Herman Frank (born 20 January 1959) is a German heavy metal guitarist known for his work with Accept, Victory and Hazzard. In 2009, he released his first solo album called Loyal to None. Frank has also recorded with Sinner, Moon'Doc, Saeko, Thomsen and Poison Sun. As a record producer and engineer, he has worked for Saxon, Rose Tattoo, Crown of Creation, Molly Hatchet, Gutworm, and several others.
Musical career
With Accept Herman Frank joined Accept in 1982 shortly before the release of their album Restless and Wild. He replaced guitarist Jan Koemmet, who had been hired for Jörg Fischer but had left the band before the recording sessions. Frank himself departed after the release of the following (and the band's most successful) album, Balls to the Wall, in 1983.
When Accept reunited for festival appearances in 2005, it was with Herman Frank in the spot alongside constant presence Wolf Hoffmann. He was involved in the band's recent reunion and appeared on their 2010 album, Blood of the Nations, their first album in 14 years, and its follow-ups Stalingrad (2012) and Blind Rage (2014). On 28 December 2014, Frank announced that he had left Accept again.
Discography
Band albums Accept 1982 – Restless and Wild (Credited but does not play on album) 1983 – Balls to the Wall 2010 – Blood of the Nations 2012 – Stalingrad 2014 – Blind Rage
Hazzard 1983 – Hazzard
Sinner 1985 – Touch of Sin
The Element 1985 – Time"The Element – Time ". Melodic Hard Rock. Retrieved 10 November 2012.
Victory 1986 – Don't Get Mad ... Get Even 1987 – Hungry Hearts 1989 – Culture Killed the Native 1990 – Temples of Gold 1992 – You Bought It – You Name It 2003 – Instinct 2006 – Fuel to the Fire 2011 – Don't Talk Science 2021 – Gods of Tomorrow 2024 – Circle of Life
Moon'Doc 1995 – Moon'Doc 1996 – Get Mooned 2000 – Realm of Legends
:ja:Saeko 2004 – Above Heaven, Below Heaven
Thomsen 2009 – Let's Get Ruthless
Poison Sun 2010 – Virtual Sin
Panzer 2014 – Send Them All To Hell
Solo albums 2009 – Loyal to None 2012 – Right in the Guts 2016 – The Devil Rides Out 2019 – Fight the Fear 2021 – Two for a Lie
Bibliography Matthias Blazek: Das niedersächsische Bandkompendium 1963–2003 – Daten und Fakten von 100 Rockgruppen aus Niedersachsen. Celle 2006, pp. 148–149. .
References
Encyclopaedia Metallum Record sleeves and CD booklet liner notes for Balls to the Wall
External links
Official website