Helloween, banda alemana de heavy metal, hizo su debut en 1984 en Hamburgo, Alemania. La formación original incluía a Kai Hansen (guitarrista y vocalista), Michael Weikath (guitarrista), Markus Grosskopf (bajista) e Ingo Schwichtenberg (baterista). La combinación de riffs rápidos, estribillos pegajosos y letras épicas definió desde el principio el sonido que se conocería como power metal.
En 1985, Helloween lanzó su primer EP homónimo, rápidamente seguido por su álbum debut completo Walls of Jericho, un hito que posicionó a la banda en el radar del mundo del metal. Su sonido agresivo pero melódico cautivó a una audiencia cada vez mayor y sentó las bases para su futuro éxito.
Pero fue realmente con el lanzamiento de Keeper of the Seven Keys Part I (1987) y Keeper of the Seven Keys Part II (1988) cuando Helloween alcanzó a un público masivo y consolidó su estatus en el panteón del metal. Con la entrada de Michael Kiske como vocalista, estos álbumes mostraron una evolución hacia un sonido más melódico y maduro. Temas emblemáticos como "Future World", "I Want Out" y "Eagle Fly Free" se convirtieron en himnos para los fans del power metal.
Los años siguientes no fueron fáciles para Helloween. La banda enfrentó disputas internas y desafíos legales que culminaron en la salida de Kai Hansen, quien pronto formaría otra banda icónica, Gamma Ray. A pesar de estos conflictos,
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[Verse 1]
Masquerade, masquerade
Grab your mask and don't be late
Get out, get out well-disguised
Heat and fever in the air tonight
Meet the others at the store
Knock on other people's door
Trick-or-treat, they have the choice
Little ghosts are makin' lots o' noise
[Pre-Chorus]
But watch out (Watch out)... Beware
Listen (Listen)... Take care
[Chorus]
In the streets on Halloween
There's something going on
No way to escape the power unknown
In the streets on Halloween
The spirits will arise
Make your choice, it's hell or paradise
Ah—it's Halloween
Ah—it's Halloween, oh... tonight!
[Verse 2]
Someone's sitting in a field
Never giving yield
Sitting there with gleaming eyes
Waiting for big pumpkin to arise
Bad luck if you get a stone
Like the good old Charlie Brown
You think Linus could be right
The kids will say it's just a stupid lie
[Pre-Chorus]
But watch out (Watch out)... Beware
Listen (Listen)... And take care
[Chorus]
In the streets on Halloween
There's something going on
No way to escape the power unknown
In the streets on Halloween
The spirits will arise
Make your choice, it's hell or paradise
Ah—it's Halloween
Ah—it's Halloween, oh... tonight!
[Bridge]
Listen now—we are calling you...
Listen now—we are calling you...
Listen now—we are calling you...
Listen tonight—we are calling you...
And there is magic in the air
Magic in the air—magic in the air
[Solo: Kai]
[Bridge]
Magic in the air... on Halloween
Black is night, full of fright
You'll be missing the day
What will be here very soon
Changing your way
A knock at your door
Is it real or is it a dream?
On trembling legs, you open the door
And you scream... on Halloween
On Halloween
[Solo: Kai / Mike / Kai / Mike]
[Bridge]
Darkness
Where am I now?
Is there anybody out there?
What has happened?
Am I in heaven
Or is it hell?
I can see a light comin'
It's comin' nearer
It's shining
It's shining so bright
It's shining on me, yeah
[Solo: Kai / Mike]
[Bridge]
I am the one, doom's in my hands
Now make your choice:
Redeemed or enslaved
I'll show you passion and glory
He is the snake
I'll give you power and abundance
He's the corrupter of man
Save me from the evil one
Give me strength to carry on
I will fight for all mankind's
Deliverance and peace of mind
[Harmony Solo: Both]
[Pre-Chorus]
But watch out (Watch out)... Beware
Listen (Listen)... Take care
[Chorus]
In the streets on Halloween
There's something going on
No way to escape the power unknown
In the streets on Halloween
The spirits will arise
Make your choice, it's hell or paradise
Ah—it's Halloween
Ah—it's Halloween
Ah—it's Halloween
Ah—it's Halloween
[Solo: Kai]
[Outro]
Yeah, it's Halloween
Yeah, it's Halloween
Yeah, it's Halloween
Yeah, it's Halloween... tonight