Walls of Jericho cover

Walls of Jericho

Helloween · 1985

72 min · 14 tracks · power metal

Thunderous riffs and soaring melodies create a triumphant soundscape that defines power metal's early days.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic emotional journeys
  • long, immersive listening sessions
  • gradual builds and payoffs
  • atmospheric background focus

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in January 1985, 'Walls of Jericho' was Helloween's debut studio album, marking the band's entrance into the heavy metal scene. At this point, they were establishing their identity within the burgeoning power metal genre, following their formation in 1984. The album laid the foundation for their future success and influence on countless bands to come.
Stylistic neighbors
Gamma Ray· Stratovarius· Blind Guardian

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Starlight 5:18
  • 2 Murderer 4:26
  • 3 Warrior 4:01
  • 4 Victim of Fate 6:38
  • 5 Cry for Freedom 6:03
  • 6 Walls of Jericho / Ride the Sky 6:45
  • 7 Reptile 3:45
  • 8 Guardians 4:20
  • 9 Phantoms of Death 6:35
  • 10 Metal Invaders 4:11
  • 11 Gorgar 3:56
  • 12 Heavy Metal (Is the Law) 4:01
  • 13 How Many Tears 7:16
  • 14 Judas 4:39

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