English
Ring of Fire is an American neoclassical progressive power metal band from Chula Vista, California formed in 2000. Fronted by former Yngwie J. Malmsteen collaborator Mark Boals after the release of his solo album Ring of Fire. This supergroup also included guitarist Tony MacAlpine, Planet X drummer Virgil Donati, grammy-award winning bassist Philip Bynoe, and keyboardist Steve Weingart. Ring of Fire released three studio albums between 2001 and 2004, as well as a live album, Burning Live In Tokyo 2002. After disbanding, Boals, MacAlpine, and Donati later formed Seven the Hardway. Boals, MacAlpine, and keyboardist Vitalij Kuprij returned in 2014 with their fourth studio album Battle of Leningrad.
Dutch
Ring of Fire is een Amerikaanse neoclassicale progressieve power metal band uit Chula Vista, Californië opgericht in 2000. De zang wordt verzorgd door de voormalige Yngwie J. Malmsteen zanger, Mark Boals na de release van zijn solo album Ring of Fire. De gitarist van deze supergroep is Tony MacAlpine, Planet X drummer Virgil Donati, Grammy-award winnende bassist Philip Bynoe en toetsenist Steve Weingart. Ring of Fire heeft drie studio-albums uitgebracht tussen 2001 en 2004, evenals een live-album, Burning Live In Tokyo 2002. Na ontbinding, Boals, MacAlpine en Donati vormden later, Seven the Hardway. Boals, MacAlpine en toetsenist Vitalij Kuprij keerde in 2014 terug met hun vierde studioalbum Battle of Leningrad.
Albums
The Oracle (2001)
Dreamtower (2002)
Burning Live in Tokyo 2002 (2002) Live CD
Burning Live in Tokyo 2002 (2003) DVD
Lapse of Reality (2004)
Battle of Leningrad (2014)
Members
Mark Boals - Vocals (Yngwie Malmsteen)
Tony MacAlpine - Guitar
Vitalij Kuprij - Keyboards
Timo Tolkki - bass (Stratovarius)
Jami Huovinen - drums
Former members
George Bellas - Guitar
Steve Weingart - Keyboards
Philip Bynoe - Bass (Steve Vai)
Bjorn Englen - Bass (Soul Sign, Dio Disciples, Tony MacAlpine, Yngwie Malmsteen, Robin McAuley, Uli Jon Roth and Quiet Riot)
Virgil Donati - Drums (Planet X, Allan Holdsworth)