Michael Kiske (born January 24, 1968 in Hamburg, Germany), is a singer best known as the lead vocalist for the German power metal band Helloween from 1986 to 1993. Biography Prior to joining Helloween, Kiske sang with the German band "Ill Prophecy", beginning at age 17. The band recorded a demo, but it was never released commercially. When he was still a teen (18), Kiske was asked to join the then already internationally successful power metal band Helloween, which was fronted by singer/guitarist Kai Hansen. Hansen had some difficulties being both the lead guitarist and lead vocalist, however, and it was decided that a new vocalist would be needed. They found youth Michael Kiske quite impressive; Kiske however, refused at first but later reconsidered. Michael Kiske joined Helloween in 1987 and recorded Keeper of the Seven Keys Part 1, widely considered to be one of Helloween's best albums and a milestone in the creation of the power me

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