Gamma Ray

Active ·1989–present ·Hamburg, Germany Power Metal Speed Metal

Current lineup

  • Dirk Schlächter Guitars, Bass, Keyboards 1990–present
  • Frank Beck Vocals 2015–present
  • Henjo Richter Guitars, Keyboards 1997–present
  • Kai Hansen Vocals, Guitars 1989–present

Timeline

Vocals Guitars Bass Drums Keyboards Live only
1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 2030

Discography

Year Title Type Kaos Score
2015 The Best Of compilation —
2014 Empire of the Undead full length —
2013 Master of Confusion ep —
2011 Skeletons & Majesties ep —
2010 Heading for Tomorrow / Sigh No More compilation —
2010 Insanity and Genius / Land of the Free compilation —
2010 Majestic / Land of the Free II compilation —
2010 To the Metal! full length —
2010 Alright! 20 Years of Universe compilation —
2007 Land of the Free II full length —
2005 Majestic full length —
2001 No World Order! full length —
2000 Blast from the Past compilation —
1999 Power Plant full length —
1997 Somewhere Out in Space full length —
1997 The Karaoke Album compilation —
1996 Silent Miracles ep —
1995 Land of the Free full length —
1993 Insanity and Genius full length —
1991 Sigh No More full length —
1990 Heading for Tomorrow full length —
1990 Heaven Can Wait ep —

Latest News

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In the Magazine

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The Power Metal Band Logos, from Gothic Script to Chrome

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Guitar Hero and Power Metal: The Song That Crossed the Atlantic

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Metal Songs About Metal

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Power Metal Guitarists, Sweep Picking and the Shred Tradition

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The Visual Language of Power Metal: Covers, Logos and Symbols

The Visual Language of Power Metal: Covers, Logos and Symbols

May 21, 2026
What Power Metal Sings About: Dragons, Battles, Faith and the Stars

What Power Metal Sings About: Dragons, Battles, Faith and the Stars

May 14, 2026