Member	Years	Roles
Chris Bay	1998–present
Dan Zimmermann	1998–present
Nils Neumann	2003–present
Armin Donderer	2005–present
Lars Rettkowitz	2005–present
Ramy Ali	2013–2018	drums (drum set)
Ramy Ali	2023–present	drums (drum set)
Ilker Ersin	1998–2005
Cédric Dupont	2001–2005
Sascha Gerstner	1998–2001

Discography

Albums

Stairway to Fairyland

1999 · 10 tracks, 55:14
Track list
1. Over the Rainbow Lyrics: Dan Zimmermann, Chris Bay · Music: Dan Zimmermann, Chris Bay 5:52
2. Tears Falling Lyrics: Dan Zimmermann, Chris Bay · Music: Dan Zimmermann, Chris Bay 5:39
3. Fairyland Lyrics: Dan Zimmermann, Chris Bay · Music: Dan Zimmermann, Chris Bay 5:30
4. Shine On Lyrics: Dan Zimmermann, Chris Bay · Music: Dan Zimmermann, Chris Bay 5:44
5. We Are One Lyrics: Dan Zimmermann, Chris Bay · Music: Dan Zimmermann, Chris Bay 4:57
6. Hymn to the Brave Lyrics: Dan Zimmermann, Chris Bay · Music: Dan Zimmermann, Chris Bay 4:02
7. Tears of Taragon Lyrics: Dan Zimmermann, Chris Bay · Music: Dan Zimmermann, Chris Bay 6:56
8. Graceland Lyrics: Dan Zimmermann, Chris Bay · Music: Dan Zimmermann, Chris Bay 5:39
9. Holy Knight Lyrics: Dan Zimmermann, Chris Bay · Music: Dan Zimmermann, Chris Bay 5:00
10. Another Day Lyrics: Dan Zimmermann, Chris Bay · Music: Dan Zimmermann, Chris Bay 5:50
Crystal Empire

2001 · 11 tracks, 49:15
Track list
1. The King of the Crystal Empire Lyrics: Dan Zimmermann, Chris Bay · Music: Dan Zimmermann, Chris Bay 0:32
2. Freedom Call Lyrics: Dan Zimmermann, Chris Bay · Music: Dan Zimmermann, Chris Bay 5:33
3. Rise Up Lyrics: Dan Zimmermann, Chris Bay · Music: Dan Zimmermann, Chris Bay 4:05
4. Farewell Lyrics: Dan Zimmermann, Chris Bay · Music: Dan Zimmermann, Chris Bay 4:06
5. Pharao Lyrics: Dan Zimmermann, Chris Bay · Music: Dan Zimmermann, Chris Bay 4:43
6. Call of Fame Lyrics: Dan Zimmermann, Chris Bay · Music: Dan Zimmermann, Chris Bay 4:15
7. Heart of the Rainbow Lyrics: Dan Zimmermann, Chris Bay · Music: Dan Zimmermann, Chris Bay 4:36
8. The Quest Lyrics: Dan Zimmermann, Chris Bay · Music: Dan Zimmermann, Chris Bay 7:35
9. Ocean Lyrics: Dan Zimmermann, Chris Bay · Music: Dan Zimmermann, Chris Bay 5:10
10. Palace of Fantasy Lyrics: Dan Zimmermann, Chris Bay · Music: Dan Zimmermann, Chris Bay 4:48
11. The Wanderer Lyrics: Dan Zimmermann, Chris Bay · Music: Dan Zimmermann, Chris Bay 3:46
Eternity

2002 · 11 tracks, 48:22
Track list
1. Metal Invasion Lyrics: Dan Zimmermann, Chris Bay · Music: Dan Zimmermann, Chris Bay 6:51
2. Flying High Lyrics: Dan Zimmermann, Chris Bay · Music: Dan Zimmermann, Chris Bay 4:11
3. Ages of Power Lyrics: Dan Zimmermann, Chris Bay · Music: Dan Zimmermann, Chris Bay 4:44
4. The Spell Music: Chris Bay, Dan Zimmermann 0:56
5. Bleeding Heart Lyrics: Chris Bay, Dan Zimmermann · Music: Chris Bay, Dan Zimmermann 5:00
6. Warriors Lyrics: Chris Bay, Dan Zimmermann · Music: Chris Bay, Dan Zimmermann 4:22
7. The Eyes of the World Lyrics: Chris Bay, Dan Zimmermann · Music: Chris Bay, Dan Zimmermann 3:57
8. Flame in the Night Lyrics: Chris Bay, Ilker Ersin, Dan Zimmermann · Music: Chris Bay, Ilker Ersin, Dan Zimmermann 4:59
9. Land of Light Lyrics: Chris Bay, Dan Zimmermann · Music: Dan Zimmermann, Chris Bay 3:56
10. Island of Dreams Lyrics: Chris Bay, Dan Zimmermann · Music: Chris Bay, Dan Zimmermann 4:18
11. Turn Back Time Lyrics: Chris Bay, Dan Zimmermann · Music: Chris Bay, Dan Zimmermann 5:04
The Circle of Life

2005 · 12 tracks, 51:03
Track list
1. Mother Earth Lyrics: Chris Bay, Dan Zimmermann · Music: Chris Bay, Dan Zimmermann 4:32
2. Carry On Lyrics: Chris Bay, Dan Zimmermann · Music: Chris Bay, Dan Zimmermann 3:31
3. The Rhythm of Life Lyrics: Chris Bay, Dan Zimmermann · Music: Chris Bay, Dan Zimmermann 3:41
4. Hunting High and Low Lyrics: Chris Bay, Cédric Dupont, Dan Zimmermann · Music: Chris Bay, Cédric Dupont, Dan Zimmermann 4:02
5. Starlight Lyrics: Chris Bay, Dan Zimmermann · Music: Chris Bay, Dan Zimmermann 3:44
6. The Gathering Music: Chris Bay, Dan Zimmermann 1:23
7. Kings & Queens Lyrics: Chris Bay, Dan Zimmermann · Music: Chris Bay, Dan Zimmermann 3:47
8. Hero Nation Lyrics: Chris Bay, Dan Zimmermann · Music: Chris Bay, Dan Zimmermann 4:56
9. High Enough Lyrics: Chris Bay, Cédric Dupont, Dan Zimmermann · Music: Chris Bay, Cédric Dupont, Dan Zimmermann 5:51
10. Starchild Lyrics: Chris Bay, Dan Zimmermann · Music: Chris Bay, Dan Zimmermann 5:13
11. The Eternal Flame Lyrics: Chris Bay, Dan Zimmermann · Music: Chris Bay, Dan Zimmermann 4:25
12. The Circle of Life Lyrics: Chris Bay, Dan Zimmermann · Music: Chris Bay, Dan Zimmermann 5:52
Dimensions

2007 · 12 tracks, 49:01
Track list & credits
1. Demon’s Dance Lyrics: Dan Zimmermann, Chris Bay · Music: Chris Bay, Dan Zimmermann 2:02
2. Innocent World Lyrics: Dan Zimmermann, Lars Rettkowitz, Chris Bay · Music: Dan Zimmermann, Lars Rettkowitz, Chris Bay 4:04
3. United Alliance Lyrics: Dan Zimmermann, Chris Bay · Music: Dan Zimmermann, Chris Bay 4:09
4. Mr. Evil Lyrics: Dan Zimmermann, Chris Bay · Music: Dan Zimmermann, Chris Bay 3:43
5. The Queen of My World Lyrics: Dan Zimmermann, Chris Bay · Music: Dan Zimmermann, Chris Bay 4:26
6. Light Up the Sky Lyrics: Chris Bay, Dan Zimmermann · Music: Chris Bay, Dan Zimmermann 5:24
7. Words of Endeavour Lyrics: Chris Bay, Dan Zimmermann · Music: Chris Bay, Dan Zimmermann 3:51
8. Blackened Sun Lyrics: Chris Bay, Dan Zimmermann · Music: Chris Bay, Dan Zimmermann 4:39
9. Dimensions Lyrics: Dan Zimmermann, Lars Rettkowitz, Chris Bay · Music: Dan Zimmermann, Lars Rettkowitz, Chris Bay 3:57
10. My Dying Paradise Lyrics: Dan Zimmermann, Armin Donderer, Chris Bay · Music: Dan Zimmermann, Armin Donderer, Chris Bay 4:46
11. Magic Moments Lyrics: Dan Zimmermann, Lars Rettkowitz, Chris Bay · Music: Dan Zimmermann, Lars Rettkowitz, Chris Bay 4:34
12. Far Away Lyrics: Dan Zimmermann, Chris Bay · Music: Dan Zimmermann, Chris Bay 3:19
Performed by

Chris Bay

lead vocals (tracks 2–12), electric guitar (tracks 2–12)

Armin Donderer

electric bass guitar (tracks 2–12)

Lars Rettkowitz

electric guitar (tracks 2–12)

Dan Zimmermann

drums (drum set) (tracks 2–12)

Production

Tommy Newton

mixer
Legend of the Shadowking

2010 · 14 tracks, 56:36
Track list
1. Out of the Ruins Lyrics: Lars Rettkowitz · Music: Lars Rettkowitz 4:21
2. Thunder God Lyrics: Dan Zimmermann, Chris Bay · Music: Dan Zimmermann, Chris Bay 3:30
3. Tears of Babylon Lyrics: Dan Zimmermann, Chris Bay · Music: Dan Zimmermann, Chris Bay 3:38
4. Merlin - Legend of the Past Lyrics: Dan Zimmermann, Chris Bay · Music: Dan Zimmermann, Chris Bay 4:16
5. Resurrection Day Lyrics: Lars Rettkowitz · Music: Lars Rettkowitz 3:33
6. Under the Spell of the Moon Lyrics: Dan Zimmermann, Chris Bay · Music: Dan Zimmermann, Chris Bay 5:08
7. Dark Obsession Lyrics: Dan Zimmermann, Chris Bay · Music: Dan Zimmermann, Chris Bay 4:44
8. The Darkness Lyrics: Dan Zimmermann, Chris Bay · Music: Dan Zimmermann, Chris Bay 5:05
9. Remember! Lyrics: Dan Zimmermann, Lars Rettkowitz, Chris Bay · Music: Dan Zimmermann, Lars Rettkowitz, Chris Bay 4:21
10. Ludwig II. - Prologue Lyrics: Dan Zimmermann, Chris Bay · Music: Dan Zimmermann, Chris Bay 2:18
11. The Shadowking Lyrics: Dan Zimmermann, Chris Bay · Music: Dan Zimmermann, Chris Bay 5:12
12. Merlin - Requiem Lyrics: Dan Zimmermann, Chris Bay · Music: Dan Zimmermann, Chris Bay 2:34
13. Kingdom of Madness Lyrics: Dan Zimmermann, Chris Bay · Music: Dan Zimmermann, Chris Bay 3:59
14. A Perfect Day 3:57
Land of the Crimson Dawn

2012 · 14 tracks, 1:01:18
Track list
1. Age of the Phoenix Lyrics: Lars Rettkowitz · Music: Lars Rettkowitz 3:25
2. Rockstars Lyrics: Chris Bay · Music: Chris Bay 4:58
3. Crimson Dawn Lyrics: Chris Bay · Music: Chris Bay 6:03
4. 66 Warriors Lyrics: Chris Bay · Music: Chris Bay 5:17
5. Back Into the Land of Light Lyrics: Chris Bay · Music: Chris Bay 5:11
6. Sun in the Dark Lyrics: Chris Bay · Music: Chris Bay 4:42
7. Hero on Video Lyrics: Chris Bay · Music: Chris Bay 3:42
8. Valley of Kingdom Lyrics: Chris Bay · Music: Chris Bay 4:11
9. Killer Gear Lyrics: Chris Bay · Music: Chris Bay 4:32
10. Rockin' Radio Lyrics: Chris Bay · Music: Chris Bay 4:03
11. Terra Liberty Lyrics: Lars Rettkowitz · Music: Lars Rettkowitz 3:40
12. Eternity Lyrics: Chris Bay · Music: Chris Bay 4:17
13. Space Legends Lyrics: Samy Saemann · Music: Samy Saemann 3:53
14. Power and Glory Lyrics: Chris Bay · Music: Chris Bay 3:24
Beyond

2014 · 14 tracks, 59:09
Track list & credits
1. Union of the Strong Lyrics: Chris Bay · Music: Chris Bay 5:02
2. Knights of Taragon Lyrics: Chris Bay · Music: Chris Bay 4:43
3. Heart of a Warrior Lyrics: Lars Rettkowitz · Music: Lars Rettkowitz 3:12
4. Come On Home Lyrics: Chris Bay · Music: Chris Bay 4:03
5. Beyond Lyrics: Ramy Ali · Music: Chris Bay 7:48
6. Among the Shadows Lyrics: Chris Bay · Music: Chris Bay 3:44
7. Edge of the Ocean Lyrics: Lars Rettkowitz · Music: Lars Rettkowitz 3:36
8. Journey Into Wonderland Lyrics: Chris Bay · Music: Chris Bay 3:58
9. Rhythm of Light Lyrics: Chris Bay · Music: Chris Bay 4:02
10. Dance Off the Devil Lyrics: Chris Bay · Music: Chris Bay 3:45
11. Paladin Lyrics: Lars Rettkowitz, Chris Bay · Music: Lars Rettkowitz, Chris Bay 4:07
12. Follow Your Heart Lyrics: Ilker Ersin, Chris Bay · Music: Ilker Ersin, Chris Bay 3:51
13. Colours of Freedom Lyrics: Chris Bay · Music: Chris Bay 4:15
14. Beyond Eternity Lyrics: Chris Bay · Music: Chris Bay 3:03
Performed by

Ramy Ali

drums (drum set)

Chris Bay

guitar, lead vocals

Ilker Ersin

bass guitar

Lars Rettkowitz

electric guitar

Production

Chris Bay

producer

Stephan Ernst

producer
Master of Light

2016 · 12 tracks, 49:43
Track list & credits
1. Metal Is For Everyone Lyrics: Ramy Ali, Chris Bay · Music: Chris Bay 4:52
2. Hammer of the Gods Lyrics: Chris Bay · Music: Chris Bay 3:10
3. A World Beyond Lyrics: Ramy Ali, Chris Bay · Music: Chris Bay 5:54
4. Masters of Light Lyrics: Ramy Ali, Chris Bay · Music: Chris Bay 5:28
5. Kings Rise and Fall Lyrics: Lars Rettkowitz · Music: Lars Rettkowitz 4:01
6. Cradle of Angels Lyrics: Ramy Ali, Chris Bay · Music: Chris Bay 5:02
7. Emerald Skies Lyrics: Chris Bay · Music: Chris Bay 3:38
8. Hail the Legend Lyrics: Lars Rettkowitz · Music: Lars Rettkowitz 3:58
9. Ghost Ballet Lyrics: Chris Bay · Music: Chris Bay 3:07
10. Rock the Nation Lyrics: Chris Bay · Music: Chris Bay 3:10
11. Riders In the Sky Lyrics: Lars Rettkowitz · Music: Lars Rettkowitz 4:15
12. High Up Lyrics: Chris Bay · Music: Chris Bay 3:03
Performed by

Ramy Ali

drums (drum set)

Chris Bay

lead vocals, electric guitar (track 1)

Ilker Ersin

electric bass guitar

Lars Rettkowitz

electric guitar
M.E.T.A.L.

2019 · 11 tracks, 43:30
Track list & credits
1. 111 Lyrics: Chris Bay · Music: Chris Bay 3:50
2. Spirit of Daedalus Lyrics: Lars Rettkowitz · Music: Lars Rettkowitz 3:49
3. M.E.T.A.L. Lyrics: Chris Bay · Music: Chris Bay 4:20
4. The Ace of the Unicorn Lyrics: Chris Bay · Music: Chris Bay 3:22
5. Sail Away Lyrics: Chris Bay · Music: Chris Bay 3:57
6. Fly With Us Lyrics: Chris Bay · Music: Chris Bay 4:17
7. One Step Into Wonderland Lyrics: Chris Bay · Music: Chris Bay 3:38
8. Days of Glory Lyrics: Lars Rettkowitz · Music: Lars Rettkowitz 3:29
9. Wheel of Time Lyrics: Chris Bay · Music: Chris Bay 4:32
10. Ronin Lyrics: Lars Rettkowitz · Music: Lars Rettkowitz 3:47
11. Sole Survivor Lyrics: Chris Bay · Music: Chris Bay 4:24
Performed by

Chris Bay

electric guitar, lead vocals

Lars Rettkowitz

electric guitar

Dan Zimmermann

drums (drum set) (track 5)

Francesco Ferraro

electric bass guitar

Kevin Kott

drums (drum set) (tracks 1–4, 6–11)

Daniel Zimmerman

drums (drum set) (track 3)

Production

Chris Bay

recording engineer

Stephan Ernst

mixer
Silver Romance

2024 · 13 tracks, 53:01
Track list
1. Silver Romance Lyrics: Chris Bay · Music: Chris Bay 4:07
2. Symphony of Avalon Lyrics: Chris Bay · Music: Chris Bay 4:05
3. Supernova Lyrics: Chris Bay · Music: Chris Bay 3:55
4. Infinity Lyrics: Lars Rettkowitz · Music: Lars Rettkowitz 4:22
5. Out of Space Lyrics: Chris Bay · Music: Chris Bay 3:23
6. Distant Horizon Lyrics: Lars Rettkowitz · Music: Lars Rettkowitz 4:14
7. In Quest of Love Lyrics: Chris Bay · Music: Chris Bay 4:34
8. Blue Giant Lyrics: Lars Rettkowitz · Music: Lars Rettkowitz 3:51
9. Meteorite Lyrics: Lars Rettkowitz · Music: Lars Rettkowitz 3:02
10. Big Bang Universe Lyrics: Ramy Ali, Chris Bay · Music: Chris Bay 4:36
11. New Haven Lyrics: Lars Rettkowitz · Music: Lars Rettkowitz 3:54
12. High Above Lyrics: Chris Bay · Music: Chris Bay 4:01
13. Metal Generation Lyrics: Chris Bay · Music: Chris Bay 4:51