Keeper of the Seven Keys, Vol. 1

by Helloween

Overview

Influenced by Iron Maiden and Judas Priest, Helloween specialized in blistering yet melodic heavy metal with a strong gothic orientation. On Keeper of the Seven Keys, Pt. 1 (arguably Helloween's best album), lead vocalist Michael Kiske has no problem singing in a high, ear-splitting pitch -- often demonstrating just how great an impact Rob Halford has had on him. Although Helloween was never in a class with either Priest or Maiden, this very conceptual album is competent, enjoyable, and generally well done. There are no hormone-driven odes to women in tight dresses (a recurring theme in metal and hard rock) on Keeper; from "Future World" to "Twilight of the Gods," Helloween sticks to the type of gothic, fantasy-oriented lyrics it was known for. Helloween's contributions to metal were never outstanding, but as Keeper showcases, the band did have its moment. ~ Alex Henderson

Product Details

Release Date:	09/29/2023
Label:	Noise
UPC:	4050538870282
Rank:	19253

Tracks

1. Initiation
2. I'm Alive
3. A Little Time
4. Twilight of the Gods
5. A Tale That Wasn't Right
6. Future World
7. Halloween
8. Follow the Sign

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Helloween   Primary Artist
Halloween   Primary Artist
Kai Hansen   Guitar,Vocals (Background)
Michael Kiske   Vocals
Ingo Schwichtenberg   Drums
Michael Weikath   Guitar,Vocals,Vocals (Background)
Tommy Hansen   Emulator
Markus Grosskopf   Bass,Vocals (Background)
Karl Hansen   Guitar,Vocals (Background)

Technical Credits

Eddie Kramer   Producer
Kai Hansen   Composer,Lyricist
Michael Kiske   Composer
Anthrax   Producer
Tommy Newton   Engineer,Producer
Michael Weikath   Composer,Lyricist
Tommy Hansen   Mixing,Engineer,Producer
Helloween   Arranger,Remix Engineer
Michael Welkath   Composer
Limb   Artwork,Concept Design,Cover Art Concept
Uwe Karczewski   Cover Design
Edda Karczewski   Cover Design
Karl Hansen   Cover Art Concept
Juergen Muller   Photography
Paul Christensen   Composer,Lyricist