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EPISODE · Oct 8, 2025 · 26 MIN

PODCAST: Episode 826 - Helloween's Michael Weikath Discusses "Giants And Monsters" and The Secret to a Long Career in Metal

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In this episode,  @GhostCultKeefy666  chats with Michael Weikath, longtime guitarist and songwriter for  @helloween ! Their epic new album "Giants and Monsters" is out now via  @ReigningPhoenixMusicOfficial ! Michael discusses the new dynamic of the band since the "Pumpkins United" lineup coalesced, his approach to writing riffs and songs, writing for the different vocalists, touring, and much more! Helloween is:Michael Kiske | vocalsAndi Deris | vocalsKai Hansen | guitars, vocalsMichael Weikath | guitarsSascha Gerstner | guitarsMarkus Grosskopf | bassDaniel Löble | drumsFollow Helloween and buy the new album here:https://www.helloween.org/Thanks to Curtis Dewar of C-Squared Music Marketing for setting up this interview!#gcshoutout - This video's shoutout is to the band: Freya Fleur Noire https://www.instagram.com/@UCEKXRX-xU3YVz_Q5ymxLAwA The Usual Suspects: Interview by Ghost Cult Keefyhttps://www.instagram.com/ghostcultkeefyEditing by Omar Cordyhttps://www.instagram.com/ojcpicsTheme music by Salted Woundshttps://www.instagram.com/saltedwoundsnycCheck out our linktree - updated daily with top stories:⁠https://linktr.ee/ghostcultmag

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