Angra is a Brazilian heavy metal band formed in 1991 that has gone through some line-up changes since its foundation. They have released eight regular studio albums, five EPs and three live CD/DVDs to date. Led by Rafael Bittencourt, the band has gained a degree of popularity in Japan and Europe.
Don't Touch the Light is the first album by the hard rock band Bonfire after the band changed its name from Cacumen. It was released in 1986 on RCA Records.
Cacumen is the first full-length album by the hard rock band Cacumen. It was released in 1981 on the independent label Rockport Records. The album came out after their single, Riding Away, was released two years prior and features a new version of that song. Cacumen would rename themselves Bonfire in 1986. In 2002/2003, Claus Lessmann and Hans Ziller purchased the rights to the Cacumen material and re-release the collection under the Bonfire name individually as well as a box set called The Early Days.
Bad Widow is the second and last full-length album by the hard rock band Cacumen. It was released in 1983 on the independent label Boom Records. Cacumen would rename themselves Bonfire in 1986. In 2002/2003, Claus Lessmann and Hans Ziller purchased the rights to the Cacumen material and re-released the collection under the Bonfire name individually as well as a box set called The Early Days.
Point Blank is the third album by the hard rock band Bonfire. It was released in 1989 on the label BMG International. During the recording sessions of this album, Hans Ziller was fired from the band, but the album features 10 songs written by him as well as 3 that feature him playing. Freddy Curci from Alias, Sheriff and Zion also contributed to additional backing vocals for this album. Originally, the band had recorded 30 songs and settled on 17 tracks for the album.
Live...The Best is the first live album by the hard rock band Bonfire. It was released in 1993 on the label RCA Records. It is a live concert recording done in Germany from the Point Blank Tour in 1989 and 1990. Michael Voss was a guest musician, as well as Andreas Knote, for the on stage performances. It is the last album before the band's break-up in 1994 and reunion in 1996. When this was released, Claus Lessmann had already left the band and replaced with Michael Bormann.
Feels Like Comin' Home is the "comeback" album by the band Bonfire. It is the band's fifth album, released in 1996 on the independent label LZ Records, and featured the reunion of Bonfire. The album contains mostly English versions of the Glaub Dran album by Lessmann/Ziller, and a German version of the album, Freudenfeuer, was released as well. Ex-Bonfire drummer Dominik Huelshorst contributed to the drums on the album.
Rebel Soul is the sixth album by the German hard rock band Bonfire. It is the first to feature a complete band membership since the reunion in 1996. It was released in 1997 and then later in 1998 on the independent label Saraya Recordings.
Fuel to the Flames is the seventh album by the German hard rock band Bonfire. Released in 1999 by BMG International, it marks the return of the signature rock sound that the band had been known for.
Strike Ten is the eighth album by the band known as Bonfire, but is the tenth album release, hence the name. It was released in 2001 by BMG International and features a bonus song that was cut from the Fireworks album called Angel in White, which was also a B-side to the single, "Sleeping All Alone".
One Acoustic Night is the third album live by the German hard rock band Bonfire. It was released in 2005 by E-M-S Music and is a two-disc album that is a live acoustic performance in Germany. It also features a studio song dedicated to the victims of the tsunami disaster in Thailand, recorded in English, German and Spanish. Chris Limburg and Thomas Streck were guest musicians that helped with the live performance, which is all in German. A DVD was released at the same time of the acoustic performance.
Free is the ninth album by German band Bonfire. It was released in 2003 by Sony/BMG/LZ Records and features music that leans more towards the once popular alternative sound. The album had two covers, one for German outlet and another for worldwide distribution. The German cover had a brown wall background while the other one was white. The band was highly criticized by their loyal fans as well as several critics for the material. Reaction overall from fans was less than favourable. The song "September On My Mind" is about the 9-11 terrorist attack on the World Trade Center in New York City. The reason Friends has such a long time frame is due to a large space after the song that was followed by band members Claus Lessmann and Hans Ziller making recordings of the album's songs. The Album hits the Official German Media Control Top 100 Album Charts.
"Schanzer Herz" is a single released by the German hard rock band Bonfire that had not appeared on a previously released album. It was released in 2004 by LZ Records. The single was only available in Germany and was dedicated to the Ingolstadt football team, named FC Ingolstadt 04, becoming the team's theme song. Two previously unreleased versions of I Need You and Southern Winds from the album Strike Ten are also featured. The female backing vocalist on I Need You is not credited.
Charade is the first album by a new group from formerly members of the band Bonfire. It was released in 1998 by Bareknuckle. The album was originally recorded in 1993 by the group when they were known as Bonfire. When Claus Lessmann left the band, Michael Bormann joined and recorded this album. It was shelved by the band's record company and the group went their separate ways. After Claus Lessmann and Hans Ziller purchased the rights to the name of Bonfire and music from 1986–1991, Michael Bormann and Angel Schleifer decided to give the previously shelved album a chance. It was picked up by a Japanese record company and under a new name it was released. Jörg Deisinger and Edgar Patrik provide the bass and drums to the album but declined to be included in the line-up. This album has become a hot item for Bonfire fans, especially since in 2004 it was re-released with Charade's second album. In addition to the music, there is a file encoded on the disc that brings up Avex Incorporated's web site.
Branded is the twelfth album by the German hard rock band Bonfire. It was released in 2011 by LZ Records and Sony Music. This is the first full album to be released with Bonfire's original drummer, Dominik Huelshorst, back behind the drum kit for the band. Two extra tracks were included, acoustic versions of "I Need You" and "Rivers Of Glory" that were recorded in 2011 with Claus Lessmann and Hans Ziller playing acoustic guitars and Chiara Ziller on piano.
Fireworks Still Alive is the fifth live album by the German hard rock band Bonfire. It was released in 2011 by LZ Records and Sony Music. All the live performances on the album were recorded at various venues/concerts by Bonfire throughout Europe. The concept was to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the release of the band's studio album, Fireworks, and the entire album is presented on the live edition. In addition, the band included live performances of a song from their last studio album as well as a cover song from Gotthard. One studio song was included, an edited version of Let It Grow from Branded.
"Cry For Help EP" is an EP released by the German hard rock band Bonfire. It was released in 2012 as a charity to prevent animal abuse. It was supported by PETA and specifically combated the Ukrainian government's policy to reward people for killing stray street dogs. The track 'Cry For Help' was originally part of the album Double X, but has been re-recorded for this release. The band donated 1 Euro to PETA for each sale made of this EP. Although Dominik Huelshorst was the one whom performed on this release, the band's new drummer, Harry Reischmann is shown in the music video to the song.
"Treueband" is a single released by the German hard rock band Bonfire. It was released in 2012 as a theme song for the hockey team in the German city of Ingolstadt. The backing vocals on the three versions of the song that are on this single feature a large number of fans of the Ingolstadt hockey team. Also featured on this release are two session recordings of songs that were recorded for the Double X album. Also included was one full-length recording from Branded. Although Harry Reischmann is credited for the drums portion of the release, he is only featured on the Treueband songs. Jürgen Wiehler is the drummer on the two songs from the Double X sessions and Dominik Huelshorst is the drummer on the song from Branded.
Sleep On It is an American pop punk band based in Chicago, Illinois, formed in 2012. The band currently consists of lead vocalist Zech Pluister, lead guitarist and backing vocalist TJ Horansky, rhythm guitarist and backing vocalist Jake Marquis, and drummer Luka Fischman. As of November 2017, they have released 1 studio album and 3 EPs.
