Michael Bormann, when he joined Bonfire in 1993, maintained his membership in Jaded Heart and also was involved with a recording by the J.R. Blackmore Group. During the time Charade existed from 1997 to 2011, he was still with Jaded Heart until 2004 doing five albums in that time. He has been involved with other projects since then as well. The Sygnet until 2000 with one album; being a soloist since 2002 (four albums up to 2011); created the band known as Rain in 1997 and disbanded by 2008 (two albums); part of Biss (2002–2004) doing one album; 20th Century Boys (2003-2004) with one release. This was followed with Zeno (2005–present) with one album; The Trophy (2006–present) one album; and Bloodbound (2007) also one album. He has been with Redrum since 2004 with one album in 2007 and Idea (2003–present). During his VERY brief time with Bonfire on 2016, Michael was still associated with Zeno, The Trophy, Redrum, Idea, Powerworld, Grindhouse and Silent Force as well as remaining a soloist.