| Stephan Lill | |
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Stephan Lill (right) with Andy Kuntz (center) and Torsten Reichert (right) |
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| Background information | |
| Born | November 30, 1968 |
| Origin | Eitorf, Germany |
| Genres | Progressive Metal, Progressive rock, Heavy metal |
| Occupations | Musician |
| Instruments | Guitar, Bass guitar, Vocals |
| Years active | 1984-Present |
| Labels | Frontier Records, InsideOut Records |
| Associated acts | Vanden Plas, Missa Mercuria |
| Website | VandenPlas.com |
| Notable instruments | |
| Gibson Les Paul custom, Ibanez custom | |
Stephan Lill is a German guitarist best known for his work with the Progressive metal band Vanden Plas.
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Stephan Lill was born on November 30, 1968 in Eitorf, Germany. He began to play guitar at 13. He never took official lessons with a teacher. When he was only 16, Stephan joined the band Vanden Plas when his brother Andreas Lill recruited Andy Kuntz for vocals. He has said his influences are Blue Murder, Christina Aguilera, In Flames, Metallica, Dream Theater, Slipknot, Ill Niño. He often listens to Iron Maiden, Dokken, Whitesnake, House of Lords, Queensrÿche, Judas Priest and AC/DC.