Description

Helloween were formed in Hamburg, Germany, by guitarists Kai Hansen and Michael Weikath, bassist Markus Grosskopf, and drummer Ingo Schwichtenberg. Originally named Second Hell then Iron Fist before morphing into Helloween in 1982, they signed with Germany's own fledgling Noise International two years later. With Hansen also handling vocals and the bulk of songwriting duties, the quartet recorded its self-titled debut mini-album in early 1985. The full-length Walls of Jericho and the Judas maxi-single followed the year after, and the media was soon buzzing over the band's thrash-fueled interpretation of classic heavy metal. Countless fans across continental Europe were also fast converting to the band's cause. This album captures the band live with Kai Hansen on vocals during a show in Gelshenkirchen, Germany on the 7th of June 1986. Track listing: 1. Ride The Sky 2. Gorgar 3. Victim Of Fate 4. Reptile 5. Judas 6. Guardians 7. Heavy Metal Is The Law 8. Metal Invaders