Axel Rudi Pell
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Axel Rudi Pell is a German
guitar player, playing melodic heavy metal. He started off with the band Steeler
(1984–1988) before leaving to start his solo career in 1989 with the eponymous band Axel Rudi Pell. During this time, he has played with such drummers as Jörg Michael
, Mike Terrana
and singers Jeff Scott Soto
and Rob Rock
.
Axel Rudi Pell's latest album is The Crest and was released on April 23, 2010 in Germany, followed by an April 26th release in North America.
SPV Records released a live DVD on 25 February 2008, titled Live over Europe, which includes the full performance from the Rock Hard Festival in 2007, and comes with a bonus disc which includes live footage from Pell's own archive.
Germany
Germany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate...
guitar player, playing melodic heavy metal. He started off with the band Steeler
Steeler (German)
Steeler was a heavy metal band formed in 1981, from the German city of Bochum. The band was active between 1984-1988. The founding members consisted of Peter Burtz on vocals, Axel Rudi Pell on guitar, Tom Eder also on guitar, Volker Krawczak on bass and Jan Yildiral on drums.The band released two...
(1984–1988) before leaving to start his solo career in 1989 with the eponymous band Axel Rudi Pell. During this time, he has played with such drummers as Jörg Michael
Jörg Michael
Jörg Michael is a German drummer. He is well-known for his time in the Finnish power metal band Stratovarius and several other bands....
, Mike Terrana
Mike Terrana
Mike Terrana is an American hard rock and heavy metal drummer. His first professional work was in 1984 with the MCA band Hanover Fist from Toronto, after which he recorded and toured with other bands, playing many styles of music in Western New York state...
and singers Jeff Scott Soto
Jeff Scott Soto
Jeff Scott Soto is an American rock singer of Puerto Rican descent. He is best known for being the lead singer for the group Talisman from 1990 till the end of Talisman in 2007, the vocalist on Yngwie Malmsteen's first two albums, and for stepping up to the job of lead vocalist for Journey on...
and Rob Rock
Rob Rock
Robert Rock is a heavy metal singer and songwriter. He is best known for being the lead singer of the band Impellitteri from 1992 to 2000, and now in 2008. He has also released four albums as a solo artist.-Biography:...
.
Axel Rudi Pell's latest album is The Crest and was released on April 23, 2010 in Germany, followed by an April 26th release in North America.
SPV Records released a live DVD on 25 February 2008, titled Live over Europe, which includes the full performance from the Rock Hard Festival in 2007, and comes with a bonus disc which includes live footage from Pell's own archive.
Current members
- Axel Rudi Pell – guitarGuitarThe guitar is a plucked string instrument, usually played with fingers or a pick. The guitar consists of a body with a rigid neck to which the strings, generally six in number, are attached. Guitars are traditionally constructed of various woods and strung with animal gut or, more recently, with...
(1989–present) - Johnny GioeliJohnny GioeliJohnny Gioeli is an American hard rock singer. Originally lead singer of the band Hardline, he is also currently the vocalist of Crush 40 and German guitarist Axel Rudi Pell's band...
– lead vocalsSingingSinging is the act of producing musical sounds with the voice, and augments regular speech by the use of both tonality and rhythm. One who sings is called a singer or vocalist. Singers perform music known as songs that can be sung either with or without accompaniment by musical instruments...
(1997–present) - Mike TerranaMike TerranaMike Terrana is an American hard rock and heavy metal drummer. His first professional work was in 1984 with the MCA band Hanover Fist from Toronto, after which he recorded and toured with other bands, playing many styles of music in Western New York state...
– drumsDrum kitA drum kit is a collection of drums, cymbals and often other percussion instruments, such as cowbells, wood blocks, triangles, chimes, or tambourines, arranged for convenient playing by a single person ....
(1998–present) - Ferdy DoernbergFerdy DoernbergFerdy Doernberg is an English-German heavy metal musician. He is the last original member of Rough Silk, which he founded in 1989. He has also performed with Helloween and Holy Moses. Since 1997, he has been the keyboardist for Axel Rudi Pell's band...
– keyboardsKeyboard instrumentA keyboard instrument is a musical instrument which is played using a musical keyboard. The most common of these is the piano. Other widely used keyboard instruments include organs of various types as well as other mechanical, electromechanical and electronic instruments...
(1997–present) - Volker Krawczak – bassBass guitarThe bass guitar is a stringed instrument played primarily with the fingers or thumb , or by using a pick....
(1989–present)
Vocals
- Charlie HuhnCharlie HuhnCharlie Huhn is an American rock singer and guitarist. He got his start playing with Vic Amato, Andy Dennen and Al Lesert in the band Cirrus, in and around Grand Rapids, Michigan playing many gigs in West Michigan before joining Ted Nugent in 1978....
(1989) - Rob RockRob RockRobert Rock is a heavy metal singer and songwriter. He is best known for being the lead singer of the band Impellitteri from 1992 to 2000, and now in 2008. He has also released four albums as a solo artist.-Biography:...
(1991) - Jeff Scott SotoJeff Scott SotoJeff Scott Soto is an American rock singer of Puerto Rican descent. He is best known for being the lead singer for the group Talisman from 1990 till the end of Talisman in 2007, the vocalist on Yngwie Malmsteen's first two albums, and for stepping up to the job of lead vocalist for Journey on...
(1992–1997)
Bass
- Jörg DeisingerJoerg DeisingerJoerg Deisinger is the former bassist and a founding member of the German ‘80s melodic rock band, Bonfire.- Early Life and Bonfire :Deisinger was born in Nuremberg, Germany on April 23, 1966. His pre-teen obsession with learning how to play guitar eventually became a full fledged pursuit of...
(1989) - Thomas Smuszynski (1989)
Keyboards
- Georg Hahn (1989)
- Rüdiger König (1989)
- Kai Raglewski (1991–1992)
- Julie Greaux (1993–1996)
- Christian WolffChristian WolffChristian Wolff may refer to:* Christian Wolff , German actor* Christian Wolff , German composer* Christian Wolff , American composer of experimental classical music...
(1997)
With Steeler
- SteelerSteeler(German, Album)Steeler is the debut album released by German heavy metal band Steeler and was released in 1984.-Track listing:# "Chains Are Broken"# "Gonna Find Some Place in Hell"# "Heavy Metal Century"# "Sent from the Evil"# "Long Way"# "Call Her Princess"...
(1984) - Rulin' the EarthRulin' the EarthRulin' the Earth was the second album released by German heavy metal band Steeler. It was released on Earth-shaker Records in 1985.-Track listing:# "The Resolution"# "Ruling the Earth"# "Shellshock"# "Let the Blood Run Red"# "Heading for the End"...
(1985) - Strike Back (1986)
- Undercover AnimalUndercover AnimalUndercover Animal was the fourth, and final, album released by German heavy metal band Steeler. It was released on Steam Hammer Records in 1988. "The Deeper the Night" can be found as an additional music video on the second disc of Axel Rudi Pell's first DVD release Knight Treasures which he has...
(1988)
Albums
- Wild ObsessionWild ObsessionWild Obsession is the first solo album from German guitar player Axel Rudi Pell after leaving German heavy metal band Steeler. It was released 1989 on Steamhammer Records.- Track listing :#"Wild Cat" - 3:38...
(1989) - Nasty ReputationNasty ReputationNasty Reputation is the second solo album from German guitar player Axel Rudi Pell. It was released 30 November 1991 on Steamhammer Records...
(1991) - Eternal PrisonerEternal PrisonerEternal Prisoner is the third solo album from German guitar player Axel Rudi Pell. It was released 1992 on Steamhammer Records, and re-released in 2003....
(1992) - Between the WallsBetween the WallsBetween the Walls is the fourth solo album from German guitar player Axel Rudi Pell. It was released 20 June 1994 on Steamhammer Records. -Track listing:#"The Curse" - 1:17#"Talk of the Guns" - 4:54#"Warrior" - 5:13...
(1994) - Black Moon PyramidBlack Moon PyramidBlack Moon Pyramid is the fifth solo album from German guitar player Axel Rudi Pell. It was released 30 November 1996 on Steamhammer Records...
(1996) - MagicMagic (Axel Rudi Pell album)Magic is the sixth studio album released by Axel Rudi Pell. It is also the last album released by Axel Rudi Pell which featured Jeff Scott Soto and Christian Wolff...
(1997) - Oceans of TimeOceans of TimeOceans of Time is the seventh studio album by German heavy metal guitarist Axel Rudi Pell, released in September 1998 on Steamhammer Records....
(1998) - The Masquerade BallThe Masquerade BallThe Masquerade Ball is the eighth studio album released by the heavy metal German guitarist Axel Rudi Pell and the second album released with the current line-up...
(2000) - Shadow ZoneShadow Zone (Axel Rudi Pell album)Shadow Zone is the ninth studio album released by the heavy metal guitarist Axel Rudi Pell, as well as the third album released by the current line-up...
(2002) - Kings and QueensKings and Queens (Axel Rudi Pell album)Kings and Queens is the tenth album by German guitarist Axel Rudi Pell, and was released in 2004 on Steamhammer/SPV records.-Track listing:All songs by Axel Rudi Pell# "The Gate" - 1:01# "Flyin' High" - 4:01# "Cold Heaven" - 5:18...
(2004) - MysticaMystica (Axel Rudi Pell album)Mystica is the eleventh album by German melodic hard rock/power metal guitarist Axel Rudi Pell, released in 2006.The final artwork was done by Colombian illustrator Felipe Machado Franco, Axel explained the artwork: "The 5 knights are on their way home now since they released their crown back from...
(2006) - Diamonds UnlockedDiamonds UnlockedDiamonds Unlocked is the twelfth album by German guitarist Axel Rudi Pell. It is a cover album released in September/October 2007. The album consists of 10 cover tracks and 1 self-written introduction track...
(2007) - Tales of the CrownTales of the CrownTales Of The Crown is the thirteenth album by German speed/power metal guitarist Axel Rudi Pell. It released on 24 October 2008 by Steamhammer/SPV records.-Track listing:All songs by Axel Rudi Pell# "Higher" - 7:18# "Ain't Gonna Win" - 4:52...
(2008) - The CrestThe Crest (Axel Rudi Pell album)The Crest is the fourteenth album by German speed/power metal guitarist Axel Rudi Pell, and was released in 2010 on Steamhammer/SPV records.-Track listing:All songs by Axel Rudi PellDisc 1:# "Prelude of Doom" - 1:32# "Too Late" - 5:58...
(2010) - Circle Of The Oath (2012)
Compilations
- The Ballads (1993)
- The Ballads II (1999)
- The Wizard's Chosen FewThe Wizard's Chosen FewThe Wizard's Chosen Few is the first 'Best of' compilation album, which is not orientated around ballads, by German Heavy Metal Guitarist Axel Rudi Pell...
(2000) - The Ballads III (2004)
- The Best of Axel Rudi Pell: Anniversary EditionThe Best of Axel Rudi Pell: Anniversary EditionThe Best Of Axel Rudi Pell: Anniversary Edition is the fifth compilation from German guitar player Axel Rudi Pell. It was released in 2009 on Steamhammer Records...
(2009) - The Ballads IV (2011)
Live
- Made in GermanyMade in Germany (Axel Rudi Pell album)Made in Germany was the first live album released by German heavy metal guitarist Axel Rudi Pell. The album has 1CD and was recorded over 2 days...
(1995) - Knights LiveKnights LiveKnights Live is the second live album released by German heavy metal guitarist Axel Rudi Pell. The show was performed at The Zeche in Pell's home town Bochum, Germany...
(2002)
DVDs
- Knight Treasures (Live and More)Knight Treasures (Live and More)Knight Treasures is a live show and extra material 2 DVD set by German Heavy Metal Guitarist Axel Rudi Pell. There is also a live 2CD set of the show called Knights Live.-DVD1:...
(2002) - Live Over Europe 2008Live Over Europe 2008Live Over Europe is a two-disc live DVD by German guitarist Axel Rudi Pell, released in 2008 by SPV GmbH.-Disc one:Disc one contains the full live show recorded at the Rock Hard Festival Gelsenkirchen, Germany on May 27,2007.# "Fly To The Moon"...
- One Night LiveOne Night LiveOne Night Live: Live At The Rock Of Ages Festival 2009 is a 1 disc live DVD by German guitarist Axel Rudi Pell, released in 2010 by SPV GmbH.The DVD contains the full performance of the Rock Of Ages Festival 2009 in Germany.# "Tear Down The Walls"...
(2010)
Equipment
- Fender StratocasterFender StratocasterThe Fender Stratocaster, often referred to as "Strat", is a model of electric guitar designed by Leo Fender, George Fullerton, and Freddie Tavares in 1954, and manufactured continuously by the Fender Musical Instruments Corporation to the present. It is a double-cutaway guitar, with an extended top...
- Custom built ESP guitarsESP Guitars, located in North Hollywood, California, is an American-based, Japanese-owned manufacturer of electric guitars and basses.- History :In 1975, Hisatake Shibuya opened a shop called Electric Sound Products in Tokyo. It provided custom replacement parts for guitars. In 1976, ESP gained a reputation...
- MarshallMarshall AmplificationMarshall Amplification is a British company, founded by drummer Jim Marshall, that designs and manufactures music amplifiers, brands personal headphones/earphones , and, after acquiring Natal Drums, drums and bongos. Marshall amplifiers, and specifically their guitar amplifiers, are among the most...
100 Watt and 50 Watt Heads - Engl Powerball E 645
- Ibanez Tube ScreamerIbanez Tube ScreamerThe Ibanez Tube Screamer is a guitar overdrive pedal, made by Ibanez. The pedal has a characteristic mid-boosted tone popular with blues players...
- Cry Baby Wah-WahDunlop Cry BabyThe Dunlop Cry Baby is a popular wah-wah pedal, manufactured by Dunlop Manufacturing, Inc. It is the best selling guitar pedal of all time. The name Cry Baby was from the original pedal from which it was copied, the Thomas Organ/Vox Cry Baby wah-wah. Thomas Organ/Vox failed to register the name as...
Pedals - Rocktron Intelliflex Multieffects
- SamsonSamson TechnologiesSamson Technologies is an audio production conglomerate that is made up of the following companies or elements:* Hartke Systems* Samson Audio* Samson Wireless* Zoom Corporation...
UHF Wireless System - Dean Markley and GHSGHS (strings)GHS Strings is a Battle Creek, Michigan based guitar and bass guitar string manufacturer. The company was founded in 1964, and in 1975 was bought by Robert McFee, who is still the CEO...
Strings 009 – 042 - Jim Dunlop PicksGuitar pickA guitar pick is a plectrum used for guitars. A pick is generally made of one uniform material; examples include plastic, nylon, rubber, felt, tortoiseshell, wood, metal, glass, and stone...
, 1.5 mm with ARP logo printed in white - PeaveyPeavey ElectronicsPeavey Electronics Corporation is one of the largest audio equipment manufacturers in the world, headquartered in Meridian, Mississippi in the United States.- History :...
Triple XXX Amp
External links
- Axel Rudi Pell in the Encyclopaedia Metallum
- Axel Rudi Pell on Metal Storm