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{{Infobox musical artist
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|image = Dirk Schlächter 2008.01.08.jpg
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|caption = Dirk Schlächter performing live in 2008
| caption = Dirk Schlächter performing live in July 2024
|name = Dirk Schlächter
| name = Dirk Schlächter
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| birth_name = Dirk Schlächter
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| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1965|2|15|df=y}}
|background = non_vocal_instrumentalist
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| birth_place = [[Bad Nauheim]], West Germany
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|birth_name = Dirk Schlächter
|birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1965|2|15|df=y}}
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| occupation = Musician
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|birth_place =[[Bad Nauheim]], Germany
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| genre = [[Power metal]], [[speed metal]], [[Heavy metal music|heavy metal]]
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| instrument = [[Guitar]], [[Bass guitar|bass]], [[vocals]], [[Keyboard instrument|keyboards]], [[piano]]
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|occupation = Musician
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| years_active = 1985–present
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|genre = [[Power metal]], [[speed metal]], [[Heavy metal music|heavy metal]]
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| label = [[Sanctuary Records|Sanctuary]]
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|instrument = [[Guitar]], [[Bass guitar|bass]], [[vocals]]
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| associated_acts = [[Gamma Ray (band)|Gamma Ray]], [[Neopera]], [[Avalanch]]
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|years_active = 1985–present
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|label = [[Sanctuary]]
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|associated_acts = [[Gamma Ray (band)|Gamma Ray]]
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'''Dirk Schlächter''' (born 15 February 1965, in Bad Nauheim, Germany) is the [[bassist]] of the [[power metal]] band [[Gamma Ray (band)|Gamma Ray]].
'''Dirk Schlächter''' (born 15 February 1965, in Bad Nauheim, West Germany) is the [[bassist]] of the [[power metal]] band [[Gamma Ray (band)|Gamma Ray]].


== History ==
== History ==
Dirk got in touch with music for the first time joining a music school at the age of 8. At the age of 11 he got his first acoustic guitar followed by an electric guitar at the age of 15. At the age of 19 he turned to bass guitar. During this time he played in bands called Blue Life, Sold Out, Louis Glover House Band and Drivin' Force.
Dirk got in touch with music for the first time joining a music school at the age of 8. At the age of 11 he got his first acoustic guitar followed by an electric guitar at the age of 15. At the age of 19 he turned to bass guitar. During this time he played in bands called Blue Life, Sold Out, Louis Glover House Band and Drivin' Force.


Dirk appeared as a guest musician on [[Gamma Ray (band)|Gamma Ray]]'s first album, [[Heading For Tomorrow]], playing bass on the track "Money" and parts of the track "The Silence". The rest of the bass-parts on the album were recorded by [[Uwe Wessel]]. Schlächter was hired to play bass with [[Gamma Ray (band)|Gamma Ray]] for their first tour, but as [[Uwe Wessel]]'s former band split up at this point [[Uwe Wessel|Wessel]] replaced him. Schlächter was then offered the job of second guitarist.
Dirk appeared as a guest musician on [[Gamma Ray (band)|Gamma Ray]]'s first album, [[Heading For Tomorrow]], playing bass on the track "Money" and parts of the track "The Silence". The rest of the bass-parts on the album were recorded by [[Uwe Wessel]]. Schlächter was hired to play bass with [[Gamma Ray (band)|Gamma Ray]] for their first tour, but as [[Uwe Wessel]]'s former band split up at this point Schlächter replaced him. Schlächter was then offered the job of second guitarist.


From this point on Schlächter became [[Gamma Ray (band)|Gamma Ray]]'s permanent second guitarist. He played guitar on the albums [[Sigh No More (Gamma Ray album)|Sigh No More]], [[Insanity and Genius]] and [[Land of the Free (Gamma Ray album)|Land of the Free]]. After the [[Land of the Free (Gamma Ray album)|Land of the Free]] album Schlächter was supposed to swap positions with bassist Jan Rubach, but instead Rubach quit the band. Schlächter took over the position of bassist and [[Henjo Richter]] became the band's new guitarist. The release of the album [[Somewhere Out In Space]] marked Schlächter's return to playing bass, a job he has had ever since.
From this point on Schlächter became [[Gamma Ray (band)|Gamma Ray]]'s permanent second guitarist. He played guitar on the albums [[Sigh No More (Gamma Ray album)|Sigh No More]], [[Insanity and Genius]] and [[Land of the Free (Gamma Ray album)|Land of the Free]]. After the [[Land of the Free (Gamma Ray album)|Land of the Free]] album Schlächter was supposed to swap positions with bassist Jan Rubach, but instead Rubach quit the band. Schlächter took over the position of bassist and [[Henjo Richter]] became the band's new guitarist. The release of the album [[Somewhere Out In Space]] marked Schlächter's return to playing bass, a job he has had ever since.


Schlächter is also the producer of Gamma Ray albums since [[Insanity and Genius]], along with the band's mainman [[Kai Hansen]].
Schlächter is also the producer of Gamma Ray albums since [[Insanity and Genius]], along with the band's mainman [[Kai Hansen]].

In 2013, he joined German symphonic metal band [[Neopera]].

From 2018 to 2022 he was the bassist of the Spanish band [[Avalanch]].


== Discography ==
== Discography ==
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* ''[[Power Plant (Gamma Ray album)|Power Plant]]'' (1999)
* ''[[Power Plant (Gamma Ray album)|Power Plant]]'' (1999)
* ''[[No World Order (Gamma Ray album)|No World Order]]'' (2001)
* ''[[No World Order (Gamma Ray album)|No World Order]]'' (2001)
* ''[[Majestic (album)|Majestic]]'' (2005)
* ''[[Majestic (Gamma Ray album)|Majestic]]'' (2005)
* ''[[Land of the Free II]]'' (2007)
* ''[[Land of the Free II]]'' (2007)
* ''[[To The Metal]]'' (2010)
* ''[[To The Metal]]'' (2010)
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==== Extended plays (EPs) ====
==== Extended plays (EPs) ====
* ''[[Heaven Can Wait (EP)|Heaven Can Wait]]'' (1990)
* ''[[Heaven Can Wait (Gamma Ray EP)|Heaven Can Wait]]'' (1990)
* ''[[Who Do You Think You Are? (EP)|Who Do You Think You Are?]]'' (1990)
* ''[[Who Do You Think You Are? (EP)|Who Do You Think You Are?]]'' (1990)
* ''[[Future Madhouse (EP)|Future Madhouse]]'' (1993)
* ''[[Future Madhouse (EP)|Future Madhouse]]'' (1993)
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* ''[[Silent Miracles (EP)|Silent Miracles]]'' (1996)
* ''[[Silent Miracles (EP)|Silent Miracles]]'' (1996)
* ''[[Valley of the Kings (EP)|Valley of the Kings]]'' (1997)
* ''[[Valley of the Kings (EP)|Valley of the Kings]]'' (1997)
* ''[[Heaven or Hell|Heaven Or Hell]]'' (2001)
* ''[[Heaven or Hell (EP)|Heaven Or Hell]]'' (2001)
* ''[[Master of Confusion|Master of Confusion]]'' (2013)
* ''[[Master of Confusion]]'' (2013)


==== Compilation albums ====
==== Compilation albums ====
* ''[[The Karaoke Album]]'' (1997)
* ''[[The Karaoke Album]]'' (1997)
* ''[[Hansen Worx]]'' (1998)
* ''[[Blast from the Past (Gamma Ray album)|Blast from the Past]]'' (2000)
* ''[[Blast from the Past (Gamma Ray album)|Blast from the Past]]'' (2000)
* ''[[Alright! 20 Years Of Universe]]'' (2010)
* ''[[The Best (Of) (Dirk Schlächter album)|The Best (Of)]]'' (2015)


==== Videos and DVDs ====
==== Videos and DVDs ====
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* ''Lust for Live'' (1993)
* ''Lust for Live'' (1993)
* ''[[Hell Yeah! The Awesome Foursome]]'' (2008)
* ''[[Hell Yeah! The Awesome Foursome]]'' (2008)
* ''[[Skeletons & Majesties Live]]'' (2012)

===Neopera===

==== Studio albums ====
* ''Destined Ways'' (2014)

==== Singles ====
* ''The Marvel of Chimera'' (2013)

===Avalanch===
* [[Avalanch]] - ''The Secret'' (2019)
* [[Avalanch]] - ''El Secreto'' (2019)

===As a guest===
* [[Heavens Gate (band)|Heavens Gate]] - ''Hell for Sale!'' (1992)
* [[Angra (band)|Angra]] - ''[[Angels Cry (album)|Angels Cry]]'' (1993)
* Lanzer - ''Under a Different Sun'' (1995)
* [[Iron Savior]] - ''[[Iron Savior (album)|Iron Savior]]'' (1997)
* [[Freedom Call]] - ''Taragon (EP)'' (1999)
* [[Brainstorm (German band)|Brainstorm]] - ''[[Ambiguity (album)|Ambiguity]]'' (2000)
* [[Stormwarrior]] - ''Stormwarrior'' (2002)
* Stormwarrior - ''Heavy Metal Fire (EP)'' (2003)
* [[Bassinvaders]] - ''[[Hellbassbeaters]]'' (2008)
* Flashback of Anger - ''Splinters of Life'' (2009)
* Black Hawk - ''Straight to Hell'' (2010)
* In Arkadia - ''Wasteland Chronicles'' (2010)


== External links ==
== External links ==
* [http://www.gammaray.org/ Official Gamma Ray homepage]
* [http://www.gammaray.org/ Official Gamma Ray homepage]
* [http://www.gammaray.net/index.html Japanese Official Gamma Ray homepage]
* [http://www.gammaray.net/index.html Japanese Official Gamma Ray homepage] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070210043452/http://www.gammaray.net/index.html |date=2007-02-10 }}


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Latest revision as of 08:02, 18 October 2024

Dirk Schlächter
Dirk Schlächter performing live in July 2024
Dirk Schlächter performing live in July 2024
Background information
Birth nameDirk Schlächter
Born (1965-02-15) 15 February 1965 (age 59)
Bad Nauheim, West Germany
GenresPower metal, speed metal, heavy metal
OccupationMusician
Instrument(s)Guitar, bass, vocals, keyboards, piano
Years active1985–present
LabelsSanctuary

Dirk Schlächter (born 15 February 1965, in Bad Nauheim, West Germany) is the bassist of the power metal band Gamma Ray.

History

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Dirk got in touch with music for the first time joining a music school at the age of 8. At the age of 11 he got his first acoustic guitar followed by an electric guitar at the age of 15. At the age of 19 he turned to bass guitar. During this time he played in bands called Blue Life, Sold Out, Louis Glover House Band and Drivin' Force.

Dirk appeared as a guest musician on Gamma Ray's first album, Heading For Tomorrow, playing bass on the track "Money" and parts of the track "The Silence". The rest of the bass-parts on the album were recorded by Uwe Wessel. Schlächter was hired to play bass with Gamma Ray for their first tour, but as Uwe Wessel's former band split up at this point Schlächter replaced him. Schlächter was then offered the job of second guitarist.

From this point on Schlächter became Gamma Ray's permanent second guitarist. He played guitar on the albums Sigh No More, Insanity and Genius and Land of the Free. After the Land of the Free album Schlächter was supposed to swap positions with bassist Jan Rubach, but instead Rubach quit the band. Schlächter took over the position of bassist and Henjo Richter became the band's new guitarist. The release of the album Somewhere Out In Space marked Schlächter's return to playing bass, a job he has had ever since.

Schlächter is also the producer of Gamma Ray albums since Insanity and Genius, along with the band's mainman Kai Hansen.

In 2013, he joined German symphonic metal band Neopera.

From 2018 to 2022 he was the bassist of the Spanish band Avalanch.

Discography

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Gamma Ray

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Studio albums

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Live albums

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Extended plays (EPs)

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Compilation albums

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Videos and DVDs

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Neopera

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Studio albums

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  • Destined Ways (2014)

Singles

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  • The Marvel of Chimera (2013)

Avalanch

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As a guest

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