "metal anthem" and the song they close out shows with is "I Want Out." If you're looking for a banger, I would suggest "How Many Tears." Both have official video released from their 2018 Wacken headlining performance.

[@TankTheTech]

I’ll check it out for sure. Thanks Brad!

[@kilinor]

I Want Out is an absolute anthem. 🤘

[@Mithguar]

@@TankTheTech I second the "I want out" suggestion. And video was also great.

[@TrevRockOne]

Halloween is a fine jumping on point. It's a great song.

[@garrettmckinney7565]

This was my first introduction into Helloween and i've never looked back, i dont know why everyone says this isnt a good jumping off point?

[@roonekoos6146]

Omg Tank, you nailed this so good. The band members can really play but the song get you lost during the song. Was so suprices that you said what i was thinking, it just show that your reactions are real. Keep up the great content. Cheers.

[@TrevRockOne]

React to Ride the Sky, maybe the most perfect metal song ever.

[@archabe]

Give me wiiiiiiiiiings to fly.....

[@vinograd74]

Yes - this song is an absolute banger. And it represents Kai Hansen on vocals. And I do think that Kai was THE genius.

[@danielsand8989]

I also love Kai Hansen's voice, he is doing great at his band GAMMA RAY 🤘🏻 But to me... Michael Kiske is the Might Ok, today he has lost much of his air, because he is getting older. But his voice is outstanding to me and still he has good technique. My reference song from HELLOWEEN will stay KEEPER OF THE SEVEN KEYS from all time. It's more than a musical than a song, and has so much different music genre's inside, but... Has a lot of guitar riff parts like this song (HALLOWEEN)

[@Paftesmute]

Victim of fate is a freakin' banger too! If like vintage that is.

[@Paftesmute]

@@vinograd74 Markus Grosskopf is not just a cool bass player he's a damn good writer.

[@onslaughtx8309]

You've got to be authentic, or reactions don't carry weight. Appreciate the honesty! Helloween is a tough band to recommend a starting point for. Their initial albums, they were pretty much speed metal with Kai Hansen at the vocals. Then Michael Kiske came in and they started shaping into their trademark sound. It is worth noting that the band were aged around 19-22 when they wrote this song, and it came out in 1987. They were talented and wanted to show off, which quite sums up a lot of metal in the 80s in my opinion. Then came the Andi Deris era which had some insane sounds of darkness mixed with cheesiness. I initially struggled with Helloween, and actively disliked them when I first heard them. But over time, I really did appreciate the sound (especially that Bass!). As others have pointed, I do hope you do give Helloween another shot at some point, if nothing else to appreciate Kiske's incredible singing back in the day. Stay safe!

[@pascalnast9703]

WOW goosebumps all over. taking me back to my teen years. i actauly have the first release on vinyl. bought it with some hard earned money from my paperroute. omg this is awesome!

[@oo.llpee.7457]

Oh my, Helloween, one of my favorites when I was about 14 years old. Craziest thing on this song is, that Kiske was only 18 when he sang that album version, and it is really sick.

[@drunkwithpowermetal7908]

This is definitely the day for Helloween videos! I'm uploading one right now as well! lol I'm really looking forward to seeing/hearing your reaction. Helloween have long been my absolute favorite band, and the current lineup is insanely enjoyable. They have a HUUUUUUGE catalogue of music spanning a lot of different sounds, so I'd be interested to hear what you think of the different eras as well.

[@markfrancis6886]

I bought this back in the day based on a magazine review (1986/87). It was so sharp, clear and exciting about 5 of us dragged ourselves to London for the live show. It was a formative experience that remains with me.

[@meantimppa320]

Thank you Tank, props for Beast in Black - Blind and Frozen at background music... got it playing at my head now for over 2hrs :D

[@dadrumer]

I can absolutely relate to your comment about too much shredding. It‘s the same reason for me I take a 12 minute Blind Guardian song over a 12 minute Helloween song. But my threshold for getting annoyed is way shorter than yours. So I like my punk rock and metalcore more than classical metal, with so many guitar solos. :D

[@dadrumer]

Saying that: the shorter Helloween songs are really great!

[@BilgeOnTheRocks]

Thank you for your honesty. I wish you a Happy Halloween.

[@24183166]

Hey Bro! they're the fathers of power metal, this is an assembly original lineup and current line up, the bold singer is Michael Kiske the original singer, the second one is Andy Deris its replacement when he left the band, this is the "United Pumpkin Tour" that's why there are 3 guitars Ginger one is from the original lineup, I have to wait 25 years to see this lineup live and it was a dream come true for all power metal fans out there around the world!!!!!

[@inkubuzz]

My Helloween favs: Revelation, Keeper of the Seven Keys, I Can, Dr. Stein, I want Out, Forever and One, In the Middle of a Heartbeat (killer power ballad, not sure if its for a reaction, but for sure to add to your "soft" playlist), Eagle Fly Free and Power.

[@dorisg.3]

Kai Hansen on the pink guitar was the first singer and former of Helloween and then came Michael Kiske without hair, he was so good and then the pretty Andi Deris of Pink Cream 69.... I grew up with this music 🤘❤️💋

[@strobe6651]

pretty nice video Tank, if you liked the sound of Markus' bass, you should see Eagle Fly Free from the same concert, it's simply amazing

[@Aphhalliday89]

Another class video, Tank. I'm a huge Euro Power Metal lover myself and anything Kai Hansen features in is usually bound to be brilliant. He's also a pretty solid vocalist in his own right, he produced/guested on a couple of the early Blind Guardian albums, and his other band Gamma Ray is also pure chocka full of bangin' metal tunes :)

[@TributeToTurisas]

This reminds me of the "Monsters of Rock-Festival" in Germany, back in '87, when I saw them live. Thx for your honest reaction. Happy Halloween to Nashville

[@Tajutondarra]

Thank you for this reaction Tank! Though understood why this particular song was chosen from Helloween due to Halloween it really doesn't carry on all the way. They made a song Keeper Of The Seven Keys which is another long one but really carries out through the whole song. I would love to see you react on that at some point and I believe there is even an Official Live video of it available too. And extra thank you goes to your gear knowledge. It gives you an angle I haven't seen on other reaction videos and it comes highly appreciated! Keep up the good work Tank!

[@KreshDraven6]

Fucking legends ! Absolutely adore Helloween and it was one the most important bands when I was growing up. And this tour/ line up is unbelievable, they got the best they had in all these years and put together in this incredible tour

[@robertorazevedo]

Another epic honest reaction as usual Tank. I saw the same concert in Lisbon just a few days before this footage. I still have goosebumps when I hear some songs, specially "How Many Tears" and "Keeper of The Senven Keys". This was one of the best songs I have attended. Btw I love both Helloween and Dream Theater

[@reneselen1818]

Oh wow, Helloween was my first introduction to powermetal. The first song I listened to was Power, and I was immediately sold. Keep up the great reactions!

[@michaelapavleckova7863]

Helloween is amazing. The first frontman, Kai Hansen, left the band in 1989 and founded Gamma Ray - the sound is quite similar (which means amazing :D) . These bands were a big part of my childhood and they still are a solid part of my playlist. The singer Michael Kiske, who joined the band in 1987, is (according to my opinion) one of the best metal singers ever. Unfortunately, Kiske left in 1993... But he came back with Hansen in 2017 for the tour "Pumpkin United". It was a pure blast to see them together on one stage again. ♥

[@JoeStuffzAlt]

Kiske originally had hard feelings, but Kai later talked with him and asked if Kiske still had them, and Kiske said "no". That began Pumpkins United Kai Hansen is a very interesting force for European Metal. He's similar to Ronnie James Dio. He's been a centerpiece for founding new bands and helping to bring them up

[@CrazyZ66]

'Walls of Jericho' wasn't their first EP. It was their first longplay ablum, with Kai on vocals. A legendary piece of art in German metal history. ;)

[@bottishg]

Great reaction and one of my favorite bands. There are so many other great songs, real gems of metal history! Check out "Ride the Sky" (Kai Hansen vocals), "I want out" (THE metal hymn), "Keeper of the seven keys" (epic one), "A tale that wasn`t right" (check out the actual live video - one of the best michael kiske performances) and of course "Skyfall" from the new album, but please the full album version (12 min.) ... so a lot to do ;-)

[@robinallen3516]

Thanks Tank, as said below, more wanking in this concert as its the new and the old coming together, guess it would of been awesome being there though, if you can bear another one, my all time favorite (18mins long- they got another 5 in there) Keeper Of The Seven Keys

[@peterichards3261]

I was at the London Brixton Academy leg of this tour. Really amazing. All members were great

[@thewal1ofsleep]

I saw this tour when it came to the US. It was special because Kai Hansen (guitar/backing vocals) and Michael Kiske (lead vocals) hadn't performed with the band since the early 90's and were integral to their "classic" lineup which produced the music which made them famous and gave them a little mainstream success in the late 80's. One of the best shows I've ever seen. I couldn't believe it was happening when I got to see Kiske sing with them.

[@cohiba478]

Great choice Tank! Going to show my age here, I bought every album as they were released from the mid 80s 90s and the naughtys.

[@camillaGorilla]

Helloween is the s....!!! 😍😍 Been a fan for years! So cool of you to react to them!! 😃😃🇳🇴👌🏼 The band started the year i was born ☺️ Love ur channel!

[@rocioiribe5841]

So cool that you did this tho! I finally checked out Helloween during this pandemic. From this album I'm Alive and Future World are my recommendations.

[@andrewdash5487]

Happy Halloween! 🎃

[@voicesofthedark]

Fun Fact about Kai Hansens guitar: The eyes on it are actually stickers he had for his car but he had some left over and was super drunk one night and used them on his guitar :D He then could not get them off again so he stuck with them^^

[@dimitrisplastiras9447]

Dr Stein is their trademark song, fun, humor, absolute classic. After Helloween and Blind Guardian there is only one band you can go next, Grave Digger. You can do Rebellion from their Wacken live, that was released also as a dvd, Hansi is on it ;)

[@domaniac9119]

As far as the wanking is concerned, this is of course a 13 minute song. Usually, their songs are more structured, even though there always is a lot of wanking, because that'S what 80's Speed Metal's all about. Their debut Walls of Jericho is one of the best albums within that genre, and with their following two outputs Keeper of the Seven Keys Pt 1 and 2, they basically laid the groundwork for what was then to become Power Metal. Kot7K is another 14-minute epic, and if you want some of that raw Speed Metal, go for Heavy Metal (Is the Law). Probably my favourite song ever.

[@TankTheTech]

Yeah, in all fairness this was just one song, so I’ll definitely check out more.

[@mymemeplex]

@@TankTheTech the wanking is ramped up a bit more on this live version as well. The album version flows better. But yes, 13min 😋😵

[@larskeilbach8494]

Heavy Metal (Is the Law) is still a party favourite :-) - my most adored song from "Walls of Jericho" is "ride the sky" (Live at Wacken)

[@Yronbonden]

Maybe do Ride the sky for next, With Kai on vocals.

[@larskeilbach8494]

@@Yronbonden Kai Hansen "Ride The Sky" (Live at Wacken) 🤟 on youtube

[@caprea666]

I discovered Metal with Helloween in '98, Better Than Raw was one of my first metal albums

[@pellerock]

great reacition bro, cheers from chile !

[@diosyntaxa]

Oh, Pumpkins United, that's when they had all the past members join them as well! I saw this lineup at Sweden Rock Festival :) Someone has mentioned this already, but I Want Out is a song to check out, as well as Future World (two of my favorites) :) There are more, but yeah :)

[@marcusdedorsson8741]

Even if this is a classic I would never put this song on for a person who never heard Helloween. They are a very broad band. They have songs thats 3 minutes all the way up to almost 14. So the single and the hits its not progressive like this on. They know how a songstructure works. I promise!

[@TankTheTech]

I’ll check out more!

[@marcusdedorsson8741]

@@TankTheTech do that! They have more poppy stuff(I want out) , darker(the time of the oath or the dark ride) heavier(Push),more thrashy(Ride the sky) or more melodic stuff(Power). Why I think Helloween is not the only the Godfathers of power metal but also the best power metal band is that they are so much broader than other power metal bands. So many good songs and so many different type of songs. 😊

[@KatherinaBathory]

Couldn't agree more with this comment. This is a very weird song yo hear first from this band. It is not one that you are basically meant to hear first, I think. I used to hate this song in the past, despite loving the band, now I love how daring and innovative it is and I hear it and enjoy it a lot. But it wasn't love at first sight, it sure wasn't.

[@Mischnikvideos]

Fun fact: Kai Hansen was originally a guitarist and singer. But the double burden was too much for him and Michael Kiske joined the band as a singer. In this formation they became famous. Kai left the band because of disputes with the label. Later Michael, because of musical disputes with the band. Only recently have they been able to build on their old successes. In 2017 both came back to the band to give a few concerts together. It became a couple more and now they do it until they don't feel like it anymore. This means that there are two band members too many on stage: 3 singers and 3 guitarists (with Kai in his dual role). The 5 minute version of Halloween is a shortened radio version.

[@ralphschiefer7576]

I was so hoping you do this today! Thanks! Me beeing a 45 year old German Metalhead, it‘s clearly that at some point in your life, you are going to listen to Helloween, in fact Keeper of the seven keys part one and two were my first metal Albums even before I went into Maiden. Please consider to do Keeper of the seven keys the song! Same concert! Keep rocking!

[@bludge1083]

epic line up, and they are superb live

[@darilsteelbone1278]

No other song & band could fit the day better! Pumpkins united! 🎃 Thank you Tank! First time I've listened to Helloween was in the early 90s when I was about 14 and never stopped to like their music. Maybe songs like "I want out" would rather fit your taste. 🤘

[@METAL4EVER.]

This show was filmed in my country,Spain,in front of 12000 people,the most attendance of the tour 🤘🏻

[@ib4300]

Very interesting reaction! I have never ever learned more about guitars while watching a performance. Very cool, thanks a lot!

[@TankTheTech]

Thank you!

[@michaeltransalp1080]

Gods for me when i was teenager. Thanks for this reaction Tank and PLEASE make areaction video to Fast As a Shark from ACCEPT , (maybe the first speed metal song ever ). Awesome band !

[@mix6809]

loved the reaction, tnx.

[@vccmrc666]

among the first groups I listened to, right between the two keepers. exciting to see them together in Milan. Monster drummer loble!

[@TheGertL]

KISKEEEEE!!! Nice one! Thanks Tank!!

[@adamtaylor9617]

This tour and version is really for the fans. This is from the pumpkins United ( ie most former members all together) Tour. I want out from Wakken is amazing

[@lasse0201]

I appreciate and respect your honesty Tank, than is such an amazing quality to have. And i 100% with you, those guys have some serious pipes indeed. I love this song alot, and it is kind of funny, that the first time i heard it, it was´nt even the original version, but instead an awesome cover by a swedish band called Reinxeed, which is actually founded/co-founded by Sabaton´s own Tommy Johansson. He is also in the band Majestica, and their cover of this song is so fucking amazing Tank. And also, i dig your shirt, Friday The 13th is one of my favorite slasher franchises of all time. :)

[@bobsheriff4756]

Loved these guys growing up. I probably spent 12 weeks rewinding keeper of the 7 keys trying to figure it on guitar.

[@mRcOOL5YO]

I love that you called it wanking. i feel the same way. I cant play any instrument, so i cant appreciate how good they are when they go on long solos. I appreciate good songs that are played as a band, and not as X soloartists who find themselves on the same stage. I actually left a BLS concert for that exact reason. Sure, i UNDERSTAND that hes extremely talented, but when he was 5 minuts into his 2nd solo after a 20minut solo, i gave a thumbs up and went back to my tent to hydrate.

[@brodogolf_the_black]

Tank, there's one thing I don't know if anyone below mentioned. Because of switches in vocalists, and general band members there is a song - future world. For license reason neither Helloween, or gamma ray, or some of kiskes offsprings (like unisonic) couldn't do it live. They even had ths sort of crowd play to start a few tones with a "no no" finger after it. Now. When the "pumpkins united" tour went out, they gathered all the band members in one place AND FINALLY PLAYED IT. I was on the verge of pulling my pants over through my head when I heard it live, after 15 years of pure album. And with Kiske on vocals. Do check the song some day, it has a story to it

[@bardfredriksen498]

When you're at a Helloween concert every tone Markus Großkopf hits on that bass will hit you hard, right in the chest. 😎 He is a fantastic bassplayer. Thank you for your honest breakdown of Helloween live. 👍🙂

[@Censeo]

"Am I in Spain or is this hell?" Cool lyric edit when playing in Spain. Originally they sing heaven

[@TankTheTech]

Didn’t know that until someone else also said that. Super cool!

[@AnxoHunter]

I have been in this gig, long time wanted. It was wonderfull dispite it was not the best of Kiske´s performances. I agree about Markus bass tone and playing, it´s outstanding.

[@riquelpyles1421]

heya, tank. missing you again... big event @ work, and im in @ noon. watch when i can! giving a thumb up b4 seeing, so i hope it's good!

[@haroldmurrayDFW]

Tank, loved the video. Helloween is like Iron Maiden plus 20 bpm faster. This is the United reunion show where all remaining members play. Everybody gets their solo. Haromonies and Bass was on point. High, loud, and fast does get repetitive, but is a good boost in the car going to work. Thumbs up!

[@mormel12]

I still remember my brother coming home with that album. Loved it then, still loving it now.

[@JFGelinas]

I never seen you do a reaction from bands like Stratovarius, Edguy, Avantasia, Thunderstone, Nocturnal Rites, Firewind, etc.. still a lot of European Power Metal bands to react to. Bring em on! ;)

[@EyMannMachHin]

You really never heard of Helloween before that. Damn, I'm old ...

[@deepblack3852]

Nice to hear 'reaction' stuff from a more technical respective 🤘

[@scorpion6687]

I'd give Helloween a fighting chance (admittedly, I've sung full sets of Helloween and ONLY ever listen to this song on Halloween). Keeper of the Seven Keys is of similar length but compositionally is just wonderful. Something like Eagle Fly Free, Dr. Stein, or I Want Out are good examples of the Kiske era while something like Time of the Oath, Where the Rain Grows, Handful of Pain, Push, Revelation, or Mr. Torture give a heavier feel in the Deris era. And of course Ride the Sky or How Many Tears (or I have a soft spot for Reptile, heh) from the pure speed metal Walls of Jericho.

[@throresen19]

The ones recorded in Chile are bigger and noisier, crowds are always big ( the additional ones from the same DVD). I was there. Arch enemy, Kreator and Helloween at the same show!

[@CantSleepWithoutZopiclone]

Yo estuve en todos los de Chile 💕 qué manera de llorar weon jajajaaja los vengo escuchando desde mi adolescencia y jamás creí volver a ver a Kai o Kiske con la calabaza. Fue hermoso. Quedé como 1 semana sin voz 😆

[@ela83a]

I saw them on that tour. I was supposed to see them on Halloween this year, but Ms Rona put a stop to that. I'd love to see you react to "I want out" or "Ride the sky" (but for the love of metal to the old versions with Kiske and Kai Hansen. I'm not a fan of the current lead singers versions).

[@Abimelech75]

I moved back to Ohio from Texas in 1989, and my cousin let me hear this album, been a fan ever since. My favorite album is Better than Raw.

[@CrimChild]

Halloween is not the greatest introduction to this band. I Want Out and Future World are both iconic songs I highly recommend checking out, both have live videos from Wacken. Speaking of which, Helloween at Wacken '18 is one the greatest shows I've seen in recent years. Michael Kiske and Kai Hansen both quit the band over 20 years ago, but joined for the Pumpkins United tour, hence why they had 3 guitarists and 2 vocalists. If you check out more Helloween and like it, I recommend checking out some of Kai Hansen's other bands, Gamma Ray and Unisonic, the latter also featuring Michael Kiske. Kiske is a legend and has featured guest vocals for dozen of other bands, most motably Avantasia.

[@LunaBianca1805]

And Kiske has a pretty cool project together with Amanda Somerville. They're two records in at this point. Not exactly the same style, I'd even put it more in the rock realm, but a nice listen nonetheless. Their voices mesh really well together 🥰

[@danielsand8989]

Michael Kiske reunites in this video with his old band for a Halloween reunited tour. Great project Years ago Michael Kiske started together with his former band friend (do you say that?) Kai Hansen the Project UNISONIC, also damn good. But I am curious, if we get more stuff from this project.

[@CrimChild]

@@LunaBianca1805 I love Kiske/Somerville 😊 They're both amazing vocalists. Somerville is also one of those vocalists that just shows up everywhere. I saw her other project Exit Eden at Wacken a few years ago (although without Amanda as she was busy with other projects at the time) and it was just a huge party.

[@CrimChild]

@@danielsand8989 I do hope we get more from Unisonic in the future. Their drummer retired a few years ago, but the rest of the band are still active with their other projects. And I think Hansen and Kiske might want to do more stuff together after their Helloween reunion considering Kiske was also featured on Kai Hansen's recent solo project.

[@danielsand8989]

@@CrimChild yeah that would great. The drummer retired... Omg I'm old 🤣

[@grimqk4932]

A German Power metal band that needs more recognition is definitely Orden Ogan, i'd recommend In The Dawn Of The AI, Gunman or The Things We Believe In as a good starting point.

[@BaronHerezus]

Have been listening Halloween since 1988, and it's incredible that Kiske when recording Keeper of the seven keys wasn't even 20 years old, and was already top 5 metal vocal at the time. Really enjoy your vids cause unlike many reaction wankers out here that only do dumb face expressions you put a lot of interesting info/details, and you do your research and add stuff on editing.

[@wtglb]

Bassist Markus Grosskopf is sadly unrecognized amongst bass players. We met Markus after their show in 2018 and he plays both Fender & Sandburg, I have video of him telling my brother exactly that. Side note: he also shared his bottle of Jack (hidden in a big potato chip bag as we were outside of the hotel) with my bro. Chatted with Kai (ESP guitarist), they were both such good guys. My favorite band!

[@T1hitsTheHighestNote]

Kai Hansen (red guitar), one of the founding members of Helloween, and also part of this reunion tour (and upcoming album) did some guest vocals and solos on the early Blind Guardian albums: "Hall of the King" & "Valhalla" on Follow the Blind, "Lost in the Twilight Hall" & "The Last Candle" on Tales from the Twilight World, and "The Quest for Tanelorn" on Somewhere Far Beyond.

[@guillermotovar3385]

Thank you for reacting to Helloween's "Halloween". I saw it an immediately clicked on it. I do recommend these three songs from them: 1- "Phantoms of Death" from the Walls of Jericho album sung by original vocalist, Kai Hansen. This song and "Ride The Sky" are my two favorite songs off this album. 2- "Eagle Fly Free" sung by Michael Kiske off the Keeper of the Seven Keys, Part 2 album. IMO, this is by far their greatest song. You'll love it 3- "Mr. Torture" sung by Andi Deris off The Dark Ride album. It's a great, heavy song and my favorite Andi Deris song. Enjoy!

[@guimich2478]

Masquerade, masquerade, Grab your mask and don't be late Get out well disguised Heat and fever in the air tonight Helloween Keeper of the Seven Keys part I! It's Halloween! Let's Go!!! Pumpkins United!

[@Apo-R]

at 16.05 the verse is "Am I in heaven? Or is it hell?" but the singer sings "Am I in Spain?" (because the concert was in Spain) lol

[@ГориховскийВячеслав]

You should try some of Kai Hansen' band: Gamma Ray. For example, Rebellion in Dreamland.

[@TonyMontanaCA]

You even have seen inside this clip all 3 singers Helloween ever had. Kai Hansen, the guy in this video with the Randy Rhoads Flying V was the first singer, Michael Kiske (baldheaded guy) was the second singer and Andi Deris is the third and latest.

[@erwinamesz7642]

I love your 'Batmetal' style headbanging. Great hair also!!!

[@MisterHavoc]

Missed opportunity: "...On this channel, we talk a lot about ESPs!" **Little cutout picture of Emppu slides into the corner of the frame, then sloooowly back out again** And yes I know he's not the only/most significant one who plays them, but the gag just seems appropriate given how much Tank likes Nightwish and Emppu is a prankster.

[@MacTaipan]

I haven’t listened to Helloween for a long time. I don‘t care much for the second singer, but Michael is still awesome, his voice is fantastic. And the song is phenomenal, actually the whole album is a masterpiece, in my opinion.

[@celioazevedoofficial]

Helloween classic!

[@buttonanastasia]

When you are ready to get into Christmas Metal - yeah, you read that right - check out Nanowar of Steel’s “Vallhaleluja”! It’s also f-ing hilarious. 🤣🤘

[@Elwyrons]

Helloween - Keeper Of The Seven Keys (United Alive) [Full HD] !!

[@radioactive_radek]

Funfact: Kai Hansen played in intro song too.

[@chadvarnell1889]

I saw them at Monsters of Rock Donnington around '92. They put on a helluva show. Iron Maiden was the headliner, and the whole lineup was awesome!

[@wyc8757]

Definitely appreciate the honesty! While I love Helloween and this song I really can't blame you, haha! I'm sure you'll get this recommendation a bunch of times but definitely check out Keeper Of the Seven Keys from the same show! It's a similar length but much better constructed

[@quendras7953]

As far as I read the comments, nobody mentioned that it was kind of a reunion tour with band members returning after quite some years. And since I enjoyed the "Pumpkins United" show at the Zenith, Munich very much, I really don't know what your point is about 'wankin'. Sure they do show off, but hey, it's live, you got your cold beer and I sure can say nobody was complaining at all ;-)

[@Wuthahn_]

Nice, some good old german power metal. Also cool to check out: Singer Kai Hansens (they guy with red Rhoads guitar) other band Gamma Ray, maybe with "Last before the Storm". It's a banger.

[@zvolencan1]

1) I was 4 when my brother (15 at that time) brought home a cassette with album Keeper of the Seven Keys (part I.) and I played the heck out of that tape. I played it so often that the sound begun to hiss in the quiet parts. I was RAISED on this music. ;) 2) Nightwish used the kabuki drop too (Imaginaerum tour). 3) The sound is not updated, they sound almost exactly as the studio version. 4) This is their iconic song, along with Keeper of the Seven Keys, they are more like classical compositions, and maybe I´m just biased because as I said I was raised on this, but those long as heck solo parts are my favorites. They have such a great atmosphere... When somebody says Halloween (and Helloween), I think of this atmosphere. If you want more "radio hits", I highly suggest for example music video to "I Want Out", Michael Kiske (the bald singer) is about 19 there. Check out his singing at that age. Unbelievable range and breath control at the end of the song. And the song is just a huge hit in general (and my personal anthem). 47 million views is not bad for a 30 years old song, isn´t it? :) kzbin.info/www/bejne/fJu5aYZ-n62pfs0

[@nb8817]

“Helloween” is more like the bands theme song, in that it’s more for the fans and isn’t as dynamic as the rest of their music. It also references things from their other songs that people who aren’t fans yet wouldn’t be able to pick up on. (This doesn’t make it a bad song, it’s just not intended to bring in new fans). (Fun Fact: Helloween fans are called Pumpkins 🎃).

[@Tapio86]

The song is called Halloween...the band is Helloween.

[@doctorpapanatas]

However, this is the song that got me into the band😂

[@Caelestan]

I have to say, that in the bootleg of the Album of this song is written something like: "Everyone who spells the song" Halloween" from the band "Helloween" with an 'e' and the name of the band with an 'a' will immediately be turned i to a big, ugly, half-price-selling pumpkin. 😉