Doro
GermanyBiography of Doro
Doro Pesch, born on June 3, 1964, in Dusseldorf, Germany, is a renowned German heavy metal singer. She developed an interest in heavy music at a young age and after finishing school, she became the lead singer of the popular band "Warlock". When the band disbanded, Doro embarked on a solo career and formed a project named after herself. The lineup of "Doro" included guitarist John Devin, drummer Bobby Rondinelli, and former "Warlock" bassist Tommy Henrikson.
Early Career and Style
The first album released under the name "Doro" was originally intended for her previous band and did not deviate significantly from their previous style. However, with the release of "Force Majeure," Doro relocated to New York and decided to focus on the American market. The second album, produced by Gene Simmons of "Kiss," featured a couple of new songs written by him for the German rock diva. It also included a cover of "Only You" by "Kiss" and a reworked version of the 60s hit "I Had Too Much to Dream Last Night" by "Electric Prunes".
Experimental Phase
For her third album, Doro worked with session musicians, including guitarists Danna Huff and Michael Thompson, bassist Lee Sklar, and drummer Eddie Bayers. Keyboardist Paul Morris joined the band for their tour. The fourth album, "Doro," featured a completely revamped lineup and was produced by Jack Ponti. In the same year, Doro released her first official live album titled "Live."
In 1995, Doro decided to experiment with industrial music, resulting in the heavily electronic album "Machine II Machine." Although it surprised many of her fans, the album was well-received and sold well. Following its success, a remix album titled "M II M" was released.
Return to Roots
Three years later, Doro took a step back and attempted to blend heavy metal and electronic elements in her album "Love Me in Black." She collaborated with Jimmy Harry (guitar), Jurgen Engler (keyboard, guitar; "Die Krupps"), Nick Douglas (bass; "Deadly Blessing"), Andrew Goodsight (bass), and Demon Weber (drums). The album also featured a cover of "Barracuda" by "Heart". However, many old fans still eagerly awaited Doro's return to her traditional heavy metal sound. Finally, in 2000, Doro delighted them with the release of the unabashedly metal album "Calling the Wild." The album excluded electronic elements and instead delivered a powerful dose of heavy energy. It featured guest appearances from prominent figures such as Slash, Lemmy, and Al Pitrelli. Two covers were included on "Calling the Wild" – "Love Me Forever" by "Motorhead" and the classic hit "White Wedding" by Billy Idol.
Later Career
In 2002, Doro released her next album titled "Fight". The title track was dedicated to the German boxing champion Regina Halmich. The lineup of "Doro" at the time consisted of Joe Taylor (guitar), Nick Douglas (bass), and Johnny Dee (drums). The album also featured a guest appearance by Pete Steele ("Type O Negative"), with whom Doro performed a duet called "Descent".
To celebrate her twenty-year career, Doro released a split live album with "Ostrogoth" and "Killer". Soon after, she presented herself in a new role, recording "Classic Diamonds" with a symphony orchestra and guest artists such as Blaze and Udo. The album included classic songs from the repertoire of "Warlock" and "Doro", as well as new material and a unique interpretation of the Judas Priest song "Breaking the Law".
