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Dan Zimmermann
Daniel Hans Erwin Zimmermann (born 30 October 1966 in Nürnberg, West Germany) is a retired heavy metal drummer. Dan is best known as having been the drummer of German power metal bands Gamma Ray and Freedom Call from 1997 to 2012. He was a founding member of Freedom Call, from which he departed in 2010. Two years later he also left Gamma Ray, announcing a rest from the music business in 2012. Discography With Gamma Ray *''Valley of the Kings'' (1997) *''Somewhere Out In Space'' (1997) *''The Karaoke Album'' (1997) - Karaoke Compilation album *''Power Plant'' (1999) *'' Blast from the Past'' (2000) - "Best of" Compilation album *'' No World Order'' (2001) *'' Skeletons in the Closet'' (2003) *'' Majestic'' (2005) *''Land of the Free II'' (2007) *''Hell Yeah! The Awesome Foursome'' (2008) *''To The Metal'' (2010) *''Skeletons & Majesties (EP)'' (2011) *'' Skeletons & Majesties Live'' (2012) *'' The Best (Of)'' (2015) With Freedom Call *''Stairway To Fairyland'' (1999) *'' Tarago ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nürnberg
Nuremberg ( ; german: link=no, Nürnberg ; in the local East Franconian dialect: ''Nämberch'' ) is the second-largest city of the German state of Bavaria after its capital Munich, and its 518,370 (2019) inhabitants make it the 14th-largest city in Germany. On the Pegnitz River (from its confluence with the Rednitz in Fürth onwards: Regnitz, a tributary of the River Main) and the Rhine–Main–Danube Canal, it lies in the Bavarian administrative region of Middle Franconia, and is the largest city and the unofficial capital of Franconia. Nuremberg forms with the neighbouring cities of Fürth, Erlangen and Schwabach a continuous conurbation with a total population of 800,376 (2019), which is the heart of the urban area region with around 1.4 million inhabitants, while the larger Nuremberg Metropolitan Region has approximately 3.6 million inhabitants. The city lies about north of Munich. It is the largest city in the East Franconian dialect area (colloquially: "Franconian"; ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Skeletons In The Closet (Gamma Ray Album)
''Skeletons in the Closet'' is a live album from the German power metal band Gamma Ray, released in 2003. It mostly featured songs that the band had never played live before. The setlist was voted by fans on the band's official website. Track listing Disc 1 # "Welcome" (Hansen) - 1:07 (from ''Heading for Tomorrow'') # "Gardens of the Sinner" (Hansen, Zimmermann) - 5:48 (from ''Power Plant'') # "Rich and Famous" (Hansen) - 5:13 (from '' Sigh No More'') # "All of the Damned" (Hansen) - 5:00 (from '' Land of the Free'') # "No Return" (Hansen) - 4:13 (from ''Insanity and Genius'') # "Armageddon" (Hansen) - 9:24 (from ''Power Plant'') # "Heavy Metal Universe" (Hansen) - 7:43 (from ''Power Plant'') # "One with the World" (Hansen, Wessel) - 4:50 (from '' Sigh No More'') # "Dan's Solo" (Zimmermann) - 5:21 Disc 2 # "Razorblade Sigh" (Hansen) - 5:00 (from ''Power Plant'') # "Heart of the Unicorn" (Hansen) - 4:41 (from '' No World Order'') # "Last Before the Storm" (Hansen) - 4:38 (from ''I ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dimensions (Freedom Call Album)
''Dimensions'' is the fifth full-length album by the German power metal band Freedom Call. It was released on April 20, 2007. Stylistically, the album combines the up-tempo and melodic elements of the ''Eternity'' album with the more contemporary sound of '' The Circle of Life'' album. The mixing and mastering of the album was by Tommy Newton of Victory. It is a concept album set in a post-apocalyptic world, in the year 3051, in which a demon created by mankind has completely ravaged the world. The Japanese version includes the bonus track "The Quest (Unplugged Version)". Reception ''Dimensions'' received generally mixed reviews upon release. The more inclined towards heavy metal the reviewer was, the less favourable the review tended to be. The more mainstream the reviewer was, the more favourable the review was inclined to be. Examples would be: Reviewing for maelstromzine.com, and giving ''Dimensions'' a 6.5/10, Roberto Martinelli wrote: "As far as children's metal goes, I do ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Circle Of Life (album)
''The Circle of Life'' is the fourth full-length album by the German power metal band Freedom Call. It was released on 21 May 2005 by SPV. Track listing Personnel *Chris Bay – vocals, guitar, keyboards * Cédric Dupont – guitar *Ilker Ersin – bass guitar *Nils Neumann – keyboards *Dan Zimmermann Daniel Hans Erwin Zimmermann (born 30 October 1966 in Nürnberg, West Germany) is a retired heavy metal drummer. Dan is best known as having been the drummer of German power metal bands Gamma Ray and Freedom Call from 1997 to 2012. He was a fou ... – drums References 2005 albums Freedom Call albums SPV/Steamhammer albums {{2000s-power-metal-album-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Live Invasion
Freedom Call is a German power metal band formed in 1998. The band tours regularly and the current line-up includes two original members including lead vocalist and songwriter, Chris Bay. Freedom Call has released 12 albums in total, nine of these studio albums. Biography Background Freedom Call's frontman Chris Bay gained a lot of his vocal ability from his grandfather, an opera singer with the Berlin State Opera, and his mother, who was a sought-after chorus singer. When only seven he began to play the guitar and by the time he was ten had tried his hand at the piano. Having played in various local rock bands, Bay moved to Hamburg in 1990 and got his first serious gig when he worked with Zed Yago. From 1993 to 1996 Chris was a member of former Victory guitarist Hermann Frank's band Moon Doc, with whom he recorded the albums "Moon Doc" (1995) and "Get Mooned" (1996). Founding (1997–1998) In 1998 Chris Bay and old friend Daniel Zimmermann formed Freedom Call duri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Eternity (Freedom Call Album)
''Eternity'' is the third full-length album by the German power metal band Freedom Call. It was released on 3 June 2002 by Steamhammer. Track listing Personnel * Chris Bay – vocals, guitar, keyboards * Cedric Dupont – guitar * Ilker Ersin – bass guitar * Dan Zimmermann Daniel Hans Erwin Zimmermann (born 30 October 1966 in Nürnberg, West Germany) is a retired heavy metal drummer. Dan is best known as having been the drummer of German power metal bands Gamma Ray and Freedom Call from 1997 to 2012. He was a fou ... – drums References 2002 albums Freedom Call albums SPV/Steamhammer albums {{2000s-power-metal-album-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Crystal Empire
''Crystal Empire'' is the second full-length album by the German power metal band Freedom Call. It was released on 22 January 2001 by Steamhammer. It was the last Freedom Call album with Sascha Gerstner, who later joined Helloween. Track list Credits *Chris Bay – vocals, guitar, keyboards *Sascha Gerstner – guitar *Ilker Ersin – bass guitar *Dan Zimmermann Daniel Hans Erwin Zimmermann (born 30 October 1966 in Nürnberg, West Germany) is a retired heavy metal drummer. Dan is best known as having been the drummer of German power metal bands Gamma Ray and Freedom Call from 1997 to 2012. He was a fou ... – drums Guests Choirs: Rolf Kholer, Olaf Senkbeil, Janie Dixon, Mitch Schmitt Bass guitar on tracks 4, 6, 7 and 9: Stefan Heimer References 2001 albums Freedom Call albums SPV/Steamhammer albums Albums produced by Charlie Bauerfeind {{2000s-power-metal-album-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Taragon
Freedom Call is a German power metal band formed in 1998. The band tours regularly and the current line-up includes two original members including lead vocalist and songwriter, Chris Bay. Freedom Call has released 12 albums in total, nine of these studio albums. Biography Background Freedom Call's frontman Chris Bay gained a lot of his vocal ability from his grandfather, an opera singer with the Berlin State Opera, and his mother, who was a sought-after chorus singer. When only seven he began to play the guitar and by the time he was ten had tried his hand at the piano. Having played in various local rock bands, Bay moved to Hamburg in 1990 and got his first serious gig when he worked with Zed Yago. From 1993 to 1996 Chris was a member of former Victory guitarist Hermann Frank's band Moon Doc, with whom he recorded the albums "Moon Doc" (1995) and "Get Mooned" (1996). Founding (1997–1998) In 1998 Chris Bay and old friend Daniel Zimmermann formed Freedom Call duri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Stairway To Fairyland
Freedom Call is a German power metal band formed in 1998. The band tours regularly and the current line-up includes two original members including lead vocalist and songwriter, Chris Bay. Freedom Call has released 12 albums in total, nine of these studio albums. Biography Background Freedom Call's frontman Chris Bay gained a lot of his vocal ability from his grandfather, an opera singer with the Berlin State Opera, and his mother, who was a sought-after chorus singer. When only seven he began to play the guitar and by the time he was ten had tried his hand at the piano. Having played in various local rock bands, Bay moved to Hamburg in 1990 and got his first serious gig when he worked with Zed Yago. From 1993 to 1996 Chris was a member of former Victory guitarist Hermann Frank's band Moon Doc, with whom he recorded the albums "Moon Doc" (1995) and "Get Mooned" (1996). Founding (1997–1998) In 1998 Chris Bay and old friend Daniel Zimmermann formed Freedom Call duri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Best Of (Gamma Ray Album)
''The Best (Of)'' is a compilation album of German power metal band Gamma Ray A gamma ray, also known as gamma radiation (symbol γ or \gamma), is a penetrating form of electromagnetic radiation arising from the radioactive decay of atomic nuclei. It consists of the shortest wavelength electromagnetic waves, typically ..., released on 30 January 2015. ''The Best (Of)'' has been released as 2-disc Standard Edition, 4-vinyl-Gatefold, and a high-quality 2-disc Limited Edition in an elaborate and exclusive leather-style package. All tracks were remastered in 2014 by Eike Freese. Tracklisting References 2015 compilation albums Gamma Ray (band) albums Power metal compilation albums {{2010s-compilation-album-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Skeletons & Majesties Live (album)
''Skeletons & Majesties Live'' is the fourth live album of the metal band Gamma Ray. The album was recorded during Gamma Ray's 2011 concert in Pratteln (Switzerland) and contains acoustic renditions of the songs ''Rebellion in Dreamland'' and ''Send Me a Sign'' as well as the guest appearance of then ex-Helloween and Unisonic vocalist Michael Kiske on 3 tracks. It was released both as an audio CD as well as a DVD on 30 November 2012. Track listing Disc one #"Welcome (Intro)" - 2:32 #"Anywhere In The Galaxy" - 6:13 #"Men, Martians And Machines" – 3:51 #"The Spirit" – 4:23 #"Wings Of Destiny" – 6:23 #"Farewell" – 5:43 #"Gamma Ray (Birth Control cover)" - 4:47 #"Money" - 3:53 #"Time to Break Free (featuring Michael Kiske)" - 5:16 #"Rebellion in Dreamland (Acoustic)" - 9:55 #"Send Me a Sign (Acoustic)" - 4:49 Disc two #"Induction" – 0:57 #"Dethrone Tyranny" - 4:17 #"Watcher in the Sky" – 5:27 #"Hold Your Ground" – 5:07 #"A While in Dreamland" (featuring Michael Kiske) ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
To The Metal
''To the Metal!'' is the tenth full-length studio album by Gamma Ray. It was released on 29 January 2010. To promote the album, the band did a tour with Freedom Call and Secret Sphere. The album was recorded in Kai's own studio in Hamburg in autumn 2009. The band has recorded 12 songs. Ten of them were featured on the regular album release, while the other two were bonus tracks appearing on the different editions of the album. The band described some of the songs on the official website, revealing that there would be a full-throttle number called "Rise", a rhythmic and melodically diverse song called "Time To Live", and a multilayered anthem titled "All you need to know", featuring ex-Helloween frontman Michael Kiske. Other songs mentioned are "No Need to Cry", a song written by Dirk Schlächter about the death of his father, "To The Metal", a song they played on various festivals before the album release and the atmospheric and dense "Empathy". It is the last album featuring drummer ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
