New Helloween album in January, what do you expect?

Jon · **Posted:** Thu Sep 20, 2012 3:21 pm

NEW ALBUM “STRAIGHT OUT OF HELL” coming January 18th from the Pumpkin Kings. What do you expect musically?

Did they fall in a heavy-and-loud pattern with 7 Sinners? Or will they go back to more mature and balanced sound like "Rabbit Don't Come Easy"?

If anyone got a preview, sneak peek, or teaser, I would be glad to hear that!

The Annoying Frenchman · **Posted:** Thu Sep 20, 2012 4:55 pm

I want Dark Ride II.

AlexandeR · **Posted:** Thu Sep 20, 2012 5:48 pm

The Annoying Frenchman wrote:

I want Dark Ride II.

LOL I thought the same thing, based in the name of the album. Something along the lines of Dark Ride would be cool indeed. It's probably my favorite Deris album.

The Annoying Frenchman · **Posted:** Thu Sep 20, 2012 5:53 pm

It is my favorite Deris era Helloween. I doubt they can do another one like that, though. My bet is it's going to be another approximation of their past grandeur.

Jon · **Posted:** Thu Sep 20, 2012 5:56 pm

I couldn't agree more about The Dark Ride!

Holy_Terror · **Posted:** Thu Sep 20, 2012 6:24 pm

Not holding out high hopes for this for the simple reason that I dislike Andi Deris. I don't like his vocal tone, vocal lines, or lyrics. If they had a different singer then maybe I would be more inclined to listen. The music is not great but its not awful. The singer, however, is.

AlexandeR · **Posted:** Thu Sep 20, 2012 7:05 pm

Holy_Terror wrote:

Not holding out high hopes for this for the simple reason that I dislike Andi Deris. I don't like his vocal tone, vocal lines, or lyrics. If they had a different singer then maybe I would be more inclined to listen. The music is not great but its not awful. The singer, however, is.

I sympathize with your view. It took me years to like Deris.

Wivian · **Joined:** Wed Aug 31, 2011 5:50 pm **Posts:** 613

I like Deris and LOVE Deris era Helloween. It's just awesome power metal. Whatever they do, I mean if they choose The Dark Ride or Rabbits or 7 Sinners style it will be cool. :dio:

Trooper Of Steel · **Posted:** Wed Oct 24, 2012 7:00 am

As long as its the same quality as their last 4-5 albums, then I'm happy

Thrashtildeth · **Posted:** Wed Oct 24, 2012 12:07 pm

Trooper Of Steel wrote:

As long as its the same quality as their last 4-5 albums, then I'm happy

I'm always surprised to hear people talk about how they like recent Helloween. I'll admit I don't have many of their recent albums, in fact I only have 7 Sinners which I picked up on a blind buy a couple of years back and I thought it was a pretty huge, steaming pile of shit. I still do. It's most certainly a deterrant against picking up others.

This is coming from a person who only owns Walls of Jericho and the two Seven Keys albums, so I dunno. Maybe everything in between softened the blow for you guys, but wow - it amazes me people consider that good music.

Trooper Of Steel · **Posted:** Wed Oct 24, 2012 1:13 pm

Thrashtildeth wrote:

Trooper Of Steel wrote:

As long as its the same quality as their last 4-5 albums, then I'm happy

I'm always surprised to hear people talk about how they like recent Helloween. I'll admit I don't have many of their recent albums, in fact I only have 7 Sinners which I picked up on a blind buy a couple of years back and I thought it was a pretty huge, steaming pile of shit. I still do. It's most certainly a deterrant against picking up others.

This is coming from a person who only owns Walls of Jericho and the two Seven Keys albums, so I dunno. Maybe everything in between softened the blow for you guys, but wow - it amazes me people consider that good music.

That's what makes us all different...all our tastes vary. You may dislike 7 Sinners, while others like myself and the others in this thread like it very much, plus the previous album going back 4-5 to boot. Everyone is entitled to their opinion

Jon · **Posted:** Mon Oct 29, 2012 2:46 pm

You guys heard about the Burning Sun EP? (http://youtu.be/cIck5Ff3aUc) It's actually pretty good and I got a good feeling about the upcoming album.

About 7 Sinners (and about every other album) I think there are great songs on it! Mr. Madman, Smile of The Sun, Sage Fool Sinner, I'm Free...

And you know what? I'm not ashamed to say I fucking loved Unarmed.

Well, as long as they continue rocking, i'll continue to rock along ;)

Adveser · **Joined:** Tue Nov 13, 2007 1:26 am **Posts:** 2491

Gambling was the album of the year at MR, so I guess people like new Helloween around here.

flying_guitars · **Posted:** Sun Dec 16, 2012 11:12 pm

Nabataea

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=etLVNgNYSJs

SolarSoul25 · **Joined:** Wed Dec 22, 2010 5:14 pm **Posts:** 622

7 Sinner's didnt leave much of an impression on me, so I hope they get away from that. The Dark Ride 2.0 would be a nice suprise.

Jon · **Posted:** Wed Dec 19, 2012 3:23 pm

flying_guitars wrote:

Nabataea

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=etLVNgNYSJs

Nabataea is a great song and a great comeback for Helloween! But... tell me... what the hell is going on with Sacha Gerstner in the video? We never see him close-up, and he has a thick beard.

Masshole McDinglenuts · **Joined:** Tue Sep 13, 2011 9:23 am **Posts:** 474

The Deris era blows away the Kiske/Hansen era. And The Dark Ride is great but vastly overrated.

That said, the new album sounds great. Amazon has samples. "Burning Sun," however, is kind of a mess. From the samples, it sounds like the worst song on the album. It's just awkward to my ears.

Wivian · **Joined:** Wed Aug 31, 2011 5:50 pm **Posts:** 613

Masshole McDinglenuts wrote:

"Burning Sun," however, is kind of a mess. From the samples, it sounds like the worst song on the album. It's just awkward to my ears.

It probably is.

GeneralDiomedes · **Posted:** Sun Dec 30, 2012 7:00 am

I expect 14 layers of auto-tuned vocals.

Masshole McDinglenuts · **Joined:** Tue Sep 13, 2011 9:23 am **Posts:** 474

GeneralDiomedes wrote:

I expect 14 layers of auto-tuned vocals.

I love how accusing "autotune" is the new insult to bands.

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