Originally released in 1985, Walls of Jericho is the album that introduced Helloween to the world — raw, fast, aggressive, and uncompromising. This 12″ vinyl LP captures the band at their most feral, laying the groundwork for what would later evolve into European power metal, while remaining firmly rooted in speed and early thrash-influenced heavy metal.
 
Featuring Kai Hansen on vocals and guitar, the album is driven by relentless tempos, sharp riffing, and an unmistakably underground energy. Tracks such as “Ride the Sky,” “Phantoms of Death,” and the title track “Walls of Jericho” deliver pure velocity and attitude, showcasing a young band hungry to push boundaries and play faster than their peers.
 
On vinyl, the album’s raw production shines — urgent, abrasive, and alive. This is not polished metal; it’s first-wave speed metal history, preserved exactly as it was meant to be heard.
 
Why this record is in the Crimson Vinyl collection
Every genre has an ignition point. Walls of Jericho is Helloween’s — the sound of a band before refinement, before expectations, before legacy. After discovering Helloween on Keeper I, I just had to explore the band further.  This album blew me away as well with its ferocity.  Kai on vocals shows the master as a prelude to greater things to come, Gamma Ray!
 
Track Listing
 
Side A
Walls of Jericho
Ride The Sky
Reptile
Guardians
Phantoms of Death
 
Side B
Metal Invaders
Gorgar
Heavy Metal (Is The Law)
How Many Tears