Dorothee Pesch, known professionally as Doro Pesch or simply Doro, is a German heavy metal singer and the former frontwoman of heavy metal band Warlock. Dubbed the "Metal Queen", Doro's contributions to music and culture made her a global figure in metal culture for over three decades. The name Doro has also been associated with the touring band accompanying the singer, whose members have continuously changed in more than 20 years of uninterrupted activity, the most stable presences being those of bassist Nick Douglas and drummer Johnny Dee.
Doro Pesch at Wacken Open Air 2014
Nick Douglas is the bass player in Doro's band since 1990. He was also a touring musician for Blaze Bayley and Chris Caffery among others.
Doro on stage with Grave Digger and Van Canto at Wacken Open Air 2010; she is a veteran of the festival, where she played with her band or as guest for eight times.
Doro performing live at Norway Rock Festival in 2009; drummer Johnny Dee in the background
Warlock was a German heavy metal band founded in 1982 in Düsseldorf by members of the underground bands Snakebite and Beast. The band gained popularity and some commercial success in Europe in the mid-1980s, due to the personality and stage presence of lead vocalist Doro Pesch. Warlock supported successful heavy metal bands on tour, such as W.A.S.P., Judas Priest, Dio and Megadeth.
Warlock in 1986
Doro Pesch, Warlock's lead singer
