Ronnie Romero
Ronnie Romero | |
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 Romero performing with theMichael Schenker Groupin 2022 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Ronald Romero |
| Born | 20 November 1981 Santiago,Chile |
| Origin | Madrid,Spain |
| Genres | |
| Occupations | Singer |
| Years active | 2010–present |
| Member of | |
| Formerly of | |
Ronald Romero(born 20 November 1981) is a Chilean singer best known as the vocalist of the rock/heavy metal bandsElegant Weapons,Lords of Black,Rainbow,the Ferrymen,Michael Schenker Group,andSunstorm.[1][2][3][4][5]He represented Bulgaria at theEurovision Song Contest 2022as the lead singer ofIntelligent Music Project.[6]
Early life
[edit]Ronnie Romero was born inSantiago,Chile, in 1981. He has lived inMadrid,Spain, since 2009.[7]
Career
[edit]Lords of Black
[edit]In 2014, Romero, together with guitarist Tony Hernando, formerly of Spanish bandSaratoga,founded the heavy metal band Lords of Black. Romero left the band in 2019 but returned in 2020.[8][9]
Ritchie Blackmore's Rainbow
[edit]In 2015,Ritchie Blackmoreannounced his return to rock with a new lineup for his bandRainbow,with Ronnie Romero as the lead singer.[10][2][4]
Elegant Weapons
[edit]In 2022, Romero co-founded themetalsupergroupElegant WeaponswithJudas PriestguitaristRichie Faulkner,PanterabassistRex Brown,and Judas Priest drummerScott Travis.[11][12]The band released the albumHorns for a Haloin 2023,[13]after which Brown and Travis departed. They were replaced byAcceptdrummer Christopher Williams andUriah Heepbassist Dave Rimmer.
Other projects
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CoreLeoni
In 2017, Leo Leoni and Hena Habegger of Swiss hard rock bandGotthardformed a side project titled CoreLeoni, with Romero, whom Leoni had met in 2014, joining on vocals.[14]Romero left the project in 2020.
The Ferrymen
Also in 2017, Romero joined the supergroup The Ferrymen, which additionally includesMagnus Karlssonon guitar andMike Terranaon drums. They released their self-titled debut album the same year.[15]The trio released their sophomore album,A New Evil,in 2019.[16]
Nozomu Wakai's Destinia
In 2018, Romero sang on the albumMetal Soulsby Nozomu Wakai's Destinia, a project launched by the Japanese guitarist in 2014.[17]
Michael Schenker Group
In 2020,Michael Schenkerannounced that Romero would be participating in the upcomingMSGalbumImmortal,which was released in 2021.[18]
Vandenberg
Also in 2020,Adrian Vandenbergrecruited Romero to join his bandVandenbergin recording the album2020.[19]
Intelligent Music Project
Another new musical venture for Romero in the year 2020 was theIntelligent Music Project,an enterprise created by Bulgarian arts patronMilen Vrabevskiin 2010. Romero appears on the albumLife Motion.[20][21] In November 2021, Romero and the Intelligent Music Project were revealed as Bulgaria's entrant in the Eurovision Song Contest 2022, with the song "Intention".[22]
Adrian Benegas
Romero recorded vocals on the second studio album by Paraguayan heavy metal composer Adrian Benegas, released in May 2023. The record also features input from Spanish singer Zuberoa Aznárez, German drummer Michael Ehré (Primal Fear,Gamma Ray), German producerSascha Paeth(Avantasia,Kamelot), Tunisian bassist Anis Jouini (Myrath), and Dutch guitarist Timo Somers (Delain,Ayreon).[23]
Band timeline
[edit]- Santelmo (2010–2011)
- Jose Rubio's Nova Era (2011–2013)
- Aria Inferno (2012–2013)
- Voces del Rock (2013–2014)
- Lords of Black(2014–2019, 2020–present)
- Ritchie Blackmore's Rainbow(2015–2019)
- Walter Giardino Temple(2017)
- The Ferrymen (2017–present)
- Nozomu Wakai's Destinia (2018)
- CoreLeoni (2018–2020)
- Vandenberg(2020–2021)
- Michael Schenker Group(2020–2023)
- Intelligent Music Project(2020–present)
- Sunstorm(2020–present)
- Elegant Weapons(2022–present)[24]
Discography
[edit]| Date | Artist | Album title | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Santelmo | La Tempestad | Demo |
| 2012 | Jose Rubio's Nova Era | Nova Era | Studio |
| 2013 | Jose Rubio's Nova Era | After All | Single |
| 2014 | Lords of Black | Lords of Black | Studio |
| 2016 | Ritchie Blackmore's Rainbow | Memories in Rock – Live in Germany | Live, CD & DVD |
| 2016 | Lords of Black | II | Studio |
| 2017 | Ritchie Blackmore's Rainbow | Live in Birmingham 2016 | Live |
| 2017 | Ritchie Blackmore's Rainbow | I Surrender | Digital single |
| 2017 | The Ferrymen | The Ferrymen | Studio |
| 2018 | Ritchie Blackmore's Rainbow | Memories in Rock II | Live |
| 2018 | Ritchie Blackmore's Rainbow | Waiting for a Sign | Digital single |
| 2018 | Lords of Black | Icons of the New Days | Studio |
| 2018 | Nozomu Wakai's Destinia | Metal Souls | Studio |
| 2018 | CoreLeoni | The Greatest Hits Part 1 | Studio |
| 2019 | Ritchie Blackmore's Rainbow | Black Sheep of the Family | Digital single |
| 2019 | Ritchie Blackmore's Rainbow | The Storm | Digital single |
| 2019 | Ritchie Blackmore's Rainbow | Rainbow Vorwärts | EP |
| 2019 | CoreLeoni | II | Studio |
| 2019 | The Ferrymen | A New Evil | Studio |
| 2019 | Michael Schenker Fest | Revelation | Studio, track 9 |
| 2020 | Vandenberg | 2020 | Studio |
| 2020 | Lords of Black | Alchemy of Souls, Part 1 | Studio |
| 2020 | Intelligent Music Project | Life Motion | Studio |
| 2021 | Michael Schenker Group | Immortal | Studio, tracks 3, 6, 8, 10 |
| 2021 | Sunstorm | Afterlife | Studio |
| 2021 | Intelligent Music Project | The Creation | Studio |
| 2021 | Nozomu Wakai's Destinia | Tokyo Encounter | Live |
| 2021 | Lords of Black | Alchemy of Souls, Part 2 | Studio |
| 2022 | The Ferrymen | One More River to Cross | Studio |
| 2022 | Ronnie Romero | Raised on Radio | Studio, cover |
| 2022 | Michael Schenker Group | Universal | Studio |
| 2022 | Sunstorm | Brothers in Arms | Studio |
| 2022 | Ronnie Romero & Nozomu Wakai Metal Souls | Memories of Metal Weekend | Live, cover |
| 2023 | Ronnie Romero | Raised on Heavy Radio | Studio, cover |
| 2023 | Elegant Weapons | Horns for a Halo | Studio |
| 2023 | Adrian Benegas | Arcanvm | Studio |
| 2023 | Ronnie Romero | Too Many Lies, Too Many Masters | Studio |
| 2024 | Lords of Black | Mechanics of Predacity | Studio |
Guest appearances
[edit]| Date | Artist | Album title |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Aria Inferno | The Starring Serpent(single) |
| 2014 | Sacramento | A sangre Y fuego |
| 2014 | Legado De Una Tragedia | Legado De Una Tragedia II |
| 2016 | Legado De Una Tragedia | Legado De Una Tragedia II |
| 2017 | FB1964 | Störtebeker |
| 2018 | Renegade | Given Work? |
| 2019 | Chaos Magic | Furyborn |
| 2019 | Sinner | Santa Muerte |
References
[edit]- ^Rainbow's Ronnie Romero covers Queen with Lords Of Black
- ^abReview: Ritchie Blackmore triumphs as Rainbow play Deep Purple hits at Genting Arena – with setlist, pictures and reactions
- ^Joe Lynn Turner über Rainbow-Comeback: "Die Fans verdienen etwas Besseres als eine Cover-Band"
- ^abReview: Ritchie Blackmore airs Deep Purple hits as Rainbow thrill Genting Arena
- ^Guitar World: Watch Ritchie Blackmore Rock at First Rainbow Gig in 19 Years
- ^"Bulgaria turns it up to 11 with Intelligent Music Project".eurovision.tv.25 November 2021.Retrieved25 November2021.
- ^Manuel, Jose (17 October 2016)."Entrevista con el valdemoreño Ronnie Romero, cantante de Rainbow | La revista de Valdemoro"(in Spanish).Retrieved6 October2020.
- ^"Rainbow Singer Ronnie Romero Quits Lords of Black".blabbermouth.net.3 January 2019.Retrieved30 December2020.
- ^"Lords of Black – Ronnie Romero kehrt zurück"[Lords of Black – Ronnie Romero Returns].rockhard.de(in German). 11 May 2020.Retrieved30 December2020.
- ^Ritchie Blackmore Says He'll Tour with Rainbow in 2017
- ^"Pantera, Judas Priest Members Form New Band Elegant Weapons".Revolver.25 October 2022.Retrieved28 June2023.
- ^Qureshi, Arusa (26 October 2022)."Judas Priest, Pantera and Rainbow members form supergroup Elegant Weapons".NME.Retrieved28 June2023.
- ^"Elegant Weapons to release debut album" Horns for a Halo "on May 26th 2023".Grande Rock. 24 February 2023.Retrieved28 June2023.
- ^"CoreLeoni – Härter als Gotthard"[CoreLeoni – harder than Gotthard].srf.ch(in German). 7 March 2018.Retrieved30 December2020.
- ^"The Ferrymen Feat. Rainbow Singer, Primal Fear Guitarist: Debut Album Details Revealed".blabbermouth.net.5 April 2017.Retrieved30 December2020.
- ^"The Ferrymen Featuring Magnus Karlsson, Ronnie Romero, Mike Terrana Release" No Matter How Hard We Fall Music Video ".bravewords.com.8 October 2019.Retrieved30 December2020.
- ^"Nozomu Wakai's Destinia Ready to Take on the World".headbangerslifestyle.com.3 August 2018.Retrieved30 December2020.
- ^"Michael Schenker's New MSG Album 'Immortal' to Feature Joe Lynn Turner, Ralf Scheepers and Ronnie Romero".blabbermouth.net.10 August 2020.Retrieved30 December2020.
- ^"Adrian Vandenberg Recruits Rainbow Singer Ronnie Romero for New Lineup of Vandenberg".blabbermouth.net.30 January 2020.Retrieved30 December2020.
- ^"Intelligent Music Project V" Life Motion "Featuring Members of Rainbow, Toto, Asia and River Hounds".newjerseystage.com.9 June 2020.Retrieved30 December2020.
- ^"Intelligent Music Project – Feat. Ronnie Romero – Announce Free Online Concert On December 13th".metalshockfinland.com.11 December 2020.Retrieved30 December2020.
- ^"Bulgaria turns it up to 11 with Intelligent Music Project".eurovision.tv.25 November 2021.Retrieved25 November2021.
- ^"Adrian Benegas – Firma per Reaper Entertainment".25 November 2021.Retrieved8 December2022.
- ^"Elegant Weapons – New Metal Supergroup Featuring Members of Judas Priest, Rainbow, and Pantera to Issue Debut Album in Spring '23".bravewords.com.25 October 2022.Retrieved28 October2022.
External links
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- Ronnie Romerodiscography atDiscogs
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