Metal archives com helloween. 80%) Songs Lineup However, Helloween outgrew them all rather quickly with the Keeper of the Seven Keys records, where the power metal elements took over the more raw and aggressive approach of the early Labelling Helloween as a formative power metal band has always been problematic, since it ignores the fact that they were a quintessential speed metal group until Michael Kiske joined. As seen in my “Thundersteel” review, I do Angra are back with a new power metal opus this week, so we did our official ranking. : However, Helloween outgrew them all rather quickly with the Keeper of the Seven Keys records, where the power metal elements took over the more raw and aggressive approach of the early Live at Budokan Helloween Type: Video Release date: December 13th, 2024 Catalog ID: 1. : Chile Label: NoiseBangers Extreme Recordings Format: CD Helloween Helloween Type: Full-length Release date: June 18th, 2021 Catalog ID: N/A Label: Nuclear Blast Format: Digital Reviews: 18 reviews (avg. The earliest version of Helloween was formed as Gentry in 1978 by Kai Hansen and Piet Sielck (he co-wrote many songs that later appeared on After the fan fantasy Pumpkins United tour, the astounding live-album United Alive and the killer one-off single “Pumpkins United” it is finally time for the long-awaited new full Helloween - Helloween (2CD) (2021) Heavy metal news, metal music videos, tour dates, live footage, exclusive documentaries, funny clips and more. : Limited edition Label: Reigning Phoenix Music Format: 3 12" Labelling Helloween as a formative power metal band has always been problematic, since it ignores the fact that they were a quintessential speed metal group until Michael Kiske joined. : Japan, Limited edition However, Helloween outgrew them all rather quickly with the Keeper of the Seven Keys records, where the power metal elements took over the more raw and aggressive approach of the early Helloween won this bet and gave us a real heavy metal classic with some of the most impressive Helloween songs ever. This release, which came at the very end of the classic era of Helloween Labelling Helloween as a formative power metal band has always been problematic, since it ignores the fact that they were a quintessential speed metal group until Michael Kiske joined. : Digibook Label: Soyuz Music Format: 2CD Reviews: 20 reviews However, Helloween outgrew them all rather quickly with the Keeper of the Seven Keys records, where the power metal elements took over the more However, Helloween outgrew them all rather quickly with the Keeper of the Seven Keys records, where the power metal elements took over the more raw and aggressive approach of the early . " The Helloween’s single box collection features the eras started by main man Kai Hansen transitioning into Michael Kiske help birthing the power metal genre. 0150 Label: Reigning Phoenix Music Format: Blu-ray Reviews: None yet Songs However, Helloween outgrew them all rather quickly with the Keeper of the Seven Keys records, where the power metal elements took over the more raw and aggressive approach of the early You can anticipate typical Helloween features such as guitar harmonies and melodies in the Keepers style, fast drumming, heavy guitars, metal solos with neoclassical Treasure Chest Helloween Type: Compilation Release date: April 9th, 2002 Catalog ID: MISDD015 Label: Metal-Is Records Format: 2CD Reviews: 4 reviews (avg. As seen in my “Thundersteel” review, I do Helloween's tenth studio album The Dark Ride stands out as the group's most sinister output that flirts with contemporary trends such as industrial metal, gothic rock and symphonic power Very rare shape picture disc of a pumpkin containing only the edited song Halloween on both sides. ‘Giants & Monsters’ features a similar Helloween manages to make this a speed metal song somehow and the duel solo between Roland Grapow and Michael Weikath is cool, but it just doesn’t capture the lovable spirit of the Universe (Gravity for Hearts) Helloween Type: Single Release date: July 25th, 2025 Catalog ID: N/A Label: Reigning Phoenix Music Format: Digital Reviews: None yet Songs Live at Budokan Helloween Type: Live album Release date: December 13th, 2024 Catalog ID: 1. Helloween consistently proves that each album is a redefinition of power metal, pushing boundaries, even at the risk of internal turmoil that nearly led to the band’s implosion more My God-Given Right Helloween Type: Full-length Release date: May 27th, 2015 Catalog ID: VIZP-136 Version desc. 88%) Songs Lineup Other Complete lineup Band members Guest/session musicians Other staff Original line-up Band members Kai Hansen Vocals, Songwriting (tracks 2, 5-8), Guitars, Lyrics (tracks 2, 5-8) However, Helloween outgrew them all rather quickly with the Keeper of the Seven Keys records, where the power metal elements took over the more raw and aggressive However, Helloween outgrew them all rather quickly with the Keeper of the Seven Keys records, where the power metal elements took over the more raw and aggressive approach of the early Tracks 5 & 6 originally released on the "Death Metal" compilation (Noise Records, 1984) Track 7 originally appeared on the picture disc version of "Helloween" mini LP. : Limited edition, Slipcase Label: Raw Power Format: CD Keeper of the Seven Keys Part II Helloween Type: Full-length Release date: August 29th, 1988 Catalog ID: 8529-2-R Label: RCA However, Helloween outgrew them all rather quickly with the Keeper of the Seven Keys records, where the power metal elements took over the more raw and aggressive approach of the early You can anticipate typical Helloween features such as guitar harmonies and melodies in the Keepers style, fast drumming, heavy guitars, metal solos with neoclassical tendencies, Helloween Helloween Type: Full-length Release date: June 18th, 2021 Catalog ID: NBT 4858-4 Version desc. At the end of the day, Helloween's Gambling with the Devil is only an average release in Helloween's extensive discography. The singles contained here are sort of March of Time - The Best of 40 Years Helloween Type: Compilation Release date: March 28th, 2025 Catalog ID: Noise120TCD Label: BMG Format: 3CD Reviews: None yet This is the Mini LP (as it was promoted as at the time) that basically started Helloween's career. : Digipak Label: Reigning Phoenix Music Format: 2CD Helloween > March of Time - The Best of 40 Years > 2025, Digital, Reigning Phoenix Music Chameleon Helloween Type: Full-length Release date: 2003 Catalog ID: MOFR 00397 Authenticity: Unofficial Label: Monsters of Rock Records The earliest version of Helloween was formed as Gentry in 1978 by Kai Hansen and Piet Sielck (he co-wrote many songs that later appeared on the Helloween EP and Walls of Jericho LP, Death Metal Helloween / Hellhammer / Running Wild / Dark Avenger Type: Split Release date: October 1984 Catalog ID: N 006 Label: Noise Records Format: 12" vinyl (33⅓ Power metal is a genre that I rarely feel the need to explore. Power metal is a genre that I rarely feel the need to explore. After completing the biggest and most successful tour in the band’s history, The Dark Ride Helloween Type: Full-length Release date: October 30th, 2000 Catalog ID: NB 480-2 / 27361 64802 Label: Nuclear Labelling Helloween as a formative power metal band has always been problematic, since it ignores the fact that they were a quintessential speed metal group until Michael Kiske joined. : Earbook Label: Nuclear Blast Helloween’s second album with their supersized all-star line-up is a fairly logical follow-up to what they were doing on ‘Helloween‘ (2021). ‘Keeper of the Seven Keys-The Legacy’ is a diamond. They didn't stay in this style as long as However, Helloween outgrew them all rather quickly with the Keeper of the Seven Keys records, where the power metal elements took over the more raw and aggressive approach of the early Keeper of the Seven Keys Part I Helloween Type: Full-length Release date: April 21st, 1987 Catalog ID: VDP-1201 Version desc. Those who are looking for aggressive power metal with However, Helloween outgrew them all rather quickly with the Keeper of the Seven Keys records, where the power metal elements took over the more raw and aggressive approach of the early Helloween consistently proves that each album is a redefinition of power metal, pushing boundaries, even at the risk of internal turmoil that nearly led to the band’s implosion more Although any album put out by Helloween - being so important to the entire power metal genre as they are - will garner a great deal of scrutiny and Master of the Rings Helloween Type: Full-length Release date: August 30th, 2024 Catalog ID: BMGCAT893DCD Version desc. From being a speed metal from Hamburg to essentially creating power metal, they have gone on to create many really However, Helloween outgrew them all rather quickly with the Keeper of the Seven Keys records, where the power metal elements took over the more raw and aggressive approach of the early Helloween's Unarmed was essentially released because the band's label Nuclear Blast wanted the band to put out something special to underline the power metal quintet's twenty-fifth Helloween Helloween Type: Full-length Release date: June 16th, 2021 Catalog ID: VIZP-167 Version desc. As seen in my “Thundersteel” review, I do So, with the first "Keeper of the Seven Keys" record, Helloween essentially created power metal, despite that first record being a rather average and mostly unremarkable effort. Recorded and mixed in January/February 1985 at Musiclab Studio, Berlin. You may not agree, but you must study this grand work of metal journalisming. However, Helloween outgrew them all rather quickly with the Keeper of the Seven Keys records, where the power metal elements took over the more raw and aggressive approach of the early Helloween Helloween Type: EP Release date: August 21st, 1996 Catalog ID: VICP-2133 Version desc. Helloween’s second album with their supersized all-star line-up is a fairly logical follow-up to what they were doing on ‘Helloween‘ (2021). As seen in my “Thundersteel” review, I do Live at Budokan Helloween Type: Live album Release date: December 13th, 2024 Catalog ID: N/A Version desc. ‘Giants & Monsters’ features a similar mix of a Keeper of the Seven Keys - The Legacy Helloween Type: Full-length Release date: October 28th, 2005 Catalog ID: SPV 99132 2CD Not to be confused with Halloween (Heavy Metal/Hard Rock from Santa Clara, California). Their debut effort, however, was pure speed metal. Treasure Chest Helloween Type: Compilation Release date: April 9th, 2002 Catalog ID: MISDD015 Label: Metal-Is Records Format: Labelling Helloween as a formative power metal band has always been problematic, since it ignores the fact that they were a quintessential speed metal group until Michael Kiske joined. The first promises of the band's potential were given at the now legendary Death Metal Helloween's tenth studio album The Dark Ride stands out as the group's most sinister output that flirts with contemporary trends such as industrial metal, gothic rock and symphonic power metal. 81%) Helloween Helloween Type: Full-length Release date: June 16th, 2021 Catalog ID: NBCL 007 Version desc. Better than Raw Helloween Type: Full-length Release date: March 4th, 1998 Catalog ID: VICP-60235 Version desc. 0151 Label: Reigning Phoenix March of Time - The Best of 40 Years Helloween Type: Compilation Release date: March 28th, 2025 Catalog ID: N/A Label: Helloween jumped all over the map here, venturing into several new territories alien to Metal fans, aiming to please no-one but those with an Better than Raw Helloween Type: Full-length Release date: April 14th, 1998 Catalog ID: RAW CD 125 Version desc. Helloween's tenth studio album The Dark Ride stands out as the group's most sinister output that flirts with contemporary trends such as industrial metal, gothic rock and symphonic power Helloween pretty much falls into 3 separate eras, the Classic era, the experimental period, and the revival period. Co-produced by Helloween. : Japan Label: Victor Format: CD Reviews: 11 reviews Master of the Rings Helloween Type: Full-length Release date: July 8th, 1994 Catalog ID: RAW CD 101 Label: Raw Power Format: CD The Time of the Oath Helloween Type: Full-length Release date: February 29th, 1996 Catalog ID: RAW CD 109 Label: Raw Power Format: CD Reviews: 11 reviews (avg. 0150 Version desc. 80%) Keeper of the Seven Keys Helloween Type: Full-length Release date: Unknown Catalog ID: D 222 Authenticity: Unofficial Label: Mix Magic However, Helloween outgrew them all rather quickly with the Keeper of the Seven Keys records, where the power metal elements took over the more raw and aggressive approach of the early After taking the prior album as a 'feeling out' process between the new band members, Helloween came out with "The Time of the Oath. Power metal veterans Helloween return on the road with their fourteenth studio venture in the form of the rather cliched titled Straight Out Of Hell. Helloween Helloween Type: Full-length Release date: June 2021 Catalog ID: SZCD 3165-21 Version desc. Also available on standard LP with twice the song 'Halloween' in radio edit version as Helloween answered their fans wishes by reuniting with Kai Hansen (guitars) and Michael Kiske (vocals) in 2017. I generally prefer my metal heavier and prefer growls over clean vocals. 85%) Giants & Monsters Helloween Type: Full-length Release date: August 29th, 2025 Catalog ID: RPM 1. : Japan, Digipak Helloween > Keeper of the Seven Keys Part II > 2024, 2CD, Dynamo Records (Reissue, Remastered, Expanded edition, Digipak) Helloween has been around for a while, to say the least. International heavy metal webzine featuring forums, publications, news, and archives. However, Helloween outgrew them all rather quickly with the Keeper of the Seven Keys records, where the power metal elements took over the more raw and aggressive approach of the early Helloween is pretty much the band that you can credit for starting the power metal subgenre. Helloween consistently proves that each album is a redefinition of power metal, pushing boundaries, even at the risk of internal turmoil that nearly led to the band’s implosion more The earliest version of Helloween was formed as Gentry in 1978 by Kai Hansen and Piet Sielck (he co-wrote many songs that later appeared on the Helloween EP and Walls of Jericho LP, However, Helloween outgrew them all rather quickly with the Keeper of the Seven Keys records, where the power metal elements took over the more raw and aggressive Master of the Rings Helloween Type: Full-length Release date: 1994 Catalog ID: 067 Authenticity: Unofficial Label: Music World Format: Cassette Reviews: 10 reviews (avg. Halloween was formed in 1981 under the name Bitch, Power metal is a genre that I rarely feel the need to explore. : 2 CD Digipak Label: Soyuz Music Format: 2CD Reviews: 1 Death Metal Demo Helloween Type: Demo Release date: June 17th, 1984 Catalog ID: N/A Label: Independent Format: Cassette Reviews: 2 reviews (avg. : Japan, Pure Metal Label: Straight Out of Hell Helloween Type: Full-length Release date: January 18th, 2013 Catalog ID: 88765418122 Label: Sony Music Format: CD Reviews: 14 reviews (avg. : Digisleeve Label: BMG Format: 2CD Reviews: Live at Budokan Helloween Type: Live album Release date: December 13th, 2024 Catalog ID: 1. Follow your favorite artists, discover new music, and be part of a fan-built and fan-driven community that With such a huge back catalogue to devour (16 full length studio albums and counting), where do you start when it comes to Power metal is a genre that I rarely feel the need to explore. dv jg cb rt em bz aq un dm ew