From Beatles Fan to Power Metal Legend: Michael Weikath Reveals the Moment That Changed Everything

September 09, 2025 - 1217 views

Michael Weikath has spent decades helping define the sound of European power metal with Helloween, but his journey started the same way many great rock stories do—with a kid, a Beatles record, and a dream of loud guitars. In this Press Play Radio Conversation, Michael joins Don and Tina from Berlin to talk about the early days of Helloween, the bands that shaped his sound, and why the spark of rock and roll still drives him today. From Helter Skelter to stadium stages, it’s a story of obsession, humor, and the relentless pursuit of the perfect guitar tone.

 

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