Somewhere Out in Space

Gamma Ray

Somewhere Out in Space

RELEASED: August 21, 1997
TYPE: FULL LENGTH
Track Listing
1. Beyond the Black Hole 6:00 2. Men, Martians and Machines 3:52 3. No Stranger (Another Day in Life) 3:35 4. Somewhere Out in Space 5:27 5. The Guardians of Mankind 5:01 6. The Landing 1:17 7. Valley of the Kings 3:50 8. Pray 4:45 9. The Winged Horse 7:02 10. Cosmic Chaos 0:48 11. Lost in the Future 3:40 12. Watcher in the Sky 5:18 13. Rising Star 0:52 14. Shine On 6:52 15. Return to Fantasy 5:13
Historical Archive
Somewhere Out in Space is the fifth studio album by the German power metal band Gamma Ray, released in 1997. The album showcases the band's signature blend of melodic metal with sci-fi themes, characterized by fast tempos, soaring guitar solos, and powerful vocals by Kai Hansen. It is often regarded as one of their best works and has contributed significantly to the power metal genre, influencing many bands that followed. The lyrical content explores themes of space travel, existentialism, and the human condition, making it a concept album that resonates with fans of both metal and science fiction.