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Heading for the East

Gamma Ray · 2015

82 min · 12 tracks · heavy metal · power metal · speed metal

Epic power metal anthems intertwine with melodic hooks and soaring vocals, showcasing Gamma Ray's signature sound.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • epic sing-along anthems
  • dynamic progression with peaks
  • wave-like pacing throughout
  • long-form listening experience
  • cathartic energy release

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer short, standalone tracks
  • seek instant gratification

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2015, 'Heading for the East' marks Gamma Ray's continued evolution as a leading force in power metal. This album comes after their 2014 release, 'Empire of the Undead', reflecting a matured sound while maintaining their classic heavy metal roots. By this point, the band had established a dedicated following and was solidifying their legacy within the genre.
Stylistic neighbors
Helloween· Blind Guardian· Stratovarius

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

Disc 1

  • 1 Intro 0:50
  • 2 Lust for Life 6:44
  • 3 Heaven Can Wait 4:30
  • 4 Space Eater 5:15
  • 5 Free Time 5:59
  • 6 Who Do You Think You Are? 6:04

Disc 2

  • 1 The Silence 6:50
  • 2 Save Us 6:42
  • 3 I Want Out 5:26
  • 4 Ride the Sky / Hold Your Ground 6:17
  • 5 Money 4:17
  • 6 Heading for Tomorrow 24:04

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata