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Astrosoniq

Dutch rock band From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

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Astrosoniq (sometimes styled as A5tro5oniq) is a band from Oss, Netherlands.

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Each of its album covers features hair growing out of skin. Sometimes a woman, sometimes a man, or sometimes a circle of flesh surrounded by hair.[1]

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Musical style

Astrosoniq's musical style is characterized by extremely psychedelic guitar riffs.[citation needed] The result is stoner rock with a space flavor. It integrates sound clips from old movies, Wonder Woman episodes and other sources. Most continue the themes of fantasy and space.[citation needed]

The band cites classic heavy rock artists as their influences, which can be seen in the heavy guitar riffs and drums.[citation needed]

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Personnel

  • Fred van Bergen: Vocals
  • Teun van der Velden: Rhythm guitar, keyboards
  • Ron van Herpen: Lead guitar
  • Robert-Jan Gruijthuijzen: Bass, vocals
  • Marcel van de Vondervoort: Drums, percussion
    • Note that van de Vondervoort is sees as responsible for the production and mixing of Astrosoniq's music.

Discography

  • 2000 - Son of A.P. Lady (full album CD on Freebird Records).
  • 2002 - Soundgrenade (full album CD on Freebird Records).
  • 2005 - Made in Oss (6-song EP, both on 10" vinyl and CD on Spacejam Records).
  • 2006 - Speeder People (full album CD on Suburban Records).
  • 2007 - "Astrosuper" / "Superastro" (7" single, split with the Liszt on Spacejam Records)
  • 2009 - Quadrant (full album CD on Spacejam Records)
  • 2018 - Big Ideas Dare Imagination

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