HELLOWEEN — The Time of the Oath (review)

HELLOWEEN — The Time of the Oath album cover Album · 1996 · Power Metal Buy this album from MMA partners
3/5 ·
Warthur
Featuring the iconic Keeper of the Seven Keys character on the cover of Time of the Oath was a ballsy move on the part of Helloween - after all, the two Keeper albums are not only a revered part of their discography, but were also immediately followed by some less widely-praised albums. Giving such prominence to the Keeper this time around implied a promise of a return to form, and this second album to feature Andi Denis on vocals is certainly a solid power metal release. It doesn't quite feel as original as the two Keeper of the Seven Keys albums - not least because an awful lot of bands were playing this style of power metal by this point in time - but it combines entertaining cheese with solid performances. Not essential, but far from an embarrassment, I wouldn't prioritise this above the classic Keeper albums but if you really dig them it's worth a listen or two.
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