Rating: 2.5/5
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Mind over Metal Limerick 26

Rating: 4/5
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The bottom line is that Helloween focused entirely on their metallic strengths and almost none of their quirky humor to create their most mighty statement since “Walls of Jericho”. Stripped of irony, delivered in earnest, and still damned fun, “7 Sinners” sets a new standard for this classic band.

Rating: 3.5/5
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Unlike Viking Skull, which is analogous to mexican skunk, Zodiac Mindwarp & The Love Reaction is the equivalent of purple haze. It’s always good to see an old favorite crank out some new stuff, especially with the influx of joke/tribute bands from various European countries.

Rating: 3/5
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My main gripe is the way this album is structured. Mixing newer songs with modern live versions of older songs is a great way to confuse the listener and does nothing for the flow.

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