Genre(s):
Melodic Heavy Metal/Hard Rock
Lyrical Theme(s):
Life, Relationships, Rock
Origin:
Germany (Ingolstadt, Bavaria)
Formed In:
1972-1986 (as Cacumen), 1986-present
Status:
Active
Current line-up:
Hans Ziller Guitars (1986-1989, 1996-present)
See also: ex-Cacumen, Ez Livin', ex-Ex, ex-Lessmann/Ziller
Ronnie Parkes Bass (2014-present)
See also: Seven Witches, ex-Cleavage, ex-Ez Livin', ex-Farcry, ex-Metalhead, ex-Reece, ex-Slippery When Wet, ex-Tango Down
Frank Pané Guitars (2014-present)
See also: Valley's Eve, ex-Solemnity, Burn, Cover-X, Frank Pané, Mantragora, Sainted Sinners, ex-Red to Grey
Alexx Stahl Vocals (2016-present)
See also: ex-Viron, ex-Seduction, Purple Rising, Roxxcalibur, ex-Masters of Disguise, ex-Mystique Dawn, ex-Spellbound
André Hilgers Drums (2019-present)
See also: Silent Force, ex-Nuclear Blast Allstars, ex-The Sygnet, ex-Axxis, ex-Empire, ex-Herman Frank, ex-Lingua Mortis Orchestra, ex-Rage, ex-Razorback, ex-Sinner, ex-Vanize, ex-Regicide (live), ex-Mendacious Messiah, ex-Ninja, ex-Noisehunter (live), ex-Bourbon $treet
Former/Past Member(s):
Jörg Deisinger Bass, Vocals (backing) (1986-1994)
See also: ex-Cacumen, Sabu, Soul Doctor, ex-Axel Rudi Pell, ex-Ex
Dominik Hülshorst Drums, Vocals (backing) (1986-1987, 2009-2012)
See also: ex-Kymera, ex-Cacumen, ex-Darxon, ex-Ex
Horst Maier-Thorn Guitars (lead), Vocals (backing) (1986-1988)
(R.I.P. 2017) See also: ex-Cacumen
Claus Lessmann Vocals (1986-1992), Bass (1996-1997), Vocals, Guitars (1996-2015)
See also: ex-Cacumen, Phantom 5, ex-Ex, ex-Lessmann/Ziller
Edgar Patrik Drums, Vocals (backing) (1987-1994)
See also: ex-Sinner, ex-Samson, ex-Tyran' Pace
Angel Schleifer Guitars, Vocals (backing) (1988-1994)
See also: ex-Sinner, ex-Mad Max (live), ex-Pretty Maids (live), ex-Charade, ex-Demon Drive, ex-Paul Sabu
Chris Lausmann Guitars, Keyboards (1992-2002)
Michael Bormann Vocals (1993-1994, 2016)
See also: PowerWorld, Redrum, Silent Force, ex-The Sygnet, ex-TAX, Charade, High Voltage, J.R. Blackmore Group, Michael Bormann, Rain, The Trophy, Zeno, ex-Biss, ex-Bloodbound, ex-Jaded Heart, ex-Letter X, ex-20th Century Boys
Uwe Köhler Bass (1997-2015)
See also: ex-Black Tears
Jürgen "Bam Bam" Wiehler Drums (1997-2009)
Chris Limburg Guitars (2006-2015)
Harry Reischmann Drums (2012-2015)
See also: Dorian Opera, ex-Solemnity, Ez Livin', ex-Stormwitch, ex-Hämatom (live), ex-Ligeia, ex-Mad Mixx
David Reece Vocals (2013-2016)
See also: Gypsy Rose, John Steel (live), ex-Sircle of Silence, David Reece, Ez Livin', Reece-Kronlund, Sainted Sinners, ex-Accept, ex-Malice, ex-PowerWorld, ex-Sacred Child, ex-Stream, ex-Bangalore Choir, ex-Dare Force, ex-Reece, ex-Tango Down
Tim Breideband Drums (2015-2019)
See also: Freedom Call, At Vance (live)
Live musicians:
Past
Alex Landenburg Drums (2013, 2014)
See also: Angels Cry, CyHra, Kamelot, Light & Shade, Mekong Delta, Starchild, Universal Mind Project, Timo Tolkki (live), ex-Broken Grace, ex-Luca Turilli's Rhapsody, ex-Symfonia (live), ex-Broken Glass, ex-Annihilator, ex-At Vance, ex-Axxis, ex-Masterplan (live), ex-Sandalinas (live), ex-Stratovarius (live), ex-21 Octayne, ex-Blind Faith, ex-Jamie's Gone, ex-Meera Fé, ex-Memento, ex-Philosophobia
Alexx Stahl Vocals (2016)
See also: ex-Viron, ex-Seduction, Purple Rising, Roxxcalibur, ex-Masters of Disguise, ex-Mystique Dawn, ex-Spellbound
Discography:
Bonfire - Don't Touch The Light [full-length] - 1986
Bonfire - You Make Me Feel [single] - 1986
Bonfire - Fire Works [full-length] - 1987
Bonfire - Sdi [single] - 1987
Bonfire - Sleeping All Alone [single] - 1987
Bonfire - Give It A Try [single] - 1988
Bonfire - Sweet Obsession [single] - 1988
Bonfire - Point Blank [full-length] - 1989
Bonfire - Hard On Me [single] - 1989
Bonfire - Sword And Stone [split] - 1989
Bonfire - Who's Foolin' Who [single] - 1990
Bonfire - Knock Out [full-length] - 1991
Bonfire - Rivers Of Glory [single] - 1991
Bonfire - The Stroke / Dirty Love [single] - 1991
Bonfire - Live...The Best [live album] - 1993
Bonfire - Feels Like Comin' Home [full-length] - 1996
Bonfire - Freudenfeuer [full-length] - 1996
Bonfire - Feels Like Comin' Home [single] - 1996
Bonfire - I'd Love You To Want Me [single] - 1996
Bonfire - Rebel Soul [full-length] - 1997
Bonfire - Back To You [single] - 1997
Bonfire - Because It's Christmas Time [single] - 1997
Bonfire - The First Cut Is The Deepest [single] - 1997
Bonfire - Hot & Slow: The Best Of The Ballads [compilation] - 1997
Bonfire - Hearts Bleed Their Own Blood [single] - 1998
Bonfire - Fuel To The Flames [full-length] - 1999
Bonfire - Goodnight Amanda [single] - 1999
Bonfire - Who's Foolin' Who [compilation] - 2000
Bonfire - Strike Ten [full-length] - 2001
Bonfire - Golden Bullets (The Very Best Of Bonfire) [video] - 2001
Bonfire - Tool Edit, 29 Golden Bullets: The Very Best Of Bonfire [compilation] - 2001
Bonfire - Live Over Europe! [live album] - 2002
Bonfire - Friends [single] - 2003
Bonfire - Tell Me What U Know [single] - 2003
Bonfire - Free [full-length] - 2003
Bonfire - Schanzer Herz [single] - 2004
Bonfire - One Acoustic Night - Live At The Private Music Club [live album] - 2005
Bonfire - Double X [full-length] - 2006
Bonfire - Double X Vision [video] - 2007
Bonfire - Let Me Be Your Water [single] - 2008
Bonfire - The Räuber [video] - 2008
Bonfire - The Räuber [full-length] - 2008
Bonfire - You Make Me Feel: The Ballads [compilation] - 2009
Bonfire - Branded [full-length] - 2011
Bonfire - Fireworks Still Alive [live album] - 2011
Bonfire - Cry For Help [single] - 2012
Bonfire - Treueband [single] - 2012
Bonfire - Live In Wacken [live album] - 2013
Bonfire - Glörious [full-length] - 2015
Bonfire - Pearls [full-length] - 2016
Bonfire - Byte The Bullet [full-length] - 2017
Bonfire - Temple Of Lies [full-length] - 2018
Bonfire - Legends [full-length] - 2018
Bonfire - Live On Holy Ground - Wacken 2018 [live album] - 2019
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Official site:
Official website
Bonfire - Don't Touch The Light [full-length] - 1986 by hammer
Bonfire - Fire Works [full-length] - 1987 by vladavina
Bonfire - Point Blank [full-length] - 1989 by hammer
Bonfire - Knock Out [full-length] - 1991 by hammer
Bonfire - The Räuber [full-length] - 2008 [promo] by Aenziferum
Bonfire - Branded [full-length] - 2011 by Andrew
Bonfire - Glörious [full-length] - 2015 [promo] by Aenziferum
Bonfire - Pearls [full-length] - 2016 by metadeat
Bonfire - Byte The Bullet [full-length] - 2017 by metadeat