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)
Thunderspell
Doro Lyrics
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I searched for gold in the heart of mine
And I feel lone alone at night
Run for my life
Yeah I was broken down
I feel so lost no one around
Can you please help to find away
Can you seek love?
Can you feel love?
Can you seek love in my heart?
[Chorus:]
Heaven's coming from above
Can you feel the thunder
Heaven's turning grey and dark
Can you see the thunder
Will it mean a broken heart
That's the spell I'm under so long
Heaven's like a fire from hell
With heavy metal thunder
It's a cold night
I see the clouds
I see the sky
I'm not the only one
Who cries, struggles and fights
And when I close my eyes
I see the truth behind these lies
I see the difference in our lives
Comes from inside
Can you feel love?
Can you seek love?
Can you feel love in my heart?
[Chorus]
The lyrics to Doro's song Thunderspell depict a desperate search for purpose and love in life. The opening lines suggest that the singer has been searching for meaning within themselves and feels lost, alone, and vulnerable at night. They feel like they are constantly running for their life, likely from their own inner turmoil. The lyrics also convey a sense of isolation and the need for human connection. The singer pleads for help to find a way before they lose their mind, indicating a sense of hopelessness.
The chorus of the song, however, offers a glimmer of hope. It speaks of heavenly intervention with thunder and fire, which can be interpreted as a metaphor for a powerful force that can bring positive change to their life. The singer questions whether this surge of energy and love can break the spell they've been under for so long. In the final verse, the lyrics suggest a moment of self-realization where the singer sees the truth behind the lies and acknowledges that the source of their struggles is within themselves.
Overall, Thunderspell is a song about seeking guidance, love, and purpose in life. It portrays the struggle that many people face when trying to find meaning in their lives, while also offering a sense of hope and optimism in the potential for positive change.
Line by Line Meaning
Long time
For a significant period of time
I searched for gold in the heart of mine
I looked within myself for something valuable and precious to give me purpose
And I feel lone alone at night
I experience loneliness during the nighttime
Run for my life
Escape from danger as quickly as possible
Yeah I was broken down
I was emotionally shattered and vulnerable
I feel so lost no one around
I feel directionless and without guidance
Can you please help to find away
Can you assist me in discovering a solution
Before I loose my mind
Before I become mentally unstable and unhinged
Can you seek love?
Are you capable of actively pursuing love?
Can you feel love?
Are you capable of experiencing love?
Can you seek love in my heart?
Are you able to find love within me?
[Chorus:] Heaven's coming from above
Positive change or growth is approaching
Can you feel the thunder
Are you able to sense the excitement or energy?
Heaven's turning grey and dark
Optimism is fading away
Can you see the thunder
Are you able to perceive the power and intensity?
Will it mean a broken heart
Will this result in heartbreak or emotional pain
That's the spell I'm under so long
I have been affected by this negative situation for a significant amount of time
Heaven's like a fire from hell
The positive changes are both intense and unexpected
With heavy metal thunder
This energy or excitement is associated with the intensity of a metal music performance
It's a cold night
The current situation is emotionally uninviting
I see the clouds
I observe the presence of challenges or obstacles
I see the sky
I recognize the potential for positive changes
I'm not the only one
I am not alone in facing these challenges
Who cries, struggles and fights
Who experiences emotional pain, adversity, and conflict
And when I close my eyes
When I take a moment of introspection
I see the truth behind these lies
I perceive the reality behind deceit and falsehoods
I see the difference in our lives
I notice contrasting aspects of our existence
Comes from inside
Originates from within ourselves
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Paul Graham
underspell"
Long time
I searched for gold in the heart of mine
And I feel lone alone at night
Run for my life
Yeah I was broken down
I feel so lost no one around
Can you please help to find away
Before I loose my mind
Can you seek love?
Can you feel love?
Can you seek love in my heart?
[Chorus:]
Heaven's coming from above
Can you feel the thunder
Heaven's turning grey and dark
Can you see the thunder
Will it mean a broken heart
That's the spell I'm under so long
Heaven's like a fire from hell
With heavy metal thunder
It's a cold night
I see the clouds
I see the sky
I'm not the only one
Who cries, struggles and fights
And when I close my eyes
I see the truth behind these lies
I see the difference in our lives
Comes from inside
Can you feel love?
Can you seek love?
Can you feel love in my heart?
[Chorus]
Paul Graham
underspell"
Long time
I searched for gold in the heart of mine
And I feel lone alone at night
Run for my life
Yeah I was broken down
I feel so lost no one around
Can you please help to find away
Before I loose my mind
Can you seek love?
Can you feel love?
Can you seek love in my heart?
[Chorus:]
Heaven's coming from above
Can you feel the thunder
Heaven's turning grey and dark
Can you see the thunder
Will it mean a broken heart
That's the spell I'm under so long
Heaven's like a fire from hell
With heavy metal thunder
It's a cold night
I see the clouds
I see the sky
I'm not the only one
Who cries, struggles and fights
And when I close my eyes
I see the truth behind these lies
I see the difference in our lives
Comes from inside
Can you feel love?
Can you seek love?
Can you feel love in my heart?
[Chorus]
Lydieluck 77
I think this is my favorite Doro song 🖤! It’s a good rocker for sure!
Lisa Milone
This song is awesome!!
MotleyMillan
This is so fucking good that I am speechless. Doro's fucking awesome!
vicioussix
Glad you guys like it! \"/
Kent Duggan
Thanks, so cool. Doro is the metal racer.
bayknight20
Doro's voice here is so perfect and powerful
Robert Bujak
Doro is the Best! !!!♥♥♥♥
Johan Lindh
I grow up with metal and i love this...............
vicioussix
Yea I think it is one of her best as well! ;)