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Bonfire

Country of origin:
Germany
Location:
Ingolstadt, Bavaria
Status:
Active
Formed in:
1986
Genre:
Melodic Heavy Metal/Hard Rock
Themes:
Life, Relationships, Rock
Current label:
AFM Records
Years active:
1972-1986 (as Cacumen), 1986-present
From left to right: André Hilgers, Ronnie Parkes, Alexx Stahl, Frank Pané and Hans Ziller.

Hans Ziller, Claus Lessmann, and Dominik Hülshorst released the "Die Antwort weiss der Wind" CD single in 1995, as Ex, which is a cover of The Troggs' "Love is all around".

Compilation appearances:
- "Don't Touch the Light" on The Power of Metal Hammer (Dino Music, 1986)
- "Starin' Eyes" on The Very Best ...
Current
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: ex-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, Dark Blue Inc., Frank Pané, Mantragora, Sainted Sinners, ex-Red to Grey
Fabio Alessandrini Drums (2022-present)
See also: Annihilator, Enemy Eyes, Metal Order, Postvorta, Project Arcadia, Reptalien, Saltpig, TDW, Temporal Dystopia, Vescera, Gengis Khan (live), ex-Turilli / Lione Rhapsody (live), ex-Nitehawks, Last Temptation, Lockhart, ex-Bastet, ex-Primal Tyrant, ex-Enforcer (live), ex-Raven (live), ex-Surge Assault (live)
Dyan Mair Vocals (lead) (2022-present)
See also: AngelMora, ex-Dragon's Lair, Cyanide 4, ex-Crimson Fire, ex-Tidal Dreams, ex-Dark Nightmare (live)
Past
Jörg Deisinger Bass, Vocals (backing) (1986-1994)
See also: ex-Cacumen, ex-Axel Rudi Pell, ex-Ex, ex-Sabu, ex-Soul Doctor
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)
See also: ex-Rotten Rose
Michael Bormann Vocals (1993-1994, 2016)
See also: PowerWorld, Redrum, Silent Force, ex-The Sygnet, ex-TAX, Michael Bormann, Michael Bormann's Jaded Hard, The Trophy, ex-Biss, ex-Bloodbound, ex-Jaded Heart, ex-Letter X, ex-20th Century Boys, ex-Charade, ex-High Voltage, ex-J.R. Blackmore Group, ex-Rain, ex-Zeno
Uwe Köhler Bass (1997-2015)
See also: ex-Black Tears, Switchblade Romance, UK's Homage, ex-Big Apple, ex-Sharona
Jürgen "Bam Bam" Wiehler Drums (1997-2009)
See also: ex-Megaherz
Chris Limburg Guitars (2006-2015)
Harry Reischmann Drums (2012-2015)
See also: ex-Solemnity, ex-Dorian Opera, Dark Blue Inc., Ez Livin', ex-Infinity's Call, ex-Stormwitch, ex-Hämatom (live), ex-Ligeia, ex-Mad Mixx
David Reece Vocals (2013-2016)
See also: David Reece, Gypsy Rose, Iron Allies, John Steel, Wicked Sensation, ex-Sircle of Silence, Bangalore Choir, Ez Livin', Reece-Kronlund, ex-Accept, ex-Malice, ex-PowerWorld, ex-Stream, ex-Beowulf, ex-Dare Force, ex-Dutch Courage, ex-Reece, ex-Sacred Child, ex-Sainted Sinners, ex-Tango Down
Tim Breideband Drums (2015-2019)
See also: Hellryder, Gregorian (live), ex-Freedom Call, ex-At Vance (live)
Alexx Stahl Vocals (2016-2022)
See also: White Spirit, ex-Viron, ex-Seduction, Purple Rising, Roxxcalibur, ex-Masters of Disguise, ex-Mystique Dawn, ex-Spellbound
André Hilgers Drums (2019-2022)
See also: Iron Allies, Silent Force, Sonic Haven, Primal Fear (live), ex-Nuclear Blast Allstars, ex-The Sygnet, ex-Axxis, ex-Herman Frank, ex-Rage, ex-Razorback, ex-Sinner, ex-Regicide (live), ex-Mendacious Messiah, ex-Ninja, ex-Empire, ex-Lingua Mortis Orchestra, ex-Vanize, ex-Bourbon $treet, ex-Union Rex (live)
Past (Live)
Alex Landenburg Drums (2013, 2014)
See also: Angels Cry, Cyhra, Kamelot, Light & Shade, Mekong Delta, Philosophobia, 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-Starchild, 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-Das Scheit (live)
Alexx Stahl Vocals (2016)
See also: White Spirit, ex-Viron, ex-Seduction, Purple Rising, Roxxcalibur, ex-Masters of Disguise, ex-Mystique Dawn, ex-Spellbound
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: ex-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, Dark Blue Inc., Frank Pané, Mantragora, Sainted Sinners, ex-Red to Grey
Fabio Alessandrini Drums (2022-present)
See also: Annihilator, Enemy Eyes, Metal Order, Postvorta, Project Arcadia, Reptalien, Saltpig, TDW, Temporal Dystopia, Vescera, Gengis Khan (live), ex-Turilli / Lione Rhapsody (live), ex-Nitehawks, Last Temptation, Lockhart, ex-Bastet, ex-Primal Tyrant, ex-Enforcer (live), ex-Raven (live), ex-Surge Assault (live)
Dyan Mair Vocals (lead) (2022-present)
See also: AngelMora, ex-Dragon's Lair, Cyanide 4, ex-Crimson Fire, ex-Tidal Dreams, ex-Dark Nightmare (live)
Jörg Deisinger Bass, Vocals (backing) (1986-1994)
See also: ex-Cacumen, ex-Axel Rudi Pell, ex-Ex, ex-Sabu, ex-Soul Doctor
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)
See also: ex-Rotten Rose
Michael Bormann Vocals (1993-1994, 2016)
See also: PowerWorld, Redrum, Silent Force, ex-The Sygnet, ex-TAX, Michael Bormann, Michael Bormann's Jaded Hard, The Trophy, ex-Biss, ex-Bloodbound, ex-Jaded Heart, ex-Letter X, ex-20th Century Boys, ex-Charade, ex-High Voltage, ex-J.R. Blackmore Group, ex-Rain, ex-Zeno
Uwe Köhler Bass (1997-2015)
See also: ex-Black Tears, Switchblade Romance, UK's Homage, ex-Big Apple, ex-Sharona
Jürgen "Bam Bam" Wiehler Drums (1997-2009)
See also: ex-Megaherz
Chris Limburg Guitars (2006-2015)
Harry Reischmann Drums (2012-2015)
See also: ex-Solemnity, ex-Dorian Opera, Dark Blue Inc., Ez Livin', ex-Infinity's Call, ex-Stormwitch, ex-Hämatom (live), ex-Ligeia, ex-Mad Mixx
David Reece Vocals (2013-2016)
See also: David Reece, Gypsy Rose, Iron Allies, John Steel, Wicked Sensation, ex-Sircle of Silence, Bangalore Choir, Ez Livin', Reece-Kronlund, ex-Accept, ex-Malice, ex-PowerWorld, ex-Stream, ex-Beowulf, ex-Dare Force, ex-Dutch Courage, ex-Reece, ex-Sacred Child, ex-Sainted Sinners, ex-Tango Down
Tim Breideband Drums (2015-2019)
See also: Hellryder, Gregorian (live), ex-Freedom Call, ex-At Vance (live)
Alexx Stahl Vocals (2016-2022)
See also: White Spirit, ex-Viron, ex-Seduction, Purple Rising, Roxxcalibur, ex-Masters of Disguise, ex-Mystique Dawn, ex-Spellbound
André Hilgers Drums (2019-2022)
See also: Iron Allies, Silent Force, Sonic Haven, Primal Fear (live), ex-Nuclear Blast Allstars, ex-The Sygnet, ex-Axxis, ex-Herman Frank, ex-Rage, ex-Razorback, ex-Sinner, ex-Regicide (live), ex-Mendacious Messiah, ex-Ninja, ex-Empire, ex-Lingua Mortis Orchestra, ex-Vanize, ex-Bourbon $treet, ex-Union Rex (live)
Past
Alex Landenburg Drums (2013, 2014)
See also: Angels Cry, Cyhra, Kamelot, Light & Shade, Mekong Delta, Philosophobia, 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-Starchild, 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-Das Scheit (live)
Alexx Stahl Vocals (2016)
See also: White Spirit, ex-Viron, ex-Seduction, Purple Rising, Roxxcalibur, ex-Masters of Disguise, ex-Mystique Dawn, ex-Spellbound
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