I still haven't heard it. But I'm expecting something similar to their lack 2 or 3 albums, which is good to me! But i HAVE heard Tobi compare it to Rocket Ride and MANDRAKE. Now, the last few albums have had a more, hmmmm, shall i say, 'obvious' sound? Meaning the melodies and structures are more easy to digest for the masses, there's more 'pop' elements. Like Superheroes, 2 out of 7, Rocket Ride etc. as opposed to How Many Miles, Vain Glory Opera, Golden Dawn etc..
Anyone know what I mean? Their last few albums have had less of that 'euro' power metal sound and style of their earlier stuff. So I'm curious, are there any songs on the new album that can be compared to the earlier stuff in that way? I realize it probably has the newer Edguy production sound and mix, with the guitars and the way Tobi has been sounding recently. But are any of the songs comparable to the earlier stuff in terms of structure? Is there still that Helloween sound to their music?
BTW, I think their best CDs are Rocket Ride, AoJ, and Hellfire Club. What was so great about Hellfire Club was that, at least to my ears, a classic full of classic sounding power metal. It had that Helloween influence, but also had a Maiden influence, even some Priest. But they have not continued in that direction, it seems.