Gamma Ray is a German power metal band from Hamburg, founded and fronted by Kai Hansen after his departure from power metal band Helloween, in 1989. He is the band's lead vocalist, guitarist and chief songwriter. Between 1990 and 2014, Gamma Ray recorded eleven studio albums.
Members:
Kai Hansen - guitars, lead and backing vocals (1989-present)
Dirk Schlächter - bass (occasionally: 1990-1993, full time: 1997-present), guitars, keyboards, piano (1990-1997), backing vocals (1990-present)
Henjo Richter - guitars, keyboards, backing vocals (1997-present)
Michael Ehré - drums (2012-present)
Frank Beck - lead and backing vocals (2015-present)
Former members:
Ralf Scheepers - lead vocals (1989-1994)
Uwe Wessel - bass, backing vocals, occasional guitar (1989-1993)
Jan Rubach - bass (1993-1997), backing vocals (1995-1997)
Mathias Burchard - drums (1989-1990)
Uli Kusch - drums, backing vocals (1990-1992)
Thomas Nack - drums (1993-1997), backing vocals (1995)
Dan Zimmermann - drums, backing vocals (1997-2012)
From: Hamburg, West Germany
Genre(s):
Power metal,
speed metal,
heavy metal
Active From: 1989-present