Axxis

Infobox musical artist
Name = Axxis

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Img_capt = Axxis concert on Masters of Rock 2007 festival.
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Background = group_or_band
Origin = Germany
Years_active = 1988–present
Genre = Power metal
Heavy metal Hard rock
Label = AFM Records
Massacre Records
EMI
Current_members = Bernhard Weiß
Harry Oellers
Rob Schomaker
Andrè Hilgers
Marco Wriedt
URL = [http://www.axxis.de www.axxis.de]

Axxis is a German power metal band which was founded in 1988. Their debut album "Kingdom of the Night", became the best ever selling debut album by a hard rock band in Germany in 1989Fact|date=November 2007.

Biography

AXXIS have their basic sounds lying within the traditional heavy rock of the 70's and 80's, and have founded their own style which is orientated on hooks like "Living In A World", a mainstay of their live setlistsFact|date=November 2007. Bemhard's unique vocal style is another characteristic trademark of the band. Axxis' major ambition is "to be a pure Rock n' Roll band".

Members

*Bernhard Weiß - vocals (1988- present)
*Harry Oellers - keyboard (1988- present)
*Rob Schomaker - bass (2004- present)
*Andrè Hilgers - drums (2004- present)
*Marco Wriedt - Guitar (2007- present)

Former members

*Guido Wehmeyer - guitars (1998-2006)
*Werner Kleinhaus - bass (1988-1993)
*Walter Pietsch - guitars (1988-1998)
*Markus Gfeller - bass (1993-1998)
*Richard Michaelski - drums (1988-2004)
*Kuno Niemeyer - bass (1988-2004)

Albums

*"Kingdom of the Night" (1989)
*"Axxis II" (1990)
*"Access All Areas" (1991)
*"The Big Thrill" (1993)
*"Matters of Survival" (1995)
*"Voodoo Vibes" (1997)
*"Pure And Rouht" (1999)
*"Back to the Kingdom" (2000)
*"Collection of Power" - EP (2000)
*"Eyes of Darkness" (2001)
*"Time Machine" (2004)
*"Paradise in Flames" (2006)
*"Best of Axxis" (2006)
*"Doom Of Destiny" (2007)

External links

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* [http://www.axxis.de Official website]
* [http://www.metalstorm.ee/bands/band.php?band_id=440&bandname=Axxis Axxis at Metal Storm]