Frontiers Records will release former
HELLOWEEN singer
Michael Kiske's new solo album, simply entitled
"Kiske", on May 19.
Featuring
Karsten Nagel —
Michael's old schoolmate — on drums and
Sandro Giampietro and
Fontaine Burnett on guitars and bass, respectively,
"Kiske" is said to be a very personal statement — from the beginning to the end. "The best way of describing what this record stands for in my mind and personal world would be: it's a health-careless and musically free!" said
Kiske in less-than-perfect English. "I somehow managed to break down or overcome more subconscious barriers as a songwriter this time. I was able to write and produce a record that could either be a nice ending or beginning for a new career.'
Michael wanted to tirelessly explore his more melodic and straightforward roots, in the process producing a record that is completely free from all pressure and that could portrait the artist in its most personal musical statements.
"Kiske" track listing:
01.
Fed By Stones02.
All-Solutions03.
Knew I Would04.
Kings Fall05.
Hearts Are Free06.
The King Of It All07.
Sing My Song08.
Silently Craving09.
Truly10.
Painted11.
Sad As The WorldCheck out audio samples at
this location.
Along with the release of the new studio record,
Michael Kiske has worked out a deal with
Frontiers Records to reissue his first solo album,
"Instant Clarity", which originally came out in 1996. This 2006 reissue will be sold as part of a mid-price series and will include three newly recorded bonus tracks and the original Japan-only bonus track.
"Instant Clarity" reissue track listing:
01.
Be True To Yourself02.
The Calling03.
Somebody Somewhere04.
Burned Out05.
New Horizons06.
Hunted07.
Always08.
Thanx A Lot!09.
Time's Passing By10.
So Sick11.
Do I Remember A Life?12.
A Songs Is Just A Moment *
13.
I Don't Deserve Love +
14.
Sacred Grounds +
15.
Can't Tell +
* Original bonus track of the Japanese edition of
"Instant Clarity"+ Newly recorded bonus tracks
