Doro (musician)
Dorothee Pesch (born 3 June 1964), also known as Doro Pesch or Doro, is a German heavy metal singer. She was the leader of the heavy metal band Warlock. She has been called the "Metal Queen" for the impact she has had on heavy metal music.[1][2] As of 2023, she has released 17 studio albums. Doro is also the name of Pesch's band at concerts.
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Dorothee Pesch |
| Also known as | "Metal Queen" |
| Born | 3 June 1964 Düsseldorf, West Germany |
| Genres | Heavy metal |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter |
| Years active | 1980–present |
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| Website | doromusic |
Doro started making music in small bands in Düsseldorf, Germany.[3][4] She became popular with Warlock in the 1980s.[5] However, many of the members of Warlock left the band when they were getting popular. New people joined the band. Doro was the only person that stayed in Warlock.[6] Later, she started making music by herself, and used the name Doro. She released two albums in the United States, but they were not very popular.[7]
In the 1990s, she played at concerts and released albums in Europe. She was popular in Germany, but lived in the United States. When heavy metal became popular again, Doro played at concerts around the world. She became more popular, and inspired many women to make metal music.[8][9][10] Doro's newest album was released in 2018. It is named Forever Warriors, Forever United.
Studio albums change
with Warlock change
- Burning the Witches (1984)
- Hellbound (1985)
- True as Steel (1986)
- Triumph and Agony (1987)
as Doro change
- Force Majeure (1989)
- Doro (1990)
- True at Heart (1991)
- Angels Never Die (1993)
- Machine II Machine (1995)
- Love Me in Black (1998)
- Calling the Wild (2000)
- Fight (2002)
- Classic Diamonds (2004)
- Warrior Soul (2006)
- Fear No Evil (2009)
- Raise Your Fist (2012)
- Forever Warriors, Forever United (2018)
References change
- ↑ "Gina Wild vs. Doro Pesch". Stern.de (in German). Stern. 25 October 2002. Retrieved 28 August 2012.
- ↑ Olma, Greg. "Doro – The Reign of the Silver Queen". Wormwood Chronicles.com. Retrieved 1 September 2012.
- ↑ Brockmann, Thomas. "Interview mit Doro" (in German). Thomas Brockmann.de. Retrieved 2 September 2012.
- ↑ "Warlock: the story so far". International Warlock Fan Club Info Magazine (1). 1984. Retrieved 26 June 2012.
- ↑ Garanin, Pavel. "Doro Pesch Story". Geocites.com. Archived from the original on 20 October 2009. Retrieved 28 August 2012.
- ↑ "Interview with Doro Pesch". Gigdates.net. 1 October 2002. Archived from the original on 29 December 2002. Retrieved 4 September 2012.
- ↑ "Doro > Charts & Awards > Billboard Albums". Allmusic. Rovi Corporation. Retrieved 10 November 2010.
- ↑ EvilG (11 October 2007). "After Forever – Vocalist Floor Jansen". Metal Rules. Archived from the original on 4 November 2007. Retrieved 1 November 2014.
- ↑ Rushworth, Simon (20 December 2010). "Hot Metal: Doro Pesch". Rush on Rock.com. Retrieved 3 September 2012.
- ↑ Mosqueda, Ruben (13 June 2009). "Doro Pesch interview". Sleaze Roxx.com. Archived from the original on 16 June 2009. Retrieved 1 September 2012.