Member	Years	Roles
Kai Hansen	1989–present	guitar
Dirk Schlächter	1991–present	bass
Henjo Richter	1997–present	guitar
Michael Ehré	2012–present	membranophone
Frank Beck	2015–present	lead vocals
Dan Zimmermann	1997–2012	membranophone
Thomas Nack	1993–1997	membranophone
Jan Ruback	1992–1996	membranophone
Ralf Scheepers	1989–1994	lead vocals
Uwe Wessel	1989–1993	bass
Ulrich “Uli” Kusch	1990–1992	membranophone
Mathias Burchardt	1989–1990	drums (drum set)

Discography

Albums

Heading for Tomorrow

1990 · 25 tracks, 2:16:07
Track list
1. Welcome (2015 remaster) 0:56
2. Lust for Life (2015 remaster) 5:17
3. Heaven Can Wait (2015 remaster) 4:26
4. Space Eater (2015 remaster) 4:31
5. Money (2015 remaster) 3:36
6. The Silence (2015 remaster) 6:21
7. Hold Your Ground (2015 remaster) 4:49
8. Free Time (2015 remaster) 4:54
9. Heading for Tomorrow (2015 remaster) 14:29
10. Look at Yourself (2015 remaster) 4:43
11. Mr. Outlaw (2015 remaster) 4:07
12. Sail On (2015 remaster) 4:25
13. Lonesome Stranger (2015 remaster) 4:56
14. Who Do You Think You Are? (2015 remaster) 5:05
15. Heaven Can Wait (EP mix) 4:27
16. Money (demo - Kai on Vocals) 3:44
17. Sail On (demo - Kai on Vocals) 3:46
18. Heading for Tomorrow (live) 8:17
19. Space Eater (live) 4:44
20. The Silence (demo - Kai on Vocals) 6:19
21. Mr. Outlaw (instrumental) 4:10
22. Heaven Can Wait (demo - Kai on Vocals) 4:42
23. Heading for Tomorrow (instrumental) 14:28
24. Space Eater (instrumental) 4:26
25. Lonesome Stranger (demo) 4:18
Sigh No More

1991 · 9 tracks, 42:44
Track list & credits
1. Changes Lyrics: Uwe Wessel, Kai Hansen · Music: Uwe Wessel, Dirk Schlächter, Ralf Scheepers, Kai Hansen 5:42
2. Rich & Famous Lyrics: Kai Hansen · Music: Kai Hansen 4:40
3. As Time Goes By Lyrics: Piet Sielck, Kai Hansen · Music: Piet Sielck, Kai Hansen 4:43
4. (We Won't) Stop the War Lyrics: Uwe Wessel, Kai Hansen · Music: Uwe Wessel, Kai Hansen 3:48
5. Father and Son Lyrics: Dirk Schlächter, Ralf Scheepers · Music: Dirk Schlächter 4:26
6. One With the World Lyrics: Kai Hansen · Music: Uwe Wessel, Kai Hansen 4:48
7. Start Running Lyrics: Ralf Scheepers · Music: Uwe Wessel 3:58
8. Dream Healer Lyrics: Ralf Scheepers, Kai Hansen · Music: Kai Hansen 6:21
9. The Spirit Lyrics: Ralf Scheepers, Kai Hansen · Music: Uwe Wessel, Kai Hansen 4:18
Performed by

Kai Hansen

vocals, background vocals, guitar

Ulrich “Uli” Kusch

background vocals, drums (drum set)

Ralf Scheepers

background vocals, lead vocals

Dirk Schlächter

background vocals, guitar

Uwe Wessel

background vocals, bass

Tommy Hansen

keyboard

Rolf Köhler

background vocals

Tommy Newton

background vocals, guitar (track 5)

Fritz Randow

snare drum (track 6)

Piet Sielck

background vocals, keyboard

Production

Tommy Newton

engineer, producer, mixer

Piet Sielck

engineer

Karl-Ulrich Walterbach

producer
Insanity and Genius

1993 · 10 tracks, 50:49
Track list & credits
1. Tribute to the Past Lyrics: Kai Hansen · Music: Kai Hansen, Jan Rubach 5:04
2. No Return Lyrics: Kai Hansen · Music: Kai Hansen 4:05
3. Insanity & Genius Lyrics: Thomas Nack · Music: Jan Rubach 4:29
4. 18 Years Lyrics: Ralf Scheepers · Music: Ralf Scheepers, Dirk Schlächter 5:22
5. The Cave Principle Lyrics: Kai Hansen · Music: Kai Hansen 6:51
6. Future Madhouse Lyrics: Kai Hansen, Ralf Scheepers · Music: Kai Hansen 4:06
7. Last Before the Storm Lyrics: Kai Hansen · Music: Kai Hansen 4:28
8. Your Tørn Is Over Lyrics: Dirk Schlächter · Music: Dirk Schlächter 3:52
9. Heal Me Lyrics: Kai Hansen, Dirk Schlächter · Music: Dirk Schlächter 7:32
10. Gamma Ray (Birth Control Cover) Lyrics: Bruno Frenzel · Music: Bruno Frenzel 4:56
Production

Charlie Bauerfeind

mixer

Kai Hansen

producer, engineer

Dirk Schlächter

producer, engineer
Land of the Free

1995 · 13 tracks, 56:43
Track list & credits
1. Rebellion in Dreamland Lyrics: Kai Hansen · Music: Kai Hansen 8:44
2. Man on a Mission Lyrics: Kai Hansen · Music: Kai Hansen 5:48
3. Fairytale Lyrics: Kai Hansen · Music: Kai Hansen 0:49
4. All of the Damned Lyrics: Kai Hansen · Music: Kai Hansen 5:01
5. Rising of the Damned Music: Kai Hansen 0:43
6. Gods of Deliverance Lyrics: Kai Hansen · Music: Jan Ruback 5:01
7. Farewell Lyrics: Dirk Schlächter · Music: Dirk Schlächter 5:11
8. Salvation's Calling Lyrics: Jan Ruback · Music: Jan Ruback 4:35
9. Land of the Free Lyrics: Kai Hansen · Music: Kai Hansen 4:37
10. The Saviour Music: Kai Hansen 0:40
11. Abyss of the Void Lyrics: Kai Hansen · Music: Kai Hansen 6:03
12. Time to Break Free Lyrics: Kai Hansen · Music: Kai Hansen 4:40
13. Afterlife Lyrics: Kai Hansen 4:46
Performed by

Michael Kiske

background vocals (track 9), lead vocals (track 12)

Hansi Kürsch

background vocals (tracks 1, 9), lead vocals (track 7)

Production

Charlie Bauerfeind

mixer, producer, engineer

Kai Hansen

engineer, mixer, producer

Dirk Schlächter

engineer, mixer, producer
Somewhere Out in Space

1997 · 14 tracks, 58:24
Track list & credits
1. Beyond the Black Hole Lyrics: Kai Hansen · Music: Kai Hansen, Dirk Schlächter, Dan Zimmermann 5:59
2. Men, Martians and Machines Lyrics: Kai Hansen · Music: Kai Hansen 3:52
3. No Stranger (Another Day in Life) Lyrics: Kai Hansen · Music: Kai Hansen 3:35
4. Somewhere Out in Space Lyrics: Kai Hansen · Music: Kai Hansen 5:27
5. The Guardians of Mankind Lyrics: Henjo Richter · Music: Henjo Richter 5:01
6. The Landing Lyrics: Kai Hansen · Music: Dirk Schlächter 1:17
7. Valley of the Kings Lyrics: Kai Hansen · Music: Kai Hansen 3:50
8. Pray Lyrics: Kai Hansen · Music: Dirk Schlächter 4:45
9. The Winged Horse Lyrics: Henjo Richter · Music: Henjo Richter 7:02
10. Cosmic Chaos Music: Dan Zimmermann 0:48
11. Lost in the Future Lyrics: Kai Hansen · Music: Dirk Schlächter 3:40
12. Watcher in the Sky Lyrics: Piet Sielck, Kai Hansen · Music: Piet Sielck, Kai Hansen 5:17
13. Rising Star Lyrics: Dirk Schlächter · Music: Dirk Schlächter 0:53
14. Shine On Lyrics: Kai Hansen · Music: Dirk Schlächter 6:52
Production

Charlie Bauerfeind

mixer (tracks 1–3, 5, 6, 8, 10–14)

Kai Hansen

mixer (tracks 4, 7, 9)

Dirk Schlächter

mixer (tracks 4, 7, 9)
Power Plant

1999 · 11 tracks, 1:03:34
Track list
1. Anywhere in the Galaxy Lyrics: Kai Hansen · Music: Kai Hansen 6:37
2. Razorblade Sigh Lyrics: Kai Hansen · Music: Kai Hansen 5:01
3. Send Me a Sign Lyrics: Henjo Richter · Music: Henjo Richter 4:06
4. Strangers in the Night Lyrics: Kai Hansen, Dan Zimmermann · Music: Dan Zimmermann 6:03
5. Gardens of the Sinner Lyrics: Kai Hansen, Dan Zimmermann · Music: Dan Zimmermann 5:56
6. Short as Hell Lyrics: Kai Hansen · Music: Kai Hansen 3:57
7. It's a Sin Words & music: Chris Lowe, Neil Tennant 4:58
8. Heavy Metal Universe Lyrics: Kai Hansen · Music: Kai Hansen 5:24
9. Wings of Destiny Lyrics: Henjo Richter · Music: Henjo Richter 6:25
10. Hand of Fate Lyrics: Kai Hansen, Dirk Schlächter · Music: Dirk Schlächter 6:11
11. Armageddon Lyrics: Kai Hansen · Music: Kai Hansen 8:49
No World Order

2001 · 11 tracks, 51:56
Track list & credits
1. Induction Lyrics: Kai Hansen · Music: Kai Hansen 0:59
2. Dethrone Tyranny Lyrics: Dan Zimmermann · Music: Dan Zimmermann 4:14
3. The Heart of the Unicorn Lyrics: Kai Hansen · Music: Kai Hansen 4:46
4. Heaven or Hell Lyrics: Kai Hansen · Music: Kai Hansen 4:16
5. New World Order Lyrics: Kai Hansen · Music: Kai Hansen 5:00
6. Damn the Machine Lyrics: Dan Zimmermann · Music: Dan Zimmermann 5:04
7. Solid Lyrics: Kai Hansen · Music: Kai Hansen 4:23
8. Fire Below Lyrics: Kai Hansen · Music: Kai Hansen 5:34
9. Follow Me Lyrics: Henjo Richter · Music: Henjo Richter 4:43
10. Eagle Lyrics: Kai Hansen · Music: Kai Hansen 6:05
11. Lake of Tears Lyrics: Henjo Richter · Music: Henjo Richter 6:47
Production

Kai Hansen

producer, engineer

Dirk Schlächter

producer
Majestic

2005 · 10 tracks, 54:49
Track list
1. My Temple Lyrics: Kai Hansen · Music: Kai Hansen 4:58
2. Fight Lyrics: Henjo Richter · Music: Henjo Richter 3:25
3. Strange World Lyrics: Kai Hansen · Music: Kai Hansen 5:03
4. Hell Is Thy Home Lyrics: Kai Hansen · Music: Kai Hansen 4:45
5. Blood Religion Lyrics: Kai Hansen · Music: Kai Hansen 6:55
6. Condemned to Hell Lyrics: Dan Zimmermann · Music: Dan Zimmermann 4:56
7. Spiritual Dictator Lyrics: Dan Zimmermann · Music: Dan Zimmermann 5:41
8. Majesty Lyrics: Kai Hansen · Music: Kai Hansen 6:25
9. How Long Lyrics: Kai Hansen · Music: Kai Hansen 4:06
10. Revelation Lyrics: Henjo Richter · Music: Henjo Richter 8:30
Land of the Free II

2007 · 12 tracks, 1:05:16
Track list & credits
1. Into the Storm Lyrics: Kai Hansen · Music: Kai Hansen 3:47
2. From the Ashes Lyrics: Kai Hansen · Music: Kai Hansen 5:26
3. Rising Again Lyrics: Kai Hansen · Music: Kai Hansen 0:27
4. To Mother Earth Lyrics: Kai Hansen · Music: Kai Hansen 5:11
5. Rain Lyrics: Henjo Richter · Music: Henjo Richter 5:16
6. Leaving Hell Lyrics: Kai Hansen · Music: Kai Hansen 4:20
7. Empress Lyrics: Dan Zimmermann · Music: Dan Zimmermann 6:22
8. When the World Lyrics: Kai Hansen · Music: Kai Hansen 5:44
9. Opportunity Lyrics: Dirk Schlächter · Music: Dirk Schlächter 7:14
10. Real World Lyrics: Kai Hansen · Music: Kai Hansen 5:42
11. Hear Me Calling Lyrics: Henjo Richter · Music: Henjo Richter 4:14
12. Insurrection Lyrics: Kai Hansen · Music: Kai Hansen 11:33
Performed by

Kai Hansen

guitar, lead vocals (tracks 1, 2, 4–12)

Henjo Richter

guitar

Dirk Schlächter

bass guitar

Dan Zimmermann

drums (drum set)

Production

Tommy Newton

recording engineer

Artwork

Dirk Illing

graphic design

Hervé Monjeaud

design/illustration
To the Metal!

2010 · 10 tracks, 48:21
Track list & credits
1. Empathy Lyrics: Kai Hansen · Music: Kai Hansen 5:03
2. All You Need to Know Lyrics: Kai Hansen · Music: Kai Hansen 4:00
3. Time to Live Lyrics: Henjo Richter · Music: Henjo Richter 4:46
4. To the Metal Lyrics: Kai Hansen · Music: Kai Hansen 5:30
5. Rise Lyrics: Dan Zimmermann · Music: Dan Zimmermann 5:06
6. Mother Angel Lyrics: Kai Hansen · Music: Kai Hansen 5:20
7. Shine Forever Lyrics: Dirk Schlächter · Music: Dirk Schlächter 3:53
8. Deadlands Lyrics: Kai Hansen · Music: Kai Hansen 4:23
9. Chasing Shadows Lyrics: Henjo Richter · Music: Henjo Richter 4:23
10. No Need to Cry Lyrics: Dirk Schlächter · Music: Dirk Schlächter 5:52
Performed by

Kai Hansen

lead vocals, guitar, background vocals

Henjo Richter

background vocals, guitar

Dirk Schlächter

background vocals, bass guitar

Dan Zimmermann

background vocals, drums (drum set)

Corvin Bahn

keyboard

Michael Kiske

vocals (track 2)

Nadine Nottbohm

vocals (tracks 2, 6)

Production

Kai Hansen

mixer, recording engineer

Dirk Schlächter

mixer, recording engineer
Empire of the Undead

2014 · 11 tracks, 1:01:08
Track list & credits
1. Avalon Lyrics: Kai Hansen · Music: Kai Hansen 9:21
2. Hellbent Lyrics: Kai Hansen · Music: Kai Hansen 5:22
3. Pale Rider Lyrics: Kai Hansen · Music: Michael Ehré 4:23
4. Born to Fly Lyrics: Henjo Richter · Music: Henjo Richter 4:31
5. Master of Confusion Lyrics: Kai Hansen · Music: Kai Hansen 4:54
6. Empire of the Undead Lyrics: Kai Hansen · Music: Kai Hansen 4:25
7. Time for Deliverance Lyrics: Kai Hansen, Dirk Schlächter · Music: Dirk Schlächter 5:10
8. Demonseed Lyrics: Kai Hansen · Music: Dirk Schlächter 6:38
9. Seven Lyrics: Kai Hansen · Music: Kai Hansen 5:07
10. I Will Return Lyrics: Henjo Richter · Music: Henjo Richter 6:55
11. Built a World Lyrics: Kai Hansen · Music: Kai Hansen 4:22
Performed by

Michael Ehré

drums (drum set), background vocals

Kai Hansen

guitar, background vocals, lead vocals

Henjo Richter

guitar, background vocals

Dirk Schlächter

bass guitar, background vocals

Corvin Bahn

keyboard

Production

Alexander Dietz

mixer

Eike Freese

mixer

Kai Hansen

producer, recording engineer

Benjamin Lawrenz

recording engineer

Dirk Schlächter

producer, recording engineer

Christoph Stepan

recording engineer