Sascha Gerstner, born on April 2, 1977, in Germany, is a multifaceted musician and creative artist based in Berlin/Germany.

His journey in the world of music began at a young age, starting as a keyboard player at just 6 years old, drawing inspiration from the 80’s new wave and pop scenes. At the age of 13, he transitioned to the guitar, guided by the influences of guitar legends like Michael Schenker and Steve Lukather.

In 1998, Sascha joined the metal band Freedom Call, contributing his musical talents to their first two albums and embarking on numerous tours. During his time with Freedom Call, he crossed paths with Charlie Bauerfeind, who later introduced him to Michael Weikath of Helloween in 2002.

Since then, Sascha Gerstner has been an integral part of Helloween, serving as the band’s guitar player and songwriter. Together with Helloween, he has recorded seven studio albums, achieving significant commercial success with gold awards for their sales as well as several No.1 positions in the mainstream charts with their self-titled album HELLOWEEN. Sascha’s prowess as a guitarist has also earned him recognition as one of the most influential power metal guitar players in the industry.

Beyond his role in Helloween, Sascha has delved into various creative endeavors. He is the driving force behind his synth rock solo project, PALAST, created in 2015 under his alter ego PACE.

In this solo ventures, he also explores the realms of fashion and photography in the Berlin scene. Sascha has made a mark as a photographer and filmmaker, contributing to both the music and fashion worlds with his unique artistic vision.

To keep up with Sascha Gerstner and his creative pursuits, you can follow him on Instagram at therealsaschagerstner and on Facebook at saschagerstnermusic. You can also explore his solo project PALAST at Palastband.com and delve into his artistic work in photography and filmmaking through Pacearts.com. Sascha Gerstner continues to be a driving force in the metal music world and an artist with a diverse and dynamic creative portfolio.