With the release of the 11th studio album EMPIRE OF THE UNDEAD, Gamma Ray finally reclaims the throne on the world stage of classic Power Metal. The loyalty of Gamma Ray and Kai Hansen worldwide is unique. Two EPs (SKELETONS AND MAJESTIES and MASTER OF CONFUSION) and a live CD/DVD (SKELETONS AND MAJESTIES LIVE) only made the demand for new material louder. Following a world tour with Helloween, the band has been working on the new album for more than a year with producer and friend Eike Freese (who recently mixed the live album THE NOW WHAT?! LIVE TAPES included in the recent # 1 album by Deep Purple). The result is EMPIRE OF THE UNDEAD.