GAMMA RAY guitarist Henjo Richter will not be accepting HELLOWEEN's offer to join the latter band as a replacement for the departed Roland Grapow, according to GAMMA RAY's record label Sanctuary/Metal-Is Records. As you may recall, Richter had been holding discussions with HELLOWEEN mainman Michael Weikath about joining the latter act, but has now apparently decided to stay with Kai Hansen and co., much to the relief of GAMMA RAY fans everywhere. In other news, GAMMA RAY have lined up the following dates during the coming months: Jun. 07 - Sölvesborg, SWE @ Sweden Rock Festival Jun. 18 - Rome, ITA @ Valle Giulia (w/MOTÖRHEAD) Jun. 19 - Turin, ITA @ Palastampa (w/MOTÖRHEAD) Jun. 20 - Venice, ITA @ Marcon Sport Area (w/MOTÖRHEAD) Jun. 28 - Balingen, GER @ Bang Your Head Jul 13 - Lorca, Spain Spain Lorca Lorca Rock Jul. 31 - Budapest, HUN @ Sziget Festival Aug. 01 - Zvolen, SK @ Sport's Hall Aug. 03 - Pratteln, SWI @ Z7 Metal Days Aug. 31 – Derby, UK @ Assembly Rooms (Bloodstock) Nov. 16 - Atlanta, GA @ ProgPower Festival