Hell Yeah!!! The Awesome Foursome: Live In Montreal [LIVE]

Gamma Ray

Product Details

• Audio CD (November 4, 2008)
• Original Release Date: November 4, 2008
• Number of Discs: 2
• Format: Live
• Label: Steamhammer / SPV
• ASIN: B001FEO6OQ
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #161,125 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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Product Description
After coming off a successful North American tour run with fellow Power Metal masters Helloween, Gamma Ray are releasing the awesome Hell Yeah double live CD, recorded live in front of the Metal hordes at Le Medley in Montreal, Quebec on the 2007 tour. A must have for all Gamma Ray fans!

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5.0 out of 5 stars "Gamma Ray" live during the "Majestic" tour of 2006, December 1, 2008

By	Nikiforos V. Skoumas (Athens Greece, Cambridge UK) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

"Gamma Ray" is well identified as the band of Godfather of euro power metal Kai Hansen (ex "Helloween"). This is the third live album from the German outfit following "Skeletons in the Closet" (2003). A 2CD set including a total of 22 songs mostly concentrating on the post -Ralf Scheepers*- era.

This release stands as a momentum celebrating the band's first headlining North American tour of 2006 (NOT 2007) recorded at the "Medley" in Montreal, Canada. What hardcore fans should probably keep in mind is that the show capture here is in support of the "Majestic" studio album, not of the current "Land of the Free 2" opus. In an attempt to update the package the band has included four songs recorded during the current 2008 European tour.

Given that it has merely been five years since the last "...Ray" double live album with virtually no line up changes, one could question the purpose of this release. Well the set list here makes the difference being more "hit" orientated than before with a certain concentration and inclusion of "Majestic" songs.

Interestingly enough, it seems that the band has actually gained momentum over the years, now being able to play theater shows in almost every country/ state rather than club gigs as in the mid 90s.
Overall a very good set fascinating musicianship and crystal clear sound.

Power Play, UK magazine (issue 105) marks this album with 8/10 commenting: "All in all, this is a fantastic live album."

*Original "Gamma Ray" vocalist featured on the first 3 album, co founder of "Primal Fear"