German power metallers Helloween have teamed up with Sony Music in co-operation with SPV Records, to release the band's upcoming albums.

The group's long awaited "Unarmed - Best Of 25th Anniversary" album will be released on December 16 in Japan and Southeast Asia and on January 29 in Europe, while the U.S. release date has yet to be announced. The band completely re-arranged and re-recorded the greatest songs and melodies of their career, celebrating their 25 years. According to the band’s press release, along with producer Charlie Bauerfeind they invited many great musicians to guest on this special record, having the 70-piece Prague Symphonic Orchestra performing 'The Keeper's Trilogy', a 17-minute medley consisting of the songs 'Halloween', 'Keeper Of The Seven Keys' and 'The King for A 1000 Years'. The track listing of the album is the following: 01. Dr. Stein, 02. Future World, 03. If I Could Fly, 04. Where The Rain Grows, 05. The Keeper's Trilogy, 06. Eagle Fly Free, 07. Perfect Gentleman, 08. Forever & One, 09. I Want Out, 10. Falling To Pieces, 11. A Tale That Wasn't Right.


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