Windwalker (band)

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Windwalker was a four-piece rock band from Vancouver, British Columbia who were active from 1990 to 1993.

The band recorded one album, Rainstick (Mint Records, 1991) and contributed songs to three compilations: a cover of Ministry's "Burning Inside" on The Mint Is A Terrible Thing To Taste (Mint Records, 1990); a cover of Donovan's "The Fat Angel" on Island of Circles (Nettwerk, 1991); and the original "Ghede" on Bovine Select Cuts (Bovine Prophets, 1992). The Band also recorded an album called 'The Sandglass' at First music studios before they broke up but it remains unreleased and MIA.

Windwalker original lineup: Stuart Oijen (now known as "Exu Nazares"): Lead Vocals and Rhythm Guitar; Philippe Doebeli: Lead Guitar and Backing Vocals; Anthony Hempell: Bass and Backing Vocals; Glenn D'Cruze: Drums.

The band disbanded in 1993. Before Windwalker Exu lead the band Silent Gathering. After Windwalker broke up Exu Nazares fronted The Technicians (of the Sacred) for 5 years and now leads the band Les Barons. Working with such artists as Circo Fantasma and Jeremy Gluck. www.lesbarons.net