I know that Priest themselves don't think very highly of it, but I've always liked this one. It derives an unsettling effect from its subtlety, and I can't detach it from the time it was made: Back in 1981, people actually were afraid of nuclear war and were afraid to see something like this in the sky some day. To me, it looks like a view taken from a window on a plane, and as a frequent flyer, I do occasionally think back to this cover and what it would be like if I'm sitting in a plane while nuclear holocaust is starting. Very effective.
I've never seen it as a nuclear explosion myself, though that's an interesting way of looking at it. I have always quite liked this one too, despite the simplicity and how un-metal it is. I especially love the colours, they remind me of a low sunset and I think that compliments the melancholy tone of the album perfectly.
I had no idea -- too bad it's only South America, and half the band is benched with injuries.Gamma Ray are on tour now
Apart from Henjo Richter, I can't see who is missing (no drummer since Dan Zimmerman has really acted as a "real member"). Who is his replacement by the way? (EDIT It looks like Kasperi Hekkinen, who had replaced Richter on the 2005 tour)half the band is benched with injuries
I thought Michael Ehré had been their official drummer for the past 12 years. Granted, that only represents one album and tour, plus the 30th anniversary show, but that’s all the band has done since then, not including this tour.no drummer since Dan Zimmerman has really acted as a "real member"