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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 . Kai 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 enrolled in 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 metal genre. Kiske continued his work with Helloween until he was fired by the band, with Michael Weikath claiming it impossible to work with Kiske any longer, in 1993 . With them he recorded Keeper Of The Seven Keys Part II , Pink Bubbles Go Ape and Chameleon . He was fired in 1993, reputedly for personal reasons and has since engaged in his own solo project. He was replaced by Andi Deris , who has remained with Helloween ever since. On August 16 , 1996 , three years after leaving Helloween, Kiske released his first solo album, '' Instant Clarity '' on the Japanese record label Victor. The album featured guest appearances by Kai Hansen of Gamma Ray and Adrian Smith of Iron Maiden . A Music Video for the ballad "Always" was produced, filmed on New York City . His second solo album, '' Readiness To Sacrifice '', was released in Korea and Japan in 1999, and in Europe in 2001. Kiske describes both of these albums as Pop Music , though they contain songs in a wide variety of styles. In 2001 Kiske was asked to participate in Avantasia 's Metal Opera in the role of Lugaid Vandroiy, which he agreed to do, but only under the name of Ernie, which was printed on the back of the first CD, but not on the second, where his real name was correctly printed. He said in interviews that he didn't want people to link him to Heavy Metal anymore. The Album has been released sometime ago and features Kiske singing along with Metal's finest vocalists. In 2003, out of desire to make rock music, again, Kiske formed a band, named SupaRed . They released a self-titled album in January, 2003. This album has a modern Rock sound and a song structure, distinct from both his solo albums and the heavy metal sound of Helloween. The project was unsuccessful and he dissolved the band. In 2005 Kiske was a part of the Place Vendome project on Italian record label Frontiers Records . Comparing the band to those like Foreigner or Journey ." {Link without Title} In 2006, Michael Kiske released his new album under the name of KISKE, which received poor ratings. He is planning to get a publisher deal and still participates in Opera rock projects. SINGING STYLE In comparison to Kai Hansen, Kiske had a notably more vibrant and powerful voice. To some Kiske is an atypical 80s Heavy Metal ''screamer'', noted for his ability to hit extremely high notes. His style was a noticeable change from that of Hansen. For some fans Kiske is still their favorite singer, while others prefer the more screechy style of Hansen or his successor Andi Deris. A great number of power metal singers after Kiske's time in Helloween use elements of his unique style, some sounding almost exactly like him. DISCOGRAPHY Helloween
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