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Thu Jun 29 2023The Time of the Oath is the seventh studio album by German power metal band Helloween, released in 1996. This is the first album following the death of the original drummer Ingo Schwichtenberg, who was fired from the band after Chameleon and later committed suicide. This album was dedicated in his memory.
The album was a commercial success, reaching number 1 in Germany and number 2 in Finland. It was also certified gold in Germany and Finland. The album received positive reviews from critics, with many praising the band's return to their power metal roots.
The album features a heavier sound than Helloween's previous albums, with more emphasis on guitar riffs and vocals. The songs are also more complex and progressive, with some songs clocking in at over 10 minutes long.
The album's title track, "The Time of the Oath", is a 10-minute epic that reflects on Act V of Faust Part Two, written by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe. The song features a choir singing the Dies irae from the traditional requiem, representing the angels rescuing Faust's lost soul.
The album also features the singles "Power" and "Forever And One (Neverland)", both of which were successful in Europe. "Forever And One (Neverland)" has a different track listing for the German release, which is titled "Forever And One Live".
The Time of the Oath is considered to be one of Helloween's best albums, and it helped to revitalize their career after a period of decline. The album is a must-listen for fans of power metal.
Here are some of the songs in the album:
We Burn
Steel Tormentor
Wake Up the Mountain
Power
Forever and One (Neverland)
A Million to One
The Time of the Oath
The album was produced by Charlie Bauerfeind and mixed by Tommy Hansen. The cover art was designed by Andreas Marschall.Show more