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Breaking news: Bonfire and David Reece part ways

July 3, 2016 roppongirocks

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BREAKING NEWS! German rockers Bonfire and David Reece (ex-Accept, Bangalore Choir) have parted ways. Reece sang on Bonfire’s last two albums and performed over 100 shows with the band. Reece will be replaced by Michael Borman who returns to Bonfire. Borman was Bonfire’s vocalist in 1993-94. Reece has recently launched RPG – Reece Percudani Group.

www.facebook.com/bonfireofficial / www.facebook.com/reecepercudanigroup

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