Nightqueen was founded at the end of 2004. Songwriter and guitarist Rex Zeco wanted to break the illusion that heavy metal is only popular in metalminded quarters; he wanted to compose a kind of metal for everyone. The formula was simple ... strong guitarriffs in 80's style, upgraded with the modern metalbeats and a melodic songmelody with catchy tunes that stay in the music fan 's head for a long time. Rex had the help of Hi-Dee, who assisted him with writing the right lyrics: well- considered lyrics about love, understanding and social abuses; interweaved with mystic and fantasy. The first song they wrote was "Queen of the Night". And that title sounded good for a band name as well, thus, 'Nightqueen' was born. The band name has a double meaning : first of all the queen of the night; the never ending story of a simple housewife – sick and tired of the daily toil - who is transforming into the mistress of metal. Secondly, 'Nightqueen' is a given name for a big bat. That's why the band chose for a bat as their symbol. Most of the lyrics also take place overnight; something that is very typical for Nightqueen. The first years were a real hell. Musicians came and left. It was very hard to find musicians with the right professional spirit to let the project succeed. The band reformed a few times before the right line-up was found: 6 talented musicians who all have the same goal ... : to bring Nightqueen as far as possible in the musicworld. Fantasy ? My ass !!! And now the Nightqueenstory will start by unleashing our thunder to the crowd. Hail to our Majesty, the queen and her knights !!!
Fallen One:'inspired, musically strong and very amibitious'.
At the end of 2010, Fallen One produced their first EP entitled "Drowning in Circles". Since then, things have been moving forward very quickly. The female-fronted rockformation has opened for Stream of Passion, and played a long series of successful gigs including the larger stages of the 'Effenaar', Parkcity Live, 'Bosuil', 'Fenix' and the 'NieuweNor'. A special guest occurrence on the 'hallway-show' of dutch radio station 3FM has also been a highlight for the group.
Fallen One produces energetic, alternative rock with a hint of drama. Singer Lia Gocer is the focal point. The rest of the line-up consists of the energetic drums of Benny Vienerius, pumping basslines of Jack Outjers and the well-interwoven guitarlines of guitarists Ruud de Groot and Lars Ickenroth. A solid mix of inspired musicians doing their own 'thing', whilst also producing a spectacular live-show.
2012 is already looking very promising for this group. A wide array of stages will be played, as well as some of the festivals. In the meantime, new material will be produced and published. A close cooperation with well-known producer Oscar Holleman (Within Temptation, My Favourite Scar, Ayreon & Krezip) is a part of this process.
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