In a nutshell, “Legends” is a delicious album if you like famous band’s covers. Bonfire did a great job here, there’s no doubt about it. If I were to choose, I’d keep with Toto’s “Africa” because besides respecting the essence of the song, Bonfire managed well to add their personality to it. It got simply delicious.

Signed to the mighty AFM Records, 2018 saw Bonfire release a sixth compilation album, which was the band’s second release of the year, and arrived after the superb “Temple Of Lies”. The album in question is entitled “Legends” and is a double-disc set containing a whopping 32 songs. Running for over two and a half hours, “Legends” gives the listener a perfect example of the band’s talent as they embark on a journey through time with their own take on classic tunes from the past. The band are also joined by Paul Morris, as he performs on keyboards throughout this album. While Bonfire was trying to carry on with their new lead vocalist, Lessmann and Ziller reunited in 1992 to form the project Lessmann/Ziller, after Hans Ziller had disbanded EZ Livin'. [1] In 1993, they released the German sung EP Glaub dran. The EP was followed by a few single releases of songs that were not on the initial recording. The project had limited success, not as was initially expected. In 1995, Lessmann/Ziller evolved to become a group called Ex, which in May featured Joerg Deisinger on bass and Dominik Hülshorst on drums, almost a reunion of the 1986 Bonfire line-up. EX was a good band, but Lessmann and Ziller realized that the only means of recapturing their old fan base was under the name Bonfire. Since its opening on 6 September 2020, One&Only Desaru Coast has seen a positive response from the local market, as visitors want to reconnect and celebrate with loved ones and enjoy the seclusion of the resort. Ember Beach Club is open to resort and local guests from morning to evening with a calendar full of events including outdoor movie screenings, live bands and DJs. The album is rounded out by three German language songs ‘Frei Wei Die Geier’ and ‘Alt Wie Ein Baum’ originally by Puhdys which sound great, and ‘Erinnerung’ by those same East German legends which menders a little, again a great song but a little out of place.

Positioned on the shoreline of Malaysia, One&Only’s first Asia resort offers a true escape from the stresses of life. One&Only Desaru Coast extends across 52 hectares of wild flora and is surrounded by private white-sand beaches, tropical jungle and the South China Sea. The resort is home to Chenot Spa – the first Chenot Spa in Asia – as well as the first in a brand partnership between One&Only and Chenot. So we know the musicianship is going to be top notch, but how much fun can a covers album be? Well… pretty good fun, actually. Bonfire stamp their mark on each song, and this is apparent from the off with a very individual version of Toto’s signature “Africa”. There’s no mistaking this for a band trying to copy the original. As an opener it’s brilliant. Brash, big and entirely unlike its source material, the first 15 second or so sound more like The Darkness’s “Love Is Only A Feeling” than a piece of 80’s melodic balladry.

Chef Andrew Walsh has “elevated the art of barbecue” at Ember Beach Club, a lively venue with a restaurant and bar set on the sand overlooking two infinity pools. Lessmann previously had performed in the bands Ginger and Sunset and was known for his harmonic vocals and he fit in perfectly with Cacumen. With this line-up, the band had a chance to start branching out to venues outside Ingolstadt. The band recorded a single in 1979 called " Riding Away", which featured the song "Wintertale" on the flip side. The group used this opportunity to begin touring in clubs, schools and even in parking lots. The fan base grew and Cacumen was finally signed to an independent label. By then though, Karl Ziller had departed the group. The self-titled Cacumen album was released in 1981 and featured a new version of "Riding Away". Hans Ziller, the only founding member of the band remaining, had a plan to do a big concert tour with a wealth of guest appearances. Bonfire would do the music, the original vocalists would appear and ply their trade. Organising something like this is a nightmare and Legends is the next best thing. Originally an exercise in recording the songs so that the band could become familiar with the material, plans changed and they performed the songs entirely as Bonfire – with Alex Stahl on vocals, Hans Ziller and Frank Pané on guitars, Ronnie Parkes on bass, Tim Breideband on drums and the addition of Paul Morris on keyboards. Education on sustainability will also form a significant part of the resort’s offering, from the composting station in the Chef’s Garden and the green food waste practices to the activities at KidsOnly. Hans Ziller, when Bonfire took a break in 2014, resurrected EZ Livin' temporarily for one release. The group was then rebranded to become the third incarnation of Bonfire.All facilities contain private plunge pools, indoor and outdoor living spaces, separate bathrooms and Malaysian-inspired design features. The spa facilities include 10 treatment rooms, a relaxation pavilion, hot-and-cold pools, steam rooms and Pedi:Mani:Cure by Bastien Gonzalez. Claus Lessmann was planned to be the lead singer of EZ Livin' while still maintaining membership in Bonfire in 1990. Problems arose and he stayed with Bonfire, but he recorded some demos, which appeared on Bonfire - The Early Days Part 4.

Frank Pane joined Bonfire but maintained his membership in Purpendicular and AXEperience along with his own solo effort. He has since started a band called Sainted Sinners. story, be it fact or fictional. It can spark the emotion of a love lost. It can make your body physically want to move. In 2016, Bonfire celebrated their 30th anniversary and a new double album, Pearls, released on UDR/Warner on 18 March 2016. This recording featured past band hits that were re-recorded. At the beginning of July it was announced that Reece and the band had mutually agreed to part ways. To fill in the vacancy Michael Bormann was announced as the new frontman, but he was not able to join the group for a few months. Alexx Stahl of Purple Rising and Roxxcalibur agreed to be a temporary singer to fulfill the band's commitments until Bormann's arrival. During that time the group agreed that Stahl put a lot of effort in to the performances, so it was agreed all around that he would become the full-time lead vocalist.The most exclusive offer at One&Only Desaru Coast is Villa One, featuring 1,500m2 of luxury living. The two-storey villa has a private spa treatment room and indoor and outdoor living spaces, including a courtyard garden with ocean-facing lawns surrounding the 27m swimming pool. The resort also accommodates 50 private homes available to own or rent. This article possibly contains original research. Please improve it by verifying the claims made and adding inline citations. Statements consisting only of original research should be removed. ( August 2021) ( Learn how and when to remove this template message) We also continue to celebrate local talent,” Philippe adds. “We have partnered with Chef Andrew Walsh for Ember Beach Club, as One&Only has become known for our beach experiences around the world.” Bonfire's worldwide debut album was released in June 1986 with the title Don't Touch the Light. [1] During the recording of the follow-up album in May 1987, Hülshorst was fired due to musical differences and Bonfire proceeded to release their next album Fireworks as a quartet, [1] with the drums played by Ken Mary from the American heavy metal band Fifth Angel. [2] Two versions of this album exist, the worldwide version and the North American version, which cover features the four members and contains the song "You Make Me Feel" from the first album. Ambara embraces dishes from the Mediterranean using produce from local farmers and the Chef’s Garden for breakfast and dinner. Guests are also welcomed into the open kitchen to watch chefs prepare dishes including woodfire-baked bread, grilled meats and seafood.

One&Only Resorts around the world are known for their exceptional locations,” says Philippe Zuber, CEO of Kerzner International – owner of One&Only Resorts worldwide. Since 1996, Bonfire has released at least one album a year and their fan base has grown, surpassing their 1980s popularity. In 2002, Lausmann left the group, but that did not stop the band. In 2004, after successfully gaining the rights to their pre-Bonfire material, the band released a five-part CD series called The Early Days. Parts 1, 2 and 3 were the reissuing of the Cacumen albums, part 4 was the EZ Livin' album and part 5 was the Lessmann/Ziller album, every one of them featuring bonus material.I don’t believe the situation has altered our desire to travel. For many of us, in fact, it has heightened the importance of these experiences. Between the second and third albums, Bonfire went through many changes. Although Tommy Wagner filled the drum kit for a TV spot, the band needed a new full-time drummer, which appeared in December 1987, when Edgar Patrik from Sinner, Samson and Tyran Pace joined. [2] In July 1988, during the Fireworks Tour, Maier had to leave due to his rheumatism becoming too much of a crippling factor to play guitar and be on stage. Taking his spot in August was Angel Schleifer, formerly of Doc Savage, Red Alert, Sinner, Mad Max, Pretty Maids and Helter Skelter. [2] The tour went on and once it was completed, the band settled down to collaborate for a new album. It was then that Hans Ziller had problems with the record company and the band's management due in part to his family commitments at the time. Against the band's better decisions, he was fired from the group for not having his focus on the band and in June 1989 and Bonfire carried on as a quartet. [2] Bonfire's first two albums were the only ones released commercially in North America. One&Only Desaru Coast is setting a new standard for ultra-luxury in South East Asia.” – Philippe Zuber