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| name = Asphyx | name = Asphyx
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| caption = Asphyx during a concert in London (2007) | caption = Asphyx performing in London, 2007
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| years_active = 1987–1994, 1995–1996, 1998–2000, 2007–present | years_active = {{flatlist|
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*2007–present
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⚫ | past_members = Bob Bagchus<br />Tonny Brookhuis<br />Eric Daniels<br />Joost<br />Chuck Colli<br />Theo Loomans<br />Ron van Pol<br />Sander van Hoof<br />Heiko Hanke<br />Ronny van der Wey<br />Wannes Gubbels
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⚫ | website = {{url|asphyx.nl}}
⚫ | current_members = ]<br />Paul Baayens<br />Alwin Zuur<br />Stefan Hüskens
⚫ | past_members = Bob Bagchus<br />Tony Brookhuis<br />Eric Daniels<br />Joost<br />Chuck Colli<br />Theo Loomans<br />Ron van Pol<br />Sander van Hoof<br />Heiko Hanke<br />Ronny van der Wey<br />Wannes Gubbels
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'''Asphyx''' is a Dutch ] band that was formed in ] in 1987. '''Asphyx''' is a Dutch ] band formed in ], ] in 1987 by Bob Bagchus and Tony Brookhuis. Since 2014, no original members are still in the band. Vocalist ] is the only current and long-term member that appeared on their debut album.


== History == == History ==
The band was formed in 1987 by Bob Bagchus and Tonny Brookhuis. Eric Daniels was found as a second guitarist and Chuck Colli joined on vocals and bass guitar; this line up released the ''Enter the Domain'' demo.<ref>{{cite web The band was formed in 1987 by Bob Bagchus and Tony Brookhuis. Joost was picked up for vocals and bass, but was replaced by Chuck Colli after the release of the first demo ''Carnage Remains''.<ref>{{cite web|title=Asphyx - Carnage Remains - Encyclopaedia Metallum|url=https://www.metal-archives.com/albums/Asphyx/Carnage_Remains/258948|access-date=August 14, 2022}}</ref> This line-up released the ''Enter the Domain'' demo after, which Eric Daniels was found as a second guitarist.<ref>{{cite web
| url=http://www.archaicmetallurgy.com/biography.php?bid=3354&PHPSESSID=c8 | url=http://www.archaicmetallurgy.com/biography.php?bid=3354&PHPSESSID=c8
| title=Asphyx history | title=Asphyx history
| publisher=archaicmetallurgy.com | publisher=archaicmetallurgy.com
| access-date=8 March 2008}}</ref> In March 1989, Colli was replaced by Theo Loomans and the band recorded the ''Crush the Cenotaph'' demo. Brookhuis then left the band and the remaining three recorded ''Embrace the Death'', an album which was never released because of label problems. | access-date=8 March 2008}}</ref> In March 1989, Colli was replaced by Theo Loomans and the band recorded the ''Crush the Cenotaph'' demo. Brookhuis then left the band and the remaining three recorded ''Embrace the Death'', an album which was never released because of label problems.{{citation needed|date=September 2024}}


After leaving ] in the early 1990s, Martin van Drunen joined Asphyx and the band signed to ].<ref>{{cite web| url=http://site.voila.fr/NIHILISTIC/Interviews/Vandrunen.htm| title=Interview of Martin Van Drunen| publisher=Nihilistic Holocaust| access-date=8 March 2008| archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20080416151255/http://site.voila.fr/NIHILISTIC/Interviews/Vandrunen.htm| archive-date= 16 April 2008}}</ref> After the release of their first album, ''The Rack'', they went on a European tour with ], followed by a tour with ] and ] in 1992. Shortly after the recording of the second album, ''Last One on Earth'', van Drunen left the band, to be replaced by Ron van der Pol. Eventually Bagchus left the band as well and was replaced by Sander van Hoof. After leaving ] in the early 1990s, Martin van Drunen joined Asphyx and the band signed to ].<ref>{{cite web| url=http://site.voila.fr/NIHILISTIC/Interviews/Vandrunen.htm| title=Interview of Martin Van Drunen| publisher=Nihilistic Holocaust| access-date=8 March 2008| archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20080416151255/http://site.voila.fr/NIHILISTIC/Interviews/Vandrunen.htm| archive-date= 16 April 2008}}</ref> After the release of their first album, ''The Rack'', they went on a European tour with ], followed by a tour with ] and ] in 1992. Shortly after the recording of the second album, ''Last One on Earth'', van Drunen left the band, to be replaced by Ron van der Pol. Eventually Bagchus left the band as well and was replaced by Sander van Hoof.{{citation needed|date=September 2024}}


In 1994, the band released its third, self-titled album, but broke up shortly afterward. In 1995, Loomans and Bagchus reformed Asphyx and recorded ''God Cries''. Around the same time, the ''Embrace the Death'' album, recorded in 1990, was released. Nevertheless, the band split up again after the release. In 1998, Loomans died when a train hit his car. The circumstances suggest it was an act of suicide. Some time later, Soulburn was founded by Bagchus and Daniels and, together with Pentacle singer and bass guitarist Wannes Gubbels, they recorded ''Feeding on Angels''.<ref>{{cite web In 1994 the band released its third, self-titled album, disbanding shortly afterward. In 1995, Loomans and Bagchus reformed Asphyx and recorded ''God Cries''. Around the same time, the album ''Embrace the Death'' (which was recorded in 1990) was released, and the band broke up again. In 1998, Loomans died unexpectedly after a train struck his car (with circumstances suggesting an act of suicide). Later, Soulburn was founded by Bagchus and Daniels, in collaboration with Pentacle singer and bassist Wannes Gubbels. The group recorded and released ''Feeding on Angels''.<ref>{{cite web
| url=http://www.voicesfromthedarkside.de/interviews/asphyx2.htm | url=http://www.voicesfromthedarkside.de/interviews/asphyx2.htm
| title=Interview of Bob Bagchus | title=Interview of Bob Bagchus
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On 30 November 2011 Asphyx finished recording on their eighth studio album entitled '']'' which was set to be released on 27 February 2012 in Europe and 28 February 2012 in North America via Century Media Records.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.metalunderground.com/news/details.cfm?newsid=74509 |title=Asphyx Announces New Album "Deathhammer" Details |publisher=Metal Underground.com |date=30 November 2011 |access-date=12 July 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/asphyx-deathhammer-cover-artwork-unveiled/ |title=ASPHYX: 'Deathhammer' Cover Artwork Unveiled |publisher=] |date=30 November 2011 |access-date=12 July 2016}}</ref> On 30 November 2011 Asphyx finished recording on their eighth studio album entitled '']'' which was set to be released on 27 February 2012 in Europe and 28 February 2012 in North America via Century Media Records.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.metalunderground.com/news/details.cfm?newsid=74509 |title=Asphyx Announces New Album "Deathhammer" Details |publisher=Metal Underground.com |date=30 November 2011 |access-date=12 July 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/asphyx-deathhammer-cover-artwork-unveiled/ |title=ASPHYX: 'Deathhammer' Cover Artwork Unveiled |publisher=] |date=30 November 2011 |access-date=12 July 2016}}</ref>


In March 2014, founding member Bob Bagchus parted ways from the band and leaving the band with no original members. He was replaced by Stefan Hüskens as the new drummer. In March 2014, founding member Bob Bagchus parted ways from the band and leaving the band with no original members. He was replaced by Stefan Hüskens as the new drummer.{{citation needed|date=September 2024}}


On 14 October 2015, Asphyx made an announcement they are working on a new album at the end of November for the long-awaited ''Deathhammer'' follow up and begin their first tour at Latin America.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.metalunderground.com/news/details.cfm?newsid=117277 |title=Tour Announced By Asphyx, Work On New Album Expected To Begin |publisher=Metal Underground.com |date=14 October 2015 |access-date=12 July 2016}}</ref> On 14 October 2015, Asphyx made an announcement they are working on a new album at the end of November for the long-awaited ''Deathhammer'' follow up and begin their first tour at Latin America.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.metalunderground.com/news/details.cfm?newsid=117277 |title=Tour Announced By Asphyx, Work On New Album Expected To Begin |publisher=Metal Underground.com |date=14 October 2015 |access-date=12 July 2016}}</ref>


== Members == == Members ==
] during a show in 2007]] ] in concert, 2007]]

;Current members === Current members ===
*] – vocals (1990–1992, 2007–present), bass (1990–1992) *] – vocals (1990–1992, 2007–present), bass (1990–1992)
⚫ *Alwin Zuur – bass (2010–present)
*Paul Baayens – guitar (2007–present) *Paul Baayens – guitar (2007–present)
⚫ *Alwin Zuur – bass (2010–present)
*Stefan Hüskens – drums (2014–present) *Stefan Hüskens – drums (2014–present)


;Former members === Former members ===
*Tonny Brookhuis – guitar (1987–1989) *Tony Brookhuis – guitar (1987–1989)
*Bob Bagchus – drums (1987–1993, 1995–1996, 1997–2000, 2007–2014) *Bob Bagchus – drums (1987–1993, 1995–1996, 1997–2000, 2007–2014)
*Eric Daniels – guitar (1988–1994, 1995–1996, 1997–2000) *Eric Daniels – guitar (1989–1995, 1996, 1997–2000)
*Joost – vocals, bass (1987–1988) *Joost – vocals, bass (1987–1988)
*Chuck Colli – vocals, bass (1988–1989) *Chuck Colli – vocals, bass (1988–1989)
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*Sander van Hoof – drums (1993–1994) *Sander van Hoof – drums (1993–1994)
*Heiko Hanke – keyboards (1994) *Heiko Hanke – keyboards (1994)
*Ronny van der Wey – guitar (1995) *Ronny van der Wey – guitar (1988–1989, 1995)
*Wannes Gubbels – bass, vocals (1997–2000, 2007–2010) *Wannes Gubbels – bass, vocals (1997–2000, 2007–2010)


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id:bass value:blue legend:Bass id:bass value:blue legend:Bass
id:keyboards value:purple legend:Keyboards
id:drums value:orange legend:Drums id:drums value:orange legend:Drums
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bar:Alwin text:"Alwin Zuur" bar:Alwin text:"Alwin Zuur"
bar:Tony text:"Tony Brookhuis" bar:Tony text:"Tony Brookhuis"
⚫ bar:Eric text:"Eric Daniels"
bar:Ronny text:"Ronny van der Wey" bar:Ronny text:"Ronny van der Wey"
⚫ bar:Eric text:"Eric Daniels"
bar:Paul text:"Paul Baayens" bar:Paul text:"Paul Baayens"
bar:Heiko text:"Heiko Hanke"
bar:Bob text:"Bob Bagchus" bar:Bob text:"Bob Bagchus"
bar:Sander text:"Sander van Hoof" bar:Sander text:"Sander van Hoof"
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bar:Stef from:01/05/2014 till:end color:drums bar:Stef from:01/05/2014 till:end color:drums


bar:Tony from:01/01/1987 till:01/06/1989 color:guitar bar:Tony from:01/01/1987 till:20/12/1989 color:guitar
bar:Eric from:01/06/1989 till:01/09/1995 color:guitar bar:Eric from:01/06/1989 till:01/09/1995 color:guitar
bar:Eric from:01/06/1996 till:01/02/1997 color:guitar bar:Eric from:01/06/1996 till:01/02/1997 color:guitar
bar:Ronny from:01/09/1988 till:01/06/1989 color:guitar bar:Ronny from:01/09/1988 till:01/06/1989 color:guitar
bar:Ronny from:01/09/1995 till:01/12/1995 color:guitar bar:Ronny from:01/09/1995 till:01/12/1995 color:guitar
bar:Theo from:01/09/1995 till:01/06/1996 color:guitar width:7 bar:Theo from:01/12/1995 till:10/05/1996 color:guitar width:7
bar:Eric from:01/08/1998 till:01/04/2000 color:guitar bar:Eric from:01/08/1998 till:01/04/2000 color:guitar
bar:Paul from:01/06/2007 till:end color:guitar bar:Paul from:01/06/2007 till:end color:guitar
bar:Heiko from:01/01/1994 till:01/04/1994 color:keyboards


bar:Joost from:01/01/1987 till:01/02/1988 color:vocals bar:Joost from:01/01/1987 till:01/02/1988 color:vocals
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== Discography == == Discography ==


'''Studio albums''' === Studio albums ===
* '']'' (1991) * '']'' (1991)
* '']'' (1992) * '']'' (1992)
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* '']'' (2009) * '']'' (2009)
* '']'' (2012) * '']'' (2012)
* '']'' (2016) * ''Incoming Death'' (2016)
* ''Necroceros'' (2021)<ref>{{Cite news |last=Davey, Angela |date=19 January 2021 |title=Album review: Asphyx – Necroceros |work=] |url=https://www.kerrang.com/reviews/album-review-asphyx-necroceros/ |access-date=20 January 2021}}</ref> * ''Necroceros'' (2021)<ref>{{Cite news |last=Davey, Angela |date=19 January 2021 |title=Album review: Asphyx – Necroceros |work=] |url=https://www.kerrang.com/reviews/album-review-asphyx-necroceros/ |access-date=20 January 2021}}</ref>


'''Live albums''' === Live albums ===
* ''Live Death Doom'' (2010 double live album and DVD) * ''Live Death Doom'' (2010 double live album and DVD)


'''Extended plays (EPs)''' === Extended plays (EPs) ===
* '']'' (1992) * '']'' (1992)
* ''Servants of Death'' (2016) * ''Servants of Death'' (2016)


'''Singles''' === Singles ===
* ''Mutilating Process'' (1989) * ''Mutilating Process'' (1989)
* ''Death the Brutal Way'' (2008) * ''Death the Brutal Way'' (2008)
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* ''Deathibel'' (2016) * ''Deathibel'' (2016)


'''Demos''' === Demos ===
* ''Carnage Remains'' (1988) * ''Carnage Remains'' (1988)
* ''Enter the Domain'' (1989) * ''Enter the Domain'' (1989)
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{{Commons category}} {{Commons category}}
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{{Asphyx}} {{Asphyx}}
{{Authority control}} {{Authority control}}

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Dutch death metal band For the film, see The Asphyx.

Asphyx
Asphyx performing in London, 2007Asphyx performing in London, 2007
Background information
OriginOldenzaal, Overijssel, Netherlands
Genres
Years active
  • 1987–1994
  • 1995–1996
  • 1997–2000
  • 2007–present
LabelsCentury Media
SpinoffsSoulburn
Hail of Bullets
Grand Supreme Blood Court
MembersMartin van Drunen
Paul Baayens
Alwin Zuur
Stefan Hüskens
Past membersBob Bagchus
Tony Brookhuis
Eric Daniels
Joost
Chuck Colli
Theo Loomans
Ron van Pol
Sander van Hoof
Heiko Hanke
Ronny van der Wey
Wannes Gubbels
Websiteasphyx.nl

Asphyx is a Dutch death metal band formed in Oldenzaal, Overijssel in 1987 by Bob Bagchus and Tony Brookhuis. Since 2014, no original members are still in the band. Vocalist Martin van Drunen is the only current and long-term member that appeared on their debut album.

History

The band was formed in 1987 by Bob Bagchus and Tony Brookhuis. Joost was picked up for vocals and bass, but was replaced by Chuck Colli after the release of the first demo Carnage Remains. This line-up released the Enter the Domain demo after, which Eric Daniels was found as a second guitarist. In March 1989, Colli was replaced by Theo Loomans and the band recorded the Crush the Cenotaph demo. Brookhuis then left the band and the remaining three recorded Embrace the Death, an album which was never released because of label problems.

After leaving Pestilence in the early 1990s, Martin van Drunen joined Asphyx and the band signed to Century Media Records. After the release of their first album, The Rack, they went on a European tour with Entombed, followed by a tour with Bolt Thrower and Benediction in 1992. Shortly after the recording of the second album, Last One on Earth, van Drunen left the band, to be replaced by Ron van der Pol. Eventually Bagchus left the band as well and was replaced by Sander van Hoof.

In 1994 the band released its third, self-titled album, disbanding shortly afterward. In 1995, Loomans and Bagchus reformed Asphyx and recorded God Cries. Around the same time, the album Embrace the Death (which was recorded in 1990) was released, and the band broke up again. In 1998, Loomans died unexpectedly after a train struck his car (with circumstances suggesting an act of suicide). Later, Soulburn was founded by Bagchus and Daniels, in collaboration with Pentacle singer and bassist Wannes Gubbels. The group recorded and released Feeding on Angels. In 1999, they renamed the project Asphyx and recorded the On the Wings of Inferno album with the same line up. However, Asphyx disbanded again in 2000.

In January 2007, the band re-united with van Drunen, Gubbels, Paul Baayens and Bagchus. They did not intend to record a new album, but focused only on live performances. However, in January 2008, they recorded a cover of a Celtic Frost song and a new song called "Death...The Brutal Way". In July 2008, they announced that new material was being prepared. Death...The Brutal Way was released in June 2009 by Century Media. It was released in North America by Ibex Moon Records on 18 August 2009, quickly becoming the distributor's best seller.

On 30 November 2011 Asphyx finished recording on their eighth studio album entitled Deathhammer which was set to be released on 27 February 2012 in Europe and 28 February 2012 in North America via Century Media Records.

In March 2014, founding member Bob Bagchus parted ways from the band and leaving the band with no original members. He was replaced by Stefan Hüskens as the new drummer.

On 14 October 2015, Asphyx made an announcement they are working on a new album at the end of November for the long-awaited Deathhammer follow up and begin their first tour at Latin America.

Members

Martin van Drunen in concert, 2007

Current members

  • Martin van Drunen – vocals (1990–1992, 2007–present), bass (1990–1992)
  • Paul Baayens – guitar (2007–present)
  • Alwin Zuur – bass (2010–present)
  • Stefan Hüskens – drums (2014–present)

Former members

  • Tony Brookhuis – guitar (1987–1989)
  • Bob Bagchus – drums (1987–1993, 1995–1996, 1997–2000, 2007–2014)
  • Eric Daniels – guitar (1989–1995, 1996, 1997–2000)
  • Joost – vocals, bass (1987–1988)
  • Chuck Colli – vocals, bass (1988–1989)
  • Theo Loomans – vocals, bass, guitar (1989–1990, 1995–1996; died 1998)
  • Ron van Pol – vocals, bass (1992–1994)
  • Sander van Hoof – drums (1993–1994)
  • Heiko Hanke – keyboards (1994)
  • Ronny van der Wey – guitar (1988–1989, 1995)
  • Wannes Gubbels – bass, vocals (1997–2000, 2007–2010)

Timeline

Discography

Studio albums

Live albums

  • Live Death Doom (2010 double live album and DVD)

Extended plays (EPs)

Singles

  • Mutilating Process (1989)
  • Death the Brutal Way (2008)
  • Reign of the Brute (2012)
  • Deathibel (2016)

Demos

  • Carnage Remains (1988)
  • Enter the Domain (1989)
  • Crush the Cenotaph (1989)
  • Promo '91 (1991)
  • Promo '95 (1995)

References

  1. "Asphyx - Carnage Remains - Encyclopaedia Metallum". Retrieved 14 August 2022.
  2. "Asphyx history". archaicmetallurgy.com. Retrieved 8 March 2008.
  3. "Interview of Martin Van Drunen". Nihilistic Holocaust. Archived from the original on 16 April 2008. Retrieved 8 March 2008.
  4. "Interview of Bob Bagchus". voicesfromthedarkside.de. Archived from the original on 12 March 2008. Retrieved 8 March 2008.
  5. "Interview of Wannes Gubbels". voicesfromthedarkside.de. Archived from the original on 12 March 2008. Retrieved 8 March 2008.
  6. "Asphyx to record new material". archaicmetallurgy.com. 4 January 2008. Retrieved 8 March 2008.
  7. "Dan Swanö will mix the new Asphyx album!". Asphyx myspace page. 9 February 2009. Retrieved 12 April 2009.
  8. "Ibex Moon Records Licenses New ASPHYX Album for U.S. Release". ibexmoonrecords.com. 11 June 2009. Archived from the original on 17 December 2009. Retrieved 9 March 2010.
  9. "Asphyx Announces New Album "Deathhammer" Details". Metal Underground.com. 30 November 2011. Retrieved 12 July 2016.
  10. "ASPHYX: 'Deathhammer' Cover Artwork Unveiled". blabbermouth.net. 30 November 2011. Retrieved 12 July 2016.
  11. "Tour Announced By Asphyx, Work On New Album Expected To Begin". Metal Underground.com. 14 October 2015. Retrieved 12 July 2016.
  12. Davey, Angela (19 January 2021). "Album review: Asphyx – Necroceros". Kerrang!. Retrieved 20 January 2021.

External links

Asphyx
  • A.J. van Drenth
  • Joost
  • Christian Colli
  • Bob Bagchus
  • Tony Brookhuis
  • Ronnie van der Wey
  • Theo Loomans
  • Eric Daniels
  • Ron van Pol
  • Sander van Hoof
  • Heiko Hanke
  • Wannes Gubbels
Studio albums
EPs
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