Helloween – Giants & Monsters Album Review

A comprehensive review of Helloween’s album, “Giants & Monsters,” the band’s second release featuring their “Pumpkins United” lineup. Reviewers generally praise the album for improving upon its predecessor, highlighting its catchier songs, better production quality, and more cohesive band performance. While some critics note a strong Gamma Ray influence in Kai Hansen’s contributions and a tendency towards more pop-metal elements, they also commend the album for its diverse sound, combining classic power metal with modern touches. The album is largely seen as a return to the band’s classic sound, with Michael Kiske and Kai Hansen having a more prominent impact on the songwriting, making it a significant release for fans of modern power metal and a testament to the band’s enduring quality.