Blind Guardian is a Progressive/Power-metal band from Krefeld, Germany.

Current line-up
Hansi Kürsch - Vocals (Bass 1985-1995)
André Olbrich - Lead Guitar
Marcus Siepen - Rhythm Guitar
Frederik Ehmke - Drums

Session / Live Member(s):
Oliver Holzwarth - Bass
Mi Schüren - Keyboards (Live)

Former/past member(s)
Drums:
Thomas "Thomen" Stauch (1984-1985, 1987-2005)
Alex Holzwarth (Live)

Additional notes
Formerly known as Lucifer's Heritage.

Oliver Holzwarth has, for all intents and purposes, been the fifth member of Blind Guardian since "Nightfall In Middle-Earth," but has not been officially added to the line-up in case Hansi should decide he wants to start playing bass again, in the future.

Thomen Stauch left in 2005 after 20 years claiming dissatisfaction with the direction the band had taken on their, then, two most recent releases.