Astrosoniq (band)

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Name = Astrosoniq


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Origin = Oss, The Netherlands
Genre = space rock
psychedelic rock
stoner rock
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Label = Freebird Records
Suburban Records
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Current_members = Marcel van de Vondervoort
Ron van Herpen
Robert-Jan Gruijthuijzen
Fred van Bergen
Bidi
Teun van der Velden
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Notable_instruments = Astrosoniq (sometimes spelled A5tro5oniq) is a band from Oss, the Netherlands. They are also known as the "wizards of Oss."

All of their album covers feature hair growing out of skin. Sometimes a woman, sometimes a man, or sometimes a circle of flesh surrounded by hair. [http://devildollrecords.com/E_Store/product_info.php?cPath=21_29&products_id=110]

Musical style

Their musical style is characterized by extremely psychedelic guitar riffs which always push the boundaries of normal rock. The result is stoner rock with a space flavor. "Astrosoniq knows no musical bounds, and there's no sonic trip too far out for them." [http://www.astrosoniq.com/bio.php] They integrate sound clips from old movies, Wonder Woman episodes and other sources. Most continue the themes of fantasy and space, but some discuss the music itself.

Musical influences

The band cites classic heavy rock artists as their influences, which can be seen in the heavy guitar riffs and drums. However, the band has progressed light years past the style of legendary bands, such as Black Sabbath, Led Zeppelin, Hawkwind, Funkadelic, Thin Lizzy and KISS.

Line-up

* Marcel van de Vondervoort - drums, production, mixing
* Ron van Herpen - guitar and vocals
* Robert-Jan Gruijthuijzen - bass and vocals
* Fred van Bergen - vocals
* Bidi - space sounds
* Teun van der Velden - keyboards

Willum does the artwork for the band.

Discography

* 2000 - Son of A.P. Lady (full album CD on Freebird Records).
* 2002 - Soundgrenade (full album CD on Freebird Records).
* 2005 - Made in Oss (6-song EP, both on 10"vinyl and CD).
* 2006 - Speeder People (full album CD on Suburban Records).
* 2007 - Astrosuper - Superastro (7" single, split with the Liszt)

External links

* [http://www.astrosoniq.com Official Astrosoniq Website]