Michael Wolpers

LATEST NEWS:
April 16th 2008:
The new SOUL DOCTOR Live album will be entitled „That’s Live", and will be released in Europe as limited, exclusive double CD package. Whilst CD 1 contains the live recordings, CD 2 offers for bonus tracks from our archives , i.e. „Revolution" (different version), „Laugh In The Face Of Danger" (different version), „Justine" (acoustic version) und „The Ocean" (acoustic version). Additionally incuded in the limited edition of the his release will be a numbered tour pass as goodie for the fans. This pass also is a part of a competition where one lucky number will win a original Epiphone acoustic guitar signed by the band! The album will be released on Metal Heaven on June 27th, 2008.
Live songs on CD 1 (not final running order): Blood Runs Cold, Under Your Skin, Good Time’s Slippin’ Away, Temptation, See You In Heaven, Eatin’ On Me, Laugh In The Face Of Danger, Get It On, Goodbye, Unspoken Words, What Do U Want, Soul Doctor, Just Can’t Get Over You
April 10th 2008:
The new "SOUL DOCTOR" Live album is ready. It was mastered today, and let me tell you, it's coming out great. Stay tuned for more information right here.
NEWS History:
24th March 2008:
Lately, I played the drums on the DAN CROW album "Eternal Life", and percussion on the yet untitled new release of a band called "KENSINGTON ROAD". Both should be out later this year.
SOUL DOCTOR is working on their next release. It will be an Live-Album, which will be released in the summer. Right now, we are in the state of mixing the tracks.
And.......we need your help: we are looking for the ULTIMATE album title for this disc!!! Suggestions shall be send via e-mail to: [email protected]
We will pick the best suggestion by mid March 2008 ...and the price for the winner will be: an outstanding fan package incl. CD's, a t-shirt, a signed poster, stickers & more)!!!
23th January 2008:
I'm just back from the gigs with "SOUL DOCTOR" in Italy, and it really was GREAT!!!!! We had a lot of fun, and the audience was incredible. Thanx to everybody who came out to see the shows and supported us!!! Hope to see you all agian soon.
We are just beginning with the song writing and the prepartion for the next "TREIBHAUS"-album. Release is, of course, quite a while away. So I will keep you up with news right here.
Nov 2008:
Everybody seems to be very happy with the latest "SOUL DOCTOR" album, "Blood Runs Cold" and it's getting great reviews. We played a few festivals, includung UFOR in Ludwigsburg, and Firefest in Nottingham. Both went very well, and we had a lot of fun on stage. .
The TREIBHAUS-Videoclip of the song "Maschinen" is released on the 13th Street DVD "The Sound of Mystery 3".... with: The 69 Eyes, Waltary, Eisbrecher, Suicide Commando, Combichrist...
Aug 2008:
I recorded 11 Songs for the new album of a band called "DIVINUS".
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BIOGRAPHY:
I started playing Drums at the age of 20.
Before that, I was really into playing soccer.
After a few years of practicing, things started to develop. I did a few studio jobs, as you can see in the list below.
My recent projects are "SOUL DOCTOR", a Berlin-based Classic Rock band, "TREIBHAUS", a "Electro-Metal" Band, which is just preparing their 3rd Album, "KING CURRY", "HAUSARREST", and I do all kinds of studio jobs.
Please find below a list of the bands/artists, for whom I worked in studio (see booklets for details):
• Glow: "Every single day"
• Guano Apes: "Proud like a god"
and their second release "Don't give me names"
• Such a Surge: "Der Surge Effekt", "Nie mehr Lovesongs - Remix"
• Jailbait: "Once upon a time"
• Sonnit: "Feels like heaven"
• Missing Link: "Ahead"
• Piranha Smile: "Megabytes, Bits & Pieces"
• Summerfield: "Just got a new guitar"
• Summerfield: "Just got another new guitar"
• It takes president: "Hey Lord"
• Superfly 69: "Sing it with a smile"
• Rockmusical: "Eisenhans"
• LAW: "Life after weekend"
• Carlini: "Tides of time"
• Nikki Puppet: "Puppet on a string"
• Native Instruments: "Battery 2"
• Treibhaus: "Feindbild"
• Soul Doctor: "Blood runs cold"
• King Curry : "Back to Mountain Mama" - Tour Live DVD
Furthermore, the following releases:
"Tom Cörry Vol. 3" with "Carlini" and "Best of BS" with Piranha Smile, a.m.m.
Last, but not least, I worked in the studio for and/or played live with bands like Donots, MyBalloon, Beatsteaks, Moon'Doc, and musicians from Heaven's Gate, Zeno, etc.
I'm lucky enough to have endorsements with the best companies in the world:
SONOR Drums (www.Sonor.de)
PAISTE Cymbals (www.Paiste.com)
PROTECTION RACKET Bags (www.protection-racket.com)
BEYERDYNAMIC Microphones and Headphones (www.beyerdynamic.de)
ROHEMA DRUMSTICKS (www.rohema-percussion.de)
COMPACT MONITORS In-Ear (www.compact-monitors.com)
GROOVE AND WEAR Shirts (www.grooveandwear.com)
EVANS Drumheads (www.evans.com)
You can find my specific Set-Up on my website www.michaelwolpers.de. Check it out.
Go to the "Anstehende Konzerte"-table to see the next shows. I will keep it as up-to-date as possible.
Have a great time
Take care
Michael
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Here is the Concert history of the last 2 years:
05.04.08 Berlin, Germany, Kato, with "Soul Doctor"
23.03.08 Gummersbach, Germany, Valhalla, with "Dan Crow"
20.01.08 Bologna, Italy, Sottotetto, with "Soul Doctor"
19.01.08 Prato, Italy, Siddharta, with "Soul Doctor"
18.01.08 Verona, Italy, Lucille, with "Soul Doctor"
17.01.08 Mailand, Italy, Legend 54, with "Soul Doctor"
31.12.07 Hannover, Capitol, with "Hausarrest"
25.12.07 Berlin, JWD, with "Soul Doctor"
10.11.07 Ingolstadt, SPL, with "Treibhaus", Support für Megaherz,
26.10.07 Firefest IV, Nottingham, UK, with "Soul Doctor"
30.09.07 Ludwigsburg, United Forces Of Rock , Rock Fabrik, with "Soul Doctor"
28.09.07 Berlin, JWD, with "Soul Doctor"
15.09.07 Hannover, Strandbad Maschsee, with "King Curry"
03.08.07 Hannover, Fährmannsfest, with "King Curry"
28.07.07 Hannover, Löwenbastion, with "Hausarrest"
07.07.07 Hameln, Sommerfest MC Spiders, with "Treibhaus", Spiderscorner, Grupenhagen
29.06.07 Hannover, MHH-Party, with "Hausarrest"
23.06.07 Bitterfeld, Hafenfest, with "Hausarrest"
09.06.07 Sölvesborg (Schweden), Sweden Rock Festival, with "Soul Doctor"
08.06.07 Flensburg, Roxy, with "Soul Doctor"
04.06.07 Garbsen (Hannover), Forum, with "Beat it"
11.05.07 Osnabrück, Maiwoche, Radio FFN-Bühne, with"Hausarrest"
09.04.07 Heide Park Soltau, Radio Antenne Bühne, with "Hausarrest"
29.03.07 Frankfurt, Musik Messe, Paiste Booth
28.03.07 Frankfurt, Musik Messe, Paiste Booth
01.02.07 Aschaffenburg, Colos -Saal, with "Soul Doctor"
29.01.07 Hannover, Congress Centrum Hannover, with "Hausarrest"
20.01.07 Wiefelstede, Radio Antenne Bürgermeisterschaft, with "Hausarrest"
13.01.07 Hannover, Bahnhof Leinhausen, Private Event, with "Hausarrest"
06.01.07. Berlin, Titty Twister, with “Soul Doctor”
31.12.06. Hannover, Capitol, with "Hausarrest"
25.12.06. Berlin, JWD, with “Soul Doctor”
15.12.06. Mellendorf, Eis Stadion, with "Hausarrest"
10.12.06. Rom, Italy, Stazione Birra , with "Soul Doctor"
09.12.06. Bologna, Italy, Der Kindergarten, with "Soul Doctor"
08.12.06. Mozzate (Varese), Italy, Motorockaz, with "Soul Doctor"
17.11.06. Hameln, Regenbogen, with "Treibhaus"
28.10.06. Wilhelmshaven, Nordsee-Passagen Party, with "Hausarrest"
14.10.06. Hannover, Strandbad Maschsee, with "King Curry"
23.09.06. Hannover, Capitol, with "Hausarrest"
09.09.06. Freyburg, Winzerfest with"Hausarrest"
26.08.06. Bitterfeld, Hafenfest with "Hausarrest"
06.08.06. Hannover, Fährmannsfest, with "Treibhaus"
05.08.06. Hannover, Löwenbastion with "Hausarrest"
29.07.06. Leuna, Stadtfest with "Hausarrest"
28.07.06. Seebronn, "Rock of Ages"- Festival with "Soul Doctor"
22.07.06. Jüterborg, Motorcycle Jamboree, with "Soul Doctor" (Live-DVD-Recording)
21.07.06. Spitzing/Schliersee, "Blaze if Glory"- Festival, with"Soul Doctor" (Live-DVD-Recording
17.06.06. Lüneburg, Stadtfest with "Hausarrest"
10.06.06. Prettin, Schlossgartenfest with"Hausarrest"
27.05.06. Berlin, Club Kato, with"Soul Doctor"
26.05.06. Lübeck, Riders Cafe, with "Soul Doctor"
13.05.06. Santander, Spain, Club Dmanu with "Soul Doctor"
12.05.06. Madrid, Spain, Club Ritmo y Compás with "Soul Doctor"
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