What is the best Helloween album of all time?

Power metal's founding fathers, from speed-metal roots to pumpkin-king anthems to a legendary reunion — the catalog spans multiple eras and vocalists. Which album wins?

1. 1
   Keeper of the Seven Keys: Part I

   Helloween's 1987 debut power metal classic that defined the genre.
2. 2
   Keeper of the Seven Keys: Part II

   Helloween's 1988 follow-up featuring the epic 13-minute 'Keeper of the Seven Keys.'
3. 3
   Walls of Jericho

   Helloween's 1985 debut speed metal album featuring Kai Hansen on vocals.
4. 4
   Master of the Rings

   Helloween's 1994 comeback album with Andi Deris on vocals.
5. 5
   The Time of the Oath

   Helloween's 1996 concept album paying tribute to Nostradamus.
6. 6
   Better Than Raw

   Helloween's 1998 heavier album praised for its directness.
7. 7
   The Dark Ride

   Helloween's 2000 darker and heavier album departing from their typical style.
8. 8
   Helloween

   Helloween's 2021 reunion album uniting current and former members including Kai Hansen.
9. 9
   Straight Out of Hell

   Helloween's 2013 comeback album praised for its energetic power metal.