Gotthard on julkaissut menehtyneen laulajansa Steve Leen syntymäpäivänä uuden singlen ”The Eyes Of A Tiger”. Julkaisu sisältää version Survivorin klassikkokappaleesta ”Eye Of The Tiger” sekä Gotthardin omasta sävellyksestä ”Heaven”. Biisit löytyvät tulevalta Steven kuoleman 10-vuotispäivän muistoksi ilmestyvältä albumilta ”The Eyes Of A Tiger”, jolla kuullaan aiemmin julkaisemattomia Leen laulamia esityksiä. Julkaisupäiväksi on asetettu 2.10.2020 ja ennakkotilausta saa jätettyä linkistä.
Lee kuoli lokakuussa 2010 moottoripyöräonnettomuudessa 47-vuotiaana. Gotthard on jatkanut uraansa uuden vokalistin Nic Maederin kanssa.
Kitaristi Leo Leoni kommentoi:
We had planned a memorial concert for a long time when Covid-19 changed everything. So, we came up with the idea of putting together a tribute album with Steve for our fans and us – as an additional reminder of this singular, unforgettable singer. We want to light a beacon that he still is a part of this band and will be forever!
Levystä kerrotaan seuraavaa:
How do you honor a legend? Someone, who has become immortal through his songs, his voice, and his nature – and ten years after the tragic accident, is still vivid in the hearts of friends, colleagues, and fans. What do you say about a singer among the world’s finest of his genre, who never lost touch with the real world? It’s only possible with music. For the 10th anniversary of Steve Lee’s passing, Gotthard bow to their frontman with “The Eyes Of A Tiger” and offer two unreleased tracks – among them the eponymous “Eyes Of The Tiger” in two different takes – as well as eleven stripped-down versions of well-known songs: performed by Gotthard – sung by Steve Lee.
Kappalelista:
1 One Life One Soul
2 Let It Be
3 In the Name
4 Lonely People
5 Heaven
6 Need to Believe
7 Lift U Up
8 Hush
9 First Time In A Long Time
10 Tarot Woman
11 And Then Goodbye
12 The Train
13 Eye of the Tiger
14 Eye of the Tiger (Electric Version)
Lähde ja kuvat: Gotthard