After a couple of years hiatus, during which they signed with IRON MAIDEN’s management, the band released via EMI their fourth album “Pink Bubbles Go Ape”, followed in 1994 by “Chameleon”.ĭuring the HELLOWEEN years, Michael Kiske gained a strong reputation as one of the best singers of the scene and he has been often rumored to join very successful metal. But the dream came to a halt when, after internal conflicts, Kai Hansen, decided to leave. “Keeper of the Seven Keys - Part 2' was released in 1988 and gained even more success charting in the USA and in several other European countries. tour along with GRIM REAPER and ARMORED SAINT. 102 in the Billboard charts and its success enabled the band to appear as part of the “Hell On Wheels” U.S.
Released in America on the RCA label it peaked at n. World-wide it went on to sell a million copies, shifting over 125'000 in Germany alone.
With them he recorded the band’s second album, entitled 'Keeper of the Seven Keys - Part 1', released in 1987. Michael Kiske career in music began at 17, when he became the vocalist of his school band called ILL PROPHECY, whom he left in order to join HELLOWEEN. Europe-Exclusive Limited to 150 copies in this Shop!ĮXCLUSIVE TO FRONTIERS EU AND U.S.
