Ingo Schwichtenberg

Ingo Schwichtenberg (May 18, 1965 - March 8, 1995) was one of the founding members of German power metal band Helloween and was famous for his high-energy drumming and ear-to-ear smile. His driving rhythm an

Ingo Schwichtenberg (May 18, 1965 - March 8, 1995) was one of the founding members of German power metal band Helloween and was famous for his high-energy drumming and ear-to-ear smile. His driving rhythm and proficiency on the drums has been imitated by many power metal bands throughout the 1990s to present.

Ingo was ejected from the band in 1993 during the tour for the album Chameleon. The dismissal was reportedly due to Ingo's dependence on alcohol and drugs (most notably cocaine and hashish). Ingo also suffered from schizophrenia, and his refusal to take his medication would lead to bizarre episodes such as uncontrollable sobbing, which made it impossible for him to take the stage. Ingo was apparently somewhat dissatisfied with the direction of the band as well, and especially did not care for the song "Windmill" from the Chameleon album.