Between the Worlds

For many American power metal fans, Seventh Avenue remains one of Germany's best-kept secrets. Originally released in 2003 on Massacre Records, Between The Worlds stands as one of the band's most powerful and fully realized albums - a soaring example of European melodic power metal done right.Now available for the first time ever on vinyl, this special Retroactive Records edition gives the album the presentation it has always deserved. Spread across two LPs for optimal sound, the newly remastered audio by Rob Colwell delivers greater depth, clarity, and punch-bringing new life to every soaring chorus and driving double-kick passage.Pressed on stunning opaque Orange and Blue vinyl, this limited edition of just 250 copies worldwide is housed in an extra-wide spine jacket and includes a 12x12 full-color lyrics insert, making it a true collector's piece for fans of classic melodic power metal.Musically, the album blends the speed and uplift of Helloween, the precision and drive of Gamma Ray, and the sweeping melodic atmosphere of Stratovarius. Fans of Blind Guardian and Rage will immediately connect with the tight musicianship, layered guitars, and strong, memorable choruses that define this release.At it's core, Between The Worlds is built on dynamic songwriting - rapid-fire riffs balanced by emotional melodies and anthemic refrains. Standout tracks like "A Step Between the Worlds," "Tales of the Forgotten Dreams," and "Wings of Dawn" showcase the band's ability to combine technical precision with heartfelt conviction. The album also includes a powerful power-metal interpretation of Survivor's "Burning Heart," transformed into a soaring, double-kick-driven anthem that feels right at home alongside the original material.Lyrically thoughtful and musically uplifting, Seventh Avenue delivers melodic power metal with depth and conviction, never sacrificing intensity for accessibility.For U.S. fans discovering Seventh Avenue for the first time, this Metal Icon Series vinyl edition of Between The Worlds is the definitive way to experience the album-a long-overdue format upgrade paired with premium packaging and strictly limited availability.For fans of Helloween, Gamma Ray, Blind Guardian, Rage, Stratovarius!