Sinister is a death metal band from Schiedam, the Netherlands, formed in 1988. They have released fourteen albums, most recently Deformation of the Holy Realm in 2020.

Sinister
OriginSchiedam, Netherlands
GenresDeath metal
Years active1988–2003, 2005–present
LabelsWitchhunt, Seraphic Decay, Sicktone, Nuclear Blast, Metal Mind, Massacre
MembersAad Kloosterwaard
Walter Bokito Tjwa
Simon Skrlec
Past membersRon van de Polder
Mike van Mastrigt
Corzas Nanuruw
Frank Faaze
Andre Tolhuizen
Bart van Wallenberg
Michel Alderliefsten
Eric de Windt
Joost Silvrants
Rachel van Mastrigt-Heyzer
Pascal Grevinga
Paul Beltman
Mathijs Brussaard
Bastiaan Brussaard
Websitefacebook.com/SinisterOfficial

The band was idle between 2003 and 2005, after which Aad Kloosterwaard, the only constant member, switched from drums to vocals.[1]

The band finished with recordings of the 15th album in October 2023. The recordings are currently in the studio for mix and mastering. Soon they will announce the release date.

Members

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Current members

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  • Aad Kloosterwaard - vocals (2005–present), drums (1988-2003)
  • Walter Bokito Tjwa - guitar (2018–present)
  • Simon Skrlec - drums (2022–present)
  • Aleša Kloosterwaard - bass

Former members

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  • Mike (Sinister) van Mastrigt - vocals (1988–1996)
  • Ron van de Polder - guitar, bass (1988–1992, 2003)
  • Corzas Nanuruw - bass (1989–1991)
  • Andre Tolhuizen - guitar (1991–1994)
  • Frank Faaze - guitar (1991)
  • Bart van Wallenberg - guitar, bass (1992–2002)
  • Michel Alderliefsten - bass (1996)
  • Eric de Windt - vocals (1997–1999)
  • Alex Paul - bass (1997–2003), guitar (2005–2011)
  • Joost Silvrants - vocals (2000)
  • Rachel Heyzer - vocals (2001–2003)
  • Pascal Grevinga - guitar (2003)
  • Paul Beltman - drums (2005–2008)
  • Bas van den Bogaard - bass (2005–2011)
  • Edwin van den Eeden - drums (2008–2011)
  • Dennis Hartog - guitar (2011 - 2020)
  • Mathijs Brussaard - bass (2011 – 2015)
  • Léon Caufijn - bass (2015–2016)
  • Bastiaan Brussaard - guitar (2011 – 2017)
  • Ricardo Falcon - guitar (2016–2018)
  • Toep Duin - drums (2011–2022)

Timeline

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Discography

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Studio albums

EPs and singles

Music Videos

  • Leviathan (1993)
  • The Science of Prophecy (2014)
  • Neurophobic (2017)

DVDs

  • Prophecies Denied (2006)

References

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  1. ^ Torreano, Bradley. "Biography: Sinister". Allmusic. Retrieved 31 May 2011.
  2. ^ Sinister Streams New Track "Transylvania"
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