German hard rock guitarist, Axel Rudi Pell began his musical career with Steeler before leaving in 1988 to pursue a solo career. During this time, he has worked with drummers such as Jörg Michael and Mike Terrana, and singers including Charlie Huhn, Johnny Gioeli of Hardline, Jeff Scott Soto and Rob Rock.

Pell often states that his music revolves around a knight in shining armour embarking on various adventures. Each album contains a new quest, with songs told as separate stories.