Gamma Ray

Gamma Ray
Genre(s)
Power/Speed Metal
Lyrical theme(s)
Sci-Fi/fantasy, politics, religion
Origin Formed in Current label Status
Germany (Hamburg) 1989 earMUSIC/Edel Germany Active
Current line-up
Kai Hansen - Vocals, Guitar (1989-) (Helloween, Iron Savior)
Henjo Richter - Guitar, Keyboards (1997-) (Avantasia, Rampage (Deu), Charon (Deu))
Dirk Schlächter - Bass (1990-) (Guitar 1990-1997) (Angra (guest))
Dan Zimmermann - Drums (1997-) (Freedom Call, Iron Savior, Lanzer)

Live session member:
Alessio Gori - Keyboards (2007- ) (Flashback of Anger)
Former/past member(s)
Vocals:
- Ralf Scheepers (1989-1994) (Primal Fear, Tyran' Pace, F.B.I., Roland Grapow)

Bass:
- Jörg 'Tauchtnix' Schrör (Session Live 2000) (Megace, Xandril, Torment (Deu))
- Jan Rubach (1992-1996) (Anesthesia (Deu))
- Uwe Wessel (1989-1992) (Gothic Fate, Axe La Chapelle, Paragon (Deu), Rad Kick)

Drums:
- Thomas Nack (1992-1996) (Iron Savior, Anesthesia (Deu))
- Uli Kusch (1990-1992) (Masterplan, Shock Machine, Sinner (Deu), Helloween, Holy Moses (Deu), Mekong Delta, Roland Grapow, Beautiful Sin, Axe La Chapelle, Ride The Sky)
- Mathias Burchardt (1989-1990)

Guests:
Hansi Kürsch - Vocals (1995) (Blind Guardian, Demons & Wizards)
Michael Kiske - Vocals (1995, 2010) (Helloween)
Tommy Newton - Guitar (1990) (Ian Parry, Fargo, Victory)
Tammo Vollmers - Drums (1990) (PRKLZ)
Mischa Gerlach - Keyboards (1990)
Nils Neumann - Keyboards (Freedom Call, PowerWorld)
Additional notes
Gamma Ray was founded by Kai Hansen after suddenly leaving Helloween in the late '80s. Kai formed Gamma Ray along side Ralf Scheepers, a big Judas Priest fan from the band Tyran' Pace. The beginning of Gamma Ray was pretty much the continuation of classic Helloween material (Hansen was the founder of that band too). In 1994 Ralf left Gamma Ray as a result of living too far away [...]
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Discography


Heading for Tomorrow EP, 1989
Heaven Can Wait/Mr.Outlaw Single, 1989
Space Eater Single, 1989
Heaven Can Wait flexi disc Single, 1990
Who Do You Think You Are? Single, 1990[1 review, 50%]
Heading for Tomorrow Full-length, 1990[10 reviews, average 77%]
Gamma Ray / Lisa Dominique Split album, 1990
Heaven Can Wait EP, 1990[1 review, 86%]
Heading for the East Video/VHS, 1990
One With The World / Father And Son Single, 1991
Sigh No More (Promo CD) Single, 1991
The Spirit Single, 1991
Sigh No More Full-length, 1991[9 reviews, average 71%]
Melodic Metal Strikes Back!!! Split, 1993
Power of Metal Split, 1993
Insanity and Genius (Advance Copy) Single, 1993
Future Madhouse Single, 1993
Insanity and Genius Full-length, 1993[5 reviews, average 62%]
Lust for Live Video/VHS, 1993
Rebellion in Dreamland Single, 1995[2 reviews, average 89%]
Land of the Free Full-length, 1995[11 reviews, average 92%]
Silent Miracles EP, 1996[2 reviews, average 77%]
Alive '95 Live album, 1996[1 review, 95%]
The Karaoke Album Best of/Compilation, 1997[1 review, 95%]
Somewhere Out In Space (Promo CD) Single, 1997
Valley of the Kings Single, 1997[1 review, 95%]
Somewhere Out in Space Full-length, 1997[7 reviews, average 95%]
It's a Sin Single, 1999
Power Plant Full-length, 1999[5 reviews, average 80%]
Blast from the Past Best of/Compilation, 2000[3 reviews, average 91%]
No World Order (Promo CD) EP, 2001
Heaven or Hell Single, 2001[1 review, 89%]
No World Order Full-length, 2001[5 reviews, average 93%]
The Ultimate Collection Boxed set, 2002
Skeletons in the Closet Live album, 2003[5 reviews, average 88%]
Majestic Full-length, 2005[7 reviews, average 86%]
Land of the Free II Full-length, 2007[12 reviews, average 78%]
Hell Yeah! The Awesome Foursome DVD, 2008[1 review, 90%]
Hell Yeah! The Awesome Foursome Live album, 2008[2 reviews, average 92%]
Hell Yeah! The Awesome Foursome Boxed set, 2008[1 review, 84%]
Wacken Open Air 2009 DVD, 2009
To The Metal Single, 2010
To the Metal Full-length, 2010[8 reviews, average 73%]
Alright! 20 Years Of Universe Best of/Compilation, 2010



Links

Official
Gamma Ray Official Myspace
Official Homepage

Labels
SPV/Steamhammer

Fan site
The Schizoid Clan (Japan)
Argentinian Fansite
Comprehensive discography with loads of images
Detailed discography @ musik-sammler.de

Tablatures
Gamma Ray Tabs @ ultimate-guitar.com
Tablature @ metaltabs.com
Guitar Tabs @ TabWorld
Guitar Tabs @ GuitareTab
Guitar Tabs @ AzChords
Guitar Tabs @ MusikMania
Guitar Tabs @ MoreTabs
Guitar Tabs @ All-Good-Tabs
Guitar Tabs @ E-Tabs
Bass Tabs @ TotalBass
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