Genre(s):
Heavy/Traditional Metal
Lyrical Theme(s):
Fighting
Origin:
Germany (Stuttgart, Baden-Württemberg)
Formed In:
1980
Status:
Active
Current line-up:
Mat Sinner (Mathias Lasch) - Vocals, Bass (1980-) (Primal Fear, ex-Cans, ex-Rick Renstrom, Goddess Shiva)
Henny Wolter - Guitar (2000-2006, 2007-) (ex-Primal Fear, Donnerkopf, ex-Viva (Ger), ex-Thunderhead, ex-Talon (Ger), Sweethard)
Christof Leim - Guitar (2006-) (the Traceelords)
Klaus Sperling - Drums (1999, 2006-) (ex-Primal Fear, My Darkest Hate, ex-Wasteland (Ger), ex-Insanity (Ger), ex-MP, ex-Mystic Prophecy (live only), Donnerkopf, Saidian, Chinchilla on tour 2007)
Former/Past Member(s):
Guitars:
Calo Rapallo (1981-1982) (Tyran' Pace)
Frank Mittelbach (1981-1983) (Tyran' Pace)
SG Stoner (1983-1985)
Mick Shirley (Michael Scheuerle) (1982-1984) (ex-Overkill (Ger))
Herman Frank (1985) (Victory (Ger), Moon Doc, ex-Hazzard (Ger), Saeko, Accept)
Mathias Dieth (1986-1987) (ex-Gravestone (Ger), U.D.O., Ape)
Angel Schleifer (1986) (Chris Gerhard) (Pretty Maids, Paul Sabu, Demon Drive, Charade, Bonfire)
Andy Susemihl (1987, 1992) (U.D.O., Ape)
Alex Beyrodt (1990-2000) (Silent Force, Missa Mercuria, ex-Mat Sinner, The Sygnet, ex-Primal Fear, guest for Code of Perfection, David Readman)
Matthias Lange - (briefly in 2006) (Metalium (Ger))
Tom Naumann - Guitar (1990-1999, 2002-2007) (Primal Fear, Mat Sinner)
Drums:
Edgar Patrik (1981-1983) (Tyran' Pace, Samson (UK), Bonfire)
Ralf Schulz (1984) (ex-Tyran' Pace, Vinder)
Bernie van der Graaf (1985-1990) (ex-Victory (Ger))
Tommy Resch (1992-1994) (Mat Sinner, Talon (Ger))
Fritz Randow (1995-1999, 2002-2006) (ex-Saxon, ex-Victory (Ger), ex-Moon Doc, Epitaph, Eloy, Jane)
Bass:
Tommy Geiger - Bass (1990-1992) (Mat Sinner)
Keyboards:
Frank Rössler - Keyboards (1992-2007)
Guests:
Don Airey - Keyboards (1986) (ex-Alaska (UK), ex-Judas Priest, Crossbones (Guest), ex-Anthem (Jpn), ex-Iommi, ex-Black Sabbath, ex-Divlje Jagode, Empire (Ger), ex-Glenn Tipton, ex-Ozzy Osbourne, ex-Rainbow, Deep Purple, The Cage)
Mathias Ulmer - Keyboards (1987)
Armin Muecke - Guitar (1992)
Uli Kusch - Drums (2000) (ex-Masterplan, Shock Machine, ex-Helloween, ex-Gamma Ray, ex-Holy Moses, Mekong Delta, ex-Roland Grapow, Beautiful Sin, Axe La Chapelle)
Discography:
Sinner - Wild 'n Evil [full-length] - 1982
Sinner - Fast Decision [full-length] - 1983
Sinner - Danger Zone [full-length] - 1984
Sinner - Bad Girl [single] - 1985
Sinner - Out Of Control [single] - 1985
Sinner - Touch Of Sin [full-length] - 1985
Sinner - Born To Rock [single] - 1986
Sinner - Hypnotised [single] - 1986
Sinner - Comin' Out Fighting [full-length] - 1986
Sinner - Fight The Fight [single] - 1987
Sinner - Knife In My Heart [single] - 1987
Sinner - Dangerous Charm [full-length] - 1987
Sinner - Rebel Yell [single] - 1989
Sinner - Where Were You [single] - 1992
Sinner - No More Alibis [full-length] - 1992
Sinner - Respect [full-length] - 1993
Sinner - Germany Rocks [best of/compilation] - 1994
Sinner - The Best Of Sinner - Noise Years [best of/compilation] - 1994
Sinner - Bottom Line [full-length] - 1995
Sinner - In The Line Of Fire [live] - 1996
Sinner - Judgement Day [single] - 1997
Sinner - Judgement Day [full-length] - 1997
Sinner - Treasure (The Works 93 - 98) [best of/compilation] - 1998
Sinner - The Nature Of Evil [full-length] - 1998
Sinner - The Second Decade [best of/compilation] - 1999
Sinner - The End Of Sanctuary [full-length] - 2000
Sinner - There Will Be Execution [full-length] - 2003
Sinner - Mask Of Sanity [full-length] - 2007
Sinner - Crash & Burn [full-length] - 2008
Sinner - Jump The Gun (The Collection) [best of/compilation] - 2009
Sinner - One Bullet Left [full-length] - 2011
Sinner - Tequila Suicide [full-length] - 2017
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Official site:
www.matsinner.de