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Helloween
Helloween Live in Nuremberg (2006)
Helloween Live in Nuremberg (2006)
Background information
Origin Hamburg, Germany
Genre(s) Power metal
Speed metal
Heavy metal
Years active 1984 - present
Label(s) Noise, RCA, EMI, Castle, Nuclear Blast, Steamerhammer
Associated acts Gamma Ray, Iron Savior, Masterplan, Blind Guardian
Website http://www.helloween.org
Members
Andi Deris
Michael Weikath
Sascha Gerstner
Markus Grosskopf
Dani Löble
Former members
Kai Hansen
Michael Kiske
Ingo Schwichtenberg
Roland Grapow
Uli Kusch
Mark Cross
Stefan Schwarzmann

Helloween is a German power/speed metal band founded in the early 1980s by members of Iron Fist and Powerfool. Hamburg (English, German: ˈhambʊɐk local pronunciation Low German / Low Saxon: Hamborg) is the second-largest city in Germany Germany, officially the Federal Republic of Germany ( ˈbʊndəsʁepuˌbliːk ˈdɔʏtʃlant is a Country in Central Europe. A music genre is a categorical and typological construct that identifies musical sounds as belonging to a particular category and type of music that can be distinguished from other Power metal is a style of Heavy metal music combining characteristics of traditional metal with Thrash metal or Speed metal, often within Speed metal is a sub-genre of Heavy metal music originating in the late 1970s and early 1980s that was the direct musical progenitor of Thrash metal. In the Music industry, a record label can be a Brand and a Trademark associated with the Marketing of music recordings and Music See also Noise Records (UK Noise Records is a German Record label founded by German Music industry personality Karl-Ulrich Walterbach RCA Records (originally The Victor Talking Machine Company, then RCA Victor is one of the flagship labels of Sony Music Entertainment. The EMI Group is a British music company comprising the major record company EMI Music – which operates several labels and is based in Kensington in Castle Communications is a British Record label, Subsidiary of Sanctuary Records, specialising in the back catalogue of folk and folk-rock Nuclear blast may refer to Nuclear explosion Nuclear Blast, a record label Gamma rays (denoted as &gamma) are a form of Electromagnetic radiation or light emission of frequencies produced by sub-atomic particle interactions Iron Savior is a German Power metal band formed by Piet Sielck, Kai Hansen, and Thomas "Thomen" Stauch. Masterplan is a German-[[United States of America|American]] Power metal band founded by Uli Kusch and Roland Grapow upon leaving Helloween Blind Guardian is a German heavy metal band which is often credited as one of the seminal and most influential bands in Power metal and Speed metal Andreas "Andi" Deris (born August 18, 1964 in Karlsruhe, Germany) is the vocalist and main songwriter for Power metal Michael Weikath ( August 7, 1962, Hamburg, Germany) is the guitarist of the German Power metal band called Helloween Sascha Gerstner ( April 2, 1977, Stuttgart, West Germany) is a Heavy metal Guitarist, currently with Helloween Markus Großkopf, born September 21 1965 in Hamburg, Germany, is the bass guitarist and one of the only remaining original members Daniel "Dani" Löble (born February 22, 1973, in Zürich, Switzerland) is a swiss - german Drummer Kai Michael Hansen (born January 17, 1963, in Hamburg, West Germany) is a Power metal Guitarist and Vocalist Michael Kiske (born January 24, 1968) is a singer best known as the lead vocalist for the German Power metal band Helloween Ingo Schwichtenberg ( May 18, 1965 - March 8, 1995) was one of the founding members of German Power metal band Helloween Roland Grapow, born August 30, 1959 in Hamburg, Germany is a professional Guitarist. Ulrich Kusch, born March 11, 1967, is a heavy metal drummer. He has played most famously with Helloween, Gamma Ray Stefan Schwarzmann (born November 11, 1965) is a German drummer who has recorded for Accept, U Germany, officially the Federal Republic of Germany ( ˈbʊndəsʁepuˌbliːk ˈdɔʏtʃlant is a Country in Central Europe. Power metal is a style of Heavy metal music combining characteristics of traditional metal with Thrash metal or Speed metal, often within Speed metal is a sub-genre of Heavy metal music originating in the late 1970s and early 1980s that was the direct musical progenitor of Thrash metal. The 1980s was the decade spanning from January 1 1980 to December 31 1989. Helloween is known as one of the pioneering power metal bands. Power metal is a style of Heavy metal music combining characteristics of traditional metal with Thrash metal or Speed metal, often within [1]

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Biography

The original line-up featured Kai Hansen (Vocals/Guitars), Michael Weikath (Guitars), Markus Grosskopf (Bass) and Ingo Schwichtenberg (Drums). Kai Michael Hansen (born January 17, 1963, in Hamburg, West Germany) is a Power metal Guitarist and Vocalist Michael Weikath ( August 7, 1962, Hamburg, Germany) is the guitarist of the German Power metal band called Helloween Markus Großkopf, born September 21 1965 in Hamburg, Germany, is the bass guitarist and one of the only remaining original members Ingo Schwichtenberg ( May 18, 1965 - March 8, 1995) was one of the founding members of German Power metal band Helloween In 1984 the band had signed a deal with Noise Records (see 1984 in music) and recorded two songs for a Noise compilation record called Death Metal with bands Hellhammer, Running Wild and Dark Avenger. See also Noise Records (UK Noise Records is a German Record label founded by German Music industry personality Karl-Ulrich Walterbach See also Events January 21 - " Relax " by Frankie Goes to Hollywood reaches number one in the UK singles chart it Death Metal is a Split album by the bands Helloween, Hellhammer, Running Wild and Dark Avenger. Hellhammer was an influential early 1980s Extreme metal band from Switzerland. Running Wild are a German heavy metal band formed in 1976 in Hamburg. The two tracks were "Oernst Of Life" by Weikath, and Hansen's "Metal Invaders" which later on was featured in a faster version on the band's first full-length album.

1985 came around and Helloween recorded its first record Helloween, a self-titled EP containing 5 tracks. Year 1985 ( MCMLXXXV) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link displays 1985 Gregorian calendar) The Helloween EP is the debut recording by the German band Helloween. The EP was successful. During that same year the group recorded and released its first full-length album titled Walls of Jericho which was well-received, with its mixture of speed and melodies redefining heavy metal. Walls of Jericho is the debut full length studio album by German Power metal band Helloween, released in 1985 (In Fact, WWE Wrestler Chris Jericho took his stage name from the album, as well as the name of his signature submission move, Walls Of Jericho). Christopher Keith Irvine (born November 9 1970 better known by his Ring name Chris Jericho, is an American-born Canadian Television and stage The Boston crab is a professional wrestling hold that typically starts with the opponent laying supine on the mat with the wrestler standing and facing them However, during the following tour, it became obvious that Kai had difficulties singing and playing the guitar at the same time. Kai's last recorded performance as the band's lead singer was in 1986 on a single EP titled Judas, which contained the song "Judas" along with some live tracks. " Judas " is a song by the German heavy metal band Helloween from the EP of the same name After that, Helloween began the search for a new vocalist.

The first choice was to recruit former Tyran' Pace vocalist Ralf Scheepers, who had sung lead for the band on the short "Judas" tour; he declined. Ralf Scheepers (born February 5,in Esslingen, Germany) is the current vocalist for German Power metal outfit Primal Fear. The band ended up finding an 18-year-old talent from a local Hamburg band, Ill Prophecy, named Michael Kiske. Michael Kiske (born January 24, 1968) is a singer best known as the lead vocalist for the German Power metal band Helloween With their new lead singer they recorded Keeper of the Seven Keys, Part 1, released in 1987, which established Helloween as one of the most successful heavy metal bands in Europe. Keeper of the Seven Keys Part 1 is the second studio album from German Power metal / heavy metal band Helloween, released in 1987 Year 1987 ( MCMLXXXVII) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link displays 1987 Gregorian calendar) In 1988 Helloween recorded Keeper of the Seven Keys Part II, their best known album featuring the classic line-up. Keeper of the Seven Keys Part 2 is the third studio album by German Power metal band Helloween, released in 1988 Fortune smiled on the German quintet when MTV put their single "I Want Out" into heavy rotation. MTV ( Music Television) is an American Cable television network based in New York City. Additionally, in support of its "Headbanger's Ball" show, MTV presented the inaugural Headbanger's Ball Tour and invited Helloween as special guests, joining Bay Area thrash-metal band Exodus in support of headliners Anthrax. Headbangers Ball was a Television show about heavy metal and hardcore music airing on MTV2, MTV Australia, MTV The San Francisco Bay Area, commonly known as the Bay Area, or the Bay, is a geographically and ethnically diverse metropolitan region that surrounds the Exodus is an American Thrash metal band formed in 1980 in San Francisco, California by guitarist Gary Holt, current Metallica Anthrax is a New York City -based heavy metal band that released its first full-length album in 1984 The band was slotted in the more-prestigious second spot, right before Anthrax's set. On the heels of this exposure to US audiences, the band achieved worldwide success, and things were looking extremely well.

The euphoric highs experienced by the band would quickly lead to one of the darkest periods in its existence. Guitarist Kai Hansen unexpectedly left the band soon after the European leg of the "Keeper 2" tour due to conflicts within the band as well as troubles with record company Noise International, and a growing dissatisfaction with life on tour. Kai Michael Hansen (born January 17, 1963, in Hamburg, West Germany) is a Power metal Guitarist and Vocalist He was quickly replaced by former Rampage guitarist Roland Grapow, who finished the rest of the "Keeper 2" tour with the band. Roland Grapow, born August 30, 1959 in Hamburg, Germany is a professional Guitarist.

In 1989 the band released a live album called Live In The UK, featuring live material from their 1988 European tour, entitled "Keepers Live" in Japan and "I Want Out Live" in the U. Year 1989 ( MCMLXXXIX) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link displays 1989 Gregorian calendar) Live In the UK is the first live album released by the band Helloween. S. The remaining members continued on, but ran into label problems with Noise, and, after litigation which kept them from touring and releasing new material, were eventually released from their contract. A new album would not appear until 1991 when, after several rumors about the band breaking up, they released the comically entitled Pink Bubbles Go Ape for their new record company, EMI. See also 1991 in music (UK Musical groups established in 1991 Record labels Pink Bubbles Go Ape is the fourth studio album by German Power metal band Helloween, released in 1991 The album was less heavy, and with song titles such as "Heavy Metal Hamsters"; "I'm Doing Fine, Crazy Man"; and "Shit and Lobster", showed a shift towards, and an emphasis on, humor rather than the epic feel present on previous releases. As a result, Pink Bubbles Go Ape failed both commercially and critically, and soon tensions started to build up amongst the band members.

The pop-influenced follow-up Chameleon, released in 1993, cost the band what hardcore fans they had left. For other uses of the word see Chameleon (disambiguation. Chameleon is the fifth studio album by German Power metal band Helloween Year 1993 ( MCMXCIII) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1993 Gregorian calendar) Instead of taking a heavier approach, as fans had clamored for, the band ventured into new territory, eschewing their signature double-guitar harmonies for synthesizers, horns, acoustic guitars, a children's chorus, country music, grunge and swing. As with the previous album, Chameleon failed commercially and critically. Tensions within Helloween worsened, and the band split into three factions, with Michael Kiske and Ingo Schwichtenberg on one side, Michael Weikath and Roland Grapow on the other, and Markus Grosskopf in the middle, trying to keep an uneasy peace between the four men.

Shortly afterwards, the band would begin to disintegrate. During the Chameleon tour, the band would routinely play to half-filled venues, the fans staying away in droves when faced with the prospect of having to sit through a set of nearly all songs off the new album. Worse yet, drummer Ingo Schwichtenberg fell ill due to mental and drug-related issues, and was eventually fired, replaced by session drummer Ritchie Abdel-Nabi. Ingo Schwichtenberg ( May 18, 1965 - March 8, 1995) was one of the founding members of German Power metal band Helloween Meanwhile, the conflicts within the rest of the band had reached critical mass, with Michael Weikath refusing to work any longer with Michael Kiske. The decision was made to fire Kiske. In hindsight, it is clear that the move away from power metal to pop was Kiske's idea; he had taken on a more vocal role in the band, and did not hide the fact that he disliked Helloween's style of power metal, instead favoring a softer, pop style of music. Since his firing, Kiske has not spoken positively about Helloween, and still claims to hate the whole heavy metal scene. Kiske would return with a solo album, 1996's Instant Clarity. Instant Clarity is the first solo album of Michael Kiske. It was reissued in 2006 containing four bonus tracks The album was, for the most part, pop and soft rock, except for "The Calling", co-written by Kiske and Iron Maiden guitarist Adrian Smith, and the Smith, Kai Hansen and Kiske-penned "New Horizons", the only "heavy metal" songs on the album. For other uses see Iron maiden. Since his first solo effort, Kiske has reinvented himself musically and relegated himself to eclectic-sounding albums such as Readiness to Sacrifice, SupaRed, and the self-titled Kiske; Kiske will also occasionally be a guest singer on other artists' albums, but refuses to be credited by his given name in an effort to prevent being associated with the metal genre. Readiness to Sacrifice is the second solo album of Michael Kiske. Kiske is an Album released by the German musician Michael Kiske in 2006

In addition to the firing of Kiske, Abdel-Nabi, whose inability to replicate Schwichtenberg's machine-gun style of drumming hindered Helloween's ability to play fan-favorites like "Eagle Fly Free" and "How Many Tears" live, was given his walking papers as well. 1993 would come to a disastrous close as, in short, the band had no singer, no drummer, no record contract (EMI let the band go after the horrible returns for Pink Bubbles Go Ape and Chameleon), and seemingly no future.

Helloween returned in 1994, however, with former Pink Cream 69 frontman Andi Deris as their new lead singer, and Uli Kusch, formerly of Kai Hansen's Gamma Ray on the drums. Pink Cream 69 is a German Hard rock band founded in 1987 in Karlsruhe, Germany by Andi Deris, Dennis Ward, Kosta Andreas "Andi" Deris (born August 18, 1964 in Karlsruhe, Germany) is the vocalist and main songwriter for Power metal Ulrich Kusch, born March 11, 1967, is a heavy metal drummer. He has played most famously with Helloween, Gamma Ray Gamma Ray is a Power metal band from north Germany, founded by former Helloween Guitarist, singer and Songwriter Kai Deris, in fact, had been approached by Weikath to join the band in 1991, but, despite being intrigued by the offer and dealing with emerging conflicts between himself and Pink Cream 69, declined. In the intervening year, however, Kiske was fired from Helloween and the issues within Pink Cream 69 worsened; faced with the inevitability of his firing, Deris accepted Weikath's offer. Despite not possessing the 4-octave range boasted by Kiske, Deris' vocal similarity to Kai Hansen, his enthusiasm, strong songwriting skills and the return of the "classic" Helloween sound in songs like "Where The Rain Grows", "The Game Is On" and "Still We Go", as well as the seeming rejuvenation of Weikath and Grapow, struck a chord with the fans. With this new and recharged lineup, and a new record contract courtesy of Castle Communications, Helloween released their successful comeback album, Master of the Rings. Master of the Rings is the sixth studio album by German Power metal band Helloween, released in 1994

The story of Helloween's return was tempered, however, by tragedy in 1995, as the band, its members and fans were saddened by the suicide of original drummer Ingo Schwichtenberg. Ingo Schwichtenberg ( May 18, 1965 - March 8, 1995) was one of the founding members of German Power metal band Helloween In the years since his departure from Helloween, Schwichtenberg had spiraled deeper into drug-use and depression; additionally, he was never able to recover emotionally after being fired from the only band he had ever known. The former drummer committed suicide by jumping in front of a train. Dedicated to his memory, 1996's The Time Of The Oath re-established the band as one of the most popular European metal bands (see 1996 in music). Year 1996 ( MCMXCVI) was a Leap year starting on Monday (link will display full 1996 Gregorian calendar) The Time of the Oath is the seventh studio album by German Power metal band Helloween, released in 1996 This is a list of notable events in music that took place in the year 1996. Following another world tour, a double live album called High Live was released. High Live is a live album released in 1996 by Helloween. Track listing Disc one "We Burn" "Wake

In 1998 Helloween released Better Than Raw, one of the band's heaviest albums since the full-length debut. Better Than Raw is the eighth studio album by German Power metal band Helloween, released in 1998 The subsequent supporting tour was par for the course, with the usual shows in Europe, Japan and Brazil, except for one surprise: On December 20, 1998, the band visited New York and played a show in Coney Island, the first show for Helloween in the United States in nearly a decade. Coney Island is a Peninsula, formerly an island in southernmost Brooklyn, New York City, USA with a Beach on the Atlantic Ocean Despite almost zero hype, attendance at the show was respectable, planting the seeds for a future return to the States. The band would follow Better Than Raw with a 1999 release entitled Metal Jukebox, a cover-album featuring Helloween's versions of songs from bands as diverse as Jethro Tull, Faith No More, The Beatles, ABBA and Deep Purple. Year 1999 ( MCMXCIX) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1999 Gregorian calendar) Metal Jukebox is a cover album by German Power metal band Helloween, released in 1999 Jethro Tull are a British rock group formed in 1967-1968 Their music is marked by the distinctive vocal style and lead Flute work of front man Faith No More was an American Alternative metal band that formed in San Francisco, California from 1982 to 1998 The Beatles were a pop and rock band from Liverpool, England formed in 1960 Deep Purple are an English rock band formed in Hertfordshire in 1968 The year 2000 saw the release of The Dark Ride, a more experimental and darker album than their previous releases, complete with downtuned guitars and a gruffer singing style from Deris. 2000 ( MM) was a Leap year that started on Saturday of the Common Era, in accordance with the Gregorian calendar. The Dark Ride is the ninth proper studio album by the German Power metal band Helloween, released in 2000

Immediately following the tour, Helloween parted ways with guitarist Roland Grapow and drummer Uli Kusch. Grapow and Kusch had pushed to continue the direction that the band had taken with The Dark Ride; Weikath, meanwhile, weary of other band members trying to change Helloween's musical direction and not wanting a repeat of the Kiske situation, huddled with Deris and Grosskopf and fired Grapow and Kusch via e-mail. Electronic mail, often abbreviated to e-mail, email, or originally eMail, is a Store-and-forward method of writing sending receiving The two now ex-members went on to form Masterplan, while their replacements were soon found in guitarist Sascha Gerstner (ex-Freedom Call, Neumond), and drummer Mark Cross (ex-Metalium, Kingdom Come, currently in Firewind), culminating with the recording of another studio album, entitled Rabbit Don't Come Easy, in 2003. Masterplan is a German-[[United States of America|American]] Power metal band founded by Uli Kusch and Roland Grapow upon leaving Helloween Sascha Gerstner ( April 2, 1977, Stuttgart, West Germany) is a Heavy metal Guitarist, currently with Helloween Freedom Call is a German Power metal band formed in 1998. Biography Freedom Call was formed in 1998 by old friends Chris Bay and Daniel Metalium is a Power metal band from Hamburg, Germany. Their style of music is that of the traditional power metal sound which was pioneered in Hamburg by Kingdom Come is a Hard rock band fronted by Hamburg -born vocalist Lenny Wolf. Firewind is a Greek Power metal band that was originally created as a way for Guitarist Gus G Rabbit Don't Come Easy is the eleventh Album by the German Power metal / heavy metal band Helloween. Year 2003 ( MMIII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. Cross could not finish the album due to mononucleosis, completing only two tracks; the drum tracks were completed by Motörhead's Mikkey Dee. Michael Kiriakos Delaouglou, better known as Mikkey Dee (born 31 October 1963 in Gothenburg Sweden, is a half- Greek half- Swedish Stefan Schwarzmann, former drummer of Running Wild and Accept would shortly thereafter take over the drumming duties. Stefan Schwarzmann (born November 11, 1965) is a German drummer who has recorded for Accept, U Running Wild are a German heavy metal band formed in 1976 in Hamburg. ACCEPT is the primary nongovernmental organization advocating for the rights of Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender ( LGBT Despite a somewhat tepid response to the album, Helloween nonetheless completed a successful world tour, highlighted by the return of classic songs such as "Starlight", "Murderer", "Keeper of the Seven Keys" and "How Many Tears" to the setlist. Additionally, the band toured the United States for the first time since 1989 playing to sold-out crowds at nearly every venue.

2005 saw yet another line-up change following the "Rabbits on the Run" tour as it became apparent that Helloween and Stefan Schwarzmann did not share the same musical vision. Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. As further noted by the band, he had some trouble performing fast drum parts, so he was replaced by Dani Löble, the previous drummer of German metal band Rawhead Rexx. Daniel "Dani" Löble (born February 22, 1973, in Zürich, Switzerland) is a swiss - german Drummer Rawhead Rexx are a German Power metal / heavy metal band The current members are guitarist and vocalist Juergen Volk, and bass player "Face" A change in record company also followed as they inked a deal with German label SPV. Any fears that what had now become a revolving door of band members would affect the quality of their new album were laid to rest as Helloween's new studio album, entitled Keeper of the Seven Keys - The Legacy, was released in October 28th, 2005 in Germany, and November 8th in the U. Keeper of the Seven Keys – The Legacy is the twelfth studio album by German Power metal band Helloween, released October 31[[ 005]] S. A. to commercial and critical acclaim. The album had a pre-release single, Mrs. God, as well as a video for the track. " Mrs God " is a song by the German Power metal band Helloween from their album Keeper of the Seven Keys - The Legacy The track Light the Universe was released as a single on November 22nd, featuring Candice Night of Blackmore's Night on guest vocals. Light the Universe is a song by the German Power metal band Helloween from their album Keeper of the Seven Keys - The Legacy Candice Night (born May 8 1971 in Hauppauge, Long Island, New York) is an American vocalist/lyricist and the partner of former Deep Blackmore's Night is a Renaissance -inspired Folk rock band led by Ritchie Blackmore ( Electric guitar and acoustic guitar) and She also appears in the video clip for that track.

In late 2006, Helloween filmed and recorded shows in São Paulo (Brazil), Sofia (Bulgaria) and Tokyo (Japan), for their live album Keeper Of The Seven Keys - The Legacy World Tour 2005/2006. São Paulo ( is the largest city in Brazil, with its metropolitan area ranking among the largest urban areas in the world Sofia (София ˈsɔfija is the Capital and largest city of the Republic of Bulgaria, with a population of 1395568 in the Capital Municipality officially, is one of the 47 prefectures of Japan and located on the eastern side of the main island Honshū. Live In Sao Paulo is the CD and Live On 3 Continents is the DVD Live album by the Power metal band The DVD also featured extra footage of the band as well as interviews and a road movie. This is the second Helloween live album to feature Andi Deris as frontman, and third overall. It enjoyed chart success in several countries: Germany: 9 (DVD) & 58 (CD), Sweden: 9 (DVD), France: 10 (DVD).

Helloween has since completed their latest studio album Gambling with the Devil, which was released on October 23, 2007. Gambling with the Devil is the thirteenth full length studio album by Helloween and was released October 23, 2007. Events 4004 BC - Creation of the world begins according to the calculations of Archbishop James Ussher 42 BC - Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. It is noted for featuring more keyboards. "As Long As I Fall" is the first single, released in early september is available only via download. " As Long as I Fall " is a song by Helloween, a German Power metal band and was released as the single from their album Gambling with The video for the song was shot and it is available at their official site. [2]

Helloween teamed up with Kai Hansen's current band Gamma Ray for the ongoing world tour, entitled Hellish Rock 2007/2008, that started in early November of 2007. Kai Michael Hansen (born January 17, 1963, in Hamburg, West Germany) is a Power metal Guitarist and Vocalist Gamma Ray is a Power metal band from north Germany, founded by former Helloween Guitarist, singer and Songwriter Kai Helloween are headlining and Gamma Ray are labeled as the "very special guest" with most shows going along fellow German "guest" Axxis. Gamma Ray is a Power metal band from north Germany, founded by former Helloween Guitarist, singer and Songwriter Kai --> Axxis is a German Power metal band which was founded in 1988. The tour is notable for Kai Hansen stepping on stage with his former bandfellows Weikath and Grosskopf to perform hits "I Want Out" and "Future World" in the last encore segment of Helloween set. Kai Michael Hansen (born January 17, 1963, in Hamburg, West Germany) is a Power metal Guitarist and Vocalist [3]

Members

Era Lineup Album(s)
1984-1986
1986-1989
  • Michael Kiske - Vocals
  • Michael Weikath - Guitar
  • Kai Hansen - Guitar
  • Markus Grosskopf - Bass
  • Ingo Schwichtenberg - Drums
1989-1993
  • Michael Kiske - Vocals
  • Michael Weikath - Guitar
  • Roland Grapow - Guitar
  • Markus Grosskopf - Bass
  • Ingo Schwichtenberg - Drums
1993-2001
  • Andi Deris - Vocals
  • Michael Weikath - Guitar
  • Roland Grapow - Guitar
  • Markus Grosskopf - Bass
  • Uli Kusch - Drums
2002-2005
  • Andi Deris - Vocals
  • Michael Weikath - Guitars
  • Sascha Gerstner - Guitars
  • Markus Grosskopf - Bass
2005-present
  • Andi Deris – Vocals
  • Michael Weikath – Guitar
  • Sascha Gerstner – Guitar, Keyboards
  • Markus Grosskopf – Bass
  • Daniel Löble – Drums

Former session musicians

Former tour-only members

Selected discography

Further information: Helloween discography

Studio albums

References

  1. ^ http://wm04.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&token=&sql=11:difuxqe5ld0e
  2. ^ http://www.helloween.org/media.html
  3. ^ http://www.helloween.org/tour.html

External links

Walls of Jericho is the debut full length studio album by German Power metal band Helloween, released in 1985 Keeper of the Seven Keys Part 1 is the second studio album from German Power metal / heavy metal band Helloween, released in 1987 Keeper of the Seven Keys Part 2 is the third studio album by German Power metal band Helloween, released in 1988 Pink Bubbles Go Ape is the fourth studio album by German Power metal band Helloween, released in 1991 For other uses of the word see Chameleon (disambiguation. Chameleon is the fifth studio album by German Power metal band Helloween Master of the Rings is the sixth studio album by German Power metal band Helloween, released in 1994 The Time of the Oath is the seventh studio album by German Power metal band Helloween, released in 1996 Better Than Raw is the eighth studio album by German Power metal band Helloween, released in 1998 Metal Jukebox is a cover album by German Power metal band Helloween, released in 1999 The Dark Ride is the ninth proper studio album by the German Power metal band Helloween, released in 2000 Rabbit Don't Come Easy is the eleventh Album by the German Power metal / heavy metal band Helloween. Keeper of the Seven Keys – The Legacy is the twelfth studio album by German Power metal band Helloween, released October 31[[ 005]] Gambling with the Devil is the thirteenth full length studio album by Helloween and was released October 23, 2007.
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