Millionaire (band)
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| Millionaire | ||
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| Background information | ||
| Origin | Belgium | |
| Genre(s) | Indie rock Alternative rock |
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| Years active | 1999–present | |
| Label(s) | Play It Again Sam | |
| Associated acts |
Evil Superstars dEUS |
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| Website | Official website | |
| Members | ||
| Tim Vanhamel Dave Schroyen Bas Remans Aldo Struyf |
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| Former members | ||
| Ben Wijers | ||
Millionaire is a Belgian rock band led by Tim Vanhamel, drawing on influences from stoner rock, indie and industrial rock music.
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[edit] History
Millionaire was formed in 1999 by former Evil Superstars, dEUS and Eagles of Death Metal guitarist Tim Vanhamel. In 2001 they recorded their first album, entitled Outside the Simian Flock.
During a concert opening for the Masters of Reality in the SMAK (Ghent) they came to the attention of Josh Homme of the Queens of the Stone Age. Subsequently they were asked to support Queens of the Stone Age on their European and American tours, and have since toured with Muse and Foo Fighters.
In 2005 the band released their second album Paradisiac produced by Josh Homme and finetuned at the studio of fellow Queen of the Stone Age Alain Johannes. Homme has also played guitar with Millionaire for some live performances.
In 2006 Millionaire toured with the Taste Of Chaos 2006 festival in the US.
In 2007, the band contributed two songs to the soundtrack of Belgian film Ex Drummer, "Deep Fish" and a cover of the Devo song "Mongoloid".
[edit] Members
The original line up was:
- Tim Vanhamel, vocals and guitar
- Ben Wijers, guitar
- Dave Schroyen, drums
- Bas Remans, bass guitar
- Aldo Struyf, keyboards
However, guitarist Ben Wijers left the band before the recording sessions for Paradisiac. Aldo Struyf has taken on guitar duty since.
[edit] Discography
[edit] Albums
- 2001 : Outside the Simian Flock
- 2005 : Paradisiac
[edit] Singles
- 2001 : "Body Experience Revue"
- 2002 : "She's a Doll"
- 2002 : "Me Crazy, You Sane"
- 2002 : "Come With You"
- 2003 : "Champagne"
- 2005 : "For a Maid"
- 2005 : "I'm On a High"
- 2006 : "Rise and Fall"
- 2006 : "Ballad of Pure Thought"
