HELLOWEEN celebrate 40 Years of Power Metal Mayhem. Back in 1985, four guys from Hamburg ignited a sonic revolution that would echo across the globe. Fast-forward to 2022, and HELLOWEEN are celebrating four decades of power metal dominance with a massive world tour. On November 22nd, the European leg thundered into Stuttgart’s legendary Schleyerhalle—and what a night it was.

Opening the evening, Finnish powerhouse BEAST IN BLACK proved once again impressively why they belong on the big stage. With electrifying energy, razor-sharp guitar play, and a stage presence that channels the swagger of early ’70s rock legends STATUS QUO, the band fired up the crowd with a choreographed spectacle that was equal parts muscle and melody. They laid down the perfect foundation for the night’s main event.

During the past decades the band has grown into a seven-member band and nowadays HELLOWEEN pull out all the stops. Their stage setup was nothing short of epic: a massive, towering LED wall pulsing with custom animations, pyro blasts, stadium-sized visuals, and confetti showers that turned the venue into a metal extravaganza. The sound? Immaculate. The setlist? A sweeping journey through their entire legacy.

From the first riff, the crowd was all in—singing, headbanging, and celebrating every moment. It wasn’t just a concert. It was a full-throttle tribute to a band that helped shape the genre. A night of pure metal magic that honoured 40 years of riffs, rebellion, and relentless passion.