Dirk Bruinenberg
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Dirk Bruinenberg is a Dutch musician known as the former drummer of several European progressive metal
and power metal
bands, including: Elegy
, Ian Parry's Consortium Project and Adagio
. He is often recognized for his intricate drumming style and technical double bass patterns.
In the late '80s and early '90s, Bruinenberg played with Dutch thrash metal
bands Abyss and Vulture. Subsequently, he joined Elegy in 1993, replacing original drummer Ed Warby
of Gorefest
. He recorded seven albums with Elegy until 2002. The band toured throughout Europe and Japan alongside Stratovarius
, Kamelot
, Annihilator
, Phantom Blue, The Gathering
, Gorefest and others.
After Elegy, Bruinenberg joined French progressive metal band Adagio with whom he recorded their first two albums. He left the band in late 2003, citing personal reasons coupled with conflicting schedules. His performance in Adagio has been critically acclaimed due mainly to the high complexity of the music. Bruinenberg currently plays with the solo band of former Elegy bandmate Patrick Rondat
.
Bruinenberg is also featured as a guest drummer in Kamelot's The Fourth Legacy
and continues recording and performing with several other artists, including: Kristoffer Gildenlöw
(Dial
, Pain of Salvation
, Lana Lane
), David Readman
(Pink Cream 69
), Ebony Ark and Bob Catley
(Magnum
).
Progressive metal
Progressive metal is a subgenre of heavy metal originating in the United Kingdom and North America in the late 1980s...
and power metal
Power metal
Power metal is a style of heavy metal combining characteristics of traditional metal with speed metal, often within symphonic context. The term refers to two different but related styles: the first pioneered and largely practiced in North America with a harder sound similar to speed metal, and a...
bands, including: Elegy
Elegy (Netherlands band)
Elegy are a Dutch power metal band, founded in 1986 in Eindhoven. Their music is characterized by the fusion of power and progressive metal, which made them the pioneers of the 'progressive power metal' subgenre. The band was plagued by a continuing changing roster, which counts in the current...
, Ian Parry's Consortium Project and Adagio
Adagio (band)
Adagio is a French progressive metal band formed in 2001 by guitarist Stephan Forté. Adagio's music is known by its technical precision and dark orchestration. Adagio keeps unqiue complex lead workings which are complimented with a powerful and driving rhythm section...
. He is often recognized for his intricate drumming style and technical double bass patterns.
In the late '80s and early '90s, Bruinenberg played with Dutch thrash metal
Thrash metal
Thrash metal is a subgenre of heavy metal that is characterized usually by its fast tempo and aggression. Songs of the genre typically use fast percussive and low-register guitar riffs, overlaid with shredding-style lead work...
bands Abyss and Vulture. Subsequently, he joined Elegy in 1993, replacing original drummer Ed Warby
Ed Warby
Edward R. Warby was born and raised in Rotterdam and is best known as the drummer for Gorefest and Ayreon.He also appeared in the band Agressor in 1982 and joined the Eindhoven-based prog-outfit Elegy in 1987...
of Gorefest
Gorefest
Gorefest was a Dutch band from the Zeeland region of the Netherlands which was founded in 1988 as a death metal outfit by De Koeyer, Harthoorn, van Schaik and Hoogendoorn.-History:...
. He recorded seven albums with Elegy until 2002. The band toured throughout Europe and Japan alongside Stratovarius
Stratovarius
Stratovarius are a Finnish power metal band that formed in 1984. Since their formation they have released 13 studio albums and one live album. Along with Helloween, Blind Guardian, Rhapsody of Fire and Gamma Ray, Stratovarius are considered one of the leading groups of the power metal and symphonic...
, Kamelot
Kamelot
Kamelot is an American symphonic power metal band from Tampa, Florida. The band was formed by Thomas Youngblood and Richard Warner in 1991. Norwegian vocalist Roy Khan joined for the album Siége Perilous, and shared song-writing duties with Youngblood until his departure in April 2011.As of 2010,...
, Annihilator
Annihilator (band)
Annihilator is a Canadian heavy metal band hailing from Ottawa, Ontario, also from Vancouver, British Columbia between 1987-2002 by founding member, vocalist, guitarist and bassist Jeff Waters. The band has been around since 1984 and is the biggest selling heavy metal artist from Canada in history,...
, Phantom Blue, The Gathering
The Gathering (band)
The Gathering is a Dutch alternative rock band, founded in 1989 by brothers Hans and René Rutten and vocalist Bart Smits in the small city of Oss, North Brabant....
, Gorefest and others.
After Elegy, Bruinenberg joined French progressive metal band Adagio with whom he recorded their first two albums. He left the band in late 2003, citing personal reasons coupled with conflicting schedules. His performance in Adagio has been critically acclaimed due mainly to the high complexity of the music. Bruinenberg currently plays with the solo band of former Elegy bandmate Patrick Rondat
Patrick Rondat
Patrick Rondat is a French guitarist. He plays instrumental heavy metal associated with diverse influences such as new age music, progressive metal, classical music and jazz. He appears in some shows by Jean Michel Jarre.-Biography:...
.
Bruinenberg is also featured as a guest drummer in Kamelot's The Fourth Legacy
The Fourth Legacy
The Fourth Legacy is the fourth full-length album by symphonic power metal band Kamelot. It was released in 1999 by Noise Records/Modern Music...
and continues recording and performing with several other artists, including: Kristoffer Gildenlöw
Kristoffer Gildenlöw
Kristoffer Gildenlöw is a Swedish musician and songwriter. He is best known for his work as bass guitarist in the band Pain of Salvation, a band started by his older brother Daniel Gildenlöw...
(Dial
Dial (band)
Dial is a progressive rock band based in the Netherlands.-History:Dial was founded in late 2003 by Liselotte Hegt, Rommert van der Meer and Kristoffer Gildenlöw....
, Pain of Salvation
Pain of Salvation
Pain of Salvation is a Swedish progressive rock band featuring Daniel Gildenlöw, who is the lyricist, chief composer, guitarist, and lead vocalist. Their sound is characterised by powerful, accentuated guitar work, broad vocal range, abrupt switching between heavy and calm passages, intense...
, Lana Lane
Lana Lane
Lana Lane is a North American rock singer. She sings lead in her eponymous band, and has sung backing vocals for the band Rocket Scientists and guest sung on Ayreon and Erik Norlander albums....
), David Readman
David Readman
David Readman is an English singer. Since 1994, he has been with the German-based band Pink Cream 69. He joined the French progressive metal band Adagio in 2000, but left the band in 2004...
(Pink Cream 69
Pink Cream 69
Pink Cream 69 is a German hard rock band founded in 1987 in Karlsruhe, Germany by Andi Deris, Dennis Ward, Kosta Zafiriou and Alfred Koffler. The band gained their first contract by winning music magazine Metal Hammer 's newcomer competition in Ludwigsburg one year after forming. In 1994, Andi...
), Ebony Ark and Bob Catley
Bob Catley
For the Australian politician, see Bob Catley Robert Adrian 'Bob' Catley is a British musician, perhaps best known as the lead singer of the rock band Magnum. He is also an accomplished solo artist.- Early years :...
(Magnum
Magnum (band)
Magnum are a British progressive rock band from Birmingham, England. Formed as a four piece by Tony Clarkin , Bob Catley , Kex Gorin and Bob Doyle in order to appear as the resident band at The Rum Runner night club Birmingham...
).
Elegy
- SupremacySupremacy (Elegy album)Supremacy, released in 1994, is the second album by Dutch power metal band Elegy.- Track Listing :#"Windows of the World" - 5:10#"Angel´s Grace" - 7:09#"Poisoned Hearts" - 5:26#"Lust for Life" - 5:21#"Anouk" - 1:53...
(1994) - LostLost (Elegy album)Lost, released in 1995, is the third album by Dutch power metal band Elegy.- Track Listing :#"Lost" - 4:41#"Everything" - 6:00#"Clean Up Your Act" - 5:03#"Always with You" - 4:33#"Under Gods Naked Eyes" - 4:51...
(1995) - Primal Instinct (EP) (1996)
- State Of MindState of Mind (Elegy album)State of Mind, released in 1997, is an album by Netherlands power metal band Elegy.-Track listing:#"Equinox " - 1:39#"Visual Vortex" - 4:45...
(1997) - Manifestation Of Fear (1998)
- Forbidden Fruit (2000)
- Principles Of Pain (2002)
Consortium Project
- Ian Parry's Consortium Project (1999)
- Continuum In Extremis (2001)
Adagio
- Sanctus IgnisSanctus IgnisSanctus Ignis is the debut album by French progressive/neo-classical metal band Adagio, released on May 8, 2001 in France by Nothing To Say, and in Europe by Limb Music.-Track listing:-Release and reception:...
– (May 8th, 2001) - Underworld – (July 23rd, 2003)
Others
- KamelotKamelotKamelot is an American symphonic power metal band from Tampa, Florida. The band was formed by Thomas Youngblood and Richard Warner in 1991. Norwegian vocalist Roy Khan joined for the album Siége Perilous, and shared song-writing duties with Youngblood until his departure in April 2011.As of 2010,...
– The Fourth LegacyThe Fourth LegacyThe Fourth Legacy is the fourth full-length album by symphonic power metal band Kamelot. It was released in 1999 by Noise Records/Modern Music...
(1999) - Ebony Ark – Decoder 2.0 (2006) (uncredited)
- Dial – Synchronized (2007)
- David ReadmanDavid ReadmanDavid Readman is an English singer. Since 1994, he has been with the German-based band Pink Cream 69. He joined the French progressive metal band Adagio in 2000, but left the band in 2004...
– David Readman (2007) - Bob CatleyBob CatleyFor the Australian politician, see Bob Catley Robert Adrian 'Bob' Catley is a British musician, perhaps best known as the lead singer of the rock band Magnum. He is also an accomplished solo artist.- Early years :...
– ImmortalImmortal (Bob Catley album)Immortal is the sixth solo Studio Album by Bob Catley, released by Frontiers Records in 2008.-Track listing:All songs by Magnus Karlsson# "Dreamers Unite" - 6:19# "We Are Immortal" - 5:44# "End of the World" - 5:03# "Open Your Eyes" - 4:25...
(2008) - Wicked SensationWicked SensationWicked Sensation is the debut album by American rock band Lynch Mob. This was George Lynch's first release since leaving Dokken. Joining George was Dokken drummer "Wild" Mick Brown.- Track listing :-Personnel:* Oni Logan - vocals...
– Crystalized (2010) - Fergie Frederiksen - Happiness is the Road (2011)