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Sascha Gerstner

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Sascha Gerstner
Gerstner in 2023
Gerstner in 2023
Background information
Born (1977-04-02) 2 April 1977 (age 47)
Stuttgart, West Germany
GenresPower metal, speed metal, heavy metal
OccupationsGuitarist

Sascha Gerstner (born 2 April 1977) is a German musician who has been one of the guitarists and backing vocalists of power metal band Helloween since 2002. As of 2016, he is Helloween's second-longest tenured guitarist, surpassing his predecessor Roland Grapow, who stayed in the band for 12 years. He is also a former member of Freedom Call.[1]

Biography

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Starting as a keyboard player at age 6, Gerstner explored the 80s new wave and pop scenes. At 13, he shifted to the guitar, influenced by Michael Schenker Group and Steve Lukather.

In 1998, he joined the metal band Freedom Call, contributing to their first two albums and touring extensively. In 2002, he connected with Michael Weikath of Helloween.

Since then, Gerstner has been a guitarist and songwriter for Helloween, recording seven studio albums and earning commercial success. His guitar skills earned recognition in the power metal scene.

Beyond Helloween, Gerstner started the electronic rock solo project PALAST in 2015. He's also involved in Berlin's fashion and photography scenes, leaving his mark with a distinct artistic vision.

Gerstner endorses Dean Guitars and Blackstar Amplifiers.

Discography

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Gerstner in 2023

Freedom Call

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  • Stairway to Fairyland (1999)
  • Taragon – EP (1999)
  • Crystal Empire (2001)

Helloween

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Palast

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  • Hush – EP (2016)
  • Palast (album) (2017)

References

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  1. ^ Sharpe-Young, Garry (2007). Metal: The Definitive Guide : Heavy, NWOBH, Progressive, Thrash, Death, Black, Gothic, Doom, Nu. Jawbone Press. p. 343. ISBN 978-1-906002-01-5. Retrieved 10 November 2014.
Preceded by Helloween guitarist
2002 – present 		Incumbent
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