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Giants & Monsters

Helloween · 2025

55 min · 11 tracks · power metal

Epic power metal anthems meld soaring melodies with intricate instrumentation and thematic explorations of mythology and existentialism.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Giants on the Run Start here — This opening track sets a grand tone for the album with its powerful riffs and anthemic chorus, embodying the classic Helloween spirit while introducing fresh lyrical themes.
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    Savior of the World — With its intricate arrangement and thought-provoking lyrics, this track exemplifies Helloween's ability to weave storytelling into their music, making it a standout piece.
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    Universe (Gravity for Hearts) — This lengthy composition showcases the band's musical prowess, combining complex time signatures and emotional depth that takes listeners on a captivating journey.
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    Majestic — The title encapsulates the overarching theme of grandeur that permeates the album, featuring sweeping melodies that highlight Helloween's orchestral influences within power metal.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • epic narratives with grand themes
  • uplifting anthems for empowerment
  • adventurous spirit with varied pacing
  • cathartic moments of release
  • late-night reflections under stars

Maybe skip if you

  • prefer short, standalone tracks
  • seek instant gratification

Where this album fits

In the catalog
Late Career Highlight — Continues Helloween's legacy with ambitious themes and strong compositions.
Themes
mythical giants· cosmic journeys
Career context
In 2025, Helloween released Giants & Monsters as their follow-up to the critically acclaimed album, My God-Given Right. At this point, the band had solidified their legacy in the power metal scene, marking a continuation of their signature sound while also embracing modern production techniques.
Stylistic neighbors
Gamma Ray· Stratovarius· Blind Guardian

Moments worth listening for

Where the writing does something specific.

  • Savior of the World

    The bridge introduces a shift in perspective where hope is personified as a guiding force amidst despair.

    This moment illustrates a narrative pivot that elevates the emotional stakes by moving from introspection to a collective call for resilience.

Tracklist

  • 1 Giants on the Run Start here 6:20
  • 2 Savior of the World 4:14
  • 3 A Little Is a Little Too Much 3:30
  • 4 We Can Be Gods 5:10
  • 5 Into the Sun 3:39
  • 6 This Is Tokyo 4:13
  • 7 Universe (Gravity for Hearts) 8:24
  • 8 Hand of God 3:44
  • 9 Under the Moonlight 3:07
  • 10 Majestic 8:08
  • 11 Out of Control 4:41

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