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{{Short description|Dutch death metal band}} {{Short description|Dutch death metal band}}
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| name = '''Asphyx''' | name = Asphyx
| image = AsphyxBand.jpg | image = AsphyxBand.jpg
| caption = Asphyx, during a concert in London (2007) | caption = Asphyx during a concert in London (2007)
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| landscape = Yes | landscape = Yes
| origin = ], ] | origin = ], Netherlands
| genre = {{flat list | | genre = {{flat list |
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| years_active = 1987–1994, 1995–1996, 1998–2000, 2007–present | years_active = 1987–1994, 1995–1996, 1998–2000, 2007–present
| label = Century Media Records | label = ]
| associated_acts = ]<br>]<br>]<br>Pentacle<br>] | associated_acts = ]<br />]<br />]<br />Pentacle<br />]
| website = | website = {{url|asphyx.nl}}
| current_members = ]<br>Paul Baayens<br>Alwin Zuur<br>Stefan Hüskens | current_members = ]<br />Paul Baayens<br />Alwin Zuur<br />Stefan Hüskens
| past_members = Bob Bagchus<br>Tonny Brookhuis<br>Eric Daniels<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 | past_members = Bob Bagchus<br />Tonny Brookhuis<br />Eric Daniels<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
}} }}


'''Asphyx''' is a Dutch ] band that was formed in ], ], in 1987. '''Asphyx''' is a Dutch ] band that was formed in ] in 1987.


==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 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
| 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=2008-03-08}}</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.


After leaving ] in the early 1990s, Martin van Drunen joined Asphyx and the band signed to ].<ref>{{cite web After leaving ] in the early 1990s, Martin van Drunen joined Asphyx and the band signed to ].<ref>{{cite web
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| title=Interview of Martin Van Drunen | title=Interview of Martin Van Drunen
| publisher=Nihilistic Holocaust | publisher=Nihilistic Holocaust
| access-date=2008-03-08| archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20080416151255/http://site.voila.fr/NIHILISTIC/Interviews/Vandrunen.htm| archive-date= 16 April 2008 | url-status= live}}</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. | 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 | url-status= live}}</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.


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, 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
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| title=Interview of Bob Bagchus | title=Interview of Bob Bagchus
| publisher=voicesfromthedarkside.de | publisher=voicesfromthedarkside.de
| access-date=2008-03-08| archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20080312205121/http://www.voicesfromthedarkside.de/interviews/asphyx2.htm| archive-date= 12 March 2008 | url-status= live}}</ref> 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.<ref>{{cite web | access-date=8 March 2008| archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20080312205121/http://www.voicesfromthedarkside.de/interviews/asphyx2.htm| archive-date= 12 March 2008 | url-status= live}}</ref> 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.<ref>{{cite web
| url=http://www.voicesfromthedarkside.de/interviews/asphyx.htm | url=http://www.voicesfromthedarkside.de/interviews/asphyx.htm
| title=Interview of Wannes Gubbels | title=Interview of Wannes Gubbels
| publisher=voicesfromthedarkside.de | publisher=voicesfromthedarkside.de
| access-date=2008-03-08| archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20080312205116/http://www.voicesfromthedarkside.de/interviews/asphyx.htm| archive-date= 12 March 2008 | url-status= live}}</ref> | access-date=8 March 2008| archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20080312205116/http://www.voicesfromthedarkside.de/interviews/asphyx.htm| archive-date= 12 March 2008 | url-status= live}}</ref>


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 ] song and a new song called "Death... The Brutal Way". In July 2008, they announced that new material was being prepared. '']'' was released in June 2009 by Century Media.<ref>{{cite web 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 ] song and a new song called "Death... The Brutal Way". In July 2008, they announced that new material was being prepared. '']'' was released in June 2009 by Century Media.<ref>{{cite web
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| title=Asphyx to record new material | title=Asphyx to record new material
| publisher=archaicmetallurgy.com | publisher=archaicmetallurgy.com
| date=2008-01-04 | date=4 January 2008
| access-date=2008-03-08}}</ref><ref name="deathmix">{{cite web | access-date=8 March 2008}}</ref><ref name="deathmix">{{cite web
| url=http://blogs.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=blog.view&friendId=151579101&blogId=469474646 | url=http://blogs.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=blog.view&friendId=151579101&blogId=469474646
| title=Dan Swanö will mix the new Asphyx album! | title=Dan Swanö will mix the new Asphyx album!
| publisher=Asphyx myspace page | publisher=Asphyx myspace page
| date=2009-02-09 | date=9 February 2009
| access-date=2009-04-12}}</ref> It was released in North America by Ibex Moon Records on August 18, 2009, quickly becoming the distributor's best seller.<ref>{{cite web | access-date=12 April 2009}}</ref> It was released in North America by Ibex Moon Records on 18 August 2009, quickly becoming the distributor's best seller.<ref>{{cite web
|url=http://www.ibexmoonrecords.com/world-asphyx.html |url=http://www.ibexmoonrecords.com/world-asphyx.html
|title=Ibex Moon Records Licenses New ASPHYX Album for U.S. Release |title=Ibex Moon Records Licenses New ASPHYX Album for U.S. Release
|publisher=ibexmoonrecords.com |publisher=ibexmoonrecords.com
|date=2009-06-11 |date=11 June 2009
|access-date=2010-03-09 |access-date=9 March 2010
|url-status=dead |url-status=dead
|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091217160805/http://www.ibexmoonrecords.com/world-asphyx.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091217160805/http://www.ibexmoonrecords.com/world-asphyx.html
|archive-date=2009-12-17 |archive-date=17 December 2009
}}</ref> }}</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=November 30, 2011 |access-date=July 12, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/asphyx-deathhammer-cover-artwork-unveiled/ |title=ASPHYX: 'Deathhammer' Cover Artwork Unveiled |publisher=] |date=November 30, 2011 |access-date=July 12, 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.


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=October 14, 2015 |access-date=July 12, 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]] ] during a show in 2007]]
;Current members ;Current members
*] – vocals <small>(1990–1992, 2007–present)</small>, bass guitar <small>(1990–1992)</small> *] – vocals <small>(1990–1992, 2007–present)</small>, bass guitar <small>(1990–1992)</small>
*Alwin Zuur – bass guitar <small>(2010–present)</small> *Alwin Zuur – bass guitar <small>(2010–present)</small>
*Paul Baayens – guitar <small>(2007–present)</small> *Paul Baayens – guitar <small>(2007–present)</small>
*Stefan Hüskens - drums <small>(2014–present)</small> *Stefan Hüskens drums <small>(2014–present)</small>


;Former members ;Former members
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*Wannes Gubbels – bass guitar, vocals <small>(1997–2000, 2007–2010)</small> *Wannes Gubbels – bass guitar, vocals <small>(1997–2000, 2007–2010)</small>


===Timeline=== === Timeline ===
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* '']'' (2012) * '']'' (2012)
* '']'' (2016) * '']'' (2016)
* ''Necroceros'' (2021)<ref>{{Cite news |last=Davey, Angela |date=January 19, 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'''
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* ''Promo '95'' (1995) * ''Promo '95'' (1995)


==References== == References ==
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Dutch death metal band For the film, see The Asphyx.
Asphyx
Asphyx during a concert in London (2007)Asphyx during a concert in London (2007)
Background information
OriginOverijssel, Netherlands
Genres
Years active1987–1994, 1995–1996, 1998–2000, 2007–present
LabelsCentury Media
MembersMartin van Drunen
Paul Baayens
Alwin Zuur
Stefan Hüskens
Past membersBob Bagchus
Tonny Brookhuis
Eric Daniels
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 that was formed in Overijssel in 1987.

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. 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, 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. 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 during a show in 2007
Current members
  • Martin van Drunen – vocals (1990–1992, 2007–present), bass guitar (1990–1992)
  • Alwin Zuur – bass guitar (2010–present)
  • Paul Baayens – guitar (2007–present)
  • Stefan Hüskens – drums (2014–present)
Former members
  • Tonny Brookhuis – guitar (1987–1989)
  • Bob Bagchus – drums (1987–1993, 1995–1996, 1997–2000, 2007–2014)
  • Eric Daniels – guitar (1988–1994, 1995–1996, 1997–2000)
  • Chuck Colli – vocals, bass guitar (1988–1989)
  • Theo Loomans – vocals, bass guitar (1989–1990, 1995–1996; died 1998)
  • Ron van Pol – vocals, bass guitar (1992–1994)
  • Sander van Hoof – drums (1993–1994)
  • Heiko Hanke – keyboards (1994)
  • Ronny van der Wey – guitar (1996)
  • Wannes Gubbels – bass guitar, vocals (1997–2000, 2007–2010)

Timeline

Discography

Studio albums

Live albums

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

Extended plays (EP)

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 history". archaicmetallurgy.com. Retrieved 8 March 2008.
  2. "Interview of Martin Van Drunen". Nihilistic Holocaust. Archived from the original on 16 April 2008. Retrieved 8 March 2008.
  3. "Interview of Bob Bagchus". voicesfromthedarkside.de. Archived from the original on 12 March 2008. Retrieved 8 March 2008.
  4. "Interview of Wannes Gubbels". voicesfromthedarkside.de. Archived from the original on 12 March 2008. Retrieved 8 March 2008.
  5. "Asphyx to record new material". archaicmetallurgy.com. 4 January 2008. Retrieved 8 March 2008.
  6. "Dan Swanö will mix the new Asphyx album!". Asphyx myspace page. 9 February 2009. Retrieved 12 April 2009.
  7. "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.
  8. "Asphyx Announces New Album "Deathhammer" Details". Metal Underground.com. 30 November 2011. Retrieved 12 July 2016.
  9. "ASPHYX: 'Deathhammer' Cover Artwork Unveiled". blabbermouth.net. 30 November 2011. Retrieved 12 July 2016.
  10. "Tour Announced By Asphyx, Work On New Album Expected To Begin". Metal Underground.com. 14 October 2015. Retrieved 12 July 2016.
  11. 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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