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GAMMA RAY: 'Skeletons & Majesties' Details Revealed

March 24, 2011

Armoury Records has announced the details of the new release from German power metallers GAMMA RAY.

Set for release in the U.S. and Canada on May 31 via Armoury Records/Eagle Rock Entertainment, "Skeletons & Majesties" is a collection of songs GAMMA RAY 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 of GAMMA 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 RAY have 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 at this 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)

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