"Better Than Raw" found Helloween returning to a more streamlined, melodic power metal sound after a period of experimentation. The album marked a solid return to form for the band, with energetic songwriting and memorable hooks.
- "Better Than Raw" was released on April 14, 1998, by Noise Records.
- The album features the lineup of Andi Deris on vocals, Michael Weikath and Roland Grapow on guitars, Markus Grosskopf on bass, and Uli Kusch on drums.
- Helloween promoted the album with a tour that included dates in Japan, South America, and Europe.
Helloween is a German power metal band formed in Hamburg in 1984, widely regarded as pioneers of the melodic speed metal sound. By 1998, the band had navigated significant lineup changes and stylistic shifts, seeking to re-establish their footing in the European metal scene.
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