HELLOWEEN - Judas / Ride The Sky / Guardians 12" Vinyl EP Album

The HELLOWEEN 12" Vinyl EP Album featuring "Judas," "Ride The Sky," and "Guardians" holds historical significance as the band's inaugural release. Initially absent of a barcode, subsequent re-issues incorporated this feature. This artifact showcases the band's early artistic prowess and the evolution of album production practices, marking a pivotal moment in HELLOWEEN's musical journey.

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Album Description & Collectors information:

The Helloween Judas 12" vinyl EP record was released in 1986 by the German power metal band Helloween. It featured three tracks, including the title track "Judas," "Ride the Sky," and a live version of "Guardians" recorded in 1986 at the Grughalle in Essen, Germany.

"Judas" was a newly recorded track for the EP, and it featured the band's classic power metal sound with fast-paced guitar riffs, double bass drumming, and soaring vocals. "Ride the Sky" was originally from the band's 1985 album "Walls of Jericho," and it showcased the band's signature speed and intensity. The live version of "Guardians" was a bonus track and captured the band's energetic live performance.

The EP was released on Noise Records and was produced by Tommy Hansen. The album cover featured a menacing-looking creature with glowing red eyes and a metal collar. The EP was well-received by fans and helped establish Helloween as one of the leading bands in the power metal genre.

 

This Judas EP by the Helloween band was the only official recording of Helloween during 1986 and was released after Piet Sielck had left the band.

This album "HELLOWEEN Judas / Ride The Sky / Guardians" includes the original custom inner sleeve with complete lyrics of all songs by Helloween

Music Genre:

  Power Metal / Speed Metal 

Album Production Information:

 

The album: "HELLOWEEN Judas / Ride The Sky / Guardians" was produced by: Helloween

The song "Judas" was recorded during July 1986 at the Horus Sound Studio, Hannover, Germany, engineered and mixed by Jan Nemec.

Horus Sound Studio is located in Hannover, Germany and has been the recording and sound mix studio for sound engineers like: Tommy Hansen , Tommy Newton , Jan Nemec, . During the 1980s this studio has been used by bands like: Celtic Frost, Helloween, Rage, Sodom, Victory and many others

Jan Němec Bocek a German Sound Engineer and Producer who has engineered (during the 1980s) while working at the Horus Sound Studio Berlin, he has engineered and/or produced around three dozen of Heavy Metal albums.

Judas was re-mixed Dirk Steffens for Soundhaus Studio.

Dirk Steffens is a notable figure in the German music industry as a record producer. He has worked with several prominent bands and artists, particularly in the hard rock and heavy metal genres. Here are some details about Dirk Steffens and the artists and recordings he has produced.

The songs "Ride the Sky" and "Guardians" were recorded live on 7 June 1986 at Sportparadies, Gelsenkirchen by Westdeutscher Rundfunk (WDR), Koln (Public Germany TV Channel)

Album Cover design by: Edda & Uwe Karczewski

Uwe Karczewski a German graphics artist known for the 1980's album covers for Heavy Metal bands like: Helloween , Iron Angel .

Front cover concept by: Hansen / Limb

Back cover concept by: Weikath / Limb

Live pictures by: Eric de Haas, Limb

Record Company & Catalog number:  Noise N 0048

Media Format:

  12" Vinyl Stereo Gramophone Record
Total Album (Cover+Record) weight: 230 gram  
Year & Country:  1986 Made in Germany  
Personnel/Band Members and Musicians on: HELLOWEEN Judas / Ride The Sky / Guardians
    Band-members, Musicians and Performers
  • Kai Hansen
    Kai Hansen, the pioneering guitarist and vocalist, is a founding member of Helloween and the mastermind behind Gamma Ray. His electrifying riffs and songwriting on Walls of Jericho and Keeper of the Seven Keys helped shape the power metal genre. A true innovator, his legacy spans decades of influential music. Discover his journey in Kai Hansen’s Biography.
  • Michael Weikath - Guitars
    Michael Weikath is a German guitarist and a founding member of the legendary power metal band Helloween. Renowned for his intricate riffs and melodic solos, he played a key role in shaping the band’s signature sound. As a primary songwriter, his contributions have defined the genre. Explore his journey and impact on metal music in detail here.
  • Markus Grosskopf - Bass
    Markus Grosskopf, the legendary bassist and founding member of Helloween, has been a driving force behind the band’s iconic sound since 1983. His thunderous bass lines and melodic prowess have shaped the power metal genre, contributing to classic albums like Walls of Jericho and Keeper of the Seven Keys. Discover his journey in Markus Grosskopf’s Biography.
  • Ingo Schwichtenberg
    Ingo Schwichtenberg, the powerhouse drummer and founding member of Helloween, was instrumental in shaping the speed and power metal genres. Known as “Mr. Smile” for his infectious energy and “The German Machine” for his relentless drumming, his work on Walls of Jericho and Keeper of the Seven Keys remains legendary. Though his life was tragically short, his impact endures. Learn more on Ingo Schwichtenberg’s.
Complete Track-listing of the album "HELLOWEEN Judas / Ride The Sky / Guardians"

The detailed tracklist of this record "HELLOWEEN Judas / Ride The Sky / Guardians" is:

    Track-listing Side One:
  1. Judas
    Track-listing Side Two:
  1. Ride the Sky (Live)
  2. Guardians (Live)
 
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