Bonfire

The Profile

German hard rock band originally formed as Cacumen in 1972 and later renamed Bonfire (mid-1980s). Known for several 1980s/1990s hard rock albums including Don't Touch the Light, Fire Works and Point Blank.

Review notes: Knock Out (1991) shifted toward more radio-friendly ballads; the album underperformed commercially and preceded a dissolution of the classic lineup. Claus Lessmann later rebuilt the band with guitarist Hans Ziller.

The provided DeBaser review of Bonfire's 1991 album Knock Out describes a band shifting toward radio-friendly choruses and more ballads while retaining generally solid songwriting. The reviewer praises tracks like "Streets Of Freedom" and several mid-tempo songs, criticizes some choices (a Billy Squier cover, a long closing sketch), and notes the album's commercial failure and subsequent lineup dissolution. The overall rating in the review is 3/5.