# 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?

*By YPB Team · Published April 15, 2026 · https://youpick.best/ranking/what-is-the-best-helloween-album-of-all-time*

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1. **Keeper of the Seven Keys: Part I**
   Helloween's 1987 debut power metal classic that defined the genre.
2. **Keeper of the Seven Keys: Part II**
   Helloween's 1988 follow-up featuring the epic 13-minute 'Keeper of the Seven Keys.'
3. **Walls of Jericho**
   Helloween's 1985 debut speed metal album featuring Kai Hansen on vocals.
4. **Master of the Rings**
   Helloween's 1994 comeback album with Andi Deris on vocals.
5. **The Time of the Oath**
   Helloween's 1996 concept album paying tribute to Nostradamus.
6. **Better Than Raw**
   Helloween's 1998 heavier album praised for its directness.
7. **The Dark Ride**
   Helloween's 2000 darker and heavier album departing from their typical style.
8. **Helloween**
   Helloween's 2021 reunion album uniting current and former members including Kai Hansen.
9. **Straight Out of Hell**
   Helloween's 2013 comeback album praised for its energetic power metal.

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