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Isbjørn · 03-05-2014, 09:03 AM

Chunks of metal: power metal

Artist: Helloween
Album: The Time of the Oath
Year: 1996
Chronological position: Seventh album
Genre: Power metal
Expectations before listening: Disappointment. Nothing compares to Keeper of the Seven Keys

Power metal is the favourite metal subgenre if both my friend and I, and we both praise the hell out of Keeper of the Seven Keys. I also had the impression that this was one of Helloween's greatest efforts, so it was only natural that we chose this one for our first power metal album.

Were my expectations fulfilled? Well, I expected disappointment, so yes. This is a good album, alright, but not even close to being in the same league as Keeper. I think part of what spoils it for me is the fact that Michael Kiske is gone. Andi Deris is not, in any way, a worthy replacement. He sings alright, but his voice isn't as high and powerful. Also, the vocals aren't harmonized the same way as on the Keeper albums. Tear. Still, it felt good returning to the "light side of metal" after Death and Venom.

Rating? 3/5.

03-05-2014, 09:03 AM	#83 (permalink)
Isbjørn cooler commie than elph Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: In a hole, help Posts: 2,811	Chunks of metal: power metal Artist: Helloween Album: The Time of the Oath Year: 1996 Chronological position: Seventh album Genre: Power metal Expectations before listening: Disappointment. Nothing compares to Keeper of the Seven Keys Power metal is the favourite metal subgenre if both my friend and I, and we both praise the hell out of Keeper of the Seven Keys. I also had the impression that this was one of Helloween's greatest efforts, so it was only natural that we chose this one for our first power metal album. Were my expectations fulfilled? Well, I expected disappointment, so yes. This is a good album, alright, but not even close to being in the same league as Keeper. I think part of what spoils it for me is the fact that Michael Kiske is gone. Andi Deris is not, in any way, a worthy replacement. He sings alright, but his voice isn't as high and powerful. Also, the vocals aren't harmonized the same way as on the Keeper albums. Tear. Still, it felt good returning to the "light side of metal" after Death and Venom. Rating? 3/5. __________________ fast(ml) Hear me play the guitar Look, mom! I got a journal