Search - Helloween :: Master of the Rings

A Very Good Album

Christopher Fryer | United States | 11/20/2005

(4 out of 5 stars)

"I first got into Helloween with Keeper Of The Seven Keys-Part I and then I stopped following them. It wasn't until I got a double cd called The Encyclopedia of German Metal in 1997 that I re-discovered Helloween with the song Why? By this time of course lead singer Michael Kiske was out and Andi Deris from the band Pink Cream 69 was in. Master Of Rings is full of great vocal melodies, good riffs, and catchy choruses. My favorites are Mr. Ego, Why, Where The Rain Grows, Perfect Gentleman, Secret Alibi, and the ballad In The Middle Of A Heartbeat. I know a lot of long time fans were not happy with Master Of Rings but I like this kind of melodic power metal so I continue to follow them with each album."

Helloween's Return to Heavy Metal

Thomas Stebbins | FL USA | 12/25/2005

(4 out of 5 stars)

"This may not be the best Helloween CD, but it marks a turning point in the band's history that would lead to masterpieces like 'The Time of the Oath' and 'The Dark Ride'. This is also the first CD with the vocalist Andi Deris. Deris' singing, while not as dynamic as Kiske's, has an edge to it which gives newer Helloween albums a distinctive sound. Here is the breakdown song by song...



1. Irritation: instrumental intro

2. Sole Survivor: 5/5 Power metal at its finest

3. Where the Rain Grows: 4/5 Considered a Helloween classic

4. Why?: 4/5 Very different for a Helloween song... good tho

5. Mr Ego: 4/5 Slow and heavy, great lyrics (about Kiske)

6. Perfect Gentleman: 4/5 Catchy & fun in a Dr. Stien way

7. The Game is on: 1/5 Trys hard to be a fun song... too hard...

8. Secret Alibi: 3/5 Fun lyrics, but overall a forgettable song

9: Take me Home: 3/4 VERY weird... takes time to appreciate

10:In the Middle of a Heartbeat: 5/5 One of their best ballads!

11:Still we Go: 4/5 Great power metal closer with good lyrics



'Master of the Rings' isn't the best Helloween CD out there, but still is worth having in your collection."