Metal fans, fasten your seatbelts — Helloween are blasting off again. The legendary German power-metal icons have unleashed their cosmic new single “Universe (Gravity For Hearts),” out now, following the adrenaline rush of their lead single “This Is Tokyo.” Written by guitarist Sascha Gerstner, the track takes listeners on an eight-and-a-half-minute voyage through galaxies of sound and emotion, proving that even after four decades, Helloween are still reaching for new frontiers.
“Universe (Gravity For Hearts)” opens with shimmering guitar textures and Michael Kiske’s soaring vocals before launching into a storm of riffs, basslines, and double-kick drumming that define Helloween’s unmistakable sound. The result is a massive, cinematic track that captures both the vastness of space and the intimate gravity of human emotion. “Everything in the universe is connected, and what looks like infinite stars could in reality be moments, hearts, and choices,” explains Gerstner.
This isn’t just another single — it’s a declaration of creative vitality. With relentless drumming, intergalactic guitar work, and an explosive solo section, “Universe (Gravity For Hearts)” joins the ranks of Helloween’s epic classics like “Halloween,” “Keeper Of The Seven Keys,” and “Skyfall.” It’s an invitation to dream, to explore, and to remember that no horizon is ever too far away.
The track is part of the band’s upcoming album Giants & Monsters, produced by Charlie Bauerfeind and Dennis Ward. Recorded with meticulous detail — including drummer Dani Löble using three different drum kits to capture the perfect sound for each song — and mixed at Wisseloord Studios in Hilversum, the album showcases Helloween’s unmatched precision and passion for sonic adventure.
Fans can also celebrate with the band in person as Helloween mark their 40th anniversary with a massive world tour. The European leg kicks off in mid-October, with several dates already sold out and new shows added in Madrid and Bochum. Expect an ultimate setlist spanning their entire career — a live journey through four decades of metal mastery that shows why Helloween continue to rule the genre they helped shape.