Edel Germany GmbH will release on Blu-ray Gamma Ray - Skeletons & Majesties Live. The release features the live recording of the band's performance at the legendary Z7 in Pratteln, Switzerland from April 29th, 2011. Street date is October 26th.
Gamma Ray have become their own trademark and have long been synonymous with a (metal) cosmos full of surprises -- which may be one of the reasons why their many fans were overly astonished when Spring 2011 saw the four musicians embark on a club tour through Germany and Switzerland, transferring the concept of their exceptional EP "Skeletons & Majesties" in an extended version to the stage. The band's aficionados know that Gamma Ray are guaranteed to deliver yet another full frontal assault on the senses.
"Skeletons & Majesties Live" has a playing time of two hours and is a tour de force through the band's history so far, including lots of hits and classics, but also tracks which were undeservedly under-represented to date. The Blu-ray release also features additional bonus tracks, lots of behind the scenes bonus material, rare archive material and interviews with the band.
In addition to the Blu-ray, the band is also releasing a 2CD set, which includes a total of 18 songs (plus intro & interlude). The Blu-ray release will feature six additional bonus tracks with alternative versions of 'The Spirit,' 'Wings Of Destiny,' 'Farewell,' 'Gamma Ray,' 'Time To Break Free' and 'Insurrection,' all recorded at another show at the Zeche in Bochum, the day before the Pratteln show.