{"product_id":"gambling-with-the-devil-helloween","title":"Gambling With The Devil, Helloween - CD","description":"\u003cp\u003eLimited Edition Digipak - Includes Bonus Disc - Enhanced Video.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eHelloween – Gambling with the Devil\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eArtist:\u003c\/b\u003e Helloween\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTitle:\u003c\/b\u003e Gambling with the Devil\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e CD (Original Pressing)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eOriginal Release Date:\u003c\/b\u003e October 23, 2007 (Japan) \/ October 31, 2007 (Europe)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eLabel:\u003c\/b\u003e SPV \/ Steamhammer (Catalog: SPV 98112 CD)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eGenre:\u003c\/b\u003e Power Metal\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eBackground \u0026amp; Production\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"24\"\u003eGambling with the Devil\u003c\/b\u003e is the twelfth studio album by German power metal icons Helloween. Recorded at \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"127\"\u003eG-Track Studio\u003c\/b\u003e in Ebermannstadt and \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"163\"\u003eMi Sueño Studio\u003c\/b\u003e in Tenerife, the album was produced by the long-time collaborator \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"245\"\u003eCharlie Bauerfeind\u003c\/b\u003e. This release marked a return to a faster, more aggressive \"modern\" Helloween sound following the experimental \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"375\"\u003eKeeper of the Seven Keys: The Legacy\u003c\/i\u003e. It is often cited by fans as one of the strongest albums from the \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"479\"\u003eAndi Deris\u003c\/b\u003e era, balancing darkness with the band's trademark humor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eMusical Composition \u0026amp; Style\u003c\/b\u003e The album is notable for its heavy, punchy production and a more direct songwriting approach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Lead Single:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"17\"\u003e\"As Long as I Fall\"\u003c\/b\u003e became a major hit for the band, showcasing Andi Deris’s melodic range and the band’s ability to craft radio-ready power metal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSpeed Metal Power:\u003c\/b\u003e Tracks like \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"31\"\u003e\"Kill It\"\u003c\/b\u003e (featuring Deris’s unusually high-pitched, raspy screams) and \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"103\"\u003e\"The Bells of the 7 Hells\"\u003c\/b\u003e highlighted the band’s heavier, darker side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eClassic Helloween:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"19\"\u003e\"The Saints\"\u003c\/b\u003e serves as the album's epic, clocking in at seven minutes and featuring the signature dual-guitar harmonies of \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"142\"\u003eMichael Weikath\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"162\"\u003eSascha Gerstner\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eConcept Elements:\u003c\/b\u003e The album features a recurring \"gambling\" theme, introduced by the spoken-word track \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"103\"\u003e\"Crack the Riddle,\"\u003c\/b\u003e which featured a guest appearance by \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"160\"\u003eBiff Byford\u003c\/b\u003e (Saxon).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eOriginal CD \u0026amp; Collector Notes\u003c\/b\u003e There are several specific versions of this CD that are highly sought after by metal collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Standard Jewel Case:\u003c\/b\u003e The most common European version (SPV 98112 CD) features the \"Devil\" cover art and a standard booklet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Limited Edition Digipak:\u003c\/b\u003e This version (SPV 98110 CD LTD) is a \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"66\"\u003e2-CD set\u003c\/b\u003e. The second disc includes the bonus tracks \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"118\"\u003e\"Never Surrender\"\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"140\"\u003e\"See the Night,\"\u003c\/b\u003e along with an enhanced video section featuring the \"As Long as I Fall\" music video and making-of footage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Japanese Edition:\u003c\/b\u003e Released via \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"35\"\u003eVictor\u003c\/b\u003e (Catalog: VICP-63989), this version is a favorite for collectors as it includes the exclusive bonus track \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"148\"\u003e\"Find My Freedom\"\u003c\/b\u003e and the mandatory OBI strip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe \"Scratch-Off\" Cover:\u003c\/b\u003e Some limited editions included a \"gambling\" scratch-off card as part of the initial marketing campaign, which is rare to find un-scratched today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"15\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"15,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"15,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eKeywords:\u003c\/b\u003e Helloween, Gambling with the Devil, Original CD, 2007, SPV Steamhammer, Andi Deris, Power Metal, German Metal, Michael Weikath, Rare Metal CD.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"15,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"15,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCollection Ideas:\u003c\/b\u003e Modern Power Metal Essentials, The Andi Deris Era, European Metal Classics, Charlie Bauerfeind Productions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"15,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"15,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eRelated Artists:\u003c\/b\u003e Gamma Ray, Stratovarius, Blind Guardian, Edguy, Avantasia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-path-to-node=\"16\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"17\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Helloween","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51395186622781,"sku":"5590","price":70.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0959\/2605\/9325\/files\/918Qn626sSL._UF1000_1000_QL80.jpg?v=1771377092","url":"https:\/\/gravestonerecords.com.au\/products\/gambling-with-the-devil-helloween","provider":"Gravestone Records","version":"1.0","type":"link"}