Land of the Free

Gamma Ray

About Land of the Free

Land of the Free II is the ninth full-length studio album by Gamma Ray. It was released on 16 November 2007 in Germany, 19 November in Europe, 21 November in Japan and January 15, 2008 for North America. To promote Land of the Free II, Gamma Ray joined Helloween on the 2007/08 Hellish Rock Tour. The song "Into the Storm" is available on the band's MySpace page and its music video on YouTube. The first-edition CD, released as a Digipak, was limited to 30,000 copies.


Year:
1995
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Somewhere in desert of the void
Beyond the wall
We're the last survivors
We're the ones who'll never fall
Men inside the circle, leave the night!
Darkness all around us,
Not a single beam of light
We all have is our faith
No will to win this fight
The time has come to break the outer wall
(Break down the back wall)

Grab your heart, I'll show you the way,
Now hold your head up high

High above, at the edge of the world
We're searching for glory and peace
When the time has come, you will see
Our return to the land of the free

Men inside the circle,
Tell me what you feel and see
Delusions of reality,
The mirror of your dreams

Hold your ground
And I'll show you the way
Now hold your head up high

High above, at the edge of the world
We're searching for glory and peace
When the time has come, you will see
Our return to the land of the free

[SOLO: Kai/Dirk/Kai/Dirk]

And when the cracks appear, upon the wall
We know the moment's here to see it fall
And as the sunlight appears again in our sky
No wall, no more, no more will darken our life

[MELODY: both/Dirk]

High above, at the edge of the world
We're searching for glory and peace
When the time has come, you will see
Our return to the land of the free
Our return to the land of the free

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Gamma Ray

Gamma Ray is a metal band from Hamburg, northern Germany, founded and fronted by Kai Hansen after his departure from the German power metal band Helloween. Hansen is the current lead vocalist, guitarist as well as the chief songwriter of Gamma Ray. The band is known as one of the most prominent bands of the German heavy metal scene. more »

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Written by: KAI HANSEN

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11 facts about this song

Artist Information
"Land of the Free" is a song by the German power metal band Gamma Ray.
Album Details
The song is the title track from their fourth studio album "Land of the Free," released on 29 May 1995.
Lineup
The lineup on this album included Kai Hansen (vocals, guitars), Dirk Schlächter (guitars), Jan Rubach (bass), and Thomas Nack (drums).
Significant Release
This album marked Kai Hansen's return as a singer, after stepping down from vocal duties in his previous band Helloween.
Influential Album
"Land of the Free" is cited as one of the most influential power metal albums and has had a significant impact on the genre.
Popularity
The song, like the album, was well-received by fans, further establishing Gamma Ray as one of the leading power metal bands.
Music Style
In true power metal style, "Land of the Free" features high-speed drumming, powerful vocals, and intricate guitar solos.
Historical Theme
The song "Land of the Free" has lyrics hinting at historical wars and battles, a common theme in power metal.
Inspirational Message
The theme of freedom and emancipation from tyranny runs strongly through the song, indicative of Gamma Ray's pro-liberty ethos.
Ranking
In a survey conducted by the German Hard Rock magazine Rock Hard, "Land of the Free" was ranked the 298th greatest rock album of all time.
Re-issue
The album was reissued in 2003 with a different cover art and bonus tracks. Despite the additional tracks, the song "Land of the Free" remains one of the most popular songs from the release.

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