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Gambling with the Devil

Helloween · 2007

70 min · 14 tracks · power metal

A triumphant blend of soaring melodies and intricate harmonies that define power metal's essence.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic journey with emotional peaks
  • soaring melodies for uplifting moments
  • wave-like pacing for immersive experience
  • for evening listening sessions

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer straightforward song structures
  • seek instant gratification tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on January 1, 2007, 'Gambling with the Devil' marked Helloween's return after a five-year hiatus since their previous album, 'Rabbit Don't Come Easy'. This album showcased a reinvigorated lineup, including vocalist Andi Deris, solidifying their status in the power metal scene while embracing both classic and contemporary elements.
Stylistic neighbors
Gamma Ray· Stratovarius· Blind Guardian

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

Disc 1

  • 1 Crack the Riddle 0:57
  • 2 Kill It 4:13
  • 3 The Saints 7:06
  • 4 As Long as I Fall 3:41
  • 5 Paint a New World 4:27
  • 6 Final Fortune 4:46
  • 7 The Bells of the 7 Hells 5:22
  • 8 Fallen to Pieces 5:52
  • 9 I.M.E. 3:46
  • 10 Can Do It 4:30
  • 11 Dreambound 5:57
  • 12 Heaven Tells No Lies 6:56

Disc 2

  • 1 Find My Freedom 6:28
  • 2 See the Night 6:04

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