Sascha Gerstner facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Sascha Gerstner
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| Born | 2 April 1977 Stuttgart, West Germany |
| Genres | Power metal, speed metal, heavy metal |
| Occupations | Guitarist |
| Associated acts | Freedom Call, Helloween, Palast |
Sascha Gerstner was born in Germany on April 2, 1977. He is a talented musician, best known as a guitarist and singer for the power metal band Helloween. Sascha joined Helloween in 2002. He has been with the band for a long time, even longer than some previous guitarists! Before Helloween, he was also a member of another band called Freedom Call.
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Sascha Gerstner's Musical Journey
Sascha Gerstner started playing music very young. When he was just 6 years old, he began learning the keyboard. He enjoyed the music styles of the 1980s, like new wave and pop.
From Keyboards to Guitar
When Sascha was 13, he decided to switch instruments. He started playing the guitar! He was inspired by famous guitarists like those from the Michael Schenker Group and Steve Lukather.
Joining Freedom Call
In 1998, Sascha joined a metal band called Freedom Call. He helped create their first two albums. He also went on many tours with the band, playing concerts for fans.
Life with Helloween
In 2002, Sascha met Michael Weikath, who is a guitarist from the band Helloween. Soon after, Sascha joined Helloween as a guitarist and songwriter. Since then, he has recorded seven studio albums with Helloween. Their music has become very popular and sold well around the world. Sascha's guitar playing is well-known in the power metal music scene.
Beyond Helloween
Besides his work with Helloween, Sascha also has his own music project. In 2015, he started an electronic rock project called PALAST. He also enjoys fashion and photography in Berlin, Germany. He uses his creative ideas in these areas too.
Sascha Gerstner uses special guitars from Dean Guitars. He also uses amplifiers from Blackstar Amplifiers to make his guitar sound great.
Sascha Gerstner's Music Albums
Here are some of the albums Sascha Gerstner has worked on:
With Freedom Call
- Stairway to Fairyland (1999)
- Taragon – EP (1999)
- Crystal Empire (2001)
With Helloween
- Rabbit Don't Come Easy (2003)
- Keeper of the Seven Keys: The Legacy (2005)
- Keeper of the Seven Keys – The Legacy World Tour 2005/2006 (Live Album)
- Gambling with the Devil (2007)
- Unarmed – Best of 25th Anniversary (2009)
- 7 Sinners (2010)
- Straight Out of Hell (2013)
- My God-Given Right (2015)
- Helloween (2021)
With Palast
- Hush – EP (2016)
- Palast (album) (2017)
See also
In Spanish: Sascha Gerstner para niños
