FREEDOM CALL, Germanys premier Melodic Metal band, are set to re-release their landmark album Eternity as a very special edition double DigiPak CD, on April 27th on Steamhammer / SPV, 666 weeks after its original genesis in 2002. In celebration of this hellish anniversary, Eternity has been completely re-mastered, and comes with a host of bonus material, including nine different versions of songs on Eternity, a brand new studio track 666 Weeks Beyond Eternity, plus a 16 page booklet. Furthermore, the album has been repackaged in a brand new cover and artwork, created by Jens Reinhold (Evergrey, Virgin Steele, Kingdom Come), based on the original sleeve design by Paul A. Gregory (Saxon).

Immediately following the release, Freedom Call embark on a European tour as special guests of Sonata Arctica, calling in to the UK to play London 02 Islington Academy on May 1st.

After unleashing their highly rated studio album Beyond in February 2014, Freedom Call set off on their Light Over The Beyond tour round Europe, dropping in to the UK to headline Londons Barfly on March 22nd. Record Collectors Joe Geesin reviewed the gig in the June 2014 issue, stating that The Barfly was heaving to the rafters for Germanys Freedom Call, more used to playing major venues. The new line-up fronted by guitarist vocalist Chris Bray still offer power metal at its most uplifting, opener Union Of The Strong (from the new Beyond, embodying their trademark vocal harmonies and twin guitars. After 15 years, its hard to believe that they arent better known, tracks from their debut Stairway to Fairyland (notably We Are One) mixing perfectly with the latest opus, its title track standing out. Other highlights included Farewell and the epic The Quest, complete with piano intro. The 75 minute set entertained from start to finish, warranting much greater exposure.

Beyond, which marked the return of founding member, bassist Ilker Ersin, and the addition of drum wizard Ramy Ali, was awarded 8/10 by Powerplays Sam Khaneka, who stated in the March 2014 issue that In the way that only Freedom Call can manage, the entirety of their latest, Beyond, exudes joy like nothing else, with elation essentially being the theme of every song. Sure, there are a couple of moments where the band delve into a slightly heavier mindset, not least on the storming Heart Of A Warrior, but then heavy by the Calls standards is still ridiculously upbeat…Of particular note is the fact that Freedom Call have attempted to move out of their comfort zone with a title track stretching close to eight minutes in length, theres just enough stylistic variation to the arrangement to keep it interesting even if its not quite as immediately captivating as the rest of the album. On the other hand, Dance Of The Devil shows the band channeling a slightly culturally-infused rhythm, with the result being a track that sounds like a heavy metal version of The Lion King. Its a real highlight, and both songs add a slightly different element to an album of solid and unabashedly upbeat power metal.

*STEAMHAMMER / SPV- NEW CD RELEASE*

Release date Scandinavia:         April 22nd, 2015
Release Date Germany:             April 24th  , 2015
Release Date Europe:              April 27th  , 2015
Release Date USA/Canada:    April 28th , 2015
Territory:                                   World

FREEDOM CALL
“666 Weeks Beyond Eternity”

Format:                     2CD
Packaging:               DigiPak
Tracklisting:

CD 1 – ETERNITY – Re-Release / 666 Weeks Beyond Eternity

1)    The Spell                                  0:55
2)    The Eyes of the World              3:55
3)    Flying High                               4:09
4)    Island of Dreams                       3:52
5)    Bleeding Heart                          4:57
6)    Flame in the Night                     4:57
7)    Metal Invasion                           6:49
8)    Ages of Power                          4:41
9)    Turn back time                          5:04
10)   Warriors                                   4:19
11)   Land of Light                            3:52

CD 2 – BONUS CD

1)    666 Weeks Beyond Eternity – new Song 2015  4:07
2)    Metal Invasion – from Live in Hellvetia 2011  7:36
3)    Warriors – from Live in Hellvetia 2011  4:57
4)    Land of Light – from Live in Hellvetia 2011  4:10
5)    The Eyes of the World – from Live Invasion 2004  4:24
6)    Metal Invasion – from Masqueraded 2013  4:16
7)    Warriors – from Unplugged & Masqueraded LIVE 2014   4:30
8)    Flame in the Night (Powerworld) – from Land of the Crimson Dawn-BONUS 2012    5:01
9)    Land of Light (Neonfly) – fromLand of the Crimson Dawn-BONUS 2012   3:51
10)  Warriors (Hannes Braun) – from Land of the Crimson Dawn-BONUS 2012   3:21

Line-Up:

Chris Bay                             Vocals & Guitars
Lars Rettkowitz                    Guitars, Backing Vocals
Ilker Ersin                             Bass, Backing Vocals
Ramy Ali                             Drums, Backing Vocals