Doro was born in Düsseldorf, NRW, West Germany on 3 June 1964, as the only child of Walter, a truck driver, and Barbara Pesch. Doro's first memory of rock music is the song "Lucille" by Little Richard, which she sang when she was three years old. She learned to play piano and started singing at the age of ten years, when she was exposed to the glam rock of bands like T. Rex, The Sweet and Slade. In 1980, she was accepted in her first band called Snakebite, which was playing rock music in a Düsseldorf basement used as rehearsal space by many other underground groups. The first recording with Doro on vocals was a cheap 7-track demo released by Snakebite for promotion. When Snakebite disbanded in 1981, Doro went on to sing for the garage bands Beast and Attack, before forming Warlock with Peter Szigeti, Rudy Graf, Thomas Studier, and Michael Eurich in 1982
After Warlock underwent many personnel changes, Pesch was the only remaining original member of the band. After changing her record label, she released in 1989 the fifth album as Doro, as the former label owned the trademark on the Warlock name.
Pesch now pursues a solo career and lives in New York City. 2004 album Classic Diamonds was a collaboration with The Classic Night Orchestra which reworked some of her earlier songs. Fear No Evil released in 2009 saw a brief return to the US and currently touring Europe celebrating 25 Years in Rock with a full fledged DVD out on Nuclear Blast.
She released her first album in six years, Forever Warriors - Forever United, on 17 August 2018, entering in many charts worldwide.
Her band at the moment:
Doro Pesch (1988–present) – lead vocals
Stefan Herkenhoff (2021) – bass, keyboards, backing vocals
Johnny Dee (1993–1995, 1998–present) – drums, backing vocals
Bill Hudson (2021) – guitars
Bas Maas (2009–present) – guitars, backing vocals
Studio and live albums, EPs and DVDs
Force Majeure (1989)
Doro (1990)
Rare Diamonds (1991)
True at Heart (1991)
Angels Never Die (1993)
DORO Live - Angels Never Die Tour '93 (1993)
Machine II Machine (1995)
A Whiter Shade of Pale (1995)
Machine II Machine: Electric Club Mixes (EP) (1995)
Love Me in Black (1998)
Love Me in Black (EP) (1998)
The Ballads (1998)
Best Of (1998)
WARLOCK - Earthshaker Rock (1999)
Ich Will Alles (EP) (2000)
Calling the Wild (2000)
White Wedding (EP) (2001)
Fight (2002)
Doro Pesch and Warlock: Live (Dvd) (2002)
Für Immer (Dvd) (2003)
Let Love Rain on Me (EP) (2004)
Classic Diamonds (2004)
Classic Diamonds: The Dvd (2004)
We're Like Thunder (EP) (2005)
In Liebe Und Freundschaft (EP) (2005)
Warrior Soul (2006)
20 Years – A Warrior Soul (2006)
All We Are - The Fight (EP) (2007)
Anthems for the Champion - The Queen (EP) (2007)
Metal Queen – B-Sides & Rarities (2007)
Celebrate (The Night of the Warlock) (EP) (2008)
Fear No Evil (2009)
Herzblut (EP) (2009)
25 Years In Rock... And Still Going Strong (Box) (2010)
Merry Metal X-Mas - Doro feat. Onkel Tom Angelripper (2010)
Under My Skin - A Fine Selection Of Doro Classics (2012)
Raise Your Fist In The Air(EP) (2012)
Raise Your Fist (2012)
Doro live @ Wacken Open Air 2013 (Dvd) (2013)
Raise Your Fist (30 Years Anniversary) (2014)
World Gone Wild (6 Discs Box) (2015)
Greatest Hits (2016)
Love's Gone To Hell (2016)
Strong And Proud - 30 Years Of Rock (Dvd) (2016)
I Am What I Am (2017)
Für Immer - Deutsche Songs, Balladen und Raritäten (2017)
For Metal - Live At Rock Hard Festival 2015 (2018)
With The Classic Night Orchestra - Classic Diamonds (2018)
Forever Warriors, Forever United (2018)
Backstage to Heaven (EP) (2019)
Magic Diamonds - Best of Rock, Ballads & Rare Treasures (2020)
Triumph And Agony Live (2021)
Conqueress - Forever Strong and Proud (2023)
Bad Blood
Doro Lyrics
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Thunder comes and the Children cry bad blood
never can change, no one here to blame
bad blood, older than time
followed me down from my fathers tribe
bad blood, making me shake
Running through my veins, bad blood
Most times the finger points at me
In my confusion, might slip and cross the line
I'm not to blame for all you see
you can't help me it's in my soul
pray for mercy, nowhere else to go
REPEAT CHORUS :
In my confession, I swear and cross my heart
I stand before you what I am
gunpowder ready, just waiting for a spark
and those before me understand
please protect me, keep me safe
heaven help me, save me from this fate
REPEAT CHORUS :
Swimming hard and fast
against the time
lost in a flood
of ancient fire
REPEAT CHORUS :
The lyrics to Doro's song Bad Blood depict a sense of struggle and confusion that arises from a deep-rooted and unchangeable legacy. The metaphor of "rivers run dry" and "thunder comes" portray a sense of hopelessness, while the phrase "bad blood" itself embodies a complicated notion of inherited guilt and responsibility. The lyrics highlight the struggle of the singer, who is plagued with "too many questions" and "unanswered times", and feels the weight of the finger pointing at them. However, they maintain their innocence and acknowledge that the source of their troubles lies within their soul, as they dare to confess and seek protection from a higher power.
The lyrics of Bad Blood seem to be a reflection of the struggles of the artist, Doro, who grew up in post-World War II Germany and faced discrimination due to her Polish heritage. The song can also be interpreted as a commentary on the struggles of Native Americans and African Americans, who have faced discrimination and oppression in the United States. Through the lyrics, Doro highlights the ongoing and pervasive impact of "bad blood" and the need for strength, protection, and understanding in the face of its burden.
Line by Line Meaning
Bad blood, rivers run dry
The feud between individuals or groups has reached a critical point where both sides are losing something valuable.
Thunder comes and the Children cry bad blood
The effects of the conflict are far-reaching and affecting even innocent parties.
never can change, no one here to blame
The root cause of the bad blood is so deeply entrenched that it cannot be easily resolved and nobody can be blamed for it.
bad blood, older than time
The conflict has existed for generations and is part of the cultural heritage.
followed me down from my fathers tribe
The feud that the artist is currently experiencing is something that has been perpetuated from previous generations of their family.
bad blood, making me shake
The animosity and tension are causing the singer to feel anxious and nervous.
Running through my veins, bad blood
The singer has inherited the conflict and it is a part of them.
Too many questions, so many unanswered times
There are too many unknowns and uncertainties surrounding the conflict.
Most times the finger points at me
The artist is often accused or blamed for the ongoing feud.
In my confusion, might slip and cross the line
The artist is worried that they might unintentionally escalate the situation due to their own lack of clarity and understanding.
I'm not to blame for all you see
The singer is clarifying that they are not the sole cause of the conflict and that others also play a part.
you can't help me it's in my soul
The artist feels that the conflict is a deeply ingrained part of who they are and cannot simply be fixed by outside assistance.
pray for mercy, nowhere else to go
The singer is feeling alone and desperate for a resolution, hoping for divine intervention or mercy.
Swimming hard and fast against the time
The singer is struggling to keep up with the pace of the conflict and the passing of time.
lost in a flood of ancient fire
The singer feels overwhelmed and surrounded by a raging, historical conflict.
gunpowder ready, just waiting for a spark
The situation is very tense and any small incident could ignite a much larger confrontation.
and those before me understand
Previous generations of the artist's family have also experienced this kind of conflict and can empathize with their struggle.
please protect me, keep me safe
The singer is asking for help and support in order to avoid getting hurt by the conflict.
heaven help me, save me from this fate
The singer is reaching out to a higher power, hoping for a miraculous resolution to the ongoing conflict.
Lyrics © BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC, THE ROYALTY NETWORK INC., EMI Music Publishing
Written by: DOROTHY PESCH, JACK PONTI, VICTOR L PEPE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Lorelei Heathcliff
Bad blood, rivers run dry
Thunder comes and the Children cry, bad blood
never can change, no one here to blame
bad blood, older than time
followed me down loom my fathect tribe
bad blood, making me shake
running through my vains, bad blood
Too many questions, so many unanswered times
most times the finger points at me
in my confusion, might slip and cross the line
I'm not to blame for all you see
you can't help me it's in my soul
pray for mercy, nowhere else to go
Repeat chorus
In my confession, I swear and cross my heart
I stand before you what I am
gunpower ready, just waiting for a spark
and those before me understand
please protect me keep me safe
heaven help me save me from this fate
Виктор Златопольских
Отличная музыка, голос, даже не смотрю на жанр музыки, просто послушать приятно,
strongbrave
SHE IS, THE METAL QUEEN
Jonathan Day
So they say. I say goddess is closer.
Ulrich Hartel
Np, it's Noora Louhimo check "Bringer of Pain" 'ull understand
Sammy Starwood
she's insane live! one of the best shows I've seen in a long time! Straight after Judas Priest aswell was insane!
Lorelei Heathcliff
Bad blood, rivers run dry
Thunder comes and the Children cry, bad blood
never can change, no one here to blame
bad blood, older than time
followed me down loom my fathect tribe
bad blood, making me shake
running through my vains, bad blood
Too many questions, so many unanswered times
most times the finger points at me
in my confusion, might slip and cross the line
I'm not to blame for all you see
you can't help me it's in my soul
pray for mercy, nowhere else to go
Repeat chorus
In my confession, I swear and cross my heart
I stand before you what I am
gunpower ready, just waiting for a spark
and those before me understand
please protect me keep me safe
heaven help me save me from this fate
Robert Alf
That Song is still so good! The Video is great! And she's absolutly right what she says at the Beginning of the Video!
VovaHCK
Nice!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!first time i have seen it was 1997 or 98?and still it sounds fusking great!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Dorothy your songs are so full of energy and still inflames human hearts!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
gaetan landry
Wow, so unique and special
Carmen García mateos
I really like this song of yours,😃