Halloween Themed Metal Band: “Helloween”
Halloween is coming near in the October, for Halloween themed music to listen during Halloween, meet metal band “Helloween”, Helloween is a German power metal band founded in 1984 in Hamburg by members of bands Iron Fist, Gentry, Second Hell and Powerfool and also they’re still active in today 2025. Helloween is popular for songs like “I want Out” and “Forever One”, and for albums like “Keeper of the seven keys part 2” and “wall of Jericho”. Helloween also sold 10 million records worldwide, the most sold Helloween album was “Keeper of the seven keys part 2”. If you're a fan of hardcore rock or metal music, this band is recommended for your enjoyment. The sound of powerful guitar riffs, solos, drum sound and 80’s vibe vocal sound makes perfect ear to blessing while listening helloween music.
The original members included Kai Hansen on guitar and vocals, Michael Weikath on guitar, Markus Grosskopf on bass, and Ingo Schwichtenberg on drums. Their debut EP Helloween and first album Walls of Jericho (both in 1985) showcased a fast, aggressive speed metal sound. With the addition of vocalist Michael Kiske in 1986, the band developed toward a more melodic and epic style, resulting in the release of Keeper of the Seven Keys: Part I and Part II, two albums that are now regarded as classics of the power metal genre.
In fact, The second album of Helloween, “Keeper of the seven keys part 1” album involved the power metal culture in music, also many European music critics consider this album to be the first power metal genre album ever made in music history. Due to the popularity of hit song “Future World” in Europe music community, the album sales in globals are went high, also even in South Korean people purchased the Halloween album, also even other many countries.
Today, Helloween continues to record and tour globally. Their 2025 release Giants & Monsters reaffirmed their vitality after four decades, and they have announced a “40 Years Anniversary Tour.” Known for their colorful stage shows and loyal fanbase, Helloween remains a cornerstone of modern power metal, blending speed, melody, and a playful spirit that has defined their career since the mid-1980s.
