Wojciech Hoffmann

About Wojciech Hoffmann Wojciech Hoffmann is one of the best guitar players in Poland. His professional career dates back to 1980 when he co-found one the most highly acclaimed Polish heavy rock bands TURBO, with which he recorded one of the most famous rock albums in Poland titled "Dorosle Dzieci" (Grown Up Children). Released in 1983 it soon became a sensation and the most wanted record of that time. It occupied the first place on most Polish hit lists for many months. Now the band was on its very top of fame. In 1985 TURBO recorded its second album "Smak Ciszy" (A Taste Of Silence) showing a strong advance towards melodic rock songs. Guitar solos from this record brought strong attention of the music press and fans to Wojciech Hoffmann, voting him one of the best Polish rock guitarists. Soon TURBO played at Rock Arena, a big Polish rock festival with bands like HANOI ROCKS and PRETTY MAIDS. In 1986 the band released its third album called "Kawaleria Szatana" (Satan's Cavalry) which was (and still is) regarded by fans and music press as the best heavy rock record of the 80's. It soon turned TURBO into a leader in the rock music category in Poland and many central European countries. The band visited many concert festivals playing with bands like ALASKA and KILLER. The band's 4th record "Ostatni Wojownik" (The Last Warrior) leads to a record deal with the German record company Noise Records, releasing an English version of this record titled "The Last Warrior". The record was distributed worldwide and became a total shock for the foreign music press, comparing the band to the likes of SEPULTURA. Following this, TURBO played many festivals with bands like HELLOWEEN, RUNNING WILD, OVERKILL and soon a professional tour with KREATOR. The overall atmosphere in Poland at that time could be described as nothing less than TURBOMANIA. It was a time of many successful concerts and festivals which leads to the release of a live record called "Alive" which prooved the band's quality and professionalism. Unfortunately a lack of professional promotional strategy of the band's management caused a breaking the contract. At the same time Wojciech Hoffmann joined another band NON IRON recording 3 albums with them. In 1989 TURBO prepared its next album for the Italian record company, Metalmaster. However, the band was not satisfied with this album which resulted in changes in the band lineup. With new people in the band Hoffmann released another album "Dead End" this time with the English company Music For Nation. A new worldwide career was about to begin. A promised tour with EXODUS which never took place, great promises and virtually no activity resulted in the final breakdown of the band. During this time Hoffmann took part as a session player with many Polish artists and bands recording many records. In 1997 Hoffmann joined his dream band from his childhood days CZERWONE GITARY (The Red Guitars) and as a session player he records two albums (a studio record and a double live album). He also toured the US and Canada with the band playing many live events throughout the American continent. Finally in 1999 Wojciech Hoffmann reassembled TURBO and prepared a new record "Avatar" released in 2001. The record was very warmly accepted by fans and the music press bringing the band and its lead guitarist back to public attention. In 2003 Hoffmann released his debut album called "The Trees" which became the guitar album of the year in the catagory of hard and heavy according to the prestigious magazine "Guitar and Bass" and Hoffmann was voted the best guitar player in the same category. The album received great reviews in many music magazines. In 2004 Hoffmann along with his band Turbo, released the 13th album called "Identity", a double CD album, the first CD with classic heavy metal, bringing them back to their roots, and the second CD which includes live and unplugged versions of the songs. In 2005 Hoffmann recorded the live version of his solo album which will be released in Autumn as double live album.At the moment Hoffmann is working on his newest progressive rock solo album