Doro doesn't get enough credit in my opinion for being True as steel. She needs to be acknowledged in the same rankings with the likes of Halford, Lemmy, Ozzy, and Dickinson. Many 80s bands have faded away but Doro in my opinion has stayed very relevant. Not only is she extremely talented but she's absolutely stunning and seductive. I've had a crush on her since the 80's I'm 50 now and I still find her very attractive. Her beauty and talent have stood the test of time
Yeah I think they premiered it on Headbanger's Ball which is where I would see the video. It is the one song branded into me that I go back to as their defining song.
@@bobbiegordon4431 The Top 20 Video Countdown was another show I watched each Friday. A friend was a fan of the Dial-MTV video battles. When Stryper was up against Bon Jovi he spent a chunk of time and money calling in to increase the vote total and keep "Calling On You" number 1 for quite a long run.
I’m fixing to turn 50 & watching your documentaries on all these old bands, takes me back to my teen years. I want to thank you for that. Please keep them coming. The King Diamond & Mercyful Fate, Wasp, Helloween, Doro/Warlock takes me back to sitting in my bedroom banging out. You are a god sent.
I'm the same age and feel the same as you. The 80's are probably the best era in my life great wonderful memories of great music and great movies and also some of the best TV series in my opinion
"Burning The Witches" is certainly a masterpiece of a wild,raw,aggressive European heavy metal.The entire Warlock's discography is worth recommending.Great band!
I have met Doro multiple times, and even had her sign my arm below a tattoo representing one of her songs(that my first wife used to refer to me as).... "Rare Diamond". I had her autograph tattooed on the very next day. It was my first wife that turned me on to Warlock/Doro's music. Absolutely LOVED them on the first listen, and have been a fan ever since! Doro is one of the most grounded, and "fan friendly" celebrity I have ever had the pleasure to meet! She, and the rest of her band are just awesome! While she does seem to have "mellowed" over the years, she still produces some really good music, and is *SO* under rated it's criminal! She truly is the queen of metal music, and I may be crippled, but I'll fight anyone who says otherwise! I consider Doro, and her current drummer Johnny Dee, to be personal friends of mine. It was my first wife(Rose) who introduced me to her music, and Doro for the first time.... but it was our friend Kim(a photographer), who had known Johnny Dee for a long time previously, who actually allowed me to become friends with both Doro and Johnny, as well as other members of the (more recent) band. For the record; my first wife died from Ovarian Cancer back in 2006.... so it's not like we "broke up" and got divorced. My love for Rose, and for Doro(and by extension, her music), have lasted to this day. My second wife was sent to me by my first(after she died.... as she lay dying, she had promised me that she would send me someone so I wouldn't be lonely... with all she was dealing with, she though of ME first). I also want to say, that music has always been a major part of my life. I was a vocalist back in Jr. High and High school. I wanted to go on, but college life/classes failed me. Edit: The video for Herzblut..... I have to comment on that. Because it means a LOT to me. The "suicidal guy" with the dog.... in a way, that was me. I wasn't exactly suicidal.... but I honestly didn't care if I lived or died. This was, for me, the period between when Rose had died, and before I had re-met Katina(my current wife... we had known each other in school, but weren't romantically involved)... I see myself as "that guy", Doro as Rose(the angel who would send me a message that I was still loved, and the dog represented the love I would find from an "unexpected place". Obviously, Katina isn't a "dog"(any way you look at it).... but she was the love I was looking for... the missing piece of my life that was "right there", and I had overlooked. Doro actually cried when I told her this story, and how much that video had meant to me. She was really touched by the story, and it meant a lot to her that the song and video she had made, had meant so much to me.
Hey, John thanks for sharing. That’s a great story and it seems like Doro is very passionate about the community of heavy metal and of course the fans. I wanted to work that aspect into the video but ended up not finding an organic place to do it. I think it still comes across in the footage tho and in stories from fans like yourself. Keep rockin, my man! 🤘🏻
@@MetalSchoolChannel Damn, I'm just seeing your reply to this. I want to show you something.... during a live show at Jaxx nightclub in Virgina, I had the opportunity to actually be on stage with the band. Now, that was a SPECIAL night in many ways.... first, I was standing near the control booth for the sound/lighting tech. He had to run off to the bathroom right before they took the stage. He asked me if I knew when to throw the lights up. I told him that I did, because I already knew the setlist (I had seen it taped to the stage), and it wasn't my first Doro concert. He trusted me to "throw the lights" at the right time, showed me exactly what to do (slide a specific slide control all the way forward), and ran off before he pissed himself. I did exactly as instructed, and threw the lights at just the right second. No one but me and him knew that I did it, but man, what an experience! That was only the start of the night, too. A bit later on, I had been told by my friend Kim, that she had talked to the guy in charge of the stage hands (who I still have as a friend on Facebook), that we had literally 2 minutes ON STAGE with Doro, to present her with a specially made cake, to celebrate their first tour of Japan and their 25th anniversary. Fortunately, someone in the audience had recorded this moment (the whole show, actually, but I was only given permission to use this short clip where I was on stage).... you can view it here: ua-cam.com/video/2qHhQqcKM7o/v-deo.html And yeah, I got a hug from Doro.... ON STAGE in front of everybody! She really loves her fans, and it shows anytime you meet her. But the story doesn't end with the cake presentation on stage.... We were invited to join the band after the show in an upstairs room to cut the cake, and share a few hours with them. I have some photos of this on my Imgur page, but I don't know if they are all in one album or not. This was back in 2010, and is a memory I will never forget. I think that was the same night that I had my "Doro Fanbox" signed by her and the band. Johnny Dee is on my Facebook friends list, and I talk with him quite often. Nick is a bit more reserved, but still a great guy to meet in person. I only wish that Rose had lived to be included in that event. She would have loved that. Then again, it's possible she arranged for me to be there for it, because she knew how special it would be for me. Either way, I know she was there in spirit.
@@jeremybilbrey1133 Nick is awesome, but more on the "quiet" side. Johnny Dee (the drummer) is very open and welcoming to fans, as is Doro herself. It's hard to believe that a voice that huge can come out of that small body of hers. I am so glad to know them, and their music.
I Still have the" All we Are" cassette tape and it still plays. Doro is definitely the Metal Queen. Always did love to hear her voice. So Glad to see she is still around and recording songs!
My favourite part of your videos is your description of their music videos. Those 80s metal music videos were often ridiculous and nonsensical but they were tons of fun and having them described in a deadpan voice decades later is hilarious and enjoyable.
Saw Warlock in London at the Camden Palace 1985. There's a clip from the Live In London DVD at the start of this. Finally got my DVD of that signed by Doro at her 30th anniversary show at Manchester
''I Rule the Ruins'' is my all time favorite, but I liked the live performance she did with ex Iron Maiden's Blaze Bayley on ''Fear of the Dark'' at Wacken. Gives me chills. Metal Queen indeed.
I saw Doro in Orlando, FL in 2000 at The House of Blue's. She opened up for Yngwie Malmsteen, and he opened up for Dio. This was on Dio's "Magica" Tour. She was very impressive live. Her rendition of Billy Idol's "White Wedding" is badass.
Triumph and Agony isn't just my favorite Warlock album, it's one of my favorite albums of all time! The insane scream at the end of Touch Of Evil still gives me goosebumps.
I'm a huge Doro fan, from Warlock onto her solo work. Great video with a well done career retrospective. I know these fantastic Metal School videos have to take a lot of work, you deserve serious kudos for doing all this research and putting together such entertaining vids.
Triumph and Agony is a memory of being blown away at my mates place when he said listen to this. Every song just punches you in the face with Doro powerful voice and the band was right up there swinging punches along side her.
Most certainly the Queen of Metal, been an avid follower, and have everything she's EVER released since Burring The Witches. She's still going strong, her last album" Forever Warriors Forever United" was flawless as usual. I have the giant cover of Triumph and Agony on my stonewash metal Denim Jacket that I still wear to this day. Still in near perfect shape after 30 years..lol That album also has my favorite Doro song ever, I Rule The Ruins. (Three Minute Warning is in my top 10)
I got to see Warlock in Charlotte, NC back in 1988 @ Rocky's. Doro came out to meet some fans. I got to stand right beside Her, she smelled Awesome....Vanilla. I'll always remember that ! ❤
Saw her at small venue late on a Saturday night also. Over ten years ago in Portland Oregon I was so happy she stopped to do a show…perhaps 5-800 people no sitting just standing….such a small place but so appreciated she did it.
@@johnnyguitar6639 What a nonsense. She doesn't need anything that suits you better. She always had her eyes made up. You're not getting any younger either. But maybe you are losing yourself. This is something you should think about.
@@Baldur1975 OFC I'M not getting any younger. That's why I don't dress like i did when I was 15 either. Doro has a fenomenal talent, but she uses make up like a 50+ chick trying to be 30 & goth. If you look at her pics from her younger years. Her make up was to the point. Look at pictures from all we are, and the first few albums under the name Doro. And for the record I'm not commenting on her youthful looks back than,I'm talking bout her make up. And only that.
it was around 1990, when I faced Heavy Metal the very first time. It was Warlock's "True as steel" album. Now I am am over 40 and still a metalhead. Your video made my heart swinging. Doro is great!
I grew up in Düsseldorf and the rock scene was actually quite good with Doro, (the german) Warrant, Deathrow (one of my favourites), Assassin and Blind Guardian ( their home town Krefeld being just on the other side of the river Rhine). Then there were also Kreator, Sodom, Violent Force and lots of other great bands in the Ruhrpott nearby and of course our very own home punk band Die Toten Hosen. Kraftwerk was also from Düsseldorf.
Thanks again, cool work as usual. The commentary on the videos cracks me up, lol. She had more albums than I knew of, buti agree with the homework and skipping the middle. Her Warlock material is by far the best of her output
I originally met DORO in Dusseldorf while on vacation with my german parents,,,,I would then meet her again at the 9:30 club in D.C. a few years later where she pulled me up on stage......bouncers would grab me a try to throw me out but she yelled at them and shut them down......she is super cool....
I'm lovin' your research ethic alot. It gives an amazing deep-dive into these bands we've forgotten about. Your narration (esp about the videos) had me smilin'. I had the Triumph and Agony album and "I Rule the Ruins" was my fave song on the album.
"All we are" was my first contact with metal, I heard the song on summer vacation when I was 14 or 15, it must have been issued a year ago or so....blew me away, still does...Doro is such great person, so laid back, so sympathetic...and truly Metal! Metal wouldn't be the same without her!
First of all: your narration of the music videos is pure gold, it must be said. I also need to buy more Warlock albums. Listened a lot to Triumph and Agony back in the late 80s but the only one I currently own is True as Steel. I didn't recognize a single one of her 90s albums. Maybe I haven't missed much, but it was still a quite shocking to realize how much has COMPLETELY passed me by.
her 90's albums, do vary in sound scape, BUT aside from True At Heart, all of them are aggressive. I didn't agree with him about Machine II Machine and Love Me In Black, both of which are phenomenal, his use of the word "Cubby" is misleading as that word makes Americans think of dance clubs, which is very wrong, it is very NIN and TOOL mixed with aggressive metal. Ceremony is one of my top 10 songs of Doro as is the song Love Me In Black. I think he's hung up on a particular metal sound AS metal. When there is a range of metal, from Agressive Rock to Death Metal. Her 90's albums hit a lot of different metal sub-genres, but they are ALL metal.
She has a great metal voice and presence. Being sexy as hell doesn't hurt either. Started with her solo stuff, but went back for Warlock. And hard to believe at 59, she just put out another album (which I still have to check out). Force Majeure is definitely my favorite (almost of her favorite songs are off of this album), followed by Love Me In Black. And thanks for putting all of these out, they're awesome
Most excellent episode. Had a Doro circa Triumph and Agony poster on my wall in '87. Provided much,ahem,inspiration. Started at T and A ( giggity ) and worked my way back then forward till the mid 90s then her records became too expensive and numerous to get. Met her briefly at a Metalfest in NJ probably 91 or 92. Literally one zillion people at her signing table,but she made everyone's 45 seconds with her like a private conversation. Very humble person. Thanks for this comprehensive overview. Loving the lighthearted vibe.
"Triumph and Agony " tour.... 1/22/88 ,pretty sure that was the date...lol..old now.., Saw whitesnake with great white opening at the Nassau Coliseum on long island....that ended then hauled ass to Sundance (rock club) to see Warlock headline a club tour show. Club shows went on so late back then you could go to two shows in an evening.. Great times..great vid !!!
In my view one of their best songs from true as steel is " Mr. Gold". That is a great album opener...great vocal and riffing..saw them on this tour in the clubs. They were great..
Seen Doro at Graspop 2018 and I have to say that the First Lady of Metal still looks magnificent. Not so much can be said about the older part of her entourage.
I had Triumph and Agony on cassette back when I was 17 when it first came out and did my hair like Doro's dressed like her and the whole nine yards, man those were the days 🤘🏼😁🤘🏼
Always loved Warlock and Doro. Keep up the amazing work. This is one of my all time favorite channels!!! Could we get a few episodes on NW/Seattle metal? Sanctuary, Forced Entry, R.I.P., Metal Church, Coven, Heir Apparent, Culprit, etc?
Man, your commentary is entertaining. The way you break down the logic of Heavy Metal videos. 😆 I was a fan of Doro back in the day but totally lost track as I moved onto other musical genres.
Doro is great. I met her in the audience at a Mötley Crüe concert in Essen's Gruga Halle in the 80s. She gave me an autograph on the ticket. Then I saw Warlock opener for Judas Priest. That was also in the 80s and in Essen. It was phenomenal.
I remember being a Kid listen and singing along to Warlock and co because of my siblings. =) It really didn't matter that my peer thought I am strange and not normal. :D My fav still was Zed Yago, I still dig Juttas' voice.
Thank you for all your amazing videos! Really appreciate the amount of time and energy you've put in each and every one of them. I know it's a lot to ask, but could you pleeeeaaaase make a video about CHASTAIN or Leather Leone? Huge fan. Greetings from Greece!
Clearly the industry knew she was talented - she’s lucky to have been signed for as many years as she was… Some of these albums are just all over the place in terms of style - but again - she’s been lucky to have so many chances to get a hit.
Seeing "All we are" video on tv at the time as a 6yo kid was something else. The band doing ridiculous maneuvers and Doro flinging her hair around was so cool. Even my elder sisters liked Warlock so much that other one ended up buying the record. I consider the first three Warlock albums their essential metal albums with crunchy riffs, while T&A and Force Majeure were transitional double album into her solo career, of which the latter is better and my favourite Doro album. Side A has one of the best set of tracks, lineup was tight and Jon Levin's guitar absolutely soars.
These r frm my era thumbs up Doro sticking wit the metal is never easy 4 a female yur voice is great and u hav proved 2 alot of metal fans u hav the rite 2 raise the metal horns yes I'm proud 2 b a fan
Man, I LOVE YOU FOR THAT EPISODE! :-) Doro (and Warlock) is one of my all-time favorites! In 2016 me and my band ALSION actually had the chance to open a festival for her...
Very underrated band. Probably the best melodic style band I ever discovered, even better than Keel. You could do Wolfsbane from Tamworth, England as well, they're a similar style. Doro is the METAL QUEEN!
I have all of the Warlocks/ and the Doro's she puts on a great show. Doro came here to Salt Lake City, Utah on the Calling the Wild Album she Co-headlined with Dio. you're Commentary is great.
Wow another great band I miss...but boy Doro is an amazing singer and beautiful woman as well...gave me Lita Ford vibes but I'm sure to add it to my music library as well...German bands...mostly female lead singers are great...like Holy Moses and many more...great content and love the video...thank you 🤘
Wow, I didn't hear it before, but with Eye on You and Bad Blood didn't give me country vibes...they sound like two versions of Warrant's Cherry Pie at different tempos and now I'll never unhear it. 😳
Doro doesn't get enough credit in my opinion for being True as steel. She needs to be acknowledged in the same rankings with the likes of Halford, Lemmy, Ozzy, and Dickinson. Many 80s bands have faded away but Doro in my opinion has stayed very relevant. Not only is she extremely talented but she's absolutely stunning and seductive. I've had a crush on her since the 80's I'm 50 now and I still find her very attractive. Her beauty and talent have stood the test of time
Shit man I'm in my 20s, Doro is old enough to be my mom and even I can acknowledge she was an absolute smokeshow in the 80s
Here in Germany, she does get all the honour that she deserves. I don't know about international.
Facts. I would also mention "you are my hero, ronnie james dio"
"All We Are" blew me away the first time I heard it. Played the Hell out of that song and the album it was on. DORO is truly a Metal LEGEND!
That song still gives me shivers. There's something so raw and emotional in it.
Her version of whiter shade of pale is kick ass too
Yeah I think they premiered it on Headbanger's Ball which is where I would see the video. It is the one song branded into me that I go back to as their defining song.
@@billkeithchannel headbangers ball was the only thing good on MTV
@@bobbiegordon4431 The Top 20 Video Countdown was another show I watched each Friday. A friend was a fan of the Dial-MTV video battles. When Stryper was up against Bon Jovi he spent a chunk of time and money calling in to increase the vote total and keep "Calling On You" number 1 for quite a long run.
Love Doro. She's not only a great singer and performer but she is also very down to earth.
I’m fixing to turn 50 & watching your documentaries on all these old bands, takes me back to my teen years. I want to thank you for that. Please keep them coming. The King Diamond & Mercyful Fate, Wasp, Helloween, Doro/Warlock takes me back to sitting in my bedroom banging out. You are a god sent.
I'm the same age and feel the same as you. The 80's are probably the best era in my life great wonderful memories of great music and great movies and also some of the best TV series in my opinion
80s? Manowar all the way!
"Burning The Witches" is certainly a masterpiece of a wild,raw,aggressive European heavy metal.The entire Warlock's discography is worth recommending.Great band!
I have met Doro multiple times, and even had her sign my arm below a tattoo representing one of her songs(that my first wife used to refer to me as).... "Rare Diamond". I had her autograph tattooed on the very next day. It was my first wife that turned me on to Warlock/Doro's music. Absolutely LOVED them on the first listen, and have been a fan ever since!
Doro is one of the most grounded, and "fan friendly" celebrity I have ever had the pleasure to meet! She, and the rest of her band are just awesome! While she does seem to have "mellowed" over the years, she still produces some really good music, and is *SO* under rated it's criminal! She truly is the queen of metal music, and I may be crippled, but I'll fight anyone who says otherwise!
I consider Doro, and her current drummer Johnny Dee, to be personal friends of mine. It was my first wife(Rose) who introduced me to her music, and Doro for the first time.... but it was our friend Kim(a photographer), who had known Johnny Dee for a long time previously, who actually allowed me to become friends with both Doro and Johnny, as well as other members of the (more recent) band.
For the record; my first wife died from Ovarian Cancer back in 2006.... so it's not like we "broke up" and got divorced. My love for Rose, and for Doro(and by extension, her music), have lasted to this day. My second wife was sent to me by my first(after she died.... as she lay dying, she had promised me that she would send me someone so I wouldn't be lonely... with all she was dealing with, she though of ME first).
I also want to say, that music has always been a major part of my life. I was a vocalist back in Jr. High and High school. I wanted to go on, but college life/classes failed me.
Edit: The video for Herzblut..... I have to comment on that. Because it means a LOT to me.
The "suicidal guy" with the dog.... in a way, that was me. I wasn't exactly suicidal.... but I honestly didn't care if I lived or died. This was, for me, the period between when Rose had died, and before I had re-met Katina(my current wife... we had known each other in school, but weren't romantically involved)... I see myself as "that guy", Doro as Rose(the angel who would send me a message that I was still loved, and the dog represented the love I would find from an "unexpected place". Obviously, Katina isn't a "dog"(any way you look at it).... but she was the love I was looking for... the missing piece of my life that was "right there", and I had overlooked. Doro actually cried when I told her this story, and how much that video had meant to me. She was really touched by the story, and it meant a lot to her that the song and video she had made, had meant so much to me.
Hey, John thanks for sharing. That’s a great story and it seems like Doro is very passionate about the community of heavy metal and of course the fans. I wanted to work that aspect into the video but ended up not finding an organic place to do it. I think it still comes across in the footage tho and in stories from fans like yourself. Keep rockin, my man! 🤘🏻
ive met her before as well...her and Nick...Doro is very down to earth, very sweet woman...and a lot shorter than I thought,lol...
Thats a beautiful story keep rocking brother
@@MetalSchoolChannel Damn, I'm just seeing your reply to this. I want to show you something.... during a live show at Jaxx nightclub in Virgina, I had the opportunity to actually be on stage with the band. Now, that was a SPECIAL night in many ways.... first, I was standing near the control booth for the sound/lighting tech. He had to run off to the bathroom right before they took the stage. He asked me if I knew when to throw the lights up. I told him that I did, because I already knew the setlist (I had seen it taped to the stage), and it wasn't my first Doro concert. He trusted me to "throw the lights" at the right time, showed me exactly what to do (slide a specific slide control all the way forward), and ran off before he pissed himself. I did exactly as instructed, and threw the lights at just the right second. No one but me and him knew that I did it, but man, what an experience! That was only the start of the night, too.
A bit later on, I had been told by my friend Kim, that she had talked to the guy in charge of the stage hands (who I still have as a friend on Facebook), that we had literally 2 minutes ON STAGE with Doro, to present her with a specially made cake, to celebrate their first tour of Japan and their 25th anniversary. Fortunately, someone in the audience had recorded this moment (the whole show, actually, but I was only given permission to use this short clip where I was on stage).... you can view it here: ua-cam.com/video/2qHhQqcKM7o/v-deo.html
And yeah, I got a hug from Doro.... ON STAGE in front of everybody! She really loves her fans, and it shows anytime you meet her.
But the story doesn't end with the cake presentation on stage....
We were invited to join the band after the show in an upstairs room to cut the cake, and share a few hours with them. I have some photos of this on my Imgur page, but I don't know if they are all in one album or not. This was back in 2010, and is a memory I will never forget. I think that was the same night that I had my "Doro Fanbox" signed by her and the band. Johnny Dee is on my Facebook friends list, and I talk with him quite often. Nick is a bit more reserved, but still a great guy to meet in person. I only wish that Rose had lived to be included in that event. She would have loved that. Then again, it's possible she arranged for me to be there for it, because she knew how special it would be for me. Either way, I know she was there in spirit.
@@jeremybilbrey1133 Nick is awesome, but more on the "quiet" side. Johnny Dee (the drummer) is very open and welcoming to fans, as is Doro herself. It's hard to believe that a voice that huge can come out of that small body of hers. I am so glad to know them, and their music.
I Still have the" All we Are" cassette tape and it still plays. Doro is definitely the Metal Queen. Always did love to hear her voice. So Glad to see she is still around and recording songs!
My favourite part of your videos is your description of their music videos. Those 80s metal music videos were often ridiculous and nonsensical but they were tons of fun and having them described in a deadpan voice decades later is hilarious and enjoyable.
the deadpan delivery is what kills me 😄
@@vinsanity40kAgreed, it really makes me chuckle 😀
I loved Doro from the beginning. ( of course, I'm her age and I'm German, too, so I knew)
She is the german metal goddess and will ever be.
One of the most overlooked 80's bands. Glad metal school hasn't forgotten them!
Saw Warlock in London at the Camden Palace 1985. There's a clip from the Live In London DVD at the start of this. Finally got my DVD of that signed by Doro at her 30th anniversary show at Manchester
''I Rule the Ruins'' is my all time favorite, but I liked the live performance she did with ex Iron Maiden's Blaze Bayley on ''Fear of the Dark'' at Wacken. Gives me chills.
Metal Queen indeed.
I Rule The Ruins is one of my all time favorite songs by Warlock.
It's such a damn good song.
In 1987 when I was 14, my big crush was Doro Pesch, in 2021 when I’m 48, my crush is Still Doro Pesch.
And me, at 52 now. Some things never change ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
Me too, bro!! Same age, same metal crush!!
All We Are was amazing when I was 13 and still is at 47
"True As Steel" still gets airplay in my place of residence.
I saw Doro in Orlando, FL in 2000 at The House of Blue's. She opened up for Yngwie Malmsteen, and he opened up for Dio. This was on Dio's "Magica" Tour. She was very impressive live. Her rendition of Billy Idol's "White Wedding" is badass.
That must have been one hell of a show!
Triumph and Agony isn't just my favorite Warlock album, it's one of my favorite albums of all time! The insane scream at the end of Touch Of Evil still gives me goosebumps.
I'm a huge Doro fan, from Warlock onto her solo work. Great video with a well done career retrospective. I know these fantastic Metal School videos have to take a lot of work, you deserve serious kudos for doing all this research and putting together such entertaining vids.
Triumph and Agony is a memory of being blown away at my mates place when he said listen to this. Every song just punches you in the face with Doro powerful voice and the band was right up there swinging punches along side her.
Most certainly the Queen of Metal, been an avid follower, and have everything she's EVER released since Burring The Witches. She's still going strong, her last album" Forever Warriors Forever United" was flawless as usual. I have the giant cover of Triumph and Agony on my stonewash metal Denim Jacket that I still wear to this day. Still in near perfect shape after 30 years..lol That album also has my favorite Doro song ever, I Rule The Ruins. (Three Minute Warning is in my top 10)
"All We Are" has always been one of my favorite songs, and will always be on the list.
That intro!! 🤘🏽🤘🏽🤘🏽🤘🏽
Metal Tango is my favorite Warlock song
Hard Times is my favorite
I got to see Warlock in Charlotte, NC back in 1988 @ Rocky's. Doro came out to meet some fans. I got to stand right beside Her, she smelled Awesome....Vanilla. I'll always remember that ! ❤
Saw Doro live about two years ago, she played a small venue and absolutely rocked. As if she played for 10.000 people, it was an awesome gig!
Saw her at small venue late on a Saturday night also. Over ten years ago in Portland Oregon I was so happy she stopped to do a show…perhaps 5-800 people no sitting just standing….such a small place but so appreciated she did it.
Doro still looks great and performs great.
She need to get ridd of the black makeup shit around her eyes.She look like she trying to be a teen. But yeah she still sound great
Absolut!
@@johnnyguitar6639 What a nonsense. She doesn't need anything that suits you better. She always had her eyes made up. You're not getting any younger either. But maybe you are losing yourself. This is something you should think about.
@@Baldur1975 OFC I'M not getting any younger. That's why I don't dress like i did when I was 15 either.
Doro has a fenomenal talent, but she uses make up like a 50+ chick trying to be 30 & goth. If you look at her pics from her younger years. Her make up was to the point. Look at pictures from all we are, and the first few albums under the name Doro.
And for the record I'm not commenting on her youthful looks back than,I'm talking bout her make up. And only that.
@@johnnyguitar6639 Maybe i missunderstood this. old prop betwenn german and englisch language. "something for all or and all for something" 😂
I've followed Doro 86. Such an awesome and beautiful artist.
There is nothing uneven on true as steel. Mr. Gold is fantastic! The closer instrumental is a masterpiece.
it was around 1990, when I faced Heavy Metal the very first time. It was Warlock's "True as steel" album.
Now I am am over 40 and still a metalhead.
Your video made my heart swinging. Doro is great!
Forever my queen. Adored her as an 80s teen. She was onebof the only female performers in metal that seems legita, and she truly loved metal.
"instantly killing whoever's in that car" . Dude, you're commentary is golden
Their rendition of "Whiter Shade of Pale" is my favorite version of the song.. Totally give it justice..
"It was kind of a weird video." A statement we never made in the 80's. You damn whipper snapper.
Her cover of Dio's Egypt is pretty fantastic.
I saw Warlock twice, monsters of rock 86, and they opened for Judas Priest on the turbo tour. So awesome and I was smitten with Doro.
I grew up in Düsseldorf and the rock scene was actually quite good with Doro, (the german) Warrant, Deathrow (one of my favourites), Assassin and Blind Guardian ( their home town Krefeld being just on the other side of the river Rhine). Then there were also Kreator, Sodom, Violent Force and lots of other great bands in the Ruhrpott nearby and of course our very own home punk band Die Toten Hosen. Kraftwerk was also from Düsseldorf.
I love Kraftwerk.
Thanks again, cool work as usual. The commentary on the videos cracks me up, lol.
She had more albums than I knew of, buti agree with the homework and skipping the middle. Her Warlock material is by far the best of her output
Doro is the metal queen! All hail and long live….. DORO!
TRIUMPH AND AGONY.... ONE OF METALS BEST...!
I originally met DORO in Dusseldorf while on vacation with my german parents,,,,I would then meet her again at the 9:30 club in D.C. a few years later where she pulled me up on stage......bouncers would grab me a try to throw me out but she yelled at them and shut them down......she is super cool....
I didn't know much about Doro/Warlock so this video was very informative for me. Really enjoyed it. 🤘
I'm lovin' your research ethic alot. It gives an amazing deep-dive into these bands we've forgotten about. Your narration (esp about the videos) had me smilin'. I had the Triumph and Agony album and "I Rule the Ruins" was my fave song on the album.
I just discovered this channel. And now I'm like Rodney Danderfield Back to School. Great stuff!
"All we are" was my first contact with metal, I heard the song on summer vacation when I was 14 or 15, it must have been issued a year ago or so....blew me away, still does...Doro is such great person, so laid back, so sympathetic...and truly Metal! Metal wouldn't be the same without her!
First of all: your narration of the music videos is pure gold, it must be said. I also need to buy more Warlock albums. Listened a lot to Triumph and Agony back in the late 80s but the only one I currently own is True as Steel. I didn't recognize a single one of her 90s albums. Maybe I haven't missed much, but it was still a quite shocking to realize how much has COMPLETELY passed me by.
her 90's albums, do vary in sound scape, BUT aside from True At Heart, all of them are aggressive. I didn't agree with him about Machine II Machine and Love Me In Black, both of which are phenomenal, his use of the word "Cubby" is misleading as that word makes Americans think of dance clubs, which is very wrong, it is very NIN and TOOL mixed with aggressive metal. Ceremony is one of my top 10 songs of Doro as is the song Love Me In Black. I think he's hung up on a particular metal sound AS metal. When there is a range of metal, from Agressive Rock to Death Metal. Her 90's albums hit a lot of different metal sub-genres, but they are ALL metal.
There song "Für immer" was in Germany one of the most play songs for wedding.
And Doro has forever been the true HEAVY METAL QUEEN since Warlock's first albums first track !
Fun fact; She also created the windy hair look for all future female musicians. 😜👍
She has a great metal voice and presence. Being sexy as hell doesn't hurt either. Started with her solo stuff, but went back for Warlock. And hard to believe at 59, she just put out another album (which I still have to check out). Force Majeure is definitely my favorite (almost of her favorite songs are off of this album), followed by Love Me In Black. And thanks for putting all of these out, they're awesome
Most excellent episode. Had a Doro circa Triumph and Agony poster on my wall in '87. Provided much,ahem,inspiration. Started at T and A ( giggity ) and worked my way back then forward till the mid 90s then her records became too expensive and numerous to get. Met her briefly at a Metalfest in NJ probably 91 or 92. Literally one zillion people at her signing table,but she made everyone's 45 seconds with her like a private conversation. Very humble person. Thanks for this comprehensive overview. Loving the lighthearted vibe.
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You're the best, independent "Behind The Music" successor on YT! Huge kudos to what you do. Can't wait to hear about more great bands!
"Triumph and Agony " tour.... 1/22/88 ,pretty sure that was the date...lol..old now.., Saw whitesnake with great white opening at the Nassau Coliseum on long island....that ended then hauled ass to Sundance (rock club) to see Warlock headline a club tour show. Club shows went on so late back then you could go to two shows in an evening.. Great times..great vid !!!
As informative as these are, I am ever entertained by your consistently taking the piss out of the music-videos.
Doro has earned legend status. Second best metal queen behind Mari Hamada
The last time I saw Doro live was in 2016 with Aria and Kruiz in Moscow, it was a such cool day and the gig..pure magic.
That sounds like a heck of a lineup!
Good stuff again and I love you commenting the video's!
Great edition, narrative, story-telling.... Congratulations, Metal School, high quality here!
In my view one of their best songs from true as steel is " Mr. Gold". That is a great album opener...great vocal and riffing..saw them on this tour in the clubs. They were great..
I use the song Mr. Gold as a vocal exercise sometimes.
Seen Doro at Graspop 2018 and I have to say that the First Lady of Metal still looks magnificent. Not so much can be said about the older part of her entourage.
I’ve just started really getting into warlock/doro there first album is a absolute banger doro has one hell of a vocal range even to this day
Fantastic! I look forward to every upload! Thank you for what you do
I must admit your analysis of the music videos always are worth a laugh. Carry on it's brilliant
I love how you explain the videos in a totally objective way
True as Steel and Triumph are classic albums, got original vinyl copies.
I had Triumph and Agony on cassette back when I was 17 when it first came out and did my hair like Doro's dressed like her and the whole nine yards, man those were the days 🤘🏼😁🤘🏼
I look a lot like her so those years were fun for me. I'm a couple of years younger though.
I was right there with you.
Always loved Warlock and Doro. Keep up the amazing work. This is one of my all time favorite channels!!! Could we get a few episodes on NW/Seattle metal? Sanctuary, Forced Entry, R.I.P., Metal Church, Coven, Heir Apparent, Culprit, etc?
Will definitely look into those! Metal Church seems like a must eventually.
Don't forget about Nevermore
I love her. She such a strong vocals and yes she is the Metal Queen 🔥
I thought that Lee Aaron was the metal queen?
Saw Doro in a small club 5 years ago she still got it
Cool video, No one was hotter than Doro in the mid 80s!
Man, your commentary is entertaining. The way you break down the logic of Heavy Metal videos. 😆 I was a fan of Doro back in the day but totally lost track as I moved onto other musical genres.
What a good video ! thank you. Doro has stolen our hearts
Doro is great. I met her in the audience at a Mötley Crüe concert in Essen's Gruga Halle in the 80s. She gave me an autograph on the ticket. Then I saw Warlock opener for Judas Priest. That was also in the 80s and in Essen. It was phenomenal.
Yes i would love to hear her do some W.A.S.P covers.
All We Are is a 10/10, first intro to Warlock/Doro, no regerts!
A full retrospective on Warlock & Doro at last - great work - this is damn Gold....
Oh,,yes love Doro,, have all hur Album,s ,,,,love,me in Black is a Brilliant song,,, rock on Doro love from a Mega fan in Ireland,,👍👍👍🎸👍👍🎸👍👍👍🎸👍👍👍🎸
I remember being a Kid listen and singing along to Warlock and co because of my siblings. =) It really didn't matter that my peer thought I am strange and not normal. :D My fav still was Zed Yago, I still dig Juttas' voice.
Thank you for all your amazing videos! Really appreciate the amount of time and energy you've put in each and every one of them. I know it's a lot to ask, but could you pleeeeaaaase make a video about CHASTAIN or Leather Leone? Huge fan. Greetings from Greece!
Chastain (and David T.) is definitely on the list!
Chastain!!!!
i know the focus is on the documentary presentation, but when you add some jokes it's really good blunt humor, also your videos are amazing
Thanks! This channel is actually 50% just an excuse to MST 80s heavy metal music videos 😄🤘🏻
She still sound and looks amazing 😍⚡🎸🔥
The "Calvin Kline Guy" is Nick Douglas, her touring bass player since the Doro album.
Had no idea! Makes sense tho. I also didn’t know that was Johnny Dee in the When Love Goes go Hell video.
Love Warlock. Went to a signing in Shades in London. Still have both signed first and second albums. 🤘🏻🤘🏻
Love Warlock since Hellbound, it was magic! Love Doro 🤘💥🤘
Clearly the industry knew she was talented - she’s lucky to have been signed for as many years as she was… Some of these albums are just all over the place in terms of style - but again - she’s been lucky to have so many chances to get a hit.
One of my favorite bands, thank you
“Do you like it?” has the same riff as Helmet - Unsung. Holy cow. Fantastic video!!
Completely fell in love with her the first time I seen her in 1984 ❤️🤘🤘
DORO has an awesome voice. I love her stuff.
Seeing "All we are" video on tv at the time as a 6yo kid was something else. The band doing ridiculous maneuvers and Doro flinging her hair around was so cool. Even my elder sisters liked Warlock so much that other one ended up buying the record. I consider the first three Warlock albums their essential metal albums with crunchy riffs, while T&A and Force Majeure were transitional double album into her solo career, of which the latter is better and my favourite Doro album. Side A has one of the best set of tracks, lineup was tight and Jon Levin's guitar absolutely soars.
Force Majeure is my favorite too!
13:00 You got a like for the obscure Artax reference. It made me LOL.
Cheers!
The saddest scene in cinema history! 😄🤘🏻
@@MetalSchoolChannel Indeed. Right up there with Bambi.
Think I'll call my therapist now...
These r frm my era thumbs up Doro sticking wit the metal is never easy 4 a female yur voice is great and u hav proved 2 alot of metal fans u hav the rite 2 raise the metal horns yes I'm proud 2 b a fan
Man, I LOVE YOU FOR THAT EPISODE! :-) Doro (and Warlock) is one of my all-time favorites! In 2016 me and my band ALSION actually had the chance to open a festival for her...
Too cool!! She seems like such a positive and nice person. And apparently ageless haha
I love the 80s senseless music videos haha.
Great videos, keep up the great work!
I don't know which member had written the song Holding Me , but it was one of the best Metal songs ever recorded
Fuck I’m dying. Tommy Hendrickson looked so “hair metal” back then. Stark contrast to the Alice Cooper/Hollywood Vampires look. Love that guy.
I needed to learn more about them! Great video as always!
Very underrated band. Probably the best melodic style band I ever discovered, even better than Keel. You could do Wolfsbane from Tamworth, England as well, they're a similar style. Doro is the METAL QUEEN!
I have all of the Warlocks/ and the Doro's she puts on a great show. Doro came here to Salt Lake City, Utah on the Calling the Wild Album she Co-headlined with Dio. you're Commentary is great.
Wow another great band I miss...but boy Doro is an amazing singer and beautiful woman as well...gave me Lita Ford vibes but I'm sure to add it to my music library as well...German bands...mostly female lead singers are great...like Holy Moses and many more...great content and love the video...thank you 🤘
Wow, I didn't hear it before, but with Eye on You and Bad Blood didn't give me country vibes...they sound like two versions of Warrant's Cherry Pie at different tempos and now I'll never unhear it. 😳
Hellbound is easily my favorite record of theirs, esp the title track and “down and out”
got to meet her few times, she is a great person!!! i am a big fan of LOVE ME IN BLACK album.