The Saturnine
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The Saturnine is a melodic melancholic rock band, originally formed in The Netherlands, but currently featuring musicians from The Netherlands,Germany and New York City.
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[edit] History
The Saturnine was formed in 2003 by drummer Dennis Leeflang (Bumblefoot, Sun Caged, Within Temptation, Epica), guitarist/songwriter Eric Hazebroek (Daeonia, Trisomy, Manifest, Stream of Passion) and bassist Douwe de Wilde (Daeonia). With Edo van der Kolk(Jambone) on lead guitar and Sander van den Thillart (Wowbeggar, Footfalls) on vocals, The Saturnine recorded an EP, entitled "Within Without", in 2004, which received positive reviews in the music press. See some reviews here, here and here. Despite the adjoining success, Leeflang left the band in late 2004, after his relocation from The Netherlands to New York City. Several band member changes withheld the band from regular shows and recording a full-length album, although The Saturnine did perform some important shows together with Swedish rock band Katatonia. When original drummer Leeflang heard of Hazebroek's plans to disband the group in 2006, he rejoined the group as a recording member, bringing with him vocalist Matty Pritchard (ex-The Din) from New York. Danny Tunker (also guitar player with Fuelblooded) completed the band after Edo van der Kolk left and joined Kingfisher Sky. The group recorded a new EP, entitled "The Winter Years", in late 2006, which was released in June of 2007. Options for a full-length album and touring plans will be considered in 2007. As from 2008 Sander van den Thillart has rejoined the band on vocals to bring the line-up almost back to the original start.
[edit] Current line-up
- Sander van den Thillart - vocals
- Eric Hazebroek - guitars
- Danny Tunker - guitars
- Douwe de Wilde - bass
- Dennis Leeflang - drums
[edit] Former members
- Matty Pritchard - vocals (2006-2007)
- Edo van der Kolk - guitars (2003-2006)
- Ciro Palma - drums (2006)
- Ivar de Graaf - drums (2005)
- Eelco van der Meer - drums (2005-2006)
- Michael van der Kolk - drums (2005)
- Claudia de Graaf - vocals (2006)
- Eddy Borremans - vocals (2005)
- Sander van den Thillart - vocals (2003-2005)
