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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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Heavy Metal Universe
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Shoutbox
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FjordSweetFjord wrote:
Beyond The Blackhole \m/
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fry1077 wrote:
Gamma Ray is the band DragonForce wishes they were
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hammerstrikebg wrote:
I'm going to see them live this February! can't wait!!! No world order their best album :D [2]
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FairyDark wrote:
I'm going to see them live this February! can't wait!!! No world order best album ever!!
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Eduardo_Bardo wrote:
I CANT WAIT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! TO THE METAL!!!!!!!!!!1
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Wesku88 wrote:
Damn, I can't wait for the new album, I'm gonna go insane!
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Kinski_ wrote:
I'm anxiously waiting for the new release. It shall be very experimentel and some songs shall have a vibe such as Rammstein songs. Can't wait anymore! :D
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Lionheartattack wrote:
Mmh. I too have preordered the album. My is it gonna be sweet. ^^ By the way, for those BG and GR fans who're looking for the intermediate. :D Cheeeap advertising, I know. :<
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AlenZizak wrote:
Underrated band,they are much better than Helloween (2)
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pg666donegan wrote:
Underrated band,they are much better than Helloween
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stoeffn wrote:
Heading For Tomorrow -> Best for me
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meepstone wrote:
The new album cover looks pretty sweet.
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gotikin wrote:
the tracklist of the new cd promise
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Shandified wrote:
DEATH TO FALSE RAM! DO NOT ENTRY! Vote up the Swedish Ram brothers and let us crush all others with the IRON FIST OF METAL!
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Oshunai wrote:
January 29th here we come.
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Findecan0 wrote:
Heaven or hell!
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Nuutyasha wrote:
I also pre-ordered the limited version with the 60 minute documentary. Can't wait for 2010! :))
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manstein123 wrote:
Haaaiiil to the metal.
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Henry994 wrote:
Come on! Finland needs Gamma Ray too! [2]
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Wesku88 wrote:
There's a limited version of the new album, with a 60 minute documentary + other stuff. Naturally had to order that one :)
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To the Metal Tour 2010
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Feb
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To the Metal Tour
Biebob, Vosselaar, Belgium
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Feb
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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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16 Sep 2008 | from blog.myspace.com/gammaraymyspace
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