视频简介
本视频收录了德国力量金属传奇Helloween于2023年9月16日在东京日本武道馆的首次演出全程。成立于1984年的Helloween是力量金属流派的奠基者之一,以双吉他高速演奏、高亢清亮的嗓音和史诗般的旋律著称,全球唱片销量超过800万张。这场演出正值乐队“United Forces”日本巡演期间,是这支成军近四十年的乐队首次登上这座传奇场馆的舞台。
本次演出的最大看点是“南瓜头联合会”阵容的完整呈现——三位主唱Andi Deris、Michael Kiske和创始成员Kai Hansen同台献唱,辅以Michael Weikath、Sascha Gerstner的双吉他、贝斯手Markus Grosskopf和鼓手Dani Löble。曲目以乐队80年代黄金时期的经典为主,包括《Keeper of the Seven Keys》系列的《Future World》《I Want Out》《Eagle Fly Free》,同时也穿插了Kai Hansen时期的早期作品组曲(《Walls of Jericho》《Metal Invaders》等)和2021年同名专辑中的《Skyfall》《Best Time》。现场还设置了特殊的延伸舞台,吉他手轮流上前展示Solo,安可时大量南瓜头气球从舞台上方飘落,台上台下融为一体。
乐评
Abaddon Magazine的乐评指出,这是“力量金属的终极教科书”,三位主唱在武道馆的演出“嗓音韧性惊人”,乐队的默契程度“比以往任何时候都更加紧密”。乐评人Miloš Šebalj写道:“Helloween的现场无可挑剔——从鼓到人声,他们在大师级作品中穿梭,这是大师们亲自演绎的杰作”。PTT网友的现场观后感则更贴近观众视角,指出虽然三位主唱的高音与巅峰期相比有所调整,但“Eagle Fly Free一催出来,整场马上沸腾”,而安可时“大量南瓜头气球飘落,台上台下玩得不亦乐乎”成为当晚最难忘的瞬间。值得一提的是,Arch Enemy吉他手Michael Amott也被目击独自前来观演,足见这场演出的分量。Discogs用户评分高达4.9/5,证实了这场演出的口碑。对于任何力量金属乐迷而言,这是Helloween“史上最豪华阵容”在亚洲最传奇舞台上的珍贵记录。
歌曲列表:
| 歌名 | 发行专辑 / 备注 | 年份 |
|---|---|---|
| Orbit | 现场开场曲 | 2023 |
| Skyfall | Helloween | 2021 |
| Eagle Fly Free | Keeper of the Seven Keys Part 1 | 1988 |
| Mass Pollution | Helloween | 2021 |
| Future World | Keeper of the Seven Keys Part 1 | 1988 |
| Power | Helloween | 2021 |
| Save Us | Helloween | 2021 |
| Walls of Jericho / Metal Invaders / Victim of Fate / Gorgar / Ride the Sky (Kai‘s Medley) | Walls of Jericho / Helloween EP | 1985 |
| Heavy Metal (Is the Law) | Helloween EP | 1985 |
| Forever and One (Neverland) | The Time of the Oath | 1996 |
| Best Time | Helloween | 2021 |
| Dr. Stein | Keeper of the Seven Keys Part 2 | 1988 |
| How Many Tears | Walls of Jericho | 1985 |
| Perfect Gentleman | Master of the Rings | 1994 |
| Keeper of the Seven Keys | Keeper of the Seven Keys Part 2 | 1988 |
| Drumokan (Dani Löble Drum Solo) | 现场鼓独奏 | 2023 |
| I Want Out | Keeper of the Seven Keys Part 2 | 1988 |
That high note Michael hits during... well, I won't spoil it, but wow. The guy is still one of the best voices in metal. Full stop.
The 29 camera angles on the Blu-ray are insane. You get a close-up of every solo, every drum fill, every facial expression. Essential viewing .
'Perfect Gentleman' has so much crowd participation now, it's turned into a total anthem. So much fun to sing along to .
The orchestral punches at the beginning of the show during 'Orbit' gave me chills. They really know how to make an entrance .
Heavy Metal Is The Law! And this live album is the evidence. A triumphant celebration of 40 years of pumping metal .
Love the inclusion of 'Save Us'. It's a nice surprise in the setlist and sounds incredibly tight live .
I honestly think this is their best live album since 'Keeper of the Seven Keys - The Legacy'. The "Magnificent 7" lineup is the definitive version of the band .
The energy is relentless. From 'Orbit' to 'I Want Out', it's just a non-stop party of power metal. Pumped for whatever they do next .
Andi Deris has lost nothing. His voice is still powerful and full of range. 'Future World' sounded massive .
Hearing Michael Kiske sing the old thrashy material from the 80s is a revelation. His voice adds a new dimension to songs like 'Metal Invaders' .
The packaging for the 3-LP vinyl set is beautiful. Heavyweight sleeves and great artwork. Sounds amazing on the turntable too.