Sinner
Formed: 1980
From:
Baden-Württemberg,
Germany
Last Known Status: Active
Latest Sinner News
Below is our complete Sinner news coverage, including columns and articles pertaining to the band. Some articles listed may be indirectly related, such as side projects of the band members, etc.
Note: We began associating news directly with bands in late 2003. Therefore, earlier band news may not be listed on this page.
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Sinner To Release Final Album In July
Sinner, featuring Primal Fear bassist / co-founder Mat Sinner, will release their final album, "Boom Bang Goodbye," on July 31 via Reigning Phoenix Music.
With this final album, Mat Sinner closes an eventful chapter spanning 40+ years and 19 albums. "Boom Bang Goodbye" unifies a gathering of high-class musicians including Ronnie Romero (Rainbow), Michael Sadler (Saga), Björn “Speed” Strid (Soilwork), Jim Müller (Kissin’ Dynamite) and Erik Mårtensson (Eclipse) – to name but a few – igniting a brilliant last fireworks of 11 songs. One such song is "Wait," which has been given the music video treatment and can be seen below.
"I wanted the first song on the album to be a feel-good, upbeat track, something to lift your spirits, because I didn’t want to add to the political madness we’re in with a depressing soundtrack. ‘Wait’ is also representative of the whole album. Working with Michael Bormann again after 10 years was an instant connection; the chemistry was perfect. And, like on the entire album, drummer Moritz Müller and my partner Alex Scholpp delivered an incredibly awesome performance. Plus, my friend Jacob Hansen did an absolutely brilliant mix, and Mat was 100% happy!" – Mat Sinner More...
Sinner Uploads New Lyric Video
Today, German hard rockers Sinner are pleased to present "Bulletproof," the powerful first single off their forthcoming new full-length, "Brotherhood." Scheduled for release on July 15th, 2022 via Atomic Fire Records, "Bulletproof" serves as the album's opening track and sets the perfect tone for the 12-track journey while lyrically underlining the many trials, tribulations, and obstacles of the last two years. Watch the supporting lyric video by Gabriel Management below.
Guitarist/co-producer Tom Naumann says, "This first single is in no way inferior to heavier tracks from 'Judgement Day' or 'Nature Of Evil.' Fans of these albums won't only have fun with 'Bulletproof' but also definitely with the complete record." More...
Sinner Reveals More "Brotherhood" Details
After their recent signing to Atomic Fire Records, German hard rock quartet Sinner has unveiled the artwork of their forthcoming studio album "Brotherhood" scheduled to hit the shelves on July 15th, 2022.
Notes vocalist/bassist Mat Sinner about its title, "This band is held together by a tight friendship. Without this friendship, Sinner simply would not exist. We belong together and this album is meant to express that."
In addition, the group have released the record's track listing that reads as follows:
1. Bulletproof
2. We Came To Rock
3. Reach Out
4. Brotherhood
5. Refuse To Surrender
6. The Last Generation
7. Gravity
8. The Man They Couldn't Hang
9. The Rocker Rides Away
10. My Scars
11. 40 Days 40 Nights
12. When You Were Young (Bonus track; The Killers cover) More...
Sinner Signs With Atomic Fire Records
Atomic Fire Records today welcomes German hard rock quartet Sinner to its expanding roster. The band will release a 12-track full-length, aptly titled "Brotherhood," this summer. Produced by frontman Mat Sinner and co-produced by guitarist Tom Naumann, "Brotherhood" was recorded by Basi Roeder at Backyard Studios as well as Mitch Kunz at Apollo 13 Audio, and mixed and mastered by Jacob Hansen at Hansen Studios, Denmark.
Vocalist/bassist Mat Sinner comments, "We're enormously happy to be a new member of the Atomic Fire Records family and to work with many great ex-colleagues. 'Brotherhood' simply is such a strong album that we need their motivated and loyal team to make it a big success."
Says Atomic Fire Records CEO Markus Wosgien, "We've been connected and good friends with Mat Sinner and his band mates for a long time. To welcome Sinner at Atomic Fire Records is nothing but a matter of the heart for us because - like Primal Fear - they're a very important part of our past but now also of our present and future again; and we're even prouder and happier about their monstrous new album that was crafted in brilliant teamwork by Mat (mostly) alongside Tom Naumann. 'Brotherhood' is a heavy, straight and hard-hitting opus, graced with an impressive amount of guests and friends. The album title says it all - it's definitely another masterful addition to the already long listing of great Sinner records."
More information on Sinner's upcoming record as well as a taster in the form of the first digital single and pre-order details will be presented soon.
Sinner Releases "Road To Hell" Video Clip
Legendary Primal Fear/Silent Force/Voodoo Circle bassist Mat Sinner is a few days from releasing the new album from Sinner called "Tequila Suicide" via AFM Records (March 31st).
Today, Sinner issued a video clip for the new song "Road to Hell," which you can check out in the player below.
The track listing for the full album is:
1. Go Down Fighting
2. Tequila Suicide (see video clip here)
3. Road To Hell
4. Dragons
5. Battle Hill (see lyric video here)
6. Sinner Blues
7. Why
8. Gypsy Rebels
9. Loud & Clear
10. Dying On A Broken Heart
11. House Of Rock (Digipak Bonus Track)
12. Monday Morning (Digipak Bonus Track)
13. I Am Digipak Bonus Track)
Check out "Road to Hell" here: More...
Sinner Issues "Tequila Suicide" Video Clip
German hard rock act Sinner - featuring Primal Fear/Silent Force/Voodoo Circle bassist Mat Sinner - released a video clip for the new song "Tequila Suicide." The song is the title track to the upcoming new album which is set for release on March 31st via AFM Records.
The track listing for the full album is:
1. Go Down Fighting
2. Tequila Suicide
3. Road To Hell
4. Dragons
5. Battle Hill (see lyric video here)
6. Sinner Blues
7. Why
8. Gypsy Rebels
9. Loud & Clear
10. Dying On A Broken Heart
Digipak Bonus Tracks:
11. House Of Rock
12. Monday Morning
13. I Am
Check out "Tequila Suicide" here: More...
Sinner Posts "Battle Hill" Clip
Germany's hard n' heavy institution Sinner is set to release new album "Tequila Suicide" on March 31st. As a first teaser, the band now presents a lyric video for the track "Battle Hill."
"Tequila Suicide" was produced by Mat Sinner and Dennis Ward. Expect a full dose of tracks in typical Sinner style, with a few surprises added here and there, like the bluesy rock ballad "Sinner Blues."
Numerous guest musicians also appear, inlcuding Gus G of Ozzy Osbourne & Firewind, Ricky Warwick (The Almighty, Thin Lizzy) and Pete Lincoln (Sailor, Sweet). More...
Sinner Details New Album "Tequila Sunrise"
German hard rock act Sinner will release the new album "Tequila Suicide" on March 31st on AFM Records! Brace for impact! The album was produced by Mat Sinner (Primal Fear), co-produced, mixed & engineered by Dennis Ward.
"Tequila Sunrise" features Tom Naumann (Primal Fear) and Alexander Scholpp on guitars, Francesco Jovino on drums, plus special guests Sascha Krebs, Kolinda Brozovic, Gus G, Ricky Warwick, Pete Lincoln and Magnus Karlsson.
The track listing is:
1. Go Down Fighting
2. Tequila Suicide
3. Road To Hell
4. Dragons
5. Battle Hill
6. Sinner Blues
7. Why
8. Gypsy Rebels
9. Loud & Clear
10. Dying On A Broken Heart
* Digipak Bonus Tracks
11. House Of Rock *
12. Monday Morning *
13. I Am * More...
Sinner Postpones 30th Anniversary Shows
Sinner recently announced upcoming 30th anniversary "Sinfest" shows, however the string of live appearances have now been cancelled due to a health issue with front man Mat Sinner. He issued the following statement online (translated from German, so it's a little off):
"Unfortunately, I have no good news just before Xmas. I have a stubborn bursitis in the shoulder with a score of the biceps tendon.
"My specialist thinks if I need to not jeopardize my violent program for 2014 and avoid an operation I at least. There will be 3 weeks of absolute rest and intensive treatments. A double show with Sinner & Voodoo Circle is impossible under these circumstances.
"Sinfest is postponed until next year, the first dates are confirmed: 26.12.14 Mannheim 27.12.14 Regensburg 28.12.14 Memmingen Merry Christmas & we look forward to the Primal Fear tour!"
Sinner Announces 30th Anniversary Shows
AFM Records has issued the following announcement about Sinner performing special 30th anniversary shows:
"Three decades into the sign of the Sinner – what better reason to celebrate can one imagine? Mat Sinner and his band will play three special concerts in Germany (Sinner + surprise guests). Also joining the 'Sinfest' concerts are Voodoo Circle and The New Black." More...
Sinner Posts "Touch Of Sin 2" Album Preview
German hard rock act Sinner, featuring Primal Fear bassist Mat Sinner, posted a preview clip for the upcoming LP "Touch of Sin 2." The album contains extensive re-recordings of 11 Sinner classic tracks from the 80's (from long out of print cult albums "Dangerous Charm," "Touch Of Sin," and "Comin' Out Fighting"). In addition, 3 brand new songs were produced to end up on the record. The album was just issued this week in North America via AFM Records.
The track listing is:
1. Born To Rock
2. Comin' Out Fighting (see lyric video)
3. Bad Girl
4. Knife In My Heart
5. Concrete Jungle
6. Don't Believe A Word (see music video)
7. Shout
8. Germany Rocks
9. Danger Zone
10. Emerald
11. Blood On The Sand
12. Lost In A Minute
13. Masquerade
14. Heat Of The City
Check out the preview clip here: More...
Sinner Releases New Music Video
Back to the 80’s! That’s the mission behind Sinner’s upcoming album “Touch Of Sin 2” (released on August 30th), and new video clip “Don’t Believe A Word” takes you back to the times of the DeLorean, Indiana Jones, Rambo, video recorders, and Miami Vice. Check it out below.
For "Touch Of Sin 2" the band took 11 of classic tracks from the 80's (from long out of print cult albums "Dangerous Charm," "Touch Of Sin," and "Comin' Out Fighting") and did an extensive re-recording. In addition, 3 brand new songs were produced to end up on the record. The track listing is:
1. Born To Rock
2. Comin' Out Fighting (lyric video available here)
3. Bad Girl
4. Knife In My Heart
5. Concrete Jungle
6. Don't Believe A Word
7. Shout
8. Germany Rocks
9. Danger Zone
10. Emerald
11. Blood On The Sand
12. Lost In A Minute
13. Masquerade
14. Heat Of The City More...
Sinner Posts Lyric Video For "Comin' Out Fighting"
German traditional metal/hard rock act Sinner, featuring Mat Sinner of Primal Fear, released a new lyric video for the re-recorded version of "Comin' Out Fighting" (originally the title track of the band's 1986 release). The song will appear on the upcoming LP "Touch of Sin 2," which album features fully re-recorded tracks from the early days of the band. The album is set for release on August 30th (EU) and September 10th (USA) via AFM Records.
The track list for "Touch Of Sin 2" is:
1. Born To Rock
2. Comin' Out Fighting
3. Bad Girl
4. Knife In My Heart
5. Concrete Jungle
6. Don't Believe A Word
7. Shout
8. Germany Rocks
9. Danger Zone
10. Emerald
11. Blood On The Sand
12. Lost In A Minute
13. Masquerade
14. Heat Of The City
Check out "Comin' Out Fighting" here: More...
Dark Angel Reunites With Don Doty For Keep It True
Organizers of the Keep It True Festival in Germany have announced that the Saturday headliner will be the reunited Dark Angel, with original vocalist Don Doty, Eric Meyer (Guitars), Mike Gonzalez (Bass) and new guitarist Justin Zych. Thought not officially confirmed, the announcement hints that drummer Gene Hoglan may return as well.
Dark Angel joins another reunited act to appear at the festival: Jag Panzer, who will play with guitaris Joey Tafolla. The roster announcement reads:
"We are extremely proud that we can announce the big Saturday headliner for Keep It True 2014.
"Thrash Metal legends Dark Angel will play their very first show with original singer Don Doty at KIT 2014. Also in the line up are Eric Meyer (guit.), Mike Gonzalez (bass) and Justin Zych (guit.). The drummer is not confirmed yet, but will be announced very soon. Looks like it will be a famous person from Dark Angel history, too.
"With 'Darkness Descends' Dark Angel recorded a milestone in Thrash Metal and at KIT you will see AT LEAST three musicians from that record performing. It will be legendary!!
"The festival is already COMPLETELY SOLD OUT. Thanks for your outstanding support!"
Here is the billing so far:
Dark Angel (USA) (First Time in Europe with Original Singer Don Doty)
Jag Panzer (USA) (Special Early Days Show for the first time in Europe with Joey Tafolla)
Flotsam & Jetsam (USA) (Exclusive “No Place For The Deceiver” Show)
Warrior (USA)
Lethal (USA)
Hexx (USA) (special old school show)
Sinner (GER) (Special Old School Show)
Vardis (UK)
Atlantean Kodex (GER)
Persian Risk (UK)
Deceased (USA)
Iron Cross (USA)
Masque (UK)
Deep Machine (UK)
Night Demon (USA)
Ranger (FIN)
Iron Kingdom (USA) More...
Sinner Unveils Track List And Artwork For New LP
German traditional metal/hard rock act Sinner, featuring Mat Sinner of Primal Fear, have unveiled the artwork and track list for the upcoming LP "Touch of Sin 2." The album features fully re-recorded tracks from the early days of the band. The album is set for release on August 30th (EU) and September 10th (USA) via AFM Records.
The track list for "Touch Of Sin 2" is:
1. Born To Rock
2. Comin' Out Fighting
3. Bad Girl
4. Knife In My Heart
5. Concrete Jungle
6. Don't Believe A Word
7. Shout
8. Germany Rocks
9. Danger Zone
10. Emerald
11. Blood On The Sand
12. Lost In A Minute
13. Masquerade
14. Heat Of The City More...
Sinner Posts Album Update
German act Sinner, featuring Primal Fear basisst Mat Sinner, posted an update on the band's follow up to the 2011 release "One Bullet Left." In a post on Facebook, Sinner updated the progress of the new release, hinting at big news on the horizon:
"Sinner recordings nearly done, 12 songs ready, two more vocal tracks to do & thx to Mr. Alexander Scholpp for convincing me to record a special track (I was not sure) and now it's the bomb!
"News from Sir Russell B Allen - he delivered the 11. vocal track this morning and he is working on the final song for our album - mix & mastering soon - yes :-) If this is not enough, I've received the best news this morning in a long time......big news coming up!" More...
Russell Allen/Mat Sinner Music Project Underway
Primal Fear/Sinner bassist Mat Sinner announced that he has entered the studio with Symphony X/Adrenaline Mob singer Russell Allen on a new, yet untitled, musical project for Frontiers Records, due out in 2013.
According to his pot on Facebook, Sinner announced:
"Now the news - we've started already with the recordings of the yet unnamed Russell Allen/Mat Sinner project. We've chosen eleven great tracks and these guys will record with me and Russ in the studio:
"Roland Grapow (guitars, lead guitar) [Helloween/Masterplan]
Randy Black (drums) [Primal Fear]
Alessandro Del Vecchio (keyboards & vocals) [Eden's Curse/Edge of Forever/Hardline]
Alex Beyrodt (add. lead guitars) [Primal Fear/Silent Force/Sinner].
"[The album will be] [p]roduced by Mat Sinner & mixed by Achim Köhler, with a release on Frontiers Records early 2013. Watch out, this will be a huge album!"
More news on the project as it develops. More...
Voodoo Circle Announces Tour In Support Of Sinner
German rockers Voodoo Circle, featuring Primal Fear/Sinner bassist Mat Sinner, will support Sinner on a fall European tour, dubbed the "Sins And Voodoo" tour. Voodoo Circle is currently supporting its latest LP "Broken Heart Syndrome" and Sinner is on tour in support of its latest LP "One Bullet Left." Voodoo Circle are also in the studio completing work on the yet untitled Voodoo Circle III album.
Confirmed dates for the tour are:
26.11. D – Hamburg – Markthalle (Voodoo Circle @ AFM festival with U.D.O)
27.11. NL - Kerkrade - The Rock Temple
29.11. CH - Pratteln Galery
30.11. D - Bruchsal - Fabrik
01.12. D - Geiselwind - Music Hall Strohofer
02.12. CH - Buelach - Stadthalle (Sinner only, with Whitesnake)
03.12. AT - Woergl - Komma
04.12. D - Burglengenfeld - VA Zentrum
06.12. D - Augsburg - Spectrum
07.12. D - Stuttgart - Roehre
08.12. D - Recklinghausen - Vest Arena
09.12. D - Andernach - Juze
10.12. D - Karlsruhe - Knockout Festival (Voodoo Circle only with Saxon, Blind Guardian)
Sinner Streams Four Tracks From "One Bullet Left"
German traditional metal act Sinner, featuring Mat Sinner (Primal Fear), are streaming four new tracks from the band's forthcoming release "One Bullet Left." The album is due out on AFM Records on September 9, 2011.
"One Bullet Left" track list:
1. The One You Left Behind
2. Back on Trail
3. Give & Take
4. One Bullet Left
5. 10 2 Death
6. Haunted
7. Atomic Playboys
8. Suicide Mission
9. Wake Me When I'm Sober
10. Mind Over Matter
11. Mend to be Broken
12. Rolling Away
The songs can be heard here:
The One You Left Behind (edit) by AFM Records
Rock City Open Air Cancelled
Romania's forthcoming metal festival, Rock City Open Air, appears to have either cancelled or postponed. A message from black metal legends Mayhem reads as follows:
"Unfortunately, Mayhem will not perform in Romania next week as the whole festival has been canceled (or apparently postponed). We are deeply sorry for the fans who wanted to see us performing there. This is of course totally out of our control.
"A statement regarding the reason of the cancellation should be posted on the festival's MySpace page soon."
This news come after the recent news that Immortal, Blood Red Throne, Macbeth and Trail Of Tears have all pulled out of the event. The festival was scheduled to be held from August 20-23rd in Fetesti, Romania.