There are metal singers and then there is Doro Pesch. From her legendary years with Warlock to a solo career packed with metal anthems, Doro has spent decades proving why fans call her the Queen of Heavy Metal.
But if you had to choose just one song, which Doro classic gets your vote?
The Warlock Classics
“All We Are” – Triumph and Agony (1987)
The massive fist-pumping anthem and one of Doro most recognizable songs. That stadium-sized chorus was made for singing along.
“Für Immer” – Triumph and Agony (1987)
Beautiful, powerful and deeply emotional, switching between German and English while showing Doro incredible vocal range.
“Burning the Witches” – Burning the Witches (1984)
The heavy, speed-metal-tinted title track from Warlock debut that helped put Doro on the global metal map.
“Hellbound” – Hellbound (1985)
Fast, aggressive and blistering, capturing the raw energy of 1980s European heavy metal.
“I Rule the Ruins” – Triumph and Agony (1987)
Soaring vocals, a driving guitar riff and a triumphant attitude make this one a longtime live favorite.
The Solo Era
“Raise Your Fist in the Air” – Raise Your Fist (2012)
A modern call to arms for metalheads everywhere. It stands comfortably alongside Doro classic-era anthems.
“Love Me in Black” – Love Me in Black (1998)
Darker and slightly industrial-tinged, showing another side of Doro without losing the emotion that defines her music.
“Metal Tango” – Triumph and Agony (1987 / Solo Live)
Technically a Warlock song, but one Doro solo band has kept alive. Its unique heavy rhythm still gets fans moving.
“Warrior Soul” – Warrior Soul (2006)
A sweeping, anthemic track that captures Doro fierce loyalty to her metalhead family.
“Celebrate” – Fear No Evil (2009)
A huge celebration of heavy metal featuring a chorus of guest female metal vocalists. Basically a love letter to the metal community.
And Then There Are the Doro Stories…
Doro career has produced plenty of legendary moments. In 1986, she became the first woman to front a band at the legendary Monsters of Rock festival at Castle Donington, performing with Warlock alongside names including Ozzy Osbourne, Scorpions and Def Leppard.
Her friendship with Lemmy Kilmister was another huge part of her story. The two recorded together multiple times, beginning with “Love Me Forever” in 2000.
And Doro metal life goes beyond music. She’s a huge boxing fan and close friend of Regina Halmich, for whom she wrote and performed several walkout anthems. She also starred as warrior Meha in the Anuk fantasy-adventure films and is known for designing and altering her own stage clothing.
From “All We Are” to “Raise Your Fist in the Air” the difficult part is obvious:
Which Doro song gets your vote? 🤘
🔥 Pick your favorite in the poll and tell us why.
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