Helloween is a German heavy metal band founded in 1984 in Hamburg, West Germany by members of bands Iron Fist and Gentry. Its first lineup consisted of singer and guitarist Kai Hansen, bassist Markus Grosskopf, guitarist Michael Weikath, and drummer Ingo Schwichtenberg. After the release of a self-titled EP and their debut album Walls of Jericho in 1985, it expanded into a quintet with the addition of singer Michael Kiske, Hansen choosing to focus on guitar instead. Under this line-up, they released the Keeper of the Seven Keys albums, which established Helloween as a notable heavy metal band and led to the creation of the power metal subgenre. Hansen left the band soon after the release of Part II and was replaced by Roland Grapow. After leaving Helloween, Hansen formed Gamma Ray.
Rabbit Don't Come Easy is the tenth studio album by German power metal band Helloween, released in 2003. It is the first Helloween album to feature Sascha Gerstner on guitars, who replaced Roland Grapow. No drummer is listed in the band line-up for this album. Mark Cross was hired for the position before recording, but only managed to complete two tracks before being forced to leave due to illness. Mikkey Dee of Motörhead played on the rest of the songs on a session basis. The Japanese version contains a cover of Accept's "Fast as a Shark", with the band's new drummer, Stefan Schwarzmann.
Walls of Jericho is the debut full-length studio album by German power metal band Helloween, released in 1985 on LP by Noise Records. It is the only album featuring Kai Hansen as lead vocalist until 2021's Helloween, although he would continue to act as guitarist on the two following albums.
"If I Could Fly" is a song and single made by German power metal band Helloween, from their album The Dark Ride. The song begins with a grand piano that combines itself with distorted guitars and pounding drums. The lyrics depict a man in a journey of self-discovery. The song was written by Helloween frontman Andi Deris. The song has become one of Helloween's most popular, joining Future World, I Want Out and "Eagle Fly Free" on their live setlists. It was released in some countries as If I Could Fly. In Japan, it was released as Mr. Torture.
"Mrs. God" is a song and single by German power metal band Helloween from their album Keeper of the Seven Keys: The Legacy. The song is about the emancipation of women, showing Helloween's sense of humour. It was written by the band's vocalist Andi Deris.
Light the Universe is a song and a single made by the German power metal band Helloween from their album Keeper of the Seven Keys - The Legacy. It features Candice Night from Blackmore's Night as co-vocalist. Light The Universe is exclusive track for the Japanese version of the single.
"Future World" is a song and a single made by the German heavy metal band Helloween, from the album Keeper of the Seven Keys: Part I. It is performed frequently by Helloween and Gamma Ray at their concerts.
"Dr. Stein" is a song by the German power metal band Helloween. Taken from the album Keeper of the Seven Keys Part 2, the song remains one of the band's most popular songs, and is played live at virtually every Helloween concert. The lyrics are based on Frankenstein.
"I Want Out" is a song by the German power metal band Helloween from the album Keeper of the Seven Keys, Pt. 2, that was released as a single in 1988.
"Kids of the Century" is a song and single by the German power metal band Helloween taken from the album Pink Bubbles Go Ape. This is the first Helloween single with Roland Grapow playing guitars, replacing Kai Hansen. It is also the first Helloween recording with a song written by bassist Markus Grosskopf: "Shit and Lobster".
"When the Sinner" is a song and a single made by the German power metal band Helloween taken from the album Chameleon. The Japanese version included "Oriental Journey" (5:45) instead of the album version of "When the Sinner".
"I Don't Wanna Cry No More" is a song and single made by German power metal band Helloween, taken from the album Chameleon. This song was dedicated to Roland Grapow's brother Rainer.
"Sole Survivor" is a song and a single made by the German power metal band Helloween taken from the album Master of the Rings. On "Closer to Home", the lead vocals are sung by Roland Grapow. The song has been covered by the Swedish power metal band Dragonland on their third album 'Starfall'.
"Power" is a song and single by German power metal band Helloween, taken from the album The Time of the Oath.
"Mr. Torture" is a song and single made by the German metal band Helloween. This single is similar to the "If I Could Fly" single with the addition of "Mr. Torture" as the first track. Like many others of the band's lyrics, this song is rather humorous and not to be taken seriously. It is about Mr. Torture giving women sexual pleasure by practising BDSM.
Gambling with the Devil is the twelfth studio album by German power metal band Helloween, released in Japan on 24 October 2007, and in Europe on 29 October. The single "As Long as I Fall" is download-only and was released in late September.
"As Long as I Fall" is a song made by Helloween, a German power metal band, and was released as the single from their album Gambling with the Devil on 27 September 2007. This song marks the first time that Helloween have released a single as download only, although it was available as a CD in Japan. Though it has a darker approach in the verses, the song turns quite happy in the chorus. The lyrics are about the lack of civil courage.
Masterpieces is the second compilation album by Swedish power metal band HammerFall. It consists of cover versions recorded by the band, plus three new unreleased songs.
Unarmed – Best of 25th Anniversary is the 25th Anniversary celebration album by the German power metal band Helloween. It is a compilation of re-recorded versions of Helloween songs in an acoustic/symphonic style. It includes a 70-piece Prague Symphony Orchestra performing "The Keeper's Trilogy", a 17-minute medley consisting of the songs "Halloween", "Keeper of the Seven Keys" and "The King for a 1000 Years". Many guest musicians are featured on the tracks.
"Are You Metal?" is a song and a single from German power metal band Helloween's thirteenth studio album 7 Sinners. The single was released physically only in Japan, containing 3 songs. There was also a digital single version available worldwide, which contained only the title song "Are You Metal?", entirely composed by vocalist Andi Deris.
