Aniruddh "Andrew" BansalofMetal Assaultconducted an interview with guitarist/vocalistKai Hansenof German power metallersGAMMA RAY. You can now listen to the chat below.
Set for release in the U.S. and Canada on May 31 viaArmoury Records/Eagle Rock Entertainment,GAMMA RAY's new album,"Skeletons & Majesties", is a collection of songs the band gathered from previous albums represented in two completely different styles. The purpose of the disc is simply to have fun, and to give fans a heads-up on what is in store for the band in the coming months, as well as involve their fans in the upcoming actions.
The first two tracks are the"Skeletons", featuring brand new versions of some ofGAMMA RAY's songs rarely (if ever) played live, including"Hold Your Ground"(from their"Heading For Tomorrow"album) and"Brothers"(from the"Insanity And Genius"album). The second section,"Majesties", is where the band display two more new versions of rarities,"Send Me A Sign"(originally on the"Powerplant"release) and"Rebellion In Dreamland"(originally on"Land Of The Free"), both performed in a new acoustic presentation.
Additionally,GAMMA RAYhave also included some bonus tracks, including the ultra rare track"Wannabees"- previously only released on the"To The Metal!"seven-inch single, and available here on CD for the first time - as well as an extended version of"Brothers".
And to top it off, the final track on the EP is another version of"Rebellion In Dreamland", this time karaoke style! The band has launched a special contest where it will be integrating a "choir" of its fans' voices on the upcoming album version of the song! Diehards and wailers can take part in the competition by submitting a recording of their version of the song via physical demo submission or digital sound file. More information is available atthis location.
"Skeletons & Majesties"track listing:
Skeletons
01.Hold Your Ground
02.Brothers
Majesties
03.Send Me A Sign
04.Rebellion In Dreamland
Bonus Tracks:
05.Wannabees
06.Brothers(extended version)
07.Rebellion In Dreamland(karaoke version)
Source: www.Blabbermouth.Net
