Tijs Keverkamp - guitar
Mandy Hopman - drums
Mark Drillich - bass, samples
David Kox - guitar
Influences
NEW ALBUM:
"A crazy adventurous groove-heavy journey of mind blowing rock, samples, and general whacked-outness!"
(Rock Sound UK)
"...the whole thing just cooks with an energy that's as elemental and from-the-gut as it is cerebral ... hard to explain, but easy to love, and highly recommended."
(Blabbermouth.net)
"You must be prepared for a progressive and ultimately groove laden experience before settling down to listen to it ... this has crossover potential to any forward thinking rock and metal head."
(Metalteamuk.net)
"No other band, at least none of any I know - succeeds in flinging such sledgehammer blows at your head."
(Gothtronic.com)
"KONG sind das beste Beispiel, dass im Untergrund immer noch jede Menge grossartige Musik veröffentlicht wird" (Rock Hard)
"Seltsame Band mit seltsamer aber anspruchsvoller, vor allem rhythmischer Musik, die man nicht so neben bei hören kann, somit aber auch einfach aus dem Gros der Masse heraussticht - damals wie heute."
(FFM-Rock.de)
"... een comeback met een volledig eigen smoel ... Spannend opgebouwde compostities waarin het experiment tussen elektronica en rock altijd weer wordt opgezocht." (Oor)
"Veel elementen die destijds zo fascinerend waren zijn weer present ... Het is goed dat Kong terug is" (Aardschok)
"What It Seems Is What You Get duurt iets meer dan een uur en heeft mij van begin tot eind kunnen boeien." (Zware Metalen.com)
KONG LIVE:
"For Kong it's just another excuse to excel in what they do best, surprising the fuck out of you ... a drug-free acid trip that lasted the duration of their performance."
(Rock Sound UK)
"No boring experimentation here - Kong know exactly what they want to do, and it has something to do with screwing your head up
(Metal Hammer UK)
"Das totale Surround-Erlebnis: Kong live" (Rock Hard)
"Kong excelleert al vanaf 1990 als een van de spannendste livebands in Nederland." (Volkskrant)
"Het publiek wordt letterlijk omringd door muziek en de personen die het voortbrengen, er is geen ontsnappen aan." (Aardschok)
"Kong bezorgde mij een van mijn meest memorabele
concertervaringen ... het letterlijk omringd worden door
muziek was zelfs een ronduit sensationele ervaring." (Aardschok)
WHAT IT SEEMS IS WHAT YOU GET
KONG is back! The Amsterdam based quadraphonic quartet released a new album which blends all elements of their unconventional style into a heavier and more intense musical collage than ever before. The sound and atmosphere refer and expand on the earlier works of KONG where sampling and electronica played a less prominent role. Still the music contains a lot of weird samples and loops and maintains it's high groove-and-dance factor.
The album is available in shops in The Netherlands, Germany, France, Belgium, Denmark and the UK and at several online shops. For more information and mailorder details visit the KONG website.
The album has been recorded in the KONG Studio in Amsterdam and was mixed and produced by former KONG guitarist Dirk de Vries. Mastering was done by Attie Bauw (Judas Priest, The Gathering).
BIOGRAPHY
KONG started out in 1988 and soon drew international attention with their unscrupulous mix of heavy metal, progressive rock, electronica, and the avant-garde - all of it backed up by extensive sampling and quirky sound effects. Adding to their unusual approach, KONG’s music is 99 percent instrumental, and performed quadraphonically, with each member of the group positioned on a small stage in a corner of the venue and the audience in the middle. With this concept KONG toured regularly all across Europe, drawing widespread attention from in-the-know critics and building a selective but dedicated audience.
After a break of almost seven years bassist and co-founder Mark Drillich revived the band and attracted new recruits Tijs Keverkamp (guitar), Mandy Hopman (drums) and David Kox (guitar).
"LumberHome" live at W2, Den Bosch, 15-05-2009
"Tenfold Right" live at W2, Den Bosch, 15-05-2009
"Stockhouse" live at the Melkweg, Amsterdam, 15-05-1999
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THANX MARK DRILLICH FOR THE GREAT INTERVIEW ON RADIO MOONROCK. IT WAS GREAT TO HAVE YOU IN MY PROGRAM, AND TO PLAY SOME SONGS FROM YOUR LAST ALBUM. GREETZ, DJ ACIDOS RADIO MOONROCK. www.moonrock.nl
Yo David, eensgelijks! Was inderdaad lang gelee! Wil jullie ook wel komen checken binnenkort, Stockhouse brings back memories! Leuke filmpjes bij de weg. Laat wel weten als ik met Doghouse in de buurt van A'dam moet rocken. Cheerio George
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