Metal Jukebox
Helloween · 1999
52 min · 11 tracks · power metal
A vibrant collection of classic rock covers infused with Helloween's signature power metal energy and theatrical flair.
Top tracks — play these first
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He’s a Woman - She’s a Man Start here — accessible entry with immediate hook
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Locomotive Breath — This rendition captures the raw energy of Jethro Tull's original while layering powerful guitar riffs that highlight Helloween's metal roots.
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Space Oddity — Helloween transforms David Bowie's iconic track into a soaring metal anthem, emphasizing the dramatic themes of isolation and existential wonder.
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Hocus Pocus — The band delivers an exhilarating version of Focus's classic, incorporating catchy yodeling and dynamic instrumentation that showcases their playful side.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- short, punchy listening sessions
- nostalgic exploration of classics
- dynamic emotional journeys
- energetic background ambiance
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Experimental — A cover album showcasing diverse influences, marking a shift from original material.
- Themes
- theatrical metal reinterpretations· existential isolation anthems
- Career context
- Released in 1999, Metal Jukebox marked Helloween's first album of cover songs, showcasing their diverse influences while providing a temporary shift from original material. This album came after the band's commercial peak during the late 80s and early 90s, following their 1996 release, The Time of the Oath.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Gamma Ray· Stratovarius· Blind Guardian
Tracklist
- 1 He’s a Woman - She’s a Man Start here 3:14
- 2 Locomotive Breath 3:56
- 3 Lay All Your Love on Me 4:36
- 4 Space Oddity 4:52
- 5 From Out of Nowhere 3:19
- 6 All My Loving 1:44
- 7 Hocus Pocus 6:43
- 8 Faith Healer 7:08
- 9 Juggernaut 4:50
- 10 White Room 5:46
- 11 Mexican 5:48
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Imaginations from the Other Side
Blind Guardian
Shares a theatrical approach to storytelling with epic arrangements and layered instrumentation.
Visions
Stratovarius
Features soaring melodies and dramatic themes, blending power metal with symphonic elements.
Silence
Sonata Arctica
Combines emotional lyrics with melodic hooks, echoing themes of isolation and introspection.
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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