Michael Weikath
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Michael Ingo Joachim Weikath (born 7 August 1962) is the guitarist of the German
Power metal
band Helloween
.
"Weiki" was born in Hamburg
, Germany
. He is one of the Helloween founding members, along with the musicians Kai Hansen
(vocals/guitars), Markus Grosskopf
(bass) and Ingo Schwichtenberg
(drums). Along with Grosskopf he is the only other original member still active in the band. Weikath integrated the first Helloween line up in 1982
. In 1984
, the band had signed a deal with Noise Records
and recorded two songs for a Noise compilation record called Death Metal. In this album, he was responsible for the track "Oernst Of Life". Nowadays Michael Weikath lives in his home in Tenerife
, Spain
.
In a 2002 interview with Chaotic Critiques webzine, Michael Weikath was asked if the band was somewhat spiritual, pointing out the occasional spiritual themes on songs such as "Hey Lord". Weikath replied:
Div and 1982 Marshall amp 100 Watt
Div ENGL amps
VOX AC 30, Orange Overdrive.
1990 - Gibson Les Paul black;
1990 - Gibson Les Paul white,
1990 - Gibson Flying V white,
198? - Gibson Explorer custom black/white,
1976 - Gibson L6 S
1974/75/79 Fender Stratocasters.
Gibson Les Paul Goldtop
Germans
The Germans are a Germanic ethnic group native to Central Europe. The English term Germans has referred to the German-speaking population of the Holy Roman Empire since the Late Middle Ages....
Power metal
Power metal
Power metal is a style of heavy metal combining characteristics of traditional metal with speed metal, often within symphonic context. The term refers to two different but related styles: the first pioneered and largely practiced in North America with a harder sound similar to speed metal, and a...
band Helloween
Helloween
Helloween is a German power metal band founded in the mid 1980s by members of Iron Fist and Powerfool. The band was a pioneering force in the European Power Metal movement and their second and third studio albums, Keeper of the Seven Keys, Pt...
.
"Weiki" was born in Hamburg
Hamburg
-History:The first historic name for the city was, according to Claudius Ptolemy's reports, Treva.But the city takes its modern name, Hamburg, from the first permanent building on the site, a castle whose construction was ordered by the Emperor Charlemagne in AD 808...
, Germany
Germany
Germany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate...
. He is one of the Helloween founding members, along with the musicians Kai Hansen
Kai Hansen
Kai Michael Hansen is a power metal guitarist and vocalist.Hansen is the founder, lead guitarist, and vocalist of power metal band Gamma Ray, and the co-founder and former member of German metal band Helloween. He is a prominent figure in power metal, and has sold millions of albums worldwide...
(vocals/guitars), Markus Grosskopf
Markus Grosskopf
Markus Großkopf, born 21 September 1965 in Hamburg, Germany, is the bass guitarist, and one of only two remaining original members of the German power metal band Helloween...
(bass) and Ingo Schwichtenberg
Ingo Schwichtenberg
Ingo Schwichtenberg was one of the founding members of German power metal band Helloween and was famous for his high-energy drumming....
(drums). Along with Grosskopf he is the only other original member still active in the band. Weikath integrated the first Helloween line up in 1982
1982 in music
This is a list of notable events in music from 1982. 1982 was a big year in music with Madonna making her debut as well as the year that Michael Jackson released Thriller which became the world's best selling album and it still holds that title today....
. In 1984
1984 in music
This is a list of notable events in music that took place in the year 1984.-Janury-March:*January 21 – "Relax" by Frankie Goes to Hollywood reaches number one in the UK singles chart, despite being banned by the BBC; it spends a total of forty-two weeks in the Top 40.*January 27 – Michael Jackson's...
, the band had signed a deal with Noise Records
Noise Records (Germany)
Noise Records was a German record label founded by German music industry personality Karl-Ulrich Walterbach in 1983 as an expansion of his company Modern Music Records. Noise Records specialized in thrash and melodic speed metal. It was sold to the Sanctuary Records Group in 2001 and ceased any...
and recorded two songs for a Noise compilation record called Death Metal. In this album, he was responsible for the track "Oernst Of Life". Nowadays Michael Weikath lives in his home in Tenerife
Tenerife
Tenerife is the largest and most populous island of the seven Canary Islands, it is also the most populated island of Spain, with a land area of 2,034.38 km² and 906,854 inhabitants, 43% of the total population of the Canary Islands. About five million tourists visit Tenerife each year, the...
, Spain
Spain
Spain , officially the Kingdom of Spain languages]] under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. In each of these, Spain's official name is as follows:;;;;;;), is a country and member state of the European Union located in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula...
.
In a 2002 interview with Chaotic Critiques webzine, Michael Weikath was asked if the band was somewhat spiritual, pointing out the occasional spiritual themes on songs such as "Hey Lord". Weikath replied:
Discography
with HelloweenHelloween
Helloween is a German power metal band founded in the mid 1980s by members of Iron Fist and Powerfool. The band was a pioneering force in the European Power Metal movement and their second and third studio albums, Keeper of the Seven Keys, Pt...
- HelloweenHelloween (album)-Credits:*Kai Hansen – vocals, Guitar*Michael Weikath – Guitar*Markus Grosskopf – Bass*Ingo Schwichtenberg – drums-Facts:* Recorded January – February, 1985 at Musiclab Studio, Berlin, Germany* Produced by Helloween...
(1985) - Walls of JerichoWalls of Jericho (album)Walls of Jericho is the debut full length studio album by German power metal band Helloween, released in 1985 on LP and had an important development in the power metal giving some influences.In 1988 Walls of Jericho was released on CD...
(1985) - Keeper of the Seven Keys Part 1 (1987)
- Keeper of the Seven Keys Part 2Keeper of the Seven Keys Part 2*"Save Us" was not included on the original LP: appears on the NOISE Records release.*Tracks 1 and 2 also appear on the "Dr. Stein" single*Track 3 also appears on the "I Want Out" single*Tracks 4 and 5 also appear on the Treasure Chest compilation...
(1988) - Pink Bubbles Go ApePink Bubbles Go ApePink Bubbles Go Ape is the fourth studio album by German power metal band Helloween, released in 1991. It marked the departure of guitarist Kai Hansen, with Roland Grapow replacing him...
(1991) - Chameleon (1993)
- Master of the RingsMaster of the RingsMaster of the Rings is the sixth studio album by German power metal band Helloween, released in 1994. It is the first to feature new members Andi Deris and Uli Kusch....
(1994) - The Time of the OathThe Time of the Oath*M - 3,4 also appears on The Time of the Oath single.*M - 5,6 also appears on the Power single.*M - 7,8 also appears on the Forever And One single.- Personnel :* Andi Deris - vocals* Michael Weikath - guitar* Roland Grapow - guitar* Markus Grosskopf - bass...
(1996) - Better Than RawBetter Than Raw*M - 2 also appears on the I Can single.*M - 3,4 also appears on the Hey Lord! single.-Personnel:*Andi Deris - vocals*Michael Weikath - guitar*Roland Grapow - guitar*Markus Grosskopf - bass*Uli Kusch - drums*Jorn Ellerbrock - keyboards...
(1998) - Metal JukeboxMetal Jukebox-Personnel:*Andi Deris - vocals*Michael Weikath - guitar*Roland Grapow - guitar*Markus Grosskopf - bass*Uli Kusch - drums...
(1999) - The Dark RideThe Dark RideOn copies of The Dark Ride and Rabbit Don't Come Easy the disc has "Mr. Torture" and "All over the Nations" in reverse order so this way "All over the Nations" is track #2...
(2000) - Rabbit Don't Come EasyRabbit Don't Come EasyRabbit Don't Come Easy is the tenth album by the German power metal/heavy metal band Helloween. It is something of a return to the roots for the band. Rabbit Don't Come Easy combines many old classic Helloween elements with newer sounds and a modern production.No drummer is listed in the band...
(2003) - Keeper of the Seven Keys - The LegacyKeeper of the Seven Keys - The LegacyKeeper of the Seven Keys: The Legacy is the eleventh studio album by German power metal band Helloween, released October 31, 2005. The musicians, Andi Deris , Michael Weikath , Markus Grosskopf , Sascha Gerstner and new addition Dani Löble , see this recording in direct context with their 1987 and...
(2005) - Gambling with the DevilGambling with the Devil-Critical reception:The album has received mostly positive reviews, with critics hailing it as one of the band's strongest efforts in quite a while.Andi Deris' vocals on the album also got praise for their power, range and emotion.-Charts:-Credits:...
(2007) - Unarmed – Best of 25th AnniversaryUnarmed – Best of 25th Anniversary-Charts:-Credits:*Andi Deris – Vocals*Michael Weikath – Guitar *Sascha Gerstner – Guitar*Markus Grosskopf – Bass *Dani Löble – Drums *Prague Symphony Orchestra...
(2009) - 7 Sinners7 Sinners7 Sinners is the thirteenth studio album by Helloween, released October 31, 2010.A video clip for "Are You Metal?" was released 11 October 2010. Its visuals draw from the Saw movie franchise and play on clichés of the metal genre...
(2010)
Equipment
Div and 1973 Marshall amp 50 WattDiv and 1982 Marshall amp 100 Watt
Div ENGL amps
VOX AC 30, Orange Overdrive.
1990 - Gibson Les Paul black;
1990 - Gibson Les Paul white,
1990 - Gibson Flying V white,
198? - Gibson Explorer custom black/white,
1976 - Gibson L6 S
1974/75/79 Fender Stratocasters.
Gibson Les Paul Goldtop