Helloween  by Helloween

The self-titled album by Helloween, released on June 18, 2021, is considered a historical milestone for power metal, as it marked the recording return of Kai Hansen and Michael Kiske to the band. For the first time in its history, the band operated as a seven-member ensemble ("Pumpkins United"), uniting three different eras of their career.

The album combines elements from their entire journey, from the speed metal of Walls of Jericho to the classic power metal of Keeper Of The Seven Keys and the modern hard rock approach of the Deris era. The production was done by Charlie Bauerfeind and Dennis Ward, using analog equipment and the original drum kit of the late Ingo Schwichtenberg (1965-1995) to achieve the classic sound of the '80s. The 12-minute epic Skyfall (written by Hansen), as well as the singles Fear Of The Fallen and Best Time, stand out. The cover is a hand-painted, epic depiction by artist Eliran Kantor, featuring the well-known character "Keeper" with the pumpkin head, standing imposingly.

The album received rave reviews worldwide, with the Greek Metal Hammer stating that the album "defines power metal for the coming years." Helloween reached the first position in the charts of Germany and Spain.