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Gamma Ray - New EP Details Revealed
Gamma Ray are pleased to announce that March 15th, 2013 will be the official release date of their new upcoming EP - Master Of Confusion. It will be released via earMUSIC, the Germany-based international rock label, which is part of Edel Group. "Master Of Confusion" and "Empire Of The Undead" are the first two new studio songs by Gamma Ray to be released on this EP, after the successful studio album To The Metal.
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| Source: | facebook.com |
| Band profile: | Gamma Ray |
Shadowside - Supporting Helloween And Gamma Ray On European Tour
Brazilian power metal act Shadowside will be back to Europe soon. The band officially announced a series of several performances supporting the legendary German bands Helloween and Gamma Ray. Shadowside will be promoting their latest effort Inner Monster Out.
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| Source: | Press release |
| Band profile: | Shadowside |
Gamma Ray - Release Clip From Upcoming Live CD/DVD
Gamma Ray have released a clip from the upcoming DVD/2CD live release Skeletons & Majesties Live. The clip for "Time To Break Free" (originally from the 1995 studio release Land Of The Free) features former Helloween singer Michael Kiske on guest vocals. The release will come in 2CD, Blu-ray and DVD on November 30th, 2012 through earMUSIC.
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| Source: | youtube.com |
| Band profile: | Gamma Ray |
Helloween - Bringing Back Hellish Rock Tour With Gamma Ray In March 2013
If you have a good memory, you'll remember the Hellish Rock Tour Helloween did in 2007/2008 with their special guests Gamma Ray. They played 95 shows in 34 countries, in Europe, Asia, North and Latin America. Those who didn't have the chance to be there will now be able to attend the Hellish Rock Tour Part II, which will start in March 2013 in Europe and go around the globe, once again featuring Gamma Ray.
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| Source: | helloween.org |
| Band profile: | Helloween |
Gamma Ray - Announce Michael Ehré As New Drummer (Update)
German power metallers Gamma Ray have announced Michael Ehré ( Metalium) as the band's new drummer. He will replace longtime drummer Daniel Zimmermann who left the band. Gamma Ray broke the news to a German magazine and made the announcement through a video recorded at the Hammer Recording Studios in Hamburg. You can watch the announcement below.
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| Source: | gammaray.org |
| Band profile: | Gamma Ray |
Gamma Ray - Guitarist To Sit Out Upcoming Shows
German power metallers Gamma Ray are sad to announce that guitarist and keyboardist Henjo Richter will take no part in their upcoming shows. The band is scheduled to play in the Sweden Rock Cruise this month and also take part in the Masters Of Rock Festival later next month.
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| Source: | facebook.com |
| Band profile: | Gamma Ray |
Gamma Ray - North American Mini-Tour In 2011
Gamma Ray will do five shows at the start of 2011 in North America. These will be the only dates the band will play in North America all year. As a special bonus, the band will offer VIP meet & greet tickets which give the fans entrance to the venue 1 hour before doors with a special meet & greet with Gamma Ray.
The confirmed live shows are as follows:
28th January 2011 - Grammercy Theater - New York, NY
29th January 2011 - Cafe Campus - Montreal, QUE
30th January 2011 - Imperial - Quebec City, QUE
1st February 2011 - Key Club - Los Angeles, CA
3rd February 2011 - Reggie's - Chicago, IL
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The confirmed live shows are as follows:
28th January 2011 - Grammercy Theater - New York, NY
29th January 2011 - Cafe Campus - Montreal, QUE
30th January 2011 - Imperial - Quebec City, QUE
1st February 2011 - Key Club - Los Angeles, CA
3rd February 2011 - Reggie's - Chicago, IL
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| Source: | blogs.myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Gamma Ray |
| Event: | Gamma Ray: North American Mini-Tour |
Gamma Ray - More Live Dates Announced
Gamma Ray have added more live dates to their so-called "To The Metal World Tour". Catch the band live in Russia, Asia or Latin America on the following dates:
08.04.10 - Russia - Moscow, B1 Maximum
10.04.10 - Russia - St Petersburg, DK Lensoveta
13.04.10 - Japan - Osaka, Big Cat (with Rage)
15.04.10 - Japan - Tokyo, On Air East (with Rage)
16.04.10 - Japan - Tokyo, On Air East (with Rage)
17.04.10 - Japan - Nagoya, Bottom Line (with Rage)
20.04.10 - Korea - Seoul, V-Hall
21.04.10 - China - Beijing, Mao Live House
22.04.10 - Taiwan - Taipei, Armed Forces Cultural Center
24.04.10 - Guatemala - Guatemala, City Teatro Miguel Angel Asturias
25.04.10 - Mexico - Mexico City, Circo Volador
28.04.10 - Venezuela - Valencia, Teatro Municipal Carabobo
30.04.10 - Colombia - Bogota, Teatro Metropol
01.05.10 - Ecuadsor - Quito, TBA
03.05.10 - Peru - Lima, Voce
05.05.10 - Chile - Santiago, Teatro Teleton
07.05.10 - Argentina - Buenos Aires, The End
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08.04.10 - Russia - Moscow, B1 Maximum
10.04.10 - Russia - St Petersburg, DK Lensoveta
13.04.10 - Japan - Osaka, Big Cat (with Rage)
15.04.10 - Japan - Tokyo, On Air East (with Rage)
16.04.10 - Japan - Tokyo, On Air East (with Rage)
17.04.10 - Japan - Nagoya, Bottom Line (with Rage)
20.04.10 - Korea - Seoul, V-Hall
21.04.10 - China - Beijing, Mao Live House
22.04.10 - Taiwan - Taipei, Armed Forces Cultural Center
24.04.10 - Guatemala - Guatemala, City Teatro Miguel Angel Asturias
25.04.10 - Mexico - Mexico City, Circo Volador
28.04.10 - Venezuela - Valencia, Teatro Municipal Carabobo
30.04.10 - Colombia - Bogota, Teatro Metropol
01.05.10 - Ecuadsor - Quito, TBA
03.05.10 - Peru - Lima, Voce
05.05.10 - Chile - Santiago, Teatro Teleton
07.05.10 - Argentina - Buenos Aires, The End
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| Source: | blogs.myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Gamma Ray |
Gamma Ray - Guitarist Undergoes Surgery, Amberian Dawn Guitarist Filling In
Original news, posted on 18.03.2010
Due to a Retina-Detachment, Henjo, Gamma Ray's guitarist, has undergone surgery. The shows, therefore, in Saarbrücken and Langen will not take place as planned. The show in Langen will be moved to the following Monday the 22 of March. Saarbrücken will be on Tuesday the 23 of March. The shows in Lichtenfels and Prague will happen as planned.
UPDATED (thanks to BudDa)
Gamma Ray drummer Daniel Zimmermann posted the following update on Henjo Richter's condition:
"Henjo's eye surgery went better than expected. Nevertheless, Henjo cannot play the shows in Lichtenfels, Prague, Langen and Saarbrücken. The band decided to engage guitar player Kasperi Heikkinen (Amberian Dawn, Iconofear, ex-Elenium) from Finland again to play the four shows mentioned above. Kasperi already replaced Henjo for a few shows in 2006."
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Due to a Retina-Detachment, Henjo, Gamma Ray's guitarist, has undergone surgery. The shows, therefore, in Saarbrücken and Langen will not take place as planned. The show in Langen will be moved to the following Monday the 22 of March. Saarbrücken will be on Tuesday the 23 of March. The shows in Lichtenfels and Prague will happen as planned.
UPDATED (thanks to BudDa)
Gamma Ray drummer Daniel Zimmermann posted the following update on Henjo Richter's condition:
"Henjo's eye surgery went better than expected. Nevertheless, Henjo cannot play the shows in Lichtenfels, Prague, Langen and Saarbrücken. The band decided to engage guitar player Kasperi Heikkinen (Amberian Dawn, Iconofear, ex-Elenium) from Finland again to play the four shows mentioned above. Kasperi already replaced Henjo for a few shows in 2006."
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| Source: | blogs.myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Gamma Ray |
Gamma Ray - New Video Online
"To The Metal", the new video from German metallers Gamma Ray, has been made available online. The clip was directed by Ronald Matthes.
"To The Metal" comes off the band's forthcoming album, To The Metal, which will be released on January 29 via earMUSIC.
To The Metal cover art] tracklist:
01. Rise
02. Deadlands
03. Mother Angel
04. No Need To Cry
05. Empathy
06. To The Metal
07. All You Need To Know
08. Time To Live
09. Shine Forever
10. Breaking Away
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"To The Metal" comes off the band's forthcoming album, To The Metal, which will be released on January 29 via earMUSIC.
To The Metal cover art] tracklist:
01. Rise
02. Deadlands
03. Mother Angel
04. No Need To Cry
05. Empathy
06. To The Metal
07. All You Need To Know
08. Time To Live
09. Shine Forever
10. Breaking Away
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| Source: | vids.myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Gamma Ray |
Gamma Ray - New Album In January
Gamma Ray's upcoming album To The Metal will be released via earMUSIC on January, 29th 2010. EarMUSIC is a project of Edel.
The new Gamma Ray offering is thoroughbred and classy, fast-paced and deep, and holds a few surprises in store which distinguish the band from the mass of acts who try their hand at similar styles and sounds.
The line-up consisting of Kai Hansen (vocals/guitar), Dirk Schlächter (bass), Henjo Richter (guitar) and Daniel Zimmermann (drums) recorded a total of twelve new songs at their own studio in Hamburg in autumn 2009. Ten of them will feature on the regular album release, and two additional bonus tracks can be heard on different editions of the album, the band's stylistic range including a full-throttle number such as "Rise", the rhythmic and melodically diverse "Time To Live", and the multilayered anthem "All You Need To Know" (which has given rise to speculation about a spectacular guest singer), as well as the sensitive ballad "No Need To Cry", composer/lyricist Dirk Schlächter's attempt to come to terms with the untimely death of his father. Of course, there's also the awesome title track - first introduced at the Wacken 2009 open-air and a number of festivals in Scandinavia and considered absolutely indispensible by the fans, which Gamma Ray recorded as a classic Metal track in the midtempo range, making it a real anthem.
The atmospherically dense "Empathy" sees Gamma Ray prove their amazing musical potential again, which keeps manifesting itself in exceptional and eminently interesting compositions. This song includes all the features of a diverse, exciting and multi-faceted number, in other words: sweeping sounds, cool grooves, a progressive touch and then - almost as if from nowhere - a chorus which seriously bowls you over. Subsequently, the band soar up to an almost oriental-sounding solo part, changing key several times within the track.
The album will be available in four versions:
as a regular jewel case CD
as a limited edition featuring an additional DVD (including an exciting making-of)
as a red vinyl in gatefold packaging
as a collectors' edition featuring CD and 7" vinyl with 2 unreleased tracks, completely hand-signed
The elaborate cover was designed by Herve Monjeaud, so the visual side of the new album is perfectly covered. Gamma Ray will present all this and much more from 6th February 2010, precisely one week after the release of their latest album, as part of an extensive world tour. Freedom Call had just been confirmed as special guests of the "To The Metal" tour, with Secret Sphere as support act. More tour details here.
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The new Gamma Ray offering is thoroughbred and classy, fast-paced and deep, and holds a few surprises in store which distinguish the band from the mass of acts who try their hand at similar styles and sounds.
The line-up consisting of Kai Hansen (vocals/guitar), Dirk Schlächter (bass), Henjo Richter (guitar) and Daniel Zimmermann (drums) recorded a total of twelve new songs at their own studio in Hamburg in autumn 2009. Ten of them will feature on the regular album release, and two additional bonus tracks can be heard on different editions of the album, the band's stylistic range including a full-throttle number such as "Rise", the rhythmic and melodically diverse "Time To Live", and the multilayered anthem "All You Need To Know" (which has given rise to speculation about a spectacular guest singer), as well as the sensitive ballad "No Need To Cry", composer/lyricist Dirk Schlächter's attempt to come to terms with the untimely death of his father. Of course, there's also the awesome title track - first introduced at the Wacken 2009 open-air and a number of festivals in Scandinavia and considered absolutely indispensible by the fans, which Gamma Ray recorded as a classic Metal track in the midtempo range, making it a real anthem.
The atmospherically dense "Empathy" sees Gamma Ray prove their amazing musical potential again, which keeps manifesting itself in exceptional and eminently interesting compositions. This song includes all the features of a diverse, exciting and multi-faceted number, in other words: sweeping sounds, cool grooves, a progressive touch and then - almost as if from nowhere - a chorus which seriously bowls you over. Subsequently, the band soar up to an almost oriental-sounding solo part, changing key several times within the track.
The album will be available in four versions:
as a regular jewel case CD
as a limited edition featuring an additional DVD (including an exciting making-of)
as a red vinyl in gatefold packaging
as a collectors' edition featuring CD and 7" vinyl with 2 unreleased tracks, completely hand-signed
The elaborate cover was designed by Herve Monjeaud, so the visual side of the new album is perfectly covered. Gamma Ray will present all this and much more from 6th February 2010, precisely one week after the release of their latest album, as part of an extensive world tour. Freedom Call had just been confirmed as special guests of the "To The Metal" tour, with Secret Sphere as support act. More tour details here.
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| Source: | gammaray.org |
| Band profile: | Gamma Ray |
Gamma Ray - To The Metal European Tour
Gamma Ray, Freedom Call and Secret Sphere will team up for the To The Metal European Tour in 2010. Confirmed dates are as follows:
Feb. 06 - Dock's - Hamburg, Germany
Feb. 07 - Biebob - Vosselaar, Belgium
Feb. 09 - Zeche - Bochum, Germany
Feb. 10 - Le Trabendo - Paris, France
Feb. 12 - Sala Totem - Navarra, Spain
Feb. 13 - La Riviera - Madrid, Spain
Feb. 14 - Sala Apolo - Barcelona, Spain
Feb. 16 - Magazzini Generali - Milan, Italy
Feb. 19 - Gagarin 205 - Athens, Greece
Feb. 20 - Block 33 - Thessaloniki, Greece
Feb. 21 - Blue Box Club - Sofia, Bulgaria
Feb. 23 - SKC - Belgrade, Serbia
Feb. 24 - Boogaloo - Zagreb, Croatia
Feb. 26 - Sport Hall - Presov, Slovakia
Feb. 27 - MSK Centrum - Ziad Nad Hronom, Slovakia
Feb. 28 - PKO - Bratislava, Slovakia
Mar. 12 - H2O Halle - Reichenbach, Germany
Mar. 13 - Kaminwerk - Memmingen, Germany
Mar. 14 - Z7 - Pratteln, Switzerland
Mar. 16 - Garage - Saarbrucken, Germany
Mar. 18 - Stadthalle Langen - Langen, Germany
Mar. 19 - Stadthalle Lichenfels - Lichtenfels, Germany
Mar. 20 - (tba) - Prague, Czech Republic
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Feb. 06 - Dock's - Hamburg, Germany
Feb. 07 - Biebob - Vosselaar, Belgium
Feb. 09 - Zeche - Bochum, Germany
Feb. 10 - Le Trabendo - Paris, France
Feb. 12 - Sala Totem - Navarra, Spain
Feb. 13 - La Riviera - Madrid, Spain
Feb. 14 - Sala Apolo - Barcelona, Spain
Feb. 16 - Magazzini Generali - Milan, Italy
Feb. 19 - Gagarin 205 - Athens, Greece
Feb. 20 - Block 33 - Thessaloniki, Greece
Feb. 21 - Blue Box Club - Sofia, Bulgaria
Feb. 23 - SKC - Belgrade, Serbia
Feb. 24 - Boogaloo - Zagreb, Croatia
Feb. 26 - Sport Hall - Presov, Slovakia
Feb. 27 - MSK Centrum - Ziad Nad Hronom, Slovakia
Feb. 28 - PKO - Bratislava, Slovakia
Mar. 12 - H2O Halle - Reichenbach, Germany
Mar. 13 - Kaminwerk - Memmingen, Germany
Mar. 14 - Z7 - Pratteln, Switzerland
Mar. 16 - Garage - Saarbrucken, Germany
Mar. 18 - Stadthalle Langen - Langen, Germany
Mar. 19 - Stadthalle Lichenfels - Lichtenfels, Germany
Mar. 20 - (tba) - Prague, Czech Republic
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| Source: | gammaray.org |
| Band profile: | Gamma Ray |
| Event: | Gamma Ray: To The Metal European Tour |
Gamma Ray - New Studio Album Coming Up
Gamma Ray have posted the following short update on their website:
"Gamma Ray has started working on new material for the next studio album, which is planed to be released in late Autumn. Next tour will probably start in November."
"Gamma Ray has started working on new material for the next studio album, which is planed to be released in late Autumn. Next tour will probably start in November."
| Source: | gammaray.org |
| Band profile: | Gamma Ray |
Gamma Ray - "Hell Yeah! The Awesome Foursome" DVD Info
Gamma Ray's long awaited DVD "Hell Yeah! The Awesome Foursome" will be finally out this September. The exact date will be announced soon. The tracklist for it has been revealed though:
DVD1:
Montreal, Canada '06:
01. Welcome
02. Gardens Of The Sinner
03. No World Order
04. Man On A Mission
05. Fight
06. Blood Religion
07. HMUniverse
08. Dream Healer
09. Heart Of The Unicorn
10. Fairytale (Acoustic)
11. The Silence
12. Beyond The Black Hole
13. Valley Of The Kings
14. Somewhere Out In Space
15. Land Of The Free
16. Rebellion In Dreamland
17. I Want Out
18. Send Me A Sign
DVD2:
01. History
02. Road Movie USA '06
03. Kai & Henjo Unplugged In Japan
Videos:
04. HMUniverse Melbourne
05. Space Eater
06. One with the World
07. Rebellion in Dreamland
08. Gammaray
09. Eagle
10. S.M.A.S
Wacken 03/06:
11. One With The World
12. Last Before The Storm
13. Rebellion
14. HMUniverse
15. Somewhere Out In Space
UPDATED on 14 September (thanks to Iron Priest):
The release dates for Gamma Ray's double DVD and double live CD "Hell Yeah - The Awesome Foursome" have been scheduled as follows:
Germany: October 24th
Europe: October 27th
USA: November 4th.
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DVD1:
Montreal, Canada '06:
01. Welcome
02. Gardens Of The Sinner
03. No World Order
04. Man On A Mission
05. Fight
06. Blood Religion
07. HMUniverse
08. Dream Healer
09. Heart Of The Unicorn
10. Fairytale (Acoustic)
11. The Silence
12. Beyond The Black Hole
13. Valley Of The Kings
14. Somewhere Out In Space
15. Land Of The Free
16. Rebellion In Dreamland
17. I Want Out
18. Send Me A Sign
DVD2:
01. History
02. Road Movie USA '06
03. Kai & Henjo Unplugged In Japan
Videos:
04. HMUniverse Melbourne
05. Space Eater
06. One with the World
07. Rebellion in Dreamland
08. Gammaray
09. Eagle
10. S.M.A.S
Wacken 03/06:
11. One With The World
12. Last Before The Storm
13. Rebellion
14. HMUniverse
15. Somewhere Out In Space
UPDATED on 14 September (thanks to Iron Priest):
The release dates for Gamma Ray's double DVD and double live CD "Hell Yeah - The Awesome Foursome" have been scheduled as follows:
Germany: October 24th
Europe: October 27th
USA: November 4th.
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| Source: | gammaray.org |
| Band profile: | Gamma Ray |
Gamma Ray - Hellish Rock Show Filmed For DVD
Taken from the official Helloween website:
"The Spanish portion of the 'Hellish Rock Tour' has started with a sold-out concert in Barcelona where the performances of all the three bands - Axxis, Gamma Ray, Helloween - have been filmed. While the performances of Axxis and Helloween will be used at a not confirmed later date, Gamma Ray will be using the recordings to update their long awaited DVD with the working title "Hell Yeah!!! The Awesome Foursome" which will now be released this year."
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"The Spanish portion of the 'Hellish Rock Tour' has started with a sold-out concert in Barcelona where the performances of all the three bands - Axxis, Gamma Ray, Helloween - have been filmed. While the performances of Axxis and Helloween will be used at a not confirmed later date, Gamma Ray will be using the recordings to update their long awaited DVD with the working title "Hell Yeah!!! The Awesome Foursome" which will now be released this year."
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| Source: | helloween.org |
| Band profile: | Gamma Ray |