- Sun Caged
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Sun Caged Origin Sittard, Netherlands Genres Progressive metal Years active 1999−present Labels Lion Music Website www.suncaged.com Members Paul Adrian Villarreal
Marcel Coenen
Rene Kroon
Roel Vink
Roel van HeldenPast members Dennis Leeflang
Rob van der Loo
Sascha Burchardt
Joost van den Broek
Andre VuurboomSun Caged is a progressive metal band originating in The Netherlands. Sun Caged was formed by ex-Lemur Voice guitarist Marcel Coenen and drummer Dennis Leeflang in the spring of 1999. Taking influences from artists in the metal genre such as Dream Theater, and even Iron Maiden, Sun Caged has a unique sound which also incorporates influences from jazz and fusion. They have performed as support acts for bands such as Vanden Plas, Queensrÿche, Spock's Beard, and Fates Warning. Currently, the band has a self-titled studio album which was released on October 22, 2003 and a second album, Artemisia, which was released on March 23, 2007. Both albums received critical acclaim from the media.[1]
The style stated by the band on their 2000 demo was rather experimental, with the use of female vocals, death growls, some melodic vocals with a touch of groove.[2]
After the release of their debut album the line up of Sun Caged changed considerably. When the recordings of Artemisia had started, Coenen was the only band member left from the original line up. Leeflang left shortly after the release of the band's debut to pursue a musical career in New York and was replaced by Roel van Helden. After singer André Vuurboom left to form Sphere Of Souls he was replaced by the American Paul Adrian Villarreal. With the departure of Vuurboom keyboard player Joost van den Broek also parted ways with Sun Caged to join After Forever, a Dutch gothic metal outfit. René Kroon was hired as Van den Broek's substitute. Shortly before the Artemisia recording sessions bass player Rob van der Loo left as well. He went to join Dutch gothic metal band Delain and was replaced by Roel Vink.
The band's third studio album, The Lotus Effect, was released on June 17, 2011 through Lion Music. It was described as a balance between their eponymous debut and the more melodic sophomore album, Artemisia.[3]
Contents
Line-up
Current members
- Paul Adrian Villarreal − vocals, acoustic guitar
- Marcel Coenen − lead guitar, rhythm guitar
- Rene Kroon − keyboards
- Daniel Kohn − bass
- Roel van Helden − drums, percussion
Previous members
- Dennis Leeflang − drums
- Rob van der Loo − bass guitar (1999)
- Sascha Burchardt − vocals (2000)
- Joost van den Broek − keyboards
- Andre Vuurboom − vocals
On a project basis
- Laura van Driel − vocals (1999–2000)
- Nick Hameury − vocals (1999)
- Gregoor van der Loo − vocals (1999)
- Thijs Cuppen − keyboards (1999)
Discography
Studio albums
Demos albums
- Scar Winter (2000)
- Dominion (2001)
- Promo 2002 (2002)
- Promo 2005 (2005)
References
- ^ http://www.seaoftranquility.org/reviews.php?op=showcontent&id=924
- ^ "The album's style". Sun Caged Official Site. http://www.suncaged.com/disco.html. Retrieved 2007-07-18.
- ^ http://www.seaoftranquility.org/reviews.php?op=showcontent&id=11277
External links
Categories:- Musical groups established in 1999
- Dutch progressive metal musical groups
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