Ring Of Fire

Ring of Fire is an American neoclassical/progressive/power metal band from Chula Vista, California formed in 2000. Fronted by former Yngwie J. Malmsteen collaborator Mark Boals after the release of his solo album Ring of Fire, the band also included guitarist Tony MacAlpine, Planet X drummer Virgil Donati, grammy-award winning bassist Philip Bynoe, and keyboardist Steve Weingart. Ring of Fire released three studio albums between 2001 and 2004, as well as a live album, Burning Live In Tokyo 2002. After disbanding, Boals, MacAlpine, and Donati later formed Seven the Hardway. Boals, MacAlpine, and keyboardist Vitalij Kuprij returned in 2014 with their fourth studio album Battle of Leningrad. Line-up # 1 (2001): Mark Boals - vocals Vitalij Kuprij - keyboards Virgil Donati - drums Philip Bynoe - bass George Bellas - guitar Line-up # 2 (2002): Mark Boals - vocals Vitalij Kuprij - keyboards Virgil Donati - drums Philip Bynoe - bass Tony MacAlpine - guitar / additional keyboards Line-up # 3 (2004): Mark Boals - vocals Steve Weingart - keyboards Virgil Donati - drums Philip Bynoe - bass Tony MacAlpine - guitar / additional keyboards Line-up # 4 (2014): Mark Boals - vocals Vitalij Kuprij - keyboards Tony MacAlpine - guitar / additional keyboards Jami Huovinen - drums (guest) Timo Tolkki - bass (guest) Line-up # 5 (2022): Mark Boals - vocals Vitalij Kuprij - keyboards Alfonso Mocerino - drums Stefano Scola - bass Aldo Lonobile - guitar