FREEDOM CALL TO RELEASE "LIVE IN HELLVETIA"

LATEST ALBUM "LEGEND OF THE SHADOWKING" TO BE RELEASED ON LP JUNE 14, 2011

Having sold over 35,000 copies of their debut, "Stairway To Fairyland", FREEDOM CALL`S tour with Saxon, Angra and Edguy turned into a triumphal march. The tour culminated with memorable shows with Savatage and Skew Siskin in August 1999 as part of the Popkomm music fair in Cologne. The band played almost fifty shows in 2000 and proved their worth at various festivals, like the Wacken Open Air 1999 and 2000. Their second release, "Crystal Empire", even surpassed the debut's success. The sales figures increased, and even before the album was available, FREEDOM CALL were invited to the Metal Fest in Bologna, Italy, the Metal Days in Switzerland and delivered an unforgettable performance at the Stratovarius/Rhapsody show in Bourges, France.

Following the release of "Crystal Empire", FREEDOM CALL embarked on a 63-day European tour with Hammerfall and Virgin Steele that took them through Scandinavia, Holland, Germany, Austria, Hungry, France and Spain, among other countries.

June 2002 saw the arrival of the third FREEDOM CALL recording, "Eternity", followed by an extensive tour with Blind Guardian. During that time period they recorded "Live Invasion". At the same time, FREEDOM CALL established themselves as a headlining act in their own right and they were celebrated as the stars of the Wacken Road Show 2004 night after night.

"The Circle Of Life" saw the integration of more modern and unusual arrangements into the band's sound, extending the musicians' sonic range - an element which their album, "Dimensions", also benefits from. With both albums they toured extensively with bands like Rage and Dragonforce.

In 2010 the new album "Legend of the Shadowking" saw the light of day. The album is based on the story of King Ludwig II and charted in Sweden and Finland. In February/March 2010 FREEDOM CALL embarked on a huge European tour together with Gamma Ray and in May 2010 with Axel Rudi Pell. Afterwards they played over 40 gigs on festivals and as a headliner. After nearly 15 years of existence and approx. 200.000 albums sold it was time for the first DVD which was shot by the end of 2010 in Pratteln, Switzerland.

Both the CD and DVD packages include the entire live show from Pratteln, Switzerland. The second disc of the DVD set includes interviews, a "A Day in the Life of FREEDOM CALL" featurette and much more. The limited edition 2 CD/2 DVD deluxe package contains both CD's, both DVD's and a deluxe A1 Poster.

Tracklisting:

Double DVD Digipak
DVD 1

We are one
United Alliance
Thunder God
Tears of Babylon
Blackenend Sun
Queen of my world
Out of the ruins
Hunting High and Low
- Drum Solo -
Metal Invasion
Merlin - Requiem
Merlin - Legend of the Past
The Quest
Warriors
A Perfect Day
Far Away
Mr. Evil
Land of Light
Freedom Call
Hymn to the Brave
Live recorded on December 29, 2010 at the Z7 in Pratteln, Switzerland

Running time: approx 110 min

Current Line-Up:

Chris Bay Vocals & Guitars

Lars Rettkowitz Guitars, Backing Vocals

Samy Saemann Bass, Backing Vocals

Klaus Sperling Drums, Backing Vocals

In addition to the release "Live in Hellvetia" FREEDOM CALL will also be releasing their latest studio album "Legend of the Shadowking" in a limited edition double gatefold format. The album will be on blue colored vinyl and includes one bonus track.