7 SINNERS ALBUM
If you are reading this, then you have accepted the terms and conditions to enter into the crazy world of Helloween. Inside you will find that pink bubbles do go ape, rabbits don’t come easy and everything is better than raw. And as you notice the chameleon as you pass the walls of Jericho, you will come across a few interesting characters. Like the master of the rings and the keeper of the seven keys. Pressing further into this world, you can pass the time by gambling with the devil, however the main attraction just has to be the dark ride. There’s no tokens you need for it, only your soul is required when you sign your name on the dotted line.
But now, a new attraction has arrived and its name is ‘7 Sinners’. It’s where all the sinners go and inside you find the answer to that burning question, just who is Mr. Madman. Hear the words from the sage and the fool and they’ll tell you to raise the noise. So as you declare long live the king that rules this place, you may think it all seems far in the future. This isn’t a world of fantasy…this is Helloween!
Alright, enough of the Helloween-isms, let’s get on with it. ‘7 Sinners’ is Helloween’s 13th studio album (not including ‘Metal Jukebox’) and if you don’t know who Helloween is – you are either delving into the headbanging world of heavy metal for the first time (welcome to the club), or you already are a metalhead but have been living under a rock for the past 28 years. While they beat to the sound of their own quirky drum, Helloween are considered to be primarily European power/speed metal and are one of the pioneer bands of their genre. Led by Andy Deris, who’s been the vocalist since 1994 and has helped transform Helloween into who they are now, he is joined by drummer Dani Loble, guitarist Sascha Gerstner and the only two original members of the band; bassist Markus Grosskopf and guitarist Michael Weikath.
‘7 Sinners’ continues Helloween’s current power/speed metal formula that has been prominent on their most recent CDs such as ‘Gambling With The Devil’, ‘Keeper of the Seven Keys - The Legacy’, ‘Rabbit Don’t Come Easy’ and ‘The Dark Ride’. Helloween’s sound is quite distinctive, thanks mostly to Deris’ unique raspy but with a high tinge vocals, and also the impressive axe handling of both Michael and Sascha. Those who enjoyed the above mentioned previous albums will have great delight in hearing this latest offering, which is just as good and consistent, maybe even better (arguably). It is also one of Helloween’s most heavy, powerful and speedy releases in quite some time. The energy and tempos on this CD are indeed at dizzying heights, while the song-writing is spread almost right across the board, giving the album much diversity and character.
‘7 Sinners’ is catchy as hell from beginning to end, with tracks that are of a high level and are consistent all the way through. There are no low points and no “fillers” that I can think of. All of Helloween’s traits flow superbly throughout the disc, I speak of bold power chords, crunchy guitar riffs, licks and slides and impressive solos galore...including (wait for it), a flute solo! Yeah! That’s metal! Andy Deris is also at his wacky best, his vocals one of the most unique in the metal world today. Whether you prefer Michael Kiske over Deris is up to personal preference, however you cannot deny that it has been Deris who has helped take this extraordinary band reach the heights they are currently at. He’s also a damn fine singer with great range, delivery and overflowing emotion.
This album is all about the killer tracks, so let’s mention them. The biggest hits (IMO) would be as follows: “Where the Sinners Go”, “Are You Metal?”, “World of Fantasy”, “Long Live the King”, “You Stupid Mankind” and “Raise The Noise”. The opening track of the album, “Where the Sinners Go” is an aggressive and catchy tune, filled with chunky guitar riffs and a memorable sing-a-long chorus, while “Are You Metal?” is a typical Helloween-not-so-serious sounding track, saluting heavy metal. Quite speedy and heavy, the thunderous beat mixed with the keyboards works very well, not to mention the brilliant solo in the middle.
“Raise the Noise” is another quick-paced track, very catchy and melodic, with a trademark typical Helloween sound, with Deris leading the way with a kick ass vocal performance and the impressive flute solo seals the deal for another cracking track. “World of Fantasy” has a galloping riff which you can’t help but nod your head when you hear it. Probably the most melodic track of the bunch, the chorus is quite memorable as well. It may have that simple feel to it, but Helloween makes it work to a tea. “Long Live The King” is a ferociously fast-paced track, going hell for leather, with crunching guitar riffs and pulsating double bass, while “You Stupid Mankind” contains aggressive guitar bursts mixed with atmospheric sounding keyboards and soaring vocals by Deris. It’s an interesting track indeed, one of the catchiest on the CD and also one of the most entertaining; typical unpredictable Helloween in anyone’s language. Other tracks worth mentioning include the serious “If a Mountain Could Talk” and “Who is Mr. Madman”, reminiscent of (and a loose sequel to) 1994’s “Perfect Gentleman” from the ‘Master of the Rings’ album.
Once again, Helloween has pulled out all the stops and have created another kick ass album. ‘7 Sinners’ ranks right up there with Helloween’s best material to date and should appeal to all European power/speed metal fans. ‘7 Sinners’ should also make anyone’s top 10 of 2010 for best album and why not, this CD deserves all the accolades it receives and more. This just goes to show that there is no slowing down for this pioneering band who will celebrate 30 years in the metal scene in 2 years time. What puts Helloween aside from every other metal band out there is that they are just so unique and carefree – quoting the band “just have fun with the shit you’re doing”. Statements like these have allowed the band to be confident with everything they do, no matter how experimental or strange. So to finish this review, I’ll leave with one more Helloween-ism – Helloween, please don’t stop being crazy, we love it!
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1. Where the Sinners Go 03:35
[Music & Lyrics: Deris]
Can you hear me
Do you know me
I’m a taker
I’m a faker
Oh my God, don’t wanna know
Where the sinners go
Oh my God show me no way
Mercy, don’t struck me a blow
Don’t wanna know
Where the sinners go
Don’t wanna know
Where the sinners go
May I argue
Is it all true
You forgive us
What is and was
Oh my God, please look away
Mercy, don’t struck me a blow
Don’t wanna know
Where the sinners go
Don’t wanna know
Where the sinners go
Can you hear it
Or is it just summining in my ears only?
It’s talking
Words so true and old
I’m afraid to loose my mind
No, no, don’t wanna know
Where the sinners go
Don’t wanna know
Where the sinners go
2. Are You Metal? 03:38
[Music & Lyrics: Deris]
I love it loud, let's push it higher
Until the gain shows just red light
I love it true and played with fire
I enjoy a battle without fight
What I hear I adhere
Have no fear, say sincere
Are you metal
Are you metal
Are you
Are you
Are you metal
Heavy metal
Are you metal
Call me insane, call me hard wired
But it's the only noise I like
Believe in loud and fast and higher
I can tell the sound of wrong or right
What I hear I adhere
Have no fear, say sincere
Are you metal
Are you metal
Are you
Are you
Are you metal
Heavy metal
Are you metal
3. Who Is Mr. Madman? 05:40
[Music & Lyrics: Gerstner]
Prologue:
Sixteen years have passed since he,
one perfect of his kind,
the Casanova of his time,
crowned himself to conquer the land
in craving for lust
Lust, one of the seven deadly sins
Punishment he has suffered
Look at him what did he become,
who is he now?
My mind is burning like fire
And my evil heart stands still
All the time they put me in a wheel chair
And their meds give me the thrill
Hold on, what’s going on?
Am I alive or dead, what’s reality?
Come on, what’s right or wrong ?
Am I stumbling through the streets or is it
just a stupid dream?
I’m so lost no
I’m not fine
I’m close to borderline
Because I’m sick yeah
They call me Mr. Madman
I was out
For not long
Three lusty women
Walked me home
When they left, they
Called me Mr. Madman
My head is constantly spinning
And my world is going down
All alone I’m staring through the window
Cause the white men took my crown
Hold on, what’s going on ?
Am I alive or dead, what’s reality ?
Come on, what’s right or wrong ?
Am I talking like E.T. or is it just a stupid
dream ?
I’m so lost, no
I’m not fine
I’m close to borderline
Because I’m sick yeah
They call me Mr. Madman
Hey you, listen
I can sing
Those evil white men
Got me in
When they left here
They called me Mr. Madman
I’m done with my tricks
Cause yeah the straightjacket fits
When I’m out, you will get who’s Mr.
Madman!
I will take my last pill
Gettin’ ready for the thrill
When I’m out you will know who’s Mr.
Madman!
4. Raise the Noise 05:06
[Music & Lyrics: Weikath]
Since ages now we're caught and occupied
With our basic civil rights denied
They came-to-conquer, took our beloved world
We're left to thrive in sorrow and disgrace
Some never knew what freedom was
Now, there's guards everywhere
Someone come!...
Rise up tomorrow to rectify the injustice being done
Raise the noise bring it on
I'll sing it while you're gone
Forever and ever
On with this for as long
There won't be another song for now or whenever
Forever and ever
But they're flawed, they crave the sound of our melodies
Though exposed to complex things just faint
This way they're rendered helpless easy prey
To be grabbed and bound safely locked away
Also here's one guy to play the pipe
Summons mean tunes that kill
Stadium like set up and verified
Knock 'em out with your skill
Raise the noise bring it on
I'll sing it while you're gone
Forever and ever
On with this for as long
There won't be another song for now or whenever
Raise the noise bring it on
I'll sing it while you're gone
Now and forever
On with this for as long
There won't be another song now or whenever
5. World of Fantasy 05:15
[Music & Lyrics: Grosskopf]
I‘m reaching out to find a reason
To find an answer and relief
I see a world so strange and cold
I see a world of rules and thieves
The day you‘re born you‘re under pressure
Your life is well prepared my friend
They surely teach you what to think how to
behave until the end
All I ever wanted is a little piece of life
In a world where I decide things on my own
All I ever needed is a little piece of hope
And then things are gonna turn the other way
I‘m living in a world of fantasy
Reality ain´t good enough for me
And all that I can feel is nothing but sobriety
I‘m living in a world of fantasy
Reality ain‘t meant or made for me
All that I see is so unreal
And once you‘re old enough they teach you
Not to be wishful not to care
About the plan that‘s been already made for you
by other hands
But when you fail there‘s no one out there
To take your hand to catch your tears
The whole construction we have built leaves no
such room for blinding fears
I wonder I wonder if I can handle it all
I wonder I wonder if I can carry the weight of
the world
6. Long Live the King 04:12
[Music & Lyrics: Deris]
I wait in the cold
It should have been summer
It will start to rain
It’s just not fair
But we are insane
We wait for the thunder
We wait for the pain
With open hair
Now the stage is on fire
Now explodes the air
Ohohohohohohoh
Ohohohohohohoh
Long live the king
Long live the king
We shout every line
We bang to the metal
Some call out his name
He makes the sign
Now the stage is on fire
Now explodes the air
Ohohohohohohoh
Ohohohohohohoh
Long live the king
Long live the king
You got to feel the spirit
Got to hear the Les Paul
You got to feel the action
Got to ride the death wall
Giving in it
Giving in it
Giving in it all
Giving in it
Giving in it
Giving in it all
The curtain is down
We scream like one choir
Emotions go wild
I shake my hair
Now the stage is on fire
Now explodes the air
Ohohohohohohoh
Ohohohohohohoh
Long live the king
Long live the king
7. The Smile of the Sun 04:37
[Music & Lyrics: Deris]
No more feel, no more heal
No more light meets my eyes
Is it night, is it day
I’m alone, paralyzed
Everybody is waiting for the one
Everyone will freeze to death
alone
The smile of the sun
Was stolen - someone
Has taken away
The heart of all day
The smile of the sun
Is gone and no one
But you drives away
The pain of the grey
Is anybody out there
Somebody help me
Got to breathe, got to move
Got to get back my life
Here’s no hope, here’s no joy
In this world full of strife
Gone away, gone astray
All I once believed in
It’s my soul, it’s my heart
It beats slower and dies
Everybody is waiting for the one
Everyone will freeze to death
alone
The smile of the sun
Was stolen - someone
Has taken away
The heart of all day
The smile of the sun
Is gone and no one
But you drives away
The pain of the grey
Is anybody out therewaiting
Anybody out there for me
The smile of the sun
Was stolen
Somebody help me
The smile of the sun
Is gone and no one
But you drives away
The pain of the grey
The smile of the sun
Was stolen - someone
Has taken away
The heart of all day
The smile of the sun
Is gone and no one
But you drives away
The pain of the grey
Is anybody out there waiting
Anybody out there for me
Is anybody out there searching
Anybody out there, call me
The smile of the sun
Was stolen
Somebody help me
8. You Stupid Mankind 04:05
[Music & Lyrics: Gerstner]
You think you are alone
In this universe
What would you say if there are some
Armed with all you deserve
Destiny my friend you'll see
Counts nothing anymore
Open up your mind now and realize
They may come for sure
Dead and gone
No survivors
They'll hit and crush our earth
You stupid mankind
Evolution everywhere
Who do you think you are
Like you are on the top of there ?
They may come for war
More evil, violent and vain
Than you could ever be
Can beam through time and bring you pain
All dead no one flees
Destiny my friend you'll see
Counts nothing anymore
Open up your mind now and realize
They may come for sure
Dead and gone
No survivors
They'll hit and crush our earth
With no mercy
Dead and gone
No more fightin'
They'll kill and burn your earth
You stupid mankind
They don't care
They don't care
They don't care
They don't care
Dead and gone
No survivors
They'll hit and crush our earth
With no mercy
Dead and gone
No more fightin'
They'll kill and burn your earth
You stupid mankind
9. If a Mountain Could Talk 06:43
[Music & Lyrics: Grosskopf]
We hurt who we love we destroy what we need
For profit we sell our souls
We‘re sowing disaster, the mess is complete,
Resources will soon be consumed
Open your eyes see the signs all around;
Hoping fate will have mercy on all
Someday the next generation will pay
But one day it's too late to regret
If a mountain could talk it would tell us a story
To reign in love means just how to say sorry
If an ocean could cry we would drown in it's tears
Dusk breaks to dawn,
Which we cannot survive without love
Time passes by, time's gonna fly
Life is much too short to understand it
Don't even try
Time passes by, time's gonna fly
Don't fill up your heart with hate and anger
Give it a try
I know that things are going wrong sometimes
But then we need to get it right
I feel the pressure's so intense, sometimes,
I know we need a change tonight.
If a mountain could talk it .........
Always on time always right on track
Expectations are set to the limit
Is it too late is there no turning back
All I need is a moment in peace
10. The Sage, the Fool, the Sinner 04:00
[Music & Lyrics: Weikath]
A tramp found dead, in the street, just made the news
Forensics report read 'drug abuse'
Found a warehouse slip in his sleeve
Marine corps major down-at-heel
They got to the place, unlocked the shed
Soon left awestruck, stunned, amazed
Among stuff and things lay pledges and bonds
Up to a few Mil in the end
The sage the fool the sinner
And what goes for you, one can‘t ever say
The sage the fool the sinner
One can‘t foretell fate, no way, no way
Sassy lady puts on her fav heels
Mirror checked, all done - snow white appeal
Adjust the dress, ready to leave
Grab some cash, cabʼs outside, wipe off a tear
On her way out, she turns once more
To wave her man good - bye
While in his sleep, he recalls thirty years - due to end that night
11. My Sacrifice 05:00
[Music & Lyrics: Gerstner]
Voices, I hear the people calling
Deep in my dreams
Choices, I made my own they've fallen
Apart with their screams
Waiting for my time
Oh Lord, please forgive me
Waiting for a hero,
An angel relieve me
In a land after life,
I'll give my sacrifice
In a world of dignity
There is no need to flee
In a land after time
I'll give my sacrifice
In a world of glory skies
There is no need to die
Chances, I took enough to fight it
All thru my life
Advances, I had them all and lost 'em
They're out of my sight
Waiting for my time
Oh Lord, please forgive me
Waiting for a hero,
An angel relieve me
In a land after life,
I'll give my sacrifice
In a world of dignity
There is no need to flee
In a land after time
I'll give my sacrifice
In a world of glory skies
There is no need to die
12. Not Yet Today 01:11
[Music & Lyrics: Deris]
Good-bye my friend
You were closer than a brother
Good-bye my friend
Close your eyes, don't be afraid
Life ain't the end
Strive with the wind
And I will follow some day
And I will follow your way
But not yet today
But not yet today
13. Far in the Future 07:42
Can you hear - isolated
Can you see - aberrated
Can you sigh, I’m frustrated
Make my day
Can you feel animation
Shall I bring you salvation
No, I hate this temptaion
Make my day
Pray, pray
I’m afraid
Afraid
Meet you somewhere
Far in the future
There I will wait for you
Far in the future
We’re gonna make it through
I’ll wait
Wait
Hear my voice, I don’t care what they’re
saying
Feel my touch, I think you’re only sleeping
They say you’re like blind
They say you’re like dead
Still the day will come, I may stop weeping
I play you heavy metal
Soul, punk, dance to unsettle
One sign please, one reaction
Make my day
Pray, pray
I’m afraid
Afraid
Wake up somewhere far in the future
There I will wait for you
Far in the future
We’re gonna make it through
I’ll wait for you
I’ll wait for you
One of us is dying
One's left behind
Two of us are crying
One loud and one in mind
When your heart stops beating
I'll go your way
When you yet start speaking
You made my day, day, day
Got to pray, pray, pray
Make my day
Pray, pray
I'm afraid
Afraid
Meet you somewhere far in the future
There I will wait for you
Far in the future
We're gonna make it through
Far in the future
There hides another life
Far in the future
We let it all revive
I'll wait
Wait
Wait
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