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Produced by Roy Z (Rob Halford, Bruce Dickenson), this 2000 recording from the prolific metalist finds them once again paying unconscious, yet successful homage to Iron Maiden. Features 13 tunes, including the bonus track "Madness Of The Crowds."

One of the most appropriate album titles in metal history, Helloween's 10th full-length release is exactly what it says. The German quintet's first album for Nuclear Blast sees the band break from its traditional pomp-and-romp power metal leanings and experiment with a more dramatic (and less humorous) songwriting approach. Produced and engineered by melodic metal masterminds Roy Z. (Halford, Bruce Dickinson) and Charlie Bauerfeind (Blind Guardian, HammerFall), THE DARK RIDE breathes new, gritty life into the Helloween canon--with a sinister sneer.

After a surprising resurgence following 1996's The Time of the Oath, Helloween continued to expand and enrich their patented power metal, and while 2000's The Dark Ride might lack some of the youthful exuberance of the group's seminal '80s recordings, there are still many fine songs and fiery performances to be appreciated on this late-career gem from the influential German group. While the extreme guitar solos and overall precision of The Dark Ride will surely capture the ears of first-time listeners, it's the massive production and songwriting cohesiveness that will hook metal fans of discerning taste. As usual with this kind of release, there are some tedious and overwrought lyrics, but these things have to be accepted if one is to try and appreciate any power metal offering. Standouts include the detuned "I Live for Your Pain" with its inventive riffing and the epic closers "Immortal (Stars)" and "The Dark Side." Throughout The Dark Ride, and on the last two cuts especially, Helloween proves their historic value by delivering a critical combination that metal bands generally fail to even approximate: that is, high melodicism and sonic excess combined to form a kind of power through isolation. Difficult to explain perhaps, but metal fans know it when they hear it, and they hear it often when listening to Helloween. While not the best this band has to offer, The Dark Ride is still better than nine out of ten metal discs in any subgenre, from any era. [A Japanese version added a bonus track.] ~ Vincent Jeffries

Japanese version of the German metal act's 2000 album. Released one week earlier than the European and no domestic is currently scheduled it includes one bonus track, 'The Madness Of The Crowds' and the singles, 'If I Could Fly' and 'Mr. Torture'. 2000 release. Standard jewelcase.

Recorded at Sueno Music, Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain.

Personnel: Andi Deris (vocals); Michael Weikath, Roland Grapow (guitar); Markus Grosskopf (bass guitar); Uli Kusch (drums); Billy King (background vocals).

Recording information: MI Sueno Music, Tenerife, Spain (2000).

Illustrator: Rainer Laws.

Photographer: Roger Mendez.

Helloween: Andi Debris (vocals); Michael Weikath, Roland Grapow (guitar); Markus Grosskopf (bass); Uli Kusch (drums).

Additional personnel: Joern Ellerbrock (keyboards); Rolf Koehler, Billy King (background vocals).

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Category Rock/Pop Albums, Rock CDs, Heavy Metal, Progressive
Label Jvc Victor
Orig Year 2000
All Time Sales Rank   92847  
CD Universe Part number 1473423
Catalog number 61169
Discs 1
Release Date Oct 21, 2000
Studio/Live Studio
Mono/Stereo Stereo
Producer Roy Z
Engineer Roy Z
Personnel Michael Weikath
Roland Grapow - guitar
Markus Grosskopf - bass guitar
Andi Deris - vocals
Uli Kusch - drums

Also: Billy King, Rolf Koehler
Additional Info Bonus Track; Japan
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1.Beyond the Portal (Intro)
2.All Over the Nations  
3.Mr. Torture  $0.99
4.Escalation 666  
5.Mirror Mirror  
6.If I Could Fly  
7.Salvation  
8.Departed, The (Sun Is Going Down)  
9.I Live for Your Pain  
10.We Damn the Night  
11.Immortal$0.99
12.Dark Ride, The  
13.Madness of the Crowds, The
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Helloween
Dark Ride  (2000) Bonus CD4.3 stars Audio Samples
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Average Rating: (5 out of 5 stars) 5 stars

5 stars One of their best to date!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Check this album out! This Japanese pressing has a great bonus track and the booklet is worth the money alone. The band member photos are 1st rate quality and the booklet also has bonus pumpkin sketches for each track.
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