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Risk - 09/01/04 by Rod Throwen
Members
Heinrich Mikus - Vocals
Roman Keymer - Guitars
Christian Sumser - Guitars
Thilo Herrmann - Guitars
Peter Dell - Bass
Jürgen Düsterloh - Drums
Discography
The Daily Horror News 1988
Hell's Animals 1989
Ratman EP 1989
Dirty Surfaces 1990
The Reborn 1992
Turpitude 1993
Bio
Risk was actually formed from the ashes of Faithful Breath, an established German rock act
that started out in the mid-60s, and released their first album in 1974. The band went on
to record five critically acclaimed records in the 80s, of which "Gold 'N Glory"
is their biggest success, conjuring up moments of Scorpions and Accept. After the long
distance run as Faithful Breath, Mikus decided to change gears and form Risk, a new sound
that strayed a few paces from his previous band. With Risk, Mikus entered the world of
tight-knit German thrash, not a far cry from the mid-tempo speed of bands like Reactor and
Rage.
With Risk, Mikus designed a well thought out plan of attack, keeping everything top notch
and heavy, but relaxing a bit to allow the music plenty of body space. Risk never traveled
the same roads as other German thrashers such as Sodom, Kreator, or Destruction, instead
the band concentrated on mid-tempo thrash, with plenty of sing along chorus parts that are
on par with groups like Helloween and Heaven's Gate. With the group's "The
Reborn" in '92, Risk played the part of power metal enthusiast, keeping that album
solid with plenty of fast twin guitar melody and the German way of writing the epics. With
the group's last record, "Turpitude", the band concentrated on a slower
delivery, almost doomy in their approach.
Sightings
Guitarist Thilo Herrmann spent time in Running Wild from 1994-2000. He was also seen in
the Holy Moses lineup circa '89. All other members are missing in action.
The Question
Where are you Risk? With a majority of it's members playing metal for almost twenty years,
why did the group stop recording records in 1993? What is the reasoning behind it, and why
aren't the musicians active today? If you have any answers to these questions, please drop
us a line.
If you have any news or info leading to the whereabouts of this band or band members, please send me an
email...EC@maximummetal.com
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