Michael Bormann
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Michael Bormann is a German vocalist. Since the first recording he had made with a band, he has been involved with several groups as their lead vocalist, having accepted contracts to record his vocals on albums rather than being a full time member of the bands. However, he was a founding and long time member of Germany's hard rock band, Jaded Heart.
fame) called up Michael to ask if he was interested in joining Bonfire
. His time with the band was short lived as the band went their separate ways in 1994. By then, Jaded Heart had released their first album so he was still in the music spotlight. Worth noting, Michael and ex-Bonfire mate Angel Schleifer reunited three years later as Charade
.
Michael carried on with Jaded Heart while still maintaining involvement in other projects until 2004. After the release of the band's seventh album, the group fired him. Michael proceeded to continue with his solo career while also being the owner of his own recording studio, RMB Rock-Studios, in Duisburg, Germany. He was nominated for a few categories for the 50th and 51st Grammy Awards in 2008 and 2009. Through the years, Michael has worked with noted musicians such as J.R. Blackmore (son of Ritchie Blackmore
of Deep Purple
and Rainbow
), Jochen 'Zeno' Roth
(brother of Uli John Roth
of Scorpions
fame), Jos Zoomer (from Vandenberg
) and Anette Blyckert
of Alyson Avenue
and Nightwish
.
Biography
Michael's first step into the music scene was a high school band that he and his brother Dirk formed called High Voltage. The group changed their name to T.A.X. and then that evolved into Jaded Heart. His first chance at being with a "made band" was in 1993 when Gaby Hauke (AcceptAccept
Accept is a German heavy metal band from the town of Solingen, originally assembled by former vocalist Udo Dirkschneider, guitarist Wolf Hoffmann and bassist Peter Baltes. Their beginnings can be traced back to the late 1960s...
fame) called up Michael to ask if he was interested in joining Bonfire
Bonfire (band)
Bonfire is a German heavy metal band, founded in Ingolstadt, Germany in 1972. Bonfire has a unique history. Currently there are two bands who have held the name. The original group started out as Cacumen, became Bonfire and ended in 2011 as Charade...
. His time with the band was short lived as the band went their separate ways in 1994. By then, Jaded Heart had released their first album so he was still in the music spotlight. Worth noting, Michael and ex-Bonfire mate Angel Schleifer reunited three years later as Charade
Bonfire (band)
Bonfire is a German heavy metal band, founded in Ingolstadt, Germany in 1972. Bonfire has a unique history. Currently there are two bands who have held the name. The original group started out as Cacumen, became Bonfire and ended in 2011 as Charade...
.
Michael carried on with Jaded Heart while still maintaining involvement in other projects until 2004. After the release of the band's seventh album, the group fired him. Michael proceeded to continue with his solo career while also being the owner of his own recording studio, RMB Rock-Studios, in Duisburg, Germany. He was nominated for a few categories for the 50th and 51st Grammy Awards in 2008 and 2009. Through the years, Michael has worked with noted musicians such as J.R. Blackmore (son of Ritchie Blackmore
Ritchie Blackmore
Richard Hugh "Ritchie" Blackmore is an English guitarist and songwriter, who was known as one of the first guitarists to fuse Classical music elements with rock. He fronted his own band Rainbow after leaving Deep Purple where he was unhappy because his favourite musical style wasn't adequately...
of Deep Purple
Deep Purple
Deep Purple are an English rock band formed in Hertford in 1968. Along with Led Zeppelin and Black Sabbath, they are considered to be among the pioneers of heavy metal and modern hard rock, although some band members believe that their music cannot be categorised as belonging to any one genre...
and Rainbow
Rainbow (band)
Rainbow were an English rock band, controlled by guitarist Ritchie Blackmore from 1975 to 1984 and 1994 to 1997. It was originally established with American rock band Elf's members, though over the years Rainbow went through many line-up changes with no two studio albums featuring the same line-up...
), Jochen 'Zeno' Roth
Zeno Roth
Zeno Roth is a German guitarist and songwriter, playing in a fluent neoclassical/blues style. He is the younger brother of acclaimed guitarist Uli Jon Roth of Scorpions.Zeno Roth is also a poet and writer...
(brother of Uli John Roth
Ulrich Roth
Ulrich Roth , more commonly known as Uli Jon Roth, is a Germanguitarist and one of the earliest contributors to the neo-classical metal genre. He is also the founder of Sky Academy and inventor of the Sky Guitar. He is the older brother of fellow guitarist and artist Zeno Roth.-Career:In the early...
of Scorpions
Scorpions (band)
Scorpions are a heavy metal/hard rock band from Hannover, Germany, formed in 1965 by guitarist Rudolf Schenker, who is the band's only constant member. They are known for their 1980s rock anthem "Rock You Like a Hurricane" and many singles, such as "No One Like You", "Send Me an Angel", "Still...
fame), Jos Zoomer (from Vandenberg
Vandenberg (band)
Vandenberg was a Dutch hard rock band named after guitarist Ad "Adje" van den Berg -Career:In 1981, Van den Berg worked with vocalist Jos Veldhuizen, bassist Griff "Studly" McGrath, and drummer Bico De Gooijer in a band called Teaser...
) and Anette Blyckert
Anette Olzon
Anette Ingegerd Olsson , known by the stage name Anette Olzon, is a Swedish singer from Helsingborg, best known as the second lead vocalist of Finnish symphonic power metal band Nightwish. Olzon was formerly the vocalist in the Swedish AOR band Alyson Avenue...
of Alyson Avenue
Alyson Avenue
Alyson Avenue is a Swedish classic rock band. The band's musical style was described as "AOR". The band has released two albums: Presence of Mind and Omega, and are currently recording a third, which will feature previous lead singer Anette Olzon....
and Nightwish
Nightwish
Nightwish is a Finnish symphonic metal band from Kitee, Finland. Formed in 1996 by songwriter and keyboardist Tuomas Holopainen, guitarist Emppu Vuorinen, and former vocalist Tarja Turunen, Nightwish's current line-up has five members, although Tarja has been replaced by Anette Olzon and the...
.
Band Membership
- 1979-1987 High Voltage
- 1987-1990 T.A.X.
- 1990-2004 Jaded Heart
- 1990-1993 J.R. Blackmore Group
- 1992 Letter X
- 1993-1994 BonfireBonfire (band)Bonfire is a German heavy metal band, founded in Ingolstadt, Germany in 1972. Bonfire has a unique history. Currently there are two bands who have held the name. The original group started out as Cacumen, became Bonfire and ended in 2011 as Charade...
- 1997–present CharadeBonfire (band)Bonfire is a German heavy metal band, founded in Ingolstadt, Germany in 1972. Bonfire has a unique history. Currently there are two bands who have held the name. The original group started out as Cacumen, became Bonfire and ended in 2011 as Charade...
- 1997-2008 Rain
- 1997-2000 The Sygnet
- 2002–present solo career
- 2002-2004 Biss
- 2003–present Idea
- 2003-2004 20th Century Boys20th Century Boys (band)20th Century Boys was a heavy metal pairing of German lead vocalists Michael Bormann of Jaded Heart and Michael Voss of Mad Max. The duo recorded 11 songs by T. Rex as a tribute to Marc Bolan and released them as an album called Beware Of The Rex! in 2004. This was only a one-time project for...
(1-time project with Michael Voss) - 2005–present Redrum
- 2005–present Zeno
- 2006 BloodboundBloodboundBloodbound is a Swedish heavy metal band formed in 2004. They released their first album, Nosferatu, in 2005 and their second, Book of the Dead, in May 2007. The brainchild of former Street Talk members Fredrik Bergh and Tomas Olsson, the band has also included Michael Bormann , Urban breed and...
- 2006–present The Trophy
- 2010–present Assignment
Discography
- 1983: High Voltage - Scheiß Schule single
- 1984: High Voltage - Believe Me single
- 1985: High Voltage - Without Love single
- 1987: T.A.X. - On The Run
- 1992: Letter X - Born Into DarknessBorn Into DarknessBorn Into Darkness is the second album by the German hard rock band known as Letter X. The band was without a lead vocalist at the time of its recording, as Martin Obermeier was no longer with the group. For this album Michael Bormann was contracted to perform lead vocals...
- 1993: J.R. Blackmore Group - Still Holding On
- 1994: Jaded Heart - Inside Out
- 1996: Jaded Heart - $laves And Master
- 1998: CharadeBonfire (band)Bonfire is a German heavy metal band, founded in Ingolstadt, Germany in 1972. Bonfire has a unique history. Currently there are two bands who have held the name. The original group started out as Cacumen, became Bonfire and ended in 2011 as Charade...
- CharadeCharade (Charade album)Charade is the first album by the group formerly known as 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... - 1998: Jaded Heart - Mystery Eyes
- 1998: The Sygnet - Children Of The FutureChildren of the Future (The Sygnet album)Children of the Future is the only album released by the German heavy metal band known as The Sygnet. The group was put together by Jaded Heart members Michael Bormann and Michael Muller, along with ex-Sinner guitarist Alexander Beyrodt and drummer Andre Hilgers from Bourbon $treet. This was...
- 1999: Jaded Heart - IV
- 2001: Jaded Heart - Diary
- 2002: Rain - House Of Dreams
- 2002: Michael Bormann - Michael BormannMichael Bormann (album)Michael Bormann is the first solo album by the German vocalist, Michael Bormann. Unlike his previous releases with other groups, this self-titled solo release is filled with ballads that fit in the Adult Contemporary category and is a totally different direction than any other album featuring...
- 2002: Jaded Heart - The Journey Will Never End
- 2003: Biss - Joker In The Deck
- 2004: Jaded Heart - Trust
- 2004: 20th Century Boys20th Century Boys (band)20th Century Boys was a heavy metal pairing of German lead vocalists Michael Bormann of Jaded Heart and Michael Voss of Mad Max. The duo recorded 11 songs by T. Rex as a tribute to Marc Bolan and released them as an album called Beware Of The Rex! in 2004. This was only a one-time project for...
- Beware Of The Rex!Beware Of The Rex!Beware Of The Rex! is the only album released by the 20th Century Boys. Recorded in 2003, it was released just over a year later by Ulftone Music and was a tribute album to Marc Bolan of the British band T. Rex. The grouping was just a one-time project and only planned to release this one... - 2004: CharadeBonfire (band)Bonfire is a German heavy metal band, founded in Ingolstadt, Germany in 1972. Bonfire has a unique history. Currently there are two bands who have held the name. The original group started out as Cacumen, became Bonfire and ended in 2011 as Charade...
- IIII (Charade album)II is the second album by Charade, the group that evolved from Bonfire. It was released in 2004 by Drakkar Records and BMG International. The album was recorded over a period of six years due to when Michael Bormann was available to record, Angel Schleifer was busy. Then it was vice versa until... - 2006: Michael Bormann - ConspiracyConspiracy (Michael Bormann album)Conspiracy is the second album by the German vocalist Michael Bormann. Many of the songs that appear on this recording were meant for Jaded Heart's eighth album, but once Bormann was fired from the band the demoed songs were slightly redone and used on Conspiracy.The album managed to enter the 50th...
- 2006: Zeno - Runway To The GodsRunway to the GodsRunway To The Gods is the fifth album by the German hard rock band known as Zeno. This release marks the debut of Michael Bormann as the group's lead singer, although the "group" only consisted of Bormann and Zeno Roth.-Track listing:# "Fanfares Of Love"...
- 2006: Rain - Stronger
- 2007: BloodboundBloodboundBloodbound is a Swedish heavy metal band formed in 2004. They released their first album, Nosferatu, in 2005 and their second, Book of the Dead, in May 2007. The brainchild of former Street Talk members Fredrik Bergh and Tomas Olsson, the band has also included Michael Bormann , Urban breed and...
- Book Of The DeadBook of the Dead (Bloodbound album)The second album with metal band Bloodbound. The first with Pelle Åkerlind on drums, and the only one to feature the German vocalist Michael Bormann, who was under a one-time contract to record this album.-Track list:# "Sign of the Devil" - 5:23... - 2007: Redrum - No Turning Back
- 2008: Michael Bormann - Capture The Moment
- 2009: The Trophy - The Gift of Life
- 2010: Michael Bormann - Different
External links
- Michael Bormann Page - Official website for Michael Bormann
- Charade Project - Official website for Charade
- Rain - Official website for Rain
- Idea - Official website for Idea
- Zeno Roth - Official website for Zeno Roth