Mat Sinner has been involved as a driving force in both Sinner and Primal Fear to this day. In 1998, Mat Sinner and Tom Naumann, who had been with Sinner since their reformation in 1992 formed Primal Fear with ex- Gamma Ray vocalist Ralf Scheepers. The Nature of Evil was the band's most successful album to date, reaching No. 63 in the German album charts. Sinner were to reach even higher peaks though, releasing two hugely successful albums with Judgement Day in 1997 and The Nature of Evil in 1998 before touring Europe as support for rock giants Deep Purple. Big and Savatage as well as headlining their own German tour and releasing a live album. Since the reformation the band's reputation had improved immensely, touring as support for bands such as Mr. This renewed vigour coupled with songwriting that far exceeded the band's previous releases not only carried on but strengthened with Respect in 1994 and Bottom Line in 1995, the latter staying in the Japanese national charts for five weeks. Three members of the Mat Sinner band reformed Sinner and released No More Alibis in 1992, an album far heavier than anything Sinner had released before. In 1990, Mat Sinner released a solo album called Back to the Bullet on BMG with a completely new band. guitarist Mathias Dieth replacing him.ġ987 saw the release of Dangerous Charm, a much more melodic album than previous efforts, but shortly after this the band lost their recording contract, took a break and would not be heard of again for five years. Frank would leave before the next album, 1986's Comin' Out Fighting, with future U.D.O. After many personnel changes (including drummer Edgar Patrik leaving to join Bonfire), the band saw the addition of Accept's Herman Frank on guitars and the release of Touch of Sin in 1985.

This album, along with the next two ( Fast Decision and Danger Zone) were raw affairs, having little in common with the melodic metal they would later become known for.

Based in Stuttgart, Germany, Sinner released their first album, Wild'n'Evil in 1982.

Comin out hard album cover image