GAMMA RAY Announce New Release and Fan-Based Karaoke Contest

Armoury Records proudly unleash the details on the new release from German power metal kings GAMMA RAY!

Set for release in the US and Canada on May 31st 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! 7’’, 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 have launched a special contest, where they'll be integrating a "choir" of their 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. Full album details are available at this location.

Skeletons & Majesties Track Listing:

Skeletons

1. Hold Your Ground

2. Brothers

Majesties

3. Send Me A Sign

4. Rebellion In Dreamland

Bonus Tracks:

5. Wannabees

6. Brothers (extended version)

7. Rebellion In Dreamland (Karaoke version)

   

Stay tuned for much more updates on GAMMA RAY over the coming months as they are planning a Summer tour where they'll be filming in HD for a brand new live DVD/CD to be released later in the year.

http://www.gammaray.org

http://www.eagle-rock.com

Gamma Ray - Rebellion In Dreamland (Karaoke version)

Eagle Rock Entertainment just uploaded a new public track called Gamma Ray - Rebellion In Dreamland (Karaoke version), check it out below! 

GAMMA RAY WANTS YOU! Yes, we want you... to sing!!! Therefore we have included the Karaoke version of ‘Rebellion in Dreamland’ on “Skeletons & Majesties”, in stores through Armoury Records in North America 5/31/2011 (edel ROW). Record YOUR vocals for the song with any means you have (tape deck, camera in your living room, amateur or pro equipment). The sound doesn't matter, all that counts is the performance!

Send it to us with the Reference "Gamma Ray Karaoke" together with a photo and a little Info about you (photos only if you want):

Either on a CD to:

earMUSIC

Gamma Ray Karaoke

Neumuehlen 17

22763 Hamburg

Germany

or send it via mail (eg: mp3, m4a, mpeg, whatever..): GammaRayKaraoke@edel.com

ENTRY DEADLINE IS MONDAY, 30TH OF MAY 2010

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Oices are calling from somewhere bellow
Melting on the eastern shore
Rain is falling down on me,
Been waiting for eternity...
I'll be there!
Freedom for us all!

And I wonder why, why my heart still yearns
And I wonder why, why the earth still turns
And I wonder why, why the sky turns black
Still I wonder why, but there is no turning back

For all eternity, for all the world to see
We're riding high across the wind
And when the storm begins, to wash away all sins
We'll find a place where we'll begin

There's something wrong with the world today,
Only the people that are fighting for...
...a better place in the world today,
They don't believe that they gone too far,
...they're falling down.

By moonlight there's a way... for rebellion
Here, the world has gone astray... revolution
Now, the time has come to pray... hallelujah
Deep, inside our minds we wait... for rebellion
Here in dreamland we will not obey the masters

... and the earth still turns but I'm on my way,
He is on the way, as my heart still yearns
... I'm on my way, now he is on the way,
And I cry for more
Yes I'm on my way, now he is on the way,
Gonna find the secret wall

I have seen the secret dreams
Of those who know eternity
And makes me feel like a shadow sneaking in
In my sleep I'm searching for a way to find
The open door leading me to where it all begins

There's nothing wrong with the world today...

By moonlight there's a way... for rebellion
Here, the world has gone astray... revolution
Now, the time has come to pray... hallelujah
Deep, inside our minds we wait... for rebellion
Here in dreamland we will not obey the masters

So now I'm riding through the air
Going to where no one dares
On the way I'll cross the line forevermore.
For once in life, I do not care
Nothing matters, now I dare
On the ride I'll cross the line
Forever to be free

Have no fear, Rebellion is here!