Kai Hansen

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Kai Hansen

Born January 17, 1963 · Hamburg, West Germany [now Germany] (age 63)

Kai Michael Hansen, born January 17, 1963 in Hamburg, is a German guitarist and singer, best known for his work as a composer and performer in various speed, power, heavy, and other metal bands. He is notably the founder of two bands: Helloween and Gamma Ray. Kai Hansen is considered the founder of German melodic metal and, more broadly, power metal.

Known For

Andre Matos - Maestro do Rock - Episódio IIAndre Matos - Maestro do Rock - Episódio II · 2023
Andre Matos - Maestro do Rock - Episódio II
2023
MovieDocumentary
The documentary shows the Maestro's entry into the Santa Marcelina Music College, where he met the friends with whom he would form Angra, and questions asked more than 20 years ago that had never been commented on will be answered. These are relevant statements by Andre himself, Kiko Loureiro and Rafael Bittencourt, who talk about the misunderstanding between them and the consequent departure of the singer from the band. Drummer Marco Antunes, who is speaking publicly about Angra for the first time, tells how things started to fall apart right at the beginning of the band.
Avantasia - The Flying Opera: Around the World in Twenty DaysAvantasia - The Flying Opera: Around the World in Twenty Days · 2011
Avantasia - The Flying Opera: Around the World in Twenty Days
★ 8.02011
MovieMusic
The Flying Opera is the first Avantasia live album by German power metal vocalist Tobias Sammet, released in March 2011. It was recorded during their first world tour in 2008, in support of the album The Scarecrow.
Edu Falaschi - Temple of Shadows in ConcertEdu Falaschi - Temple of Shadows in Concert · 2021
Edu Falaschi - Temple of Shadows in Concert
★ 10.02021
MovieMusic
Gamma Ray: Skeletons & Majesties LiveGamma Ray: Skeletons & Majesties Live · 2012
Gamma Ray: Skeletons & Majesties Live
2012
MovieMusic
"Skeletons & Majesties Live" features the live recording of the band's performance at the legendary Z7 in Pratteln, Switzerland from April 29th, 2011 . The DVD and Blu-ray also feature additional bonus tracks, lots of behind the scenes bonus material, rare archive material and interviews with the band.
Helloween: United Alive in MadridHelloween: United Alive in Madrid · 2019
Helloween: United Alive in Madrid
★ 7.32019
MovieMusic
The shows celebrated the greatest hits from three decades and offered a breakneck trip through time and the entire HELLOWEEN repertoire – including songs, the band hadn’t played live for a very long time, or even never before. The recordings took place during the band's Pumpkins United World Tour (2017–2018), with former members Michael Kiske and Kai Hansen joining Helloween's line-up. The main concert was recorded on 9 December 2017 in Madrid, Spain and the bonus tracks in Chile, Brazil, Czech Republic and Germany. Extra material includes a band interview, as well as LED content and animations shown during the shows.
Helloween ft. Kai Hansen: Rock in Rio 2013Helloween ft. Kai Hansen: Rock in Rio 2013 · 2013
Helloween ft. Kai Hansen: Rock in Rio 2013
★ 5.82013
MovieMusic
Power Metal lovers also had their place in the past "Rock In Rio" held in Brazil. That's why we leave the presentation of HELLOWEEN Germans, who also had the pleasure to invite on stage to an old friend, Kai Hansen. Cidade do Rock, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on September 22, 2013. The setlist that evening was:   01. Eagle Fly Free 02. Where the Sinners Go 03. Waiting for the Thunder 04. I'm Alive 05. Live Now! 06. If I Could Fly 07. Power 08. Are You Metal? 09. Dr. Stein (with Kai Hansen) 10. Future World (with Kai Hansen) 11. I Want Out (with Kai Hansen)
Helloween: Live At BudokanHelloween: Live At Budokan · 2024
Helloween: Live At Budokan
★ 8.02024
MovieMusic
The reunited expanded classic lineup of German power metallers HELLOWEEN will release a new live album, "Live At Budokan". The colossal effort immortalizes HELLOWEEN's September 16, 2023 performance at Tokyo's legendary Nippon Budokan. With 29 cameras capturing every nuance, each moment of the concert is preserved in stunning detail. Track listing: 01. Orbit 02. Skyfall 03. Eagle Fly Free 04. Mass Pollution 05. Future World 06. Power 07. Save Us 08. Kai's Medley [Walls Of Jericho, Metal Invaders, Victim Of Fate, Gorgar, Ride The Sky, Heavy Metal Is The Law] 09. Forever And One (Neverland) 10. Best Time 11. Dr. Stein 12. How Many Tears 13. Perfect Gentleman 14. Keeper Of The Seven Keys 15. Drumokan 16. I Want Out
Helloween: The Pumpkin VideoHelloween: The Pumpkin Video · 2000
Helloween: The Pumpkin Video
★ 10.02000
MovieMusic
This DVD edition consists of the original Pumpkin Video, plus an addition of 6 songs which include clips from albums "Time Of The Oath", "Better Than Raw" and "If I Could Fly" from their latest album "Dark Ride".

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Helloween: Live At BudokanHelloween: Live At Budokan · 2024
Helloween: Live At Budokan
★ 8.02024
MovieMusic
The reunited expanded classic lineup of German power metallers HELLOWEEN will release a new live album, "Live At Budokan". The colossal effort immortalizes HELLOWEEN's September 16, 2023 performance at Tokyo's legendary Nippon Budokan. With 29 cameras capturing every nuance, each moment of the concert is preserved in stunning detail. Track listing: 01. Orbit 02. Skyfall 03. Eagle Fly Free 04. Mass Pollution 05. Future World 06. Power 07. Save Us 08. Kai's Medley [Walls Of Jericho, Metal Invaders, Victim Of Fate, Gorgar, Ride The Sky, Heavy Metal Is The Law] 09. Forever And One (Neverland) 10. Best Time 11. Dr. Stein 12. How Many Tears 13. Perfect Gentleman 14. Keeper Of The Seven Keys 15. Drumokan 16. I Want Out

Vocals & Guitars

Gamma Ray - Lust For LiveGamma Ray - Lust For Live · 1993
Gamma Ray - Lust For Live
★ 9.01993
MovieMusic
This release was recorded during the 1993 Melodic Metal Tour at Hamburg’s Dock’s venue on September 25, sharing the bill with fellow German headbangers Rage, whose performance has also been released on DVD and the review can be seen here. The lineup for this show consisted of Ralf Scheepers on lead vocals, Kai Hansen on guitar, Dirk Schlachter on guitar and keyboards, Jan Rubach on bass and Thomas Nack on drums. The show was to see one of the last performances of Scheepers as he left the band soon after this tour. Based on a three album recording career including the albums Heading For Tomorrow, Sigh No More and Insanity and Genius the band had an established fan base coming into this tour. The show is a mix of live performances and interviews, giving a great insight into the show but also to some behind the scenes goings on. It also includes footage in the recording studio for the production of the Insanity and Genius album.

Guitars, Vocals