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 |
The production on the Blu-ray is stunning. It really feels like you're in the front row. A must-have for any collector .
I love the mutual respect between Andi and Michael. When they call each other their favorite singers during 'Keeper', it feels so genuine .
This version of 'Eagle Fly Free' absolutely rips. It feels more relevant and heavier now than the '88 version . Pumped!
I prefer the raw energy of 'High Live', but you can't deny the sheer power and joy this lineup exudes. They look like they're having the time of their lives.
First German band to record a live album at Budokan? That's a legendary accomplishment for a legendary band. History in the making .
The crowd in Tokyo sounds incredible, though maybe just a tad too loud in the mix during the quiet parts of 'Forever And One' . Still, a 9/10 release.
Sascha Gerstner and Michael Weikath are on fire throughout. The solos on 'Power' are tighter than ever. Absolute riff masters.
I know some folks skip it, but I love that they opened with 'Skyfall'. It's a bold, epic statement that sets the tone perfectly for a two-hour set .
The duels between Michael and Andi on 'Forever and One' gave me chills. Their chemistry is what makes this lineup so special .
Kai's Medley alone is worth the price of admission. A nostalgic trip through the Walls of Jericho era that hits all the right spots .
Seeing them at Budokan was surreal. Reliving it through this Blu-ray with the 29 cameras is the next best thing . The energy that night was unmatched.