Helloween is gearing up to release their 15th studio album, My God-Given Right, but that is not the only thing the band is celebrating. This year will also be the 30th anniversary of Helloween’s 1985 debut album, Walls of Jericho. My God-Given Right also marks the first time the band has released five consecutive albums with the same line-up; one that includes co-founders and remaining original members Michael Weikath (guitar) and Markus Grosskopf (bass).
My God-Given Right is Helloween’s seventh studio album produced by noted power metal producer Charlie Bauerfiend. It also denotes the band’s return to Nuclear Blast Records after their departure in 2003 after the release of Rabbit Don’t Come Easy.
“Heroes” is My God Given-Right’s energetic opener. It instantly boasts powerful, modern guitar riffs from Michael Weikath and Sascha Gerstner. The positive lyrics, “Everyone can be a hero / We are, we are / Sometimes up and down to zero / We are, we are heroes,” are about everyday people fighting their way through life. At first I thought the rhyming of “zero” with “hero” was a little predictable and cheesy, but the song is so good, I didn’t care.
Following “Heroes” is the album’s lead single, “Battle’s Won”. There is a soaring metal scream from singer Andi Deris in the intro. “Battle’s Won” features accelerated guitar riffs, as it is quite a bit faster than the previous track. The chorus beginning with, “Stand tall, your battle’s won”, is bright and uplifting. It has a regal air about it, and the subtle hints of trumpet or synthesizer make it sound even more so.
"Lost in America" is the second single from My God-Given Right. Andi Deris’ vocals in the intro are full of attitude, and I love it. "Lost in America" has some great guitar riffs, and the song contains a nice mix of modern and classic metal sounds. It has a big, theatrical chorus, and it takes more of a classic power metal turn during the guitar solo. The song’s title and lyrics were inspired by an event that happened to the band. Years ago on a flight, there was an issue with the plane, and the pilot had to return to the airport. The guys in the band were just stuck on the plane, left to drink and wonder where the hell they were. They were “Lost in America” and afraid they wouldn’t make it to their next show on schedule. It’s pretty cool that Helloween had a bit of a Spinal Tap moment through no fault of their own, and they were able to make a great song out of it.
Title track "My God-Given Right" is highly rhythmic and has a bit of a speed metal edge to it. The drumming on this one from Daniel Löble is excellent, and it really stands out. The lyrics are about it being a "God-given right" to stand up and fight for what you want and what you believe in. You don’t have to just sit back and be passive in life. While it is brief, there is also a prominent bass solo from Markus Grosskopf after the guitar solo.
“The Swing of a Fallen World” is a darker, slower track that doesn’t fit the mould of most of the album. It’s not a typical power metal song, except for the guitar solo portion. Andi Deris’ vocals are not as clean and polished here either. While it isn’t the usual Helloween fare, “The Swing of a Fallen World” is one of my favourite songs from My God-Given Right, and the memorable rhythm really hooks you in.
“You, Still of War” is the album’s grand finale and longest track. It is slow in the intro, and as the guitars are added, it is still somewhat slow. But as it builds up, the riffs become much heavier and more bombastic. The drumming becomes a rapid blast beat like a machine gun, and the song reaches full speed at the chorus. “You, Still of War” features the only real overt use of synthesizer on the album. The guitar solo sticks very much to the classic power metal side of things, but the rest of the song is more diverse in style and speed.
Helloween’s My God-Given Right is a marvellous collection of songs. No song on this album is worth skipping, and tracks such as "Russian Roulé", "Claws", and "Living on the Edge" should not go unmentioned. Helloween are without a doubt metal legends, and My God-Given Right is proof they are as relevant as ever, even after 30 years, a couple of less than stellar records in the ‘90s, and major line-up changes.
7.5 out of 10 stars
Nuclear Blast Records/Universal Music Australia
Official Helloween Website
http://www.themetalforge.com/reviews/4467
zhengjx20160406
ReplyDeletemichael kors outlet online
nike uk
coach outlet
christian louboutin shoes
prada outlet
coach outlet store online
concord 11
canada goose outlet
hollister kids
louis vuitton purses
michael kors outlet
ray-ban sunglasses
cheap basketball shoes
louis vuitton outlet stores
coach outlet
ray ban sunglasses uk
jordan 6s
jordan 11
coach factorty outlet online
toms wedges
true religion jeans outlet
michael kors outlet online
canada goose jackets
kevin durant 8
michael kors outlet
louis vuitton outlet
nhl jerseys
michael kors outlet
jordan retro 13
michael kors bags
basketball shoes
oakley vault
lebron james basketball shoes
true religion jeans
nike blazers uk
timberland outlet
marc jacobs handbags
oakley sunglasses outlet
michael kors outlet
air jordan homme
thomas sabo outlet
ReplyDeleteoakley sunglasses
mulberry handbags sale
rolex watches outlet
futbol baratas
michael kors outlet online
hollister uk
coach outlet online
oakley sunglasses
mbt shoes
coach outlet
louis vuitton outlet
ferragamo shoes
mlb jerseys
nike air force 1
polo ralph lauren
hollister shirts
ralph lauren polo
soccer jerseys wholesale
louis vuitton handbags
michael kors handbags clearance
longchamp handbags
oakley sunglasses
cheap nba jerseys
omega outlet
mbt shoes outlet
burberry outlet store
nike air force 1
christian louboutin shoes
ralph lauren outlet
cai20160514
swarovski outlet
ReplyDeletecheap michael kors handbags
michael kors handbags
michael kors uk outlet
coach outlet online
puma shoes
ray ban sunglasses
true religion outlet
coach outlet clearance
swarovski crystal
longchamp outlet
coach outlet
tiffany and co
abercrombie and fitch
air max uk
michael kors canada
toms outlet
toms shoes
fitflop clearance
tiffany outlet
ray ban sunglasses
louis vuitton handbags
tiffany and co jewelry
dior outlet
true religion jeans
nike air max
nba jerseys
cheap jordans
thomas sabo uk
nike blazer pas cher
lebron james shoes
vans shoes
michael kors outlet online store
cazal sunglasses
basketball shoes
czq20160725
toms shoes outlet
ReplyDeleteoakley sunglasses
ugg sale
louboutin shoes
nike roshe run flyknit
hermes bag
michael kors outlet
jordan retro 3
vans shoes sale
coach outlet
burberry bags
louis vuitton outlet stores
coach outlet online
cheap oakley sunglasses
ray ban sunglasses discount
ray ban sunglasses
coach factory outlet online
air max 90
oakley vault
uggs sale
canada goose
christian louboutin sale
michael kors handbags
christian louboutin shoes
louis vuitton
rolex watches
ralph lauren uk
cheap jordan shoes
mont blanc pens
chenyingying20160810
ugg boots sale
ReplyDeletejordan shoes
ray ban sunglasses
kate spade outlet
vikings jerseys
ray ban sunglasses
cheap jordans
coach outlet store online clearances
tods outlet
ugg boot uk
2016.10.12xukaimin
washington wizards jerseys
ReplyDeletecheap ugg boots
pandora jewelry
timberland boots
ugg australia
uggs pas cher
celine bags
ugg outlet online
fitflop sandals
coach outlet store online
2016.11.8chenlixiang
yeezy boost 350
ReplyDeleteadidas yeezy boost
chrome hearts online
skechers shoes for women
michael kors outlet store
nike huarache
http://www.cheapbasketballshoes.us.com
kobe bryant shoes
cheap authentic jordans
mlb jerseys shop
cheap oakley sunglasses
ReplyDeleteskechers outlet
adidas nmd
yeezy boost 350 v2
timberland online shop
adidas yeezy boost
jordans for cheap
cheap jordans
air max thea
cheap oakley sunglasses This
ReplyDeletecardinals jersey below
cheap nba jerseys the
polo ralph lauren outlet is
giants jersey is
hugo boss outlet is
raiders jerseys animals
ralph lauren back
cleveland cavaliers CUTE
the north face outlet and
longchamp
ReplyDeletepolo ralph lauren outlet online
puma shoes
kate spade handbags
adidas superstar
louis vuitton outlet
kate spade handbags
pandora jewelry outlet
ed hardy
fit flops
20161213caiyan.
coach outlet online
ReplyDeleteugg canada
polo ralph lauren
bercrombie
uggs canada
pandora charms sale clearance
coach outlet online
toms shoes
coach factory outlet store
heap uggs
2017224yuanyuan
christian louboutin uk
ReplyDeletefred perry polo
michael kors handbags clearance
coach outlet store online
michael kors outlet clearance
cheap ray ban sunglasses
louis vuitton outlet
mont blanc pens
hermes outlet store
true religion jeans
20170425caihuali
cheap jordan shoes
ReplyDeletenba jerseys wholesale
cheap jordan shoes
kobe bryants shoes
cheap ray bans
cheap oakley sunglasses
polo shirts
tory burch outlet online store
coach outlet online
fitflops
qqqqqing20170520
cheap jordan shoes
ReplyDeletediscount oakley sunglasses
yankees jerseys
air max
patriots jerseys
mulberry handbags
birkenstock outlet
cheap jordan shoes
oakley sunglasses outlet
oakley sunglasses wholesale
20170528yuanyuan
This blog is so nice to me. I will continue to come here again and again. Visit my link as well. Good luck
ReplyDeletehttp://www.jualobataborsiherbal.com/ obat aborsi
http://caramenggugurkankandungan.info/ cara menggugurkan kandungan
http://tandatandakehamilan.net/ tanda tanda kehamilan
http://tandatandakehamilan.net/cara-cepat-dan-selamat-menggugurkan-kandungan/ cara menggugurkan kandungan
http://obataborsi59.com/ obat aborsi
http://obataborsi59.com/cara-menggugurkan-kandungan-dengan-cepat-dan-aman/ cara menggugurkan kandungan
http://obattelatdatangbulan.info/ obat telat datang bulan
http://klinikobataborsi.com/ jual obat aborsi
http://jualobatpenggugurkandungan.net/ obat penggugur kandungan
buffalo bills jerseys
ReplyDeletenike outlet
michael kors handbags wholesale
cheap ray bans
jaguars jersey
true religion jeans
hugo boss sale
rolex replica watches
ralph lauren outlet
jordan shoes
avriq Desktop/Laptop Repair
ReplyDeleteavriq yellow pages
avriq bbb
avriq business services
avriq.com
avriq.in