Is Straight Out of Hell a good place to start with Helloween?

Yes, Straight Out of Hell is recommended as a starting point for new Helloween listeners. A relentless barrage of intricate guitar riffs and soaring vocals, embodying the essence of power metal with theatrical flair. Released on January 18, 2013, 'Straight Out of Hell' marks Helloween's fifteenth studio album and a significant return to form after their previous release, '7 Sinners' in 2010. This album features the classic lineup of the band, including vocalist Andi Deris, solidifying their status in the power metal scene during a period of resurgence for the genre.

Who is Straight Out of Hell for?

Straight Out of Hell works well if you're into dynamic peaks and valleys, cathartic sing-along moments and powerful riffs for energizing sessions.

How many songs are on Straight Out of Hell?

Straight Out of Hell has 13 tracks, running approximately 60 minutes.

Straight Out of Hell

Helloween · 2013

60 min · 13 tracks · power metal

A relentless barrage of intricate guitar riffs and soaring vocals, embodying the essence of power metal with theatrical flair.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Nabataea Start here — This opening track features an epic structure with grandiose melodies and intricate guitar work that sets the tone for the entire album.
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World of War — The song delivers a powerful commentary on conflict, blending fast-paced rhythms with poignant lyrics that resonate deeply within the power metal genre.
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Straight Out of Hell — The title track encapsulates the album's energy with its driving beat and catchy hooks, making it a standout anthem for fans.
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Hold Me in Your Arms — This ballad showcases a softer side of Helloween, highlighting their lyrical depth and emotional range amidst heavier themes.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

60 /100

Treeline

Higher than 66% of albums we've rated

The album showcases strong melodies and intricate arrangements typical of power metal, with some effective pacing shifts.

What we noticed

The album opens with a fast-paced track featuring layered guitar harmonies and high-pitched vocals, establishing a classic power metal sound.
Several tracks incorporate tempo changes, moving from aggressive sections to melodic choruses, creating dynamic contrasts.
The last three tracks feature a notable drop in tempo, allowing for more introspective moments before concluding the album.

Composition 25% of the score: 7/10
Craft 20% of the score: 8/10
Durability 25% of the score: 6/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 7/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 6/10

Influence 4/10

Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

dynamic peaks and valleys
cathartic sing-along moments
powerful riffs for energizing sessions
reflective pauses amidst intensity
adventurous journey through sound

Maybe skip if you

prefer instant gratification tracks
seek minimalistic, straightforward listening

Where this album fits

In the catalog: Late Career Highlight — Shows Helloween's return to melodic roots and commercial viability in later career.
Themes: conflict commentary· theatrical metal anthems
Moods: Cathartic· Energetic
Career context: Released on January 18, 2013, 'Straight Out of Hell' marks Helloween's fifteenth studio album and a significant return to form after their previous release, '7 Sinners' in 2010. This album features the classic lineup of the band, including vocalist Andi Deris, solidifying their status in the power metal scene during a period of resurgence for the genre.
Stylistic neighbors: Gamma Ray· Stratovarius· Blind Guardian