[4] During this time, he has played with such drummers as Jörg Michael and Mike Terrana, and singers Charlie Huhn,[4] Johnny Gioeli of Hardline, Jeff Scott Soto, and Rob Rock.

Mike Terrana wanted to pursue other projects, such as becoming a member of the supergroup The Ferrymen, featuring Rainbow singer Ronnie Romero on vocals.

Axel celebrated his 25th anniversary as a musician in 2014, headlining the Bang Your Head festival in Balingen Germany on 11 July 2014.

Special guests also included Joerg Michael, Ronnie Atkins, John Lawton, ex-Rainbow members Graham Bonnett, Doogie White and keyboardist Tony Carey, and drummer Vinny Appice.

The show consisted of 3 acts: a short Steeler reunion and brief Axel Rudi Pell reunion with singers Rob Rock and Jeff Scott Soto, a full modern Axel Rudi Pell show with vocalist Johnny Gioeli and current band members, and the last act featuring various Deep Purple and Rainbow covers with a full ensemble.

On 5 February 2020, they announced their latest album on their Facebook page, titled Sign of the Times, due for release on 24 April 2020.