Lessons Learned: Helloween's Pumpkins United Reunion and the Van Halen Cautionary Tale
Andi Deris from Helloween discussed the reunion of Michael Kiske and Kai Hansen for Pumpkins United in a recent interview. He mentioned how Van Halen's failed reunion with Sammy Hagar and David Lee Roth served as a cautionary tale for them. The band members are huge Van Halen fans and had hoped for a similar reunion with both singers on stage. However, after witnessing the disastrous one-off show in Las Vegas, they were determined not to make the same mistake. The experience taught them the importance of ensuring that all members are on good terms before attempting a reunion. Helloween's Giants & Monsters ranked #7 on BravePicks 2025 countdown. Stay tuned to BraveWords Records on YouTube for more exciting content featuring various artists.