Doro Pesch

Doro Pesch is a German heavy metal singer-songwriter who was the lead vocalist of the heavy metal band Warlock. Known as the "Queen of Heavy Metal," Doro has remained a prominent figure in metal culture for over thirty years due to her musical contributions and publicized personal life. The name Doro is also used to refer to the touring band that accompanies the singer, whose lineup has changed frequently over more than twenty years of continuous activity. Bassist Nick Douglas and drummer Johnny Dee have been the most consistent members.

Doro began her career in garage bands within the underground music scene of her hometown, Düsseldorf. She gained media attention and achieved commercial success in the 1980s with Warlock, a band that was beginning to establish itself in the U.S. market. However, due to frequent lineup changes, Pesch became the sole original member remaining. To avoid legal disputes between her record label, PolyGram, and her former manager, she launched a solo career under the name Doro. She released two albums in the U.S., produced by Joey Balin and Gene Simmons, but they did not achieve the level of success she had hoped for.