Gamma Ray: Majestic

[Thraxz]

So, Gamma Ray's new CD is out.

I got today and on my way home, holy shit. At first, the cd is good but nothing to make you nut your pants.

Then track number 7, "Spiritual Dictator," hits and holy shit. Kai Hansen comes back in all of his guitaring glory from then on.

"Majesty" the (arguably) title track come up next and simply knocks my socks off with light Blind Guardian-esque atmospherics backed up with some great Hansen rythym that drives you to headbanging.

"How Long" sticks to it's name with some classic Gamma Ray goodness.

Last but not least, coming in at a nearly epic 8:30 is "Revelation." What a way to end a great CD. The song's riffs dance around from power to thrashy power to nearly prog. Well balanced and pleasing to anyone who likes Hansen's work.

Bottom line, if you don't like this album, you don't like metal.

9 out of 10

 

[Starbreaker]

Right on! I can't wait to get it. How does it compare to their last few overall? Better than No World Order or Powerplant? The latter is my fave Gamma Ray record.

 

[Thraxz]

I'd say a shade below powerplant due to a few less then Kai Hansen grade songs.

 

[Lies and Perfidy]

A shade below Powerplant is still an orgasm in a slipcase. I'll check it out.

 

[Jean-Pierre]

I remember finding it quite good, but I'm not going to rush out and buy it...However, I will rush out and see them play (they're touring the US in 2006, according to certain sources).

 

[SWAT]

I couldn't get into it for some reason, I dunno, the songs seemed kinda... meh... I'll give it another spin in a couple of months.

 

[Thraxz]

I remember finding it quite good, but I'm not going to rush out and buy it...However, I will rush out and see them play (they're touring the US in 2006, according to certain sources).

I'll be there.

 

[Starbreaker]

Oh MAN. If Gamma Ray really tour...I'll drive two states to see them.

Jean Pierre, do you like either of the last two Manilla Road records? I'm spinning Spiral Castle right now...I think it rules.

 

[TheGraveDigger]

Listening to Majestic for the first time right now. Fucking amazing so far. The opening song "My Temple" is a definite kick in the face, so heavy, The title track just rules. "Spiritual Dictator" takes me back to Walls of Jericho. An overall great follow up to No World Order and I think it is better. Now thats saying alot because No World Order owns.

 

[MetalHeadMarc]

more like ramma gay!

 

[Thraxz]

more like ramma gay!

I stand corrected. The proper name is, in fact, Ramma Gay.