RPWL
- Type: Band/Group
- Country: Germany
- Born: 1997 in Freising, Germany
- Active: 1997–present
Biography
RPWL are a German progressive rock band from Freising, formed in 1997 as a *Pink Floyd* covers band by Yogi Lang, Kalle Wallner, Chris Postl and Phil Paul Rissettio, whose surnames supply the initials. From 'God Has Failed' (2000) onward they built an original melodic prog sound across eight studio albums, including 'World Through My Eyes' (2005), 'Beyond Man and Time' (2012) and 'Crime Scene' (2023). Lang and Wallner remain at the core and run the band's label, #Gentle Art of Music#.
RPWL Discography
- God Has Failed (2000) - Album - rated 3.52/5
- Trying to Kiss the Sun (2002) - Album - rated 3.27/5
- World Through My Eyes (2005) - Album - rated 3.48/5
- The RPWL Experience (2008) - Album - rated 3.28/5
- Beyond Man and Time (2012) - Album - rated 3.54/5
Members
- Jürgen "Yogi" Lang - Vocals, keyboards (1997–present)
- Karlheinz "Kalle" Wallner - Guitar (1997–present)
- Chris Postl - Bass (1997–2000, 2005–2010)
- Phil Paul Rissettio - Drums (1997–2003)
- Stephan Ebner - Bass (2000–2005)
- Manfred Müller - Drums (2003–2008)
- Markus Jehle - Keyboards (2005–2022)
- Werner Taus - Bass (2010–2018)
- Marc Turiaux - Drums (2008–present)