Helloween - Gambling With The Devil

[Jasonic]

DAMN! Does this album kick some serious ass!!!!!!!
I was a bit skeptical after thier last tragedy, in "Keepers Part III".

This album has it all. Power, speed, and melody.
Everything that Helloween can do, and do well.

If you have lost faith in Helloween, it should quickly be restored after hearing this album!

Anyone else pick this up?

 

[OrbWeaver]

I have yet to get a copy. But I'm glad to hear a positive review.

 

[Dolamite S. Biffle]

I honestly prefer Keepers 3 to this any day of the week.

 

[Jasonic]

I honestly prefer Keepers 3 to this any day of the week.

You have to be kidding me...........
Keepers III was full of recycled riffs and terrible lyrics.
That release was nothing more than a cheap marketing ploy to attract older fans back to the band, with the use of the "Keepers" tag.

I consider myself a HUGE Helloween fan, and have been since Keepers I.

Hey, to each his own.

Let me ask you though.
What about the new album don't you care for?

 

[The Invisible Guest]

I like the new one pretty well, but I have got the feeling it's going to have a short shelf life with me.

Britt

 

[Diabolik]

I hope to have it in my CD player this weekend!!!!!

 

[Jasonic]

I like the new one pretty well, but I have got the feeling it's going to have a short shelf life with me.

I know what you mean.
That has been happening to me with most of the bigger power metal bands for me for the past couple of years.

Still - It's great to see Helloween bringing back the power.

This should make my top 10 for 2007 for sure.
Much better than the new Manowar or Iced Earth.

 

[Diabolik]

I have been hooked on the new Black Majesty. At first listen I thought it was just OK, but now I cant turn it off.

 

[Jasonic]

Sorry bro,
The new Iced Earth is decent, but it isn't exactly stellar or amazing.

 

[Knulla]

I totally read the topic as "Gangbang with the Devil"

 

[Diabolik]

It's my favorite one since Burnt Offerings at least. So epic.

so far everysong just blends together....Iced Earth are fastly becoming the most over rated band on earth. they are just OK.

 

[Jasonic]

Here are some chart positions for the new HELLOWEEN. WTF is up with them being on the NEW ARTIST list in the US?

HELLOWEEN's new CD, "Gambling with the Devil", has registered the following first-week chart positions:

France: #103
Germany: #38
Italy: #49
Japan: #3 (International)
Norway: #44
Sweden: #34
Switzerland: #88
UK: #18 (Rock Albums)
US: #63 (Top New Artist Albums)

 

[The Invisible Guest]

so far everysong just blends together....Iced Earth are fastly becoming the most over rated band on earth. they are just OK.

I'm agreeing with you way too much of late. I think the new IE is a disappointment. It bores me to tears, and I just can't seem to connect with these guy any more.

Britt

 

[Jasonic]

Framing Armageddon is in my top 5 of the year. I love it.

RLY? I am not even sure it will make my top 10....

 

[Diabolik]

it will rank at my bottom top ten.

 

[Jasonic]

In a year that boasted STELLAR new releases from Trouble, Candlemass, and Novembers Doom?
(Amongst many other great releases...)

I want what you are smoking!

 

[Narcosynthesys68]

Guys I have to agree that this is one kick ass disc. I keep going back to it and that doesn't happen much anymore with "new" music.

I just sampled Gamma Ray's new one and I got thru two songs... not good at all...

 

[OrbWeaver]

I finally got to listen to the CD I picked up. This new Helloween is VERY awesome.

 

[Jasonic]

I just sampled Gamma Ray's new one and I got thru two songs... not good at all...

 

[Diabolik]

I wouldnt trust this guy.