Helloween

Power metal / speed metal1 caught liveOpen on Spotify

Formed in Hamburg, Germany in 1984, Helloween are widely regarded as the founders of European power metal, defined by their landmark Keeper of the Seven Keys albums. Their melodic, fast, and uplifting sound shaped a whole genre. The band now tours as the 'Pumpkins United' septet reuniting classic-era members.

Lineup

Andi Deris
Lead vocals
Michael Kiske
Lead vocals
Kai Hansen
Guitar / vocals
Michael Weikath
Guitar
Sascha Gerstner
Guitar
Markus Grosskopf
Bass
Daniel Löble
Drums

Top songs

Discography

Walls of Jericho (1985)
Keeper of the Seven Keys: Part I (1987)
Keeper of the Seven Keys: Part II (1988)
Master of the Rings (1994)
The Time of the Oath (1996)
The Dark Ride (2000)
Gambling with the Devil (2007)
7 Sinners (2010)
Straight Out of Hell (2013)
My God-Given Right (2015)
Helloween (2021)

Signature track

Where I saw them

April 30, 2026

The Warfield

San Francisco, CA

Setlist

March of Time · The Keeper · The King for a 1000 Years · Future World · This Is Tokyo · We Burn · Ride the Sky · Into the Sun · Hey Lord! · Universe (Gravity for Hearts) · Hell Was Made in Heaven · Drum Solo · I Want Out · In the Middle of a Heartbeat · A Tale That Wasn't Right · A Little Is a Little Too Much · Heavy Metal (Is the Law) · Halloween · Encore: Invitation · Eagle Fly Free · Power · Dr. Stein · Keeper of the Seven Keys

My recordings

Recordings coming soon

Phone videos and pit photos I shot at the show will land here.