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Year of birth of Gamma Ray

Year of birth: 1989
Country of Gamma Ray

Country: Germany

Biography of Band

In 1988/89, after 4 years in Helloween, the songwriter and guitarist Kai Hansen decided to leave the band. After some studio work with Blind Guardian, he decided to form he own project. Along with his long-time friend Ralf Scheepers (vocals - ex Tyran Pace) and Uwe Wessel (bass) and Mathias Burchard (drums), he formed Gamma Ray. They released in Feb. 19 '1990, the album "Heading for Tomorrow" with guest appearance of Piet Sielck and Dirk SchlпїЅchter. In the fall of 1990 the EP "Heaven Can Wait" was released. Uli Kusch replaces Mathias on drums and Dirk SchlпїЅchter is the second guitarist of the band. Gamma Ray's live performances in Japan were brilliant and they released the live video "Heading For The East" in that same year.

Gamma Ray starts in 1991 the recording at Karo Studios of their new album. On Sept. 23 the album "Sigh No More" was released. In October of that same year, they started a 50 dates worldwide tour. The third Gamma Ray's album "Insanity And Genius" was released on Sept. 28 of 1993, when the new band members Thomas Nack (Drums) and Jan Rubach (Bass) were introdudec, replacing Uli and Uwe due to personal problems.

In September, the band along with Rage, Helicon and Conception starts the tour "Melodic Metal Strikes Back". The double CD "Power Of Metal" and the Videos "Power of Metal" and "Lust for live" was released at Dec. '93. New band changes!! The singer Ralf Scheepers left the band and was replaced by Kai Hansen, hailed by his fans!! In 1995 the fourth album "Land Of The Free" was released. In the fall of the same year Gamma Ray starts on a successful European tour. In May of 1996 their live album "Alive '95" was released. Jan Jubach and Thomas Nack leave the band when Dirk SchlпїЅchter decided to go back playing bass.

New members are introduced: Henjo Richter, guitars and Dan Zimmermann on drums. In February '97 Gamma Ray head into their studio in Hamburg once again to start recording their 5th studioalbum. In July of '97, Gamma Ray started an improvised tour in South America (Argentina and Brazil), for delight of their fans. In August '97 they released their album "Somewhere Out In Space". Now they released the masterpiece called "Powerplant", which is considered the best GR album for some fans!

Members of Gamma Ray

Current Members:
Kai Hansen (Founder). In Band at: 1988 - . Role: Vocals, guitar

Henjo Richter. In Band at: 1997 - . Role: Guitar, keyboards

Dirk Schlächter. In Band at: 1988 - . Role: Bass

Dan Zimmermann. In Band at: 1997 - . Role: Drums

Passed Members:
Ralf Scheepers. Period: 1988 - 1994. Role: Vocals

Mathias Burchardt. Period: 1988 - 1990. Role: Drums

Uli Kusch. Period: 1990 - 1993. Role: Drums

Thomas Nack. Period: 1993 - 1997. Role: Drums

Uwe Wessel. Period: 1988 - 1993. Role: Bass

Jan Rubach. Period: 1992 - 1996. Role: Bass

JпїЅrg SchrпїЅr (Guest). Period: 2000 - 2000. Role: Bass

Hansi Kursch (Guest). Period: 1995 - 1995. Role: Vocals

Michael Kiske (Guest). Period: 1995 - 1995. Role: Vocals

Tommy Newton (Victory) (Guest). Period: 1990 - 1990. Role: Guitars

Tammo Vollmers (Guest). Period: 1990 - 1990. Role: Drums

Mischa Gerlach (Guest). Period: 1990 - 1990. Role: Keyboards

Axel Mackenrott (Guest). Period: 2004 - 2004. Role: Keyboard

Discography

Single: Valley of the Kings Studio: 1997-05-21. Tracklist.
Lineup: Kai Hansen - vocals, guitar, Henjo Richter - guitar, keyboards, Dirk SchlпїЅchter - bass, Dan Zimmermann - drums

Single: Space Eater (1989) Studio: Noise. Tracklist.

CD: Heading for Tomorrow (1989) Studio: Horus Sound Studio. Tracklist.
Lineup: Ralf Scheepers - vocals, Kai Hansen - guitar, Uwe Wessel - bass, Mathias Burchardt - drums, Dirk Schlachter (guest on track 5/6) - bass, Tommy Newton (guest on track 8) - guitar, Tammo Vollmers (guest on track 3) - drums, Mischa Gerlach (guest) - keyboard
Comment: Has been reissued as limited edition digipack in 2002 containing 3 additional
bonus tracks.

Single: Who Do You Think You Are? (1990) Studio: Noise Records. Tracklist.
Lineup: Kai Hansen (guitars, vocals), Ralf Scheepers (lead vocals), Dirk SchlпїЅchter (guitars), Uwe Wessel (bass guitar), Uli Kusch (drums)
Comment: Japan only release.

EP: Heaven Can Wait (1990) Studio: Noise Records. Tracklist.
Lineup: Ralf Scheepers - vocals, Kai Hansen - guitar, Dirk SchlпїЅchter - guitar, Uwe Wessel - bass, Uli Kusch - drums
Comment: The Japanese version only has four tracks, leaving off "Who Do You Think You
Are?". It also has a blue background rather than a black background on the
cover, as well as a full-color figure instead of the yellow shadow pictured.
"Sail On", "Mr. Outlaw", and "Lonesome Stranger" are bonus tracks on the 2002
remaster of "Heading For Tomorrow", while "Who Do You Think You Are?" is a
bonus track on the 2002 remaster of "Sigh No More".

Single: The Spirit (1990) Studio: Noise. Tracklist.
Lineup: Ralf Scheepers - vocals, Kai Hansen - guitar, Dirk Schlachter - guitars, Uwe Wessel - bass, Uli Kusch - drums

CD: Sigh No More (1991) Studio: Karo Studios. Tracklist.
Lineup: Ralf Scheepers - vocals, Kai Hansen - guitar, Dirk SchlпїЅchter - guitar, Uwe Wessel - bass, Uli Kusch - drums, Tommy Hansen - keyboards, Piet Sielck - keyboards
Comment: The original Japanese version contains the bonus track "Sail On" (live).
Reissued in 2002 as limited edition digipack including 3 bonus tracks.

Single: Future Madhouse (1993) Studio: Noise Records. Tracklist.
Lineup: Ralf Scheepers - vocals, Kai Hansen - guitar, Dirk SchlпїЅchter - guitar, Jan Rubach - bass, Thomas Nack - drums

CD: Insanity and Genius (1993) Studio: Hansen Studios. Tracklist.
Lineup: Ralf Scheepers - vocals, Kai Hansen - guitar, Dirk Schlachter - guitar, Jan Rubach - bass, Thomas Nack - drums
Comment: "Heroes" is the bonus track of the Japanese release.

Reissued in 2002 as a limited edition digipack. Track # 12 is missing on the
reissue, therefore it contains 3 extra bonus tracks.

Single: Rebellion In Dreamland (1995) Studio: Noise Records. Tracklist.
Lineup: Kai Hansen - vocals, guitar, Dirk SchlпїЅchter - guitar, keyboards, Jan Rubach - bass, Thomas Nack - drums
Comment: Guest Musicians: Michael Kiske (Chorus on "Land Of The Free") Hansi KпїЅrsh,
"Hucky" Hackmann - BackingVocals on Track 1& 2

"As Time Goes By" taken from the preproduction of "Sigh no More", '91.

CD: Land of the Free (1995) Studio: R.A.S.H. Studio Gelsenlirchen (drums), Hansen Studio. Tracklist.
Lineup: Kai Hansen - vocals, guitar, Dirk Schlachter - guitar, Jan Rubach - bass, Thomas Nack - drums
Comment: The album has also been released as a double vinyl album containing the
Holocaust cover version "H.M. Mania" as a bonus track.

Reissued in 2002 as limited edition digipack containing 3 bonus tracks.

Hansi Kursch of Blind Guardian did guest vocals on this album,including a lead vocal part in "Farewell".
Michael Kiske of Helloween did all lead vocals on "Time To Break Free".

"Afterlife" is dedicated to Ingo Schwichtenberg.

Guest Musicians:
Chois sung by: Hansi KпїЅrsch (on track 1, 7 & 9)
Hacky Hackmann (on all tracks)
Catharina Boutari (on track 1, 2, 4 & 11)
Axel Naschke (on track 2, 4, 6, 8 & 11)
Thomas Nack (on all tracks)
Kai Hansen (on track 2, 4, 6, 8 & 11)
Michael Kiske (on track 9)
Lead vocals on "Time to Break Free" by Michael Kiske

Live CD: Alive 95 (1995) Studio: Recorded during the Land of the Free tour. Tracklist.
Lineup: Kai Hansen - vocals, guitar, Dirk Schlachter - guitar, Jan Rubach - bass, Thomas Nack - drums
Comment: Euro version has only one CD with "Lust For Life" not included.

The 2CD version has only been released in U.S.A.

EP: Silent Miracles (1996) Studio: Noise Records. Tracklist.
Lineup: Kai Hansen - vocals, guitar, Dirk SchlпїЅchter - guitar, keyboards, Jan Rubach - bass, Thomas Nack - drums
Comment: Tracks 1, 3 & 4: Mixed at Hansen Studio, Hamburg by Hansen & SchlпїЅchter in
December 1995 and
January 1996
Track 2: Mixed at Horus Sound Studio, Hannover by Bauerfeind, Hansen &
SchlпїЅchter

CD: Somewhere Out In Space (1997) Studio: Hansen Studio. Tracklist.
Lineup: Kai Hansen - vocals, guitar, Henjo Richter - guitar, keyboards, Dirk Schlachter - bass, Dan Zimmermann - drums
Comment: "Return To Fantasy" was only available on the limited edition CD.

Reissued in 2002 as limited edition digipack containing 2 additional bonus tracks.

Compilation: The Karaoke Album (1997) Studio: Noise. Tracklist.
Comment: Released only in Japan.
Tracks 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 Produced by Kai Hansen & Dirk SchlпїЅchter
Tracks 6, 10 Produced by Kai Hansen
Tracks 7, 8, 9 Produced by Kai Hansen, Dirk SchlпїЅchter & Charlie Bauerfind

Single: It's a Sin (1999) Studio: Noise. Tracklist.
Lineup: Kai Hansen - vocals, guitar, Henjo Richter - guitar, keyboards, Dirk Schlachter - bass, Dan Zimmermann - drums

CD: Powerplant (1999) Studio: Hansen Studio. Tracklist.
Lineup: Kai Hansen - vocals, guitar, Henjo Richter - guitar, keyboards, Dirk Schlachter - bass, Dan Zimmermann - drums
Comment: The limited edition CD came in a longform digipack.

Reissued in 2002 as limited edition digipack containing 3 additional bonus tracks.

Compilation: Blast From The Past (2000) Studio: Hansen Studio. Tracklist.
Lineup: Kai Hansen guitars, lead vocals, Dirk SchlпїЅchter -bass guitar, Henjo Richter - guitar, keyboards, Dan Zimmermann - drums
Comment: Additional vocals on "Land of the Free" by Michael Kiske

Bass guitar and drums on "The Silence" by Uwe Wessel & Mathias Burchadt.
13 re-recorded tracks and 7 remastered tracks.
The song 'Silence' has re-recorded vocals by Kai Hansen, but the music is the
same as on Heading for Tomorrow (aside from being remastered).

Single: Heaven or hell (2001) Studio: Victor / Sanctuary Records. Tracklist.
Lineup: Kai Hansen - vocals, guitar, Henjo Richter - guitar, keyboards, Dirk SchlпїЅchter - bass, Dan Zimmermann - drums

CD: No World Order (2001) Studio: Hansen Studio. Tracklist.

Live CD: Skeletons In The Closet (2003) Studio: Metal-Is. Tracklist.
Lineup: Kai Hansen - vocals, guitar, Henjo Richter - guitar, keyboards, Dirk Schlachter - bass, Dan Zimmermann - drums

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