Tag Archives: Gamma Ray

ALBUM REVIEW: Helloween – Helloween

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Sometimes, even for grumpy middle-aged metal fans, wishes can come true. So when it was announced in 2017 that former Helloween members Michael Kiske and Kai Hansen were to join the current incarnation of the band there was much, much rejoicing. The Pumpkins United (Nuclear Blast) single which followed swiftly dispelled any initial concerns about musical overcrowding, the band now consisting of seven members including three vocalists plus Hansen adding a third guitar, and the path to Helloween (Nuclear Blast) was clear.

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Heavy Montréal 2019 Announces Daily Schedules

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Heavy Montréal returns next month! Presented by Black Label, the tenth Heavy MTL on July 27 & 28 at Parc Jean-Drapeau as well as its sister fest on July 26 with Heavy In The City (77)! has announced its daily schedules. The city of Montréal has revamped Île Sainte-Hélène of Parc Jean-Drapeau, one of the most renowned festival sites in North America! More than thirty bands have joined previously announced Slayer, including Ghost, Godsmack, Evanescence, Anthrax, Slash ft. Myles Kennedy and the Conspirators, In This Moment, Killswitch Engage, Anthrax, Steel Panther, Clutch, Gamma Ray, Testament, Hatebreed, Beartooth, Skillet, Metal Churh, Municipal Waste, Atreyu, All That Remains, Quiet Riot, Cancer Bats, Fever 333, and many more! Passes on sale now! Continue reading →


Beth Roars Launches a Podcast, New Interview with Ralf Scheepers of Gamma Ray

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If you have been following this space, we love YouTuber Beth Roars and her amazing critiques of singers, especially rock and metal vocalists like Mike Patton, Layne Staley, Maynard James Keenan and more. In addition to her recent Patreon campaign, she has launched a podcast, the “Good Job Podcast which you can find on Spotify and other places you listen. Episode #3 features an interview with Ralf Scheepers, the world-renowned singer from Gamma Ray and Primal Fear. They chatted about his career, developing his talent and remaining humble, how the music industry changed over the years, and more. Subscribe and listen now! Continue reading →