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Hamburg, Germany (1989 – present)
Founded in 1989 by Kai Hansen in Hamburg, Germany after leaving Helloween, Gamma Ray borrowed straight from the Helloween classics, and continued to pioneer Hansen’s style of power metal.
After four years with Helloween, Kai Hansen decided to leave the band at the height of their career. He then went on to do some studio work with Blind Guardian.
Kai and his friend Ralf Scheepers from Tyran’ Pace decided to start a project. They recruited bassist Uwe Wessel and drummer Mathias Burchard. The resulting sound was very close to Helloween’s power metal style.
The first album Heading For Tomorrow was released in 1990. Two lineup changes resulted in Uli Kusch (who would later join Helloween) becoming the bands second drummer and Dirk Schlachter becoming a new guitarist. The new lineup released the Heaven Can Wait EP.
In 1991 the band released Sigh No More, which resulted in a 50 date world tour.
In 1993 Uli Kusch left the band and was replaced with Thomas Nack and Jan Rubach who replaced Uwe Wessel as the new bassist. The resulting cd was Insanity and Genius. Later that year, along with Rage, Helicon and Conception the band played on a tour called “Melodic Metal Strikes Back”. This resulted in a double CD release and video called Power of Metal. They also released Lust For Live which did not feature the other bands.
After four years with Helloween, Kai Hansen decided to leave the band at the height of their career. He then went on to do some studio work with Blind Guardian.
Kai and his friend Ralf Scheepers from Tyran’ Pace decided to start a project. They recruited bassist Uwe Wessel and drummer Mathias Burchard. The resulting sound was very close to Helloween’s power metal style.
The first album Heading For Tomorrow was released in 1990. Two lineup changes resulted in Uli Kusch (who would later join Helloween) becoming the bands second drummer and Dirk Schlachter becoming a new guitarist. The new lineup released the Heaven Can Wait EP.
In 1991 the band released Sigh No More, which resulted in a 50 date world tour.
In 1993 Uli Kusch left the band and was replaced with Thomas Nack and Jan Rubach who replaced Uwe Wessel as the new bassist. The resulting cd was Insanity and Genius. Later that year, along with Rage, Helicon and Conception the band played on a tour called “Melodic Metal Strikes Back”. This resulted in a double CD release and video called Power of Metal. They also released Lust For Live which did not feature the other bands.
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Shoutbox
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Wesku88 wrote:
I completely agree with both FjordSweetFjord and DemonByChoose
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DemonByChoose wrote:
Gamma Ray is my favourite power metal band, and imo their best is without a doubt No World Order!
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FjordSweetFjord wrote:
Influenced is the key word, judging by that person's thrash / death metal band list I'd like to see the comparisons between the groups riffs, I'm sure "nothing" sounds like anything else *rolls eyes*. After nearly 30 years I'm sure Kai could find a long list of groups who have riffs / melodies that are similar to his. This is the problem with metal fans today, it's all a competition against one another. Enjoy what you enjoy and fuck anyone who says your wrong.
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MelodeathAddict wrote:
HANSEN IS SPY!
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Eduardo_Bardo wrote:
Like in the video says":Despite the similarities, Gamma Ray is still the best power metal band out there. " I would say :, Gamma Ray is still the best metal band out there." ;D
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KiraDeath wrote:
I love "To Mother Earth" song but Gamma Ray sucks! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e0IKQOga42U
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Wesku88 wrote:
Damn, have to wait that long for the new album :D Hopefully they come to Finland next year.
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MrReznov wrote:
I just started to listen these guys, they're great
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Kinski_ wrote:
Can't wait for the new album, but I already ordered my ticket for the tour in Germany. :D
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Nuutyasha wrote:
Can't wait for the new album, hope the tour will come to Finland. [2]
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Henry994 wrote:
Can't wait for the new album, hope the tour will come to Finland.
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Zeitgeist1 wrote:
New Album 25.01.210 and Tour with Freedom Call and Secret Sphere. HELL YEAH !!!
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Gammaraytom wrote:
I know, he set my spirit free!! \o/
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Nick_Code wrote:
great band
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screwing-a wrote:
Send me a sign!.. On second thoughts, send us a new album!!! )))
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Wesku88 wrote:
Strange name for a Gamma Ray album, but knowing Kai, it's gonna be awesome surely. Now we only need the date when it comes out...
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Kinski_ wrote:
The new album will be called "To The Metal" says Daniel Zimmermann.
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Wesku88 wrote:
I want the new album NOW! Seriously, isn't there any info on it?
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Oshunai wrote:
Any news on the new album people of last.fm?
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Eduardo_Bardo wrote:
All that I see is the Years...
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To the Metal Tour 2010
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To the Metal Tour
Biebob, Vosselaar, Belgium
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To the Metal Tour 2010
Zeche, Bochum, Germany
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News
Decent live videos taken off YouTube of Norway's gig posted! [Apr 26, 2009]
26 Apr 2009 | from blog.myspace.com/gammaraymyspace
Hey everyone!These are decent videos taken off Youtube from the performance in Norway on Friday.Thanks to Sara for the head's up!=)~Squeak Enjoy!Dream Healer
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