Metal Reviews

Ness · Posted: Wed Sep 15, 2010 12:44 pm Post subject:

I can't wait for this. I think the samples sounds awesome.

North From Here · Posted: Wed Sep 15, 2010 5:21 pm Post subject:

Satan's Anus · Metal King Joined: 22 Mar 2009 Posts: 1046

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N5YXTmKB4nc

Dope. I wish German's could write better English lyrics, though.

Ness · Posted: Fri Sep 24, 2010 3:38 am Post subject:

Seinfeld26 · Posted: Mon Oct 18, 2010 11:35 pm Post subject:

The video for Are You Metal? is officially up on Youtube: http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&cd=1&sqi=2&ved=0CBsQtwIwAA&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3D4vo7iHYyjP8&ei=jMq8TMuPAormnAeI3_TSBw&usg=AFQjCNHdO4mfhyfbszOZOEyBkk7YvPzc-Q

I must say, they weren't kidding when they said the new album would be the fastest and heaviest of their entire career. But you know what I find strange? Seven years ago, Weikath was complaining about how The Dark Ride was too dark and depressing. But just four years later, Helloween reverted back to that style on Gambling With The Devil. And it sounds like 7 Sinners will be even darker and more punishing.

Afro_D-Shak · Posted: Tue Oct 19, 2010 1:26 am Post subject:

Great song, but what's with the Saw head traps in the video?

howlin'wolf · Metal Fighter Joined: 22 Jul 2010 Posts: 341

Great song? Really? I though it was crap and hated it wholeheartedly. And auto-tune...Deris, please cut the crap and leave it to Cher and T-Pain.

GeneralDiomedes · Posted: Tue Oct 19, 2010 3:55 am Post subject:

Afro_D-Shak · Posted: Tue Oct 19, 2010 4:19 am Post subject:

I've enjoyed everything Helloween has done except for Chameleon and that godawful 25th Anniversary album, and this is no exception. Cool riffs, catchy vocals, killer solo. Also, I really want that Dean Caddy twin guitar in the video.

Where's the autotune though? I listened through twice trying to spot it, but it just sounds like the same ol' Deris to me.

Ness · Posted: Tue Oct 19, 2010 12:37 pm Post subject:

Thomas · Posted: Fri Oct 22, 2010 11:14 pm Post subject:

Whole album streaming on their myspace.

Flying Knee · Metal Servant Joined: 09 Nov 2010 Posts: 101

I always was an in between Helloween fan (like some albums , don't like some others) but this album fucking rules. Heavy , catchy , melodic and not too "happy happy".

The Dark Ride is my favorite Helloween album but 7 sinners is on his way to top it. A contender for my power metal album of the year along with At The Edge Of Time.

Satan's Anus · Metal King Joined: 22 Mar 2009 Posts: 1046

Seinfeld26 · Posted: Fri Nov 12, 2010 3:28 pm Post subject:

This wouldn't be the first time Helloween incorporated flutes into their music. They also had a brief flute solo in Nothing To Say (from Rabbit Don't Come Easy).

Anyway, I'll be sure to listen to this album within the next couple weeks or so.

Holy_Terror · Posted: Fri Nov 12, 2010 5:21 pm Post subject:

This is definately heavier than most of their output, but that doesnt necessarily make it good. Walls of Jericho was really heavy as well but had good song writing to compliment it. This, sadly, sounds far too generic. Technical skill and heaviness are all fine and good, but imagination and creativity are what make a band special and Helloween is no longer "special" in this regard.

FlickoftheSwitch · Posted: Fri Nov 12, 2010 5:33 pm Post subject:

Adveser · Einherjar Joined: 13 Nov 2007 Posts: 2384