Freedom Call

The Profile

Freedom Call is a German power metal band formed in 1998 in Nuremberg by Chris Bay and Dan Zimmermann. Known for upbeat, melodic “happy metal” packed with sing‑along choruses and prominent keyboards, they earned acclaim for albums like Stairway to Fairyland, Crystal Empire, and Eternity.

German power metal group (formed 1998, Nuremberg) led by Chris Bay with founding drummer Dan Zimmermann; recognized for cheerful, keyboard-forward power metal and big choruses; albums covered here include Stairway to Fairyland, Crystal Empire, Eternity, The Circle of Life, Dimensions, and Legend of the Shadowking.

Six DeBaser reviews chart Freedom Call’s cheery power metal: big choruses, brisk double-bass, and keyboards front and center. Early albums like Stairway to Fairyland, Crystal Empire, and Eternity are praised; Dimensions gets a warm nod for its hooks. Legend of the Shadowking draws the harshest criticism. Overall tone: upbeat music that shines when you’re in a party mood.