{"product_id":"4997184219860","title":"Helloween - Live In Germany 1986 - Import CD Bonus Track Limited Edition","description":"\u003cp\u003eCredits:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHelloween\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDescription:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith the global success of Scorpions and Accept, the German heavy metal scene began to attract attention; Halloween emerged as the third generation to achieve worldwide success. Their breakthrough 1987 album, *Keeper of the Seven Keys: Part I*, featured twin lead guitars reminiscent of Iron Maiden, dramatic song structures, and Michael Kiske’s high-pitched vocals, which garnered strong support in Europe and Japan. Riding this momentum, they successfully expanded their reach to the UK and the US. A rare live archive from the eve of their big breakthrough is now available!\n\nHelloween, who debuted in 1985 with the mini-album *Helloween* (original title: *Helloween*) on Germany’s Noise Records, garnered attention as a rising star in the German metal scene. The following year, their full-length album *Walls of Jericho* sold over 100,000 copies in Germany. The band embarked on a tour centered in Europe, where they began to build a solid fan base. Before beginning work on their next album, they released the single “Judas.” After it charted high on the German singles chart, the band embarked on a domestic tour. During this tour, their concert on June 7, 1986, in Gelsenkirchen, Germany, was recorded and broadcast as a program on a German radio station. This release is a live album based on that broadcast, capturing the entire concert.\n\nThe sound of the fast-paced guitar riffs—which could be described as power metal—performed by the four original members represents the perfected form of early Helloween. For this very reason, a precious live archive offering a glimpse into their early days has finally arrived!!\nAfter releasing a single and touring, they recruited vocalist Michael Kiske and produced their breakthrough album *The Legend of the Guardians: Chapter One*, which became a massive hit selling over 500,000 copies worldwide and established Helloween’s name in the German heavy metal scene across the globe.\nAs bonus tracks, five songs have been added from the 1987 Dallas, Texas concert, recorded with the five-piece lineup following Kiske’s joining.\n\nImport edition with Japanese packaging \u003cfeaturing japanese sleeve and english liner notes with translations\u003e\n\nKai Hansen (g, vo)\nMichael Weikath (g)\nMarcus Grosch (b)\nIngo Schwichtenberg (ds)\nMichael Kiske (vo) *Bonus Tracks\u003c\/featuring\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Alive The Live","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52581511561505,"sku":"4997184219860","price":21.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0568\/8482\/2076\/files\/4997184219860.jpg?v=1776583147","url":"https:\/\/cdsvinyljapan.com\/en-us\/products\/4997184219860","provider":"CDs Vinyl Japan Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}