Genre(s):
Heavy Metal/Shred
Lyrical Theme(s):
Wizards, Magic, Mystical themes
Origin:
Germany (Bochum, North Rhine-Westphalia)
Formed In:
1989
Status:
Active
Current line-up:
Axel Rudi Pell - Guitars (X-Mas Project, Steeler (Ger), Tom Angelripper, Roland Grapow)
Johnny Gioeli - Vocals (Hardline, Accomplice, Genius, Crush 40)
Volker Krawczak - Bass (Steeler (Ger))
Ferdy Doernberg - Keyboards (Eden's Curse, Dezperadoz, Rick Renstrom, Roland Grapow, Rough Silk, Shock Machine, Taraxacum)
Mike Terrana - Drums (Savage Circus, ex-Rage (Ger), Empire (Ger), Roland Grapow, ex-Squealer (Ger), Victor Smolski, ex-Metalium (Ger), ex-Yngwie J. Malmsteen, Kiko Loureiro, ex-John West, Tony MacAlpine, ex-Gamma Ray, Masterplan, Hanover Fist,
ex session for Not Fragile, Emir Hot, Zillion (Ger), Artension, Iron Mask, Razorback, Tarja, Zillion (US))
Former/Past Member(s):
Vocals:
Charlie Huhn (1989) (Fargo, Victory (Ger), Deadringer (US), Foghat)
Rob Rock - Vocals (1991) (Impellitteri, Avantasia, Driver, Warrior (US), Joshua, Angelica, Jack Frost (US), Rick Renstrom, Dawnrider (Ger), M.A.R.S., Fires Of Babylon)
Jeff Scott Soto (1992-1997) (Vinnie Vincent, Talisman, Audiovision, Kryst the Conqueror, M.A.R.S., Panther (US), Skräpp Mettle, Takara, Yngwie J. Malmsteen)
Bass:
Jörg Deisinger (1989) (Cacumen, Bonfire, Sabu, Soul Doctor)
Thomas Smuszynski (1989) (U.D.O., Running Wild, Darxon)
Drums:
Jörg Michael (1989-1998) (Rage (Ger), Saxon, Running Wild, Stratovarius, Grave Digger, Mekong Delta, Unleashed Power, Surgeon (Ger), Tom Angelripper, House of Spirits, Kaledon, Glenmore, Beto Vázquez Infinity, Der Riß, Headhunter (Ger), Soulslide, ex-Avenger (Ger), X-Mas Project)
Keyboards:
Georg Hahn (1989)
Rüdiger König (1989)
Kai Raglewski (1991-1992)
Julie Greaux (1993-1996)
Christian Wolff (1997) (Rage (Ger))
Discography:
Axel Rudi Pell - (Hear You) Callin Me [single] - 1989
Axel Rudi Pell - Demo [demo] - 1989
Axel Rudi Pell - Wild Obsession [full-length] - 1989
Axel Rudi Pell - Broken Heart [single] - 1990
Axel Rudi Pell - Nasty Reputation [full-length] - 1991
Axel Rudi Pell - Eternal Prisoner [full-length] - 1992
Axel Rudi Pell - The Ballads [best of/compilation] - 1993
Axel Rudi Pell - Forever Young [single] - 1993
Axel Rudi Pell - Between The Walls [full-length] - 1994
Axel Rudi Pell - Made In Germany - Live [live] - 1995
Axel Rudi Pell - Black Moon Pyramid [full-length] - 1996
Axel Rudi Pell - Magic [full-length] - 1997
Axel Rudi Pell - Oceans Of Time [full-length] - 1998
Axel Rudi Pell - The Ballads II [best of/compilation] - 1999
Axel Rudi Pell - The Masquerade Ball [full-length] - 2000
Axel Rudi Pell - The Wizard's Chosen Few [best of/compilation] - 2000
Axel Rudi Pell - Shadow Zone [full-length] - 2002
Axel Rudi Pell - Knights Live [live] - 2002
Axel Rudi Pell - Kings And Queens [full-length] - 2004
Axel Rudi Pell - The Ballads III [best of/compilation] - 2004
Axel Rudi Pell - Mystica [full-length] - 2006
Axel Rudi Pell - Diamonds Unlocked [full-length] - 2007
Axel Rudi Pell - Tales Of The Crown [full-length] - 2008
Axel Rudi Pell - The Crest [full-length] - 2010
Axel Rudi Pell - Circle Of The Oath [full-length] - 2012
Axel Rudi Pell - Into The Storm [full-length] - 2014
Axel Rudi Pell - Game Of Sins [full-length] - 2016
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Official site:
www.axel-rudi-pell.de
