Starlight
- The “Happy Happy Halloween”-intro to “Starlight” is taken from the movie “Halloween III – Seasons Of The Witch”.
- The burping at the beginning of “Starlight” is performed by Chris Boltendahl (Grave Digger).
- Michael Kiske version of this song appears on Pumpkin Box (1998)
- Remix version of this song appears on Treasure Chest
- Covered by Powergod in Keepers of Jericho II
Cry For Freedom
The rhythm section during Michael Weikath’s solo of “Cry For Freedom” was taken from Mania’s “Shadows Under Your Eyes”.
Victim of Fate
- Producer Harris Johns provided the satanic laughter in “Victim of Fate”.
- Michael Kiske version of this song appears on “Dr. Stein” Single & The Best The Rest The Rare.
- Covered by Gamma Ray (in Skeletons in the Closet), Squealer (in Keepers of Jericho) & Definition (in The Eastern Tribute to Helloween).
How Many Tears
- Based on “Sea Of Fears” by Michael Weikath’s former band (SAS).
- Michael Kiske version of this song appears on Live in the U.K.
- Covered by Cruel Barbarian (in The Eastern Tribute to Helloween) & Secret Sphere (in Keepers of Jericho) also Graveworm on the album When Daylight’s Gone & Underneath the Crescent Moon.
Reptile
- A song about AIDS.
- The band thanked Chris Boltendahl for dying and for “Oerrrps” on this song.
Metal Invaders
- Written already in 1981, for the pre-Helloween band, Second Hell.
- Babsi for “tonight” (at the end of “Metal Invaders”)
- This song was released on the “Death Metal” compilation along with “Oernst of Life”.
- The ‘84 version appearing on Death Metal compilation is a slower and rougher version than the more common ‘85 version which appears on the Walls Of Jericho album
- Covered by Paragon in Keepers of Jericho II
Phantoms Of Death
- The band thanked Piet Sielck for the original “Phantoms Of Death” and for giving Fangface.
- Covered by Iron Savior in Keepers of Jericho II
Guardians
- “Guardians” is dedicated to Krümel
- Covered by the band Rhapsody (in Keepers of Jericho).
Heavy Metal Is The Law
- They are not really live tracks, they just used the sound of the audience for it.
- Covered by Halloweer (in The Eastern Tribute to Helloween) & Stormwarrior did with Kai.
Judas
- They recorded the live tracks from the “Judas” EP in the studio and mixed them in this kind of live direction thing.
- Covered by Salamandra (in The Eastern Tribute to Helloween) & Morifade (in Keepers of Jericho).
Gorgar
- Written already in 1981, for the pre-Helloween band, Second Hell
- The titular entity in the song “Gorgar” is the first talking pinball machine ever produced.
- Covered by Vhaldemar in Keepers of Jericho II
Ride the Sky
- Covered by Gamma Ray, Blind Guardian (with Kai) and Metalium (in Keepers of Jericho).
- Remix version of this song appears on Treasure Chest
Murderer
- Written already in 1979, for the pre-Helloween band, Gentry
- Remix version of this song appears on Treasure Chest
- Covered by Freternia in Keepers of Jericho II
