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HELLOWEEN - Keeper Of The Seven Keys Part II · BLACK LP

Product information "HELLOWEEN - Keeper Of The Seven Keys Part II · BLACK LP"

Black vinyl in gatefold sleeve.

Background information über 'Keeper Of The Seven Keys Part II'

Man, where do I even begin with this absolute masterpiece? "Keeper Of The Seven Keys Part II" stands as one of the most influential power metal albums ever recorded, and honestly it still gives me chills every single time I drop the needle. Helloween delivered something truly special here - this is the album that basically wrote the blueprint for European power metal as we know it today. The way they blend those soaring melodies with crushing riffs and Michael Kiske's absolutely otherworldly vocals is just pure magic. From the epic opener "Invitation" to the anthemic "I Want Out", every track feels like it was crafted by metalheads who understood exactly what makes this genre tick.

What really gets me excited about this record is how it perfectly balances accessibility with complexity. Sure, you've got your instant classics like "Dr. Stein" and "Eagle Fly Free" that'll have you singing along from the first listen, but then there's deeper cuts that reveal new layers every time you revisit them. The production holds up remarkably well too - it's got that warm, organic feel that modern metal sometimes lacks. This isn't just a great power metal album, it's a great metal album period, and one that influenced countless bands who came after.

For fans of:
Gamma Ray, Blind Guardian, Stratovarius, Iron Maiden and Judas Priest

Track listing

A1. Invitation
A2. Eagle Fly Free
A3. You Always Walk Alone
A4. Rise And Fall
A5. Dr. Stein
A6. We Got The Right
B1. March Of Time
B2. I Want Out
B3. Keeper Of The Seven Keys

Manufacturer: Universal Music GmbH, Mühlenstrasse 25, 10243 Berlin, Germany, Contact: www.universalmusic.com

Artist: Helloween
Color: Black
Label/Manufacturer: Sanctuary Records
Vinyl specification: Gatefold Sleeve
Genre: Heavy Metal

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