
The Story
Helloween is a German power metal band active since 1984, known for their energetic sound and elaborate compositions. Originating in Hamburg, they initially featured Kai Hansen on guitar and vocals, Michael Weikath on guitar, Markus Grosskopf on bass, and Ingo Schwichtenberg on drums. Over the years, they expanded to a five-member lineup with the addition of vocalist Michael Kiske. Their music, embodied in tracks like "I Want Out," blends speedy riffs with dramatic melodies, establishing them as a key player in the European metal scene. Despite numerous lineup changes, including the departure of influential members, Grosskopf and Weikath remain at the helm, keeping the spirit of Helloween alive.
By The Liner Notes · facts via Wikidata & Wikipedia.
Facts via Wikidata (CC0).
What does Helloween remind you of?
The drive, the dance, the heartbreak, the summer. Add a memory of Helloween.
Community Memories
In memoriam — members we've lost
🎟️ Admit One
Ticket Trail
Find the setlist. Save the memory.
8888
Trying to remember what they played when you saw Helloween back in the day? Jump to Setlist.fm to search real historical setlists, then come back and save the memory.
Search historical setlists on Setlist.fm.
Were you there?
Setlist searches open on Setlist.fm. G33Z3R does not host or verify external setlist data.
🛍️ Get the Helloween merch
Affiliate links: as an Amazon Associate and an 80sTees affiliate, we earn from qualifying purchases, at no extra cost to you. Details
📼 Helloween by decade
📺 Heard on these vibes
📀 More like Helloween
Songs from the same scenes, sound, and era — by other artists.