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HomeMichael Weikath

Michael Weikath

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HELLOWEEN – Live at Budokan

December 11, 2024 Bryce Van Patten 0

Few bands have the longevity and power to keep their music coming at in-your-face levels for over 40 years, and the mighty Helloween is one of those bands. Since they added Michael Kiske and Kai …READ MORE

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Tales from a Metalhead: Chapter 21: Ride The Sky

August 31, 2020 Stig G. Nordahl 0

The first Helloween track I ever heard was “Ride the Sky” which I had recorded from an FM radio show. It is a bit embarrassing to say now, but I told a friend it was King Diamond because I thought it sounded like him. …READ MORE

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Interview with Helloween (Michael Weikath) 1996

November 30, 1996 Stig G. Nordahl 0

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

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MICHAEL WEIKATH (HELLOWEEN): “People Accusing the Band For Acting Irresponsible When INGO [SCHWICHTENBERG] Committed Suicide, I Just Want Them To Shut Up!”

January 29, 1996 Stig G. Nordahl 0

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

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