Herman Frank

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Herman Frank
Herman Frank mit VICTORY bei einem Festival in Pyras. (cropped).jpg
Frank performing with Victory in 2023.
Background information
Born (1959-01-20) 20 January 1959 (age 66)
Origin Hanover, West Germany
Genres Hard rock, heavy metal
Occupation(s)Musician, record producer
InstrumentGuitar
Years active1982–present
Website hermanfrank.com

Herman Frank (born 20 January 1959) is a German heavy metal guitarist known for his work with Accept, Victory and Hazzard. In 2009, he released his first solo album called Loyal to None. Frank has also recorded with Sinner, Moon'Doc, Saeko, Thomsen and Poison Sun. As a record producer and engineer, he has worked for Saxon, Rose Tattoo, Crown of Creation, Molly Hatchet, Gutworm, and several others.

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Musical career

With Accept

Herman Frank joined Accept in 1982 shortly before the release of their album Restless and Wild . He replaced guitarist Jan Koemmet, who had been hired for Jörg Fischer but had left the band before the recording sessions. Frank himself departed after the release of the following (and the band's most successful) album, Balls to the Wall , in 1983.

When Accept reunited for festival appearances in 2005, it was with Herman Frank in the spot alongside constant presence Wolf Hoffmann. He was involved in the band's recent reunion and appeared on their 2010 album, Blood of the Nations , their first album in 14 years, and its follow-ups Stalingrad (2012) and Blind Rage (2014). On 28 December 2014, Frank announced that he had left Accept again. [1]

Discography

Frank at Wacken Open Air with Accept in 2014 Herman Frank - Wacken Open Air 2014 03.jpg
Frank at Wacken Open Air with Accept in 2014

Band albums

Accept
Hazzard
Sinner
The Element
Victory
Moon'Doc
ja:Saeko
Thomsen
Poison Sun
Panzer

Solo albums

Bibliography

References

  1. "Accept Parts Ways With Guitarist Herman Frank". Blabbermouth.net. 28 December 2014. Retrieved 28 December 2014.
  2. "The Element – Time [1985]". Melodic Hard Rock. Retrieved 10 November 2012.