Helloween surprised the world by reuniting with former members Kai Hansen and Michael Kiske, two central pieces of the golden “Keys” era. They did this not by replacing or expelling anyone, but by fully integrating the two into their mystique and sound once again. In the talent, creativity, and differences between the seven flows the essence of this upgraded Helloween. So, four years after the acclaimed Helloween now comes Giants & Monsters. The conceptual theme revolves around the inner Giants of humanity – the goals, the dreams, the aspirations – while Monsters are, quite naturally, the pains and obstacles that paved the way. The album cover, once again by Eliran Kantor, is gorgeous and very suitable for the music inside.
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