On this day August 29 1988, Keeper of the Seven Keys Part 2 by Helloween was released. As the third studio album from the German metal band, it completed the epic power metal saga that began with Part 1 the year before. With soaring vocals, melodic guitar work, and fantasy driven lyrics, the album became a defining moment for the European metal scene.
Featuring standout tracks like Eagle Fly Free, I Want Out, and March of Time, the album balanced speed, technical skill, and strong hooks. Michael Kiske’s vocals and Kai Hansen’s songwriting elevated the band to new heights, earning international praise and helping shape the sound of modern power metal.
Keeper of the Seven Keys Part 2 became one of Helloween’s most successful releases and solidified their status as pioneers of a new melodic and epic approach to heavy metal.
80s insight: This album helped lay the groundwork for countless European power metal bands in the 90s and beyond, blending speed metal energy with classical and fantasy themes.
Featuring standout tracks like Eagle Fly Free, I Want Out, and March of Time, the album balanced speed, technical skill, and strong hooks. Michael Kiske’s vocals and Kai Hansen’s songwriting elevated the band to new heights, earning international praise and helping shape the sound of modern power metal.
Keeper of the Seven Keys Part 2 became one of Helloween’s most successful releases and solidified their status as pioneers of a new melodic and epic approach to heavy metal.
80s insight: This album helped lay the groundwork for countless European power metal bands in the 90s and beyond, blending speed metal energy with classical and fantasy themes.
