Doro Announces Special VIP Celebration for Warlock’s “True as Steel” at Dingbatz

Heavy metal royalty is coming back to Jersey. Legendary vocalist Doro Pesch, iconic frontwoman of Warlock and widely hailed as The Queen of Metal, has confirmed an exclusive VIP event set for March 21 at Dingbatz in Clifton, New Jersey. Doors open at 7 PM with the performance kicking off at 8 PM.

This one isn’t just another gig. It marks the anniversary of Warlock’s True as Steel , Doro’s first American album release, originally issued in 1986. That milestone record coincided with her debut promotional tour of the United States, beginning in New York at the height of the eighties metal explosion. For Doro, that first American encounter lit a fuse that never went out.

She fell head over heels for the country, the culture and, most importantly, the passion of U.S. metal fans. The creative spark from that tour would propel Warlock’s next studio assault, 1987’s Triumph and Agony , a landmark release that blasted the band to worldwide prominence. That album carried the now-immortal anthem “All We Are,” a sing-along war cry that became a global hit and a defining moment in Doro’s career. Decades later, it remains a fist-pumping staple of heavy metal history.

The Dingbatz event promises an extremely up-close acoustic performance with full band, offering an intimate look at Warlock classics from this pivotal era along with updated material. For diehards used to stadium volume and pyro, this is a rare chance to hear these songs stripped down to their emotional core.

“ True as Steel is very special to me because it was my first American record and the first time I came to the United States, starting in New York, ” says Doro. “ I fell in love with America immediately. The people, the energy, the metal fans. That experience led directly to Triumph and Agony and ‘All We Are.’ I can’t wait to celebrate this music in such a personal way and spend time with the fans in New Jersey. This will be a night from the heart. ”

VIP Perks and Collectibles

VIP attendees won’t be walking out empty-handed. The package includes:

• VIP laminate credential
• Signed commemorative poster
• Signed photo
• Exclusive jacket patch

On top of that, fans can expect limited-edition merchandise created specifically for this one-night celebration. It won’t be sold online and it won’t pop up on tour later, so collectors are already circling the date.

After the performance, Doro will meet with all VIP ticket holders for photos, additional autographs and a Q&A session. True to her long-running reputation as one of metal’s most fan-centric artists, she’s making sure the night isn’t just nostalgic but personal.

Tickets are limited, and they’re already in motion at dingbatzlive.com . Any metal fan who grew up on Warlock or found Doro later in her solo career knows this doesn’t hit the calendar every year. Clifton just became the spot for old-school heavy metal reverence and a slice of living history.