Heading for the East
1990 video by Gamma Ray
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Heading for the East was recorded in 1990[2] by the German power metal band Gamma Ray following the release of their album Heading for Tomorrow.
RecordedShibuya Kokaido & Shiba Mielparque Hall, Tokyo, November 8–9, 1990
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| Released | December 1990 (VHS)[1] 2003 (DVD) 2015 (CD)[1] | |||
| Recorded | Shibuya Kokaido & Shiba Mielparque Hall, Tokyo, November 8–9, 1990 | |||
| Genre | Power metal | |||
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Critical reception
Metal.de said the sound isn't too artificial despite the remastering and said the live atmosphere comes across well.[1] Powermetal.de praised Scheepers' vocals on "Lust for Life", "Heaven Can Wait", and "Heading for Tomorrow".[3] Kaaoszine gave a rating of eight out of ten and highlighted "Heaven Can Wait" as the standout track.[4]
Track listing
- "Opening Titles"
- "Lust for Life"
- "Heaven Can Wait"
- "Space Eater"
- "Band Documentary"
- "Freetime"
- "Who Do You Think You Are"
- "The Silence"
- "Save Us"
- "Band Interview"
- "I Want Out"
- "Ride the Sky"
- "Documentary"
- "Hold Your Ground"
- "Money"
- "Band Interview 2"
- "Heading for Tomorrow"
- "End Credits"
Information
- Release date: 1990 (VHS), 2003 (DVD),[5] 2015 (CD)[6]
- Recorded live: 1990
- Cover: Henni Hell
- Photography: Götz Kühnemund / Boggie Kopac
- Producer: Peter Ernst
- Executive producer: Mike Smith
- Director: Steve Payne
- Running time: approximately 90:00
- DVD extra: introduction and track-by-track audio review from journalist Malcolm Dome
Personnel
- Ralf Scheepers – vocals
- Kai Hansen – vocals, guitar
- Dirk Schlächter – guitar, bass, backing vocals
- Uwe Wessel – bass, guitar, backing vocals
- Uli Kusch – drums, backing vocals
- Jorn Ellerbrock – keyboards, piano