KAI HANSEN vs. RALF SCHEEPERS

Trooper Of Steel · **Posted:** Sat Feb 18, 2006 2:13 pm

With the current vs. vocalists, i thought this one would be a nice battle. The one-time members of both Gamma Ray and Helloween, with Ralf leaving Gamma Ray in 1994 to try out for Judas Priest, then created Primal Fear with Matt Sinner.
Kai left Helloween in 1988 to create Gamma Ray and had the sole vocal duties after Ralf left, and also shared vocals with Piet Sielck of Iron Savior before leaving to concentrate only on Gamma Ray.

An interesting battle as I love both these singers. But I have to chose Ralf Scheepers just slightly over Kai Hansen, as Ralf has a fantastic voice, a screamer, that just kicks ass.

What do you guys think?

Angel Black · **Joined:** Fri Feb 17, 2006 9:54 pm **Posts:** 342

I don't know, to be honest. I like Kai very much for what he did in Helloween and Gamma. I like Ralf very much for what he did in Primal Fear.

My vote goes to Ralf. Thanks to him I've got my nickname :lol:

And privately he's a very nice guy, I had an interview with him.

ganeshaRules · **Posted:** Sat Feb 18, 2006 4:40 pm

Kai. Just listen Walls of Jericho, and you'll understand why.

The Silent Man · **Posted:** Sat Feb 18, 2006 4:59 pm

Ralf's ok, but Kai just blows him out of the water.

Ness · **Posted:** Sat Feb 18, 2006 6:12 pm

I like Kai Hansen and all, but singing comes so natural to Ralf Scheeprs. He is one of the best, IMO.

Fingon · **Joined:** Sun Mar 20, 2005 3:11 pm **Posts:** 3207

Hansen

VinnieVincentInvaded · **Posted:** Sat Feb 18, 2006 10:04 pm

Angel Black wrote:

My vote goes to Ralf. Thanks to him I've got my nickname :lol:

\m/

THERE IS BLOOD, THERE IS PAIN
BUT MY AGONY IS NOT IN VAIN
'CAUSE THERE'S LIFE, AFTER DEATH
AND I'M SURE COMING BACK TO ATTACK

As an Angel in Blaaaaaaaaaack!!!!!!!

Angel Black · **Joined:** Fri Feb 17, 2006 9:54 pm **Posts:** 342

I'll never forget Mystic Festival. PF played there. I was near the barriers by the stage. Me and few other guys screaming this refrain together with Ralf. Magic..Pure magic

The_Voice · **Posted:** Sun Feb 19, 2006 12:17 am

Hansen, IMO ralf is a better singer but Hansen is more unique.

romeolimagolf · **Joined:** Thu Feb 16, 2006 3:35 am **Posts:** 58

I gotta go with Ralf. Kia's voice annoys me.

Radagast · **Posted:** Mon Feb 20, 2006 1:05 pm

Ralf is a better singer but has never recorded an album as good as one that Kai has sung on.

stub · **Posted:** Mon Feb 20, 2006 1:25 pm

Radagast wrote:

Ralf is a better singer but has never recorded an album as good as one that Kai has sung on.

Second that.

Trooper Of Steel · **Posted:** Mon Feb 20, 2006 4:06 pm

Radagast wrote:

Ralf is a better singer but has never recorded an album as good as one that Kai has sung on.

I beg to differ

I consider Primal Fear's Nuclear Fire, Black Sun, Devils Ground and Seven Seals to be all better than Gamma Ray's last two albums, Majestic and No World Order.

Radagast · **Posted:** Mon Feb 20, 2006 4:19 pm

Trooper Of Steel wrote:

Radagast wrote:

Ralf is a better singer but has never recorded an album as good as one that Kai has sung on.

I beg to differ

I consider Primal Fear's Nuclear Fire, Black Sun, Devils Ground and Seven Seals to be all better than Gamma Ray's last two albums, Majestic and No World Order.

Funny thing, opinions.

stub · **Posted:** Mon Feb 20, 2006 8:10 pm

Trooper Of Steel wrote:

Radagast wrote:

Ralf is a better singer but has never recorded an album as good as one that Kai has sung on.

I beg to differ

I consider Primal Fear's Nuclear Fire, Black Sun, Devils Ground and Seven Seals to be all better than Gamma Ray's last two albums, Majestic and No World Order.

Primal Fear=chain production recycled Judas Priestv material with zero originality;Nuclear Fire is a good album,once you've heard it ,you've heard everything you need to know about Primal Fear.
Black Sun and Devil's Ground=Nuclear Fire II and III.So i don't see much interest in this band;the original(Priest) is better,imo.

Angel Black · **Joined:** Fri Feb 17, 2006 9:54 pm **Posts:** 342

stub wrote:

Trooper Of Steel wrote:

Radagast wrote:

Ralf is a better singer but has never recorded an album as good as one that Kai has sung on.

I beg to differ

I consider Primal Fear's Nuclear Fire, Black Sun, Devils Ground and Seven Seals to be all better than Gamma Ray's last two albums, Majestic and No World Order.

Primal Fear=chain production recycled Judas Priestv material with zero originality;Nuclear Fire is a good album,once you've heard it ,you've heard everything you need to know about Primal Fear.
Black Sun and Devil's Ground=Nuclear Fire II and III.So i don't see much interest in this band;the original(Priest) is better,imo.

What about Seven Seals? They really refreshed their style. They added some elements that had been absent before. It's a different album than, let's say, Nuclear Fire. And I dare to say it's quite original

stub · **Posted:** Mon Feb 20, 2006 8:32 pm

Angel Black wrote:

stub wrote:

Trooper Of Steel wrote:

Radagast wrote:

Ralf is a better singer but has never recorded an album as good as one that Kai has sung on.

I beg to differ

I consider Primal Fear's Nuclear Fire, Black Sun, Devils Ground and Seven Seals to be all better than Gamma Ray's last two albums, Majestic and No World Order.

Primal Fear=chain production recycled Judas Priestv material with zero originality;Nuclear Fire is a good album,once you've heard it ,you've heard everything you need to know about Primal Fear.
Black Sun and Devil's Ground=Nuclear Fire II and III.So i don't see much interest in this band;the original(Priest) is better,imo.

What about Seven Seals? They really refreshed their style. They added some elements that had been absent before. It's a different album than, let's say, Nuclear Fire. And I dare to say it's quite original

Simply i've got tired of this band(after 3 albums in a row that sounded the same)and didn't buy their new album.

Angel Black · **Joined:** Fri Feb 17, 2006 9:54 pm **Posts:** 342

stub wrote:

Angel Black wrote:

stub wrote:

Trooper Of Steel wrote:

Radagast wrote:

Ralf is a better singer but has never recorded an album as good as one that Kai has sung on.

I beg to differ

I consider Primal Fear's Nuclear Fire, Black Sun, Devils Ground and Seven Seals to be all better than Gamma Ray's last two albums, Majestic and No World Order.

Primal Fear=chain production recycled Judas Priestv material with zero originality;Nuclear Fire is a good album,once you've heard it ,you've heard everything you need to know about Primal Fear.
Black Sun and Devil's Ground=Nuclear Fire II and III.So i don't see much interest in this band;the original(Priest) is better,imo.

What about Seven Seals? They really refreshed their style. They added some elements that had been absent before. It's a different album than, let's say, Nuclear Fire. And I dare to say it's quite original

Simply i've got tired of this band(after 3 albums in a row that sounded the same)and didn't buy their new album.

This one is really different, trust me. You won't be disappointed

Trooper Of Steel · **Posted:** Mon Feb 20, 2006 8:39 pm

stub wrote:

Trooper Of Steel wrote:

Radagast wrote:

Ralf is a better singer but has never recorded an album as good as one that Kai has sung on.

I beg to differ

I consider Primal Fear's Nuclear Fire, Black Sun, Devils Ground and Seven Seals to be all better than Gamma Ray's last two albums, Majestic and No World Order.

Primal Fear=chain production recycled Judas Priestv material with zero originality;Nuclear Fire is a good album,once you've heard it ,you've heard everything you need to know about Primal Fear.
Black Sun and Devil's Ground=Nuclear Fire II and III.So i don't see much interest in this band;the original(Priest) is better,imo.

We must be hearing different things

I hardly hear any recycled Priest material, and even if there is, i think the Primal Fear sound is better.

Zero originality- who gives a crap, as long as it sounds good. Now days almost every power metal band coming out does not sound original

I can hear differences between Nuclear Fire all the way to Devils Ground, with Seven Seals being even more different

Radagast · **Posted:** Mon Feb 20, 2006 10:11 pm

stub wrote:

Angel Black wrote:

stub wrote:

Trooper Of Steel wrote:

Radagast wrote:

Ralf is a better singer but has never recorded an album as good as one that Kai has sung on.

I beg to differ

I consider Primal Fear's Nuclear Fire, Black Sun, Devils Ground and Seven Seals to be all better than Gamma Ray's last two albums, Majestic and No World Order.

Primal Fear=chain production recycled Judas Priestv material with zero originality;Nuclear Fire is a good album,once you've heard it ,you've heard everything you need to know about Primal Fear.
Black Sun and Devil's Ground=Nuclear Fire II and III.So i don't see much interest in this band;the original(Priest) is better,imo.

What about Seven Seals? They really refreshed their style. They added some elements that had been absent before. It's a different album than, let's say, Nuclear Fire. And I dare to say it's quite original

Simply i've got tired of this band(after 3 albums in a row that sounded the same)and didn't buy their new album.

Well do what he says and give it a try. I'm no great fan of Primal Fear either, but this new album is different to anything they've done before. It just sounds fresh and energetic, with more depth to it.

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