Sun Caged is formed in the spring of 1999. Operating as a studio-project at first, the band members decide to transform Sun Caged into a full-time band when guitarist Marcel Coenen's band Lemur Voice breaks up in the summer of 2000.
After some demo releases between 2000 and 2002 the band signed a record deal with Finnish Lion Music for worldwide release of their debut album. Soon after, the band signed a contract with Marquee/Avalon Records for Japan.
The debut album, mixed by progressive rock mastermind Arjen Lucassen (Ayreon / Star One / Stream Of Passion), was recorded in early 2003 and released on October 22nd 2003.
From late 2001 on, Sun Caged start building up an impressive status within their genre by playing lots of shows, of which several are remarkably sizable. The interest shown by bookers and fans of progressive metal grows considerably. This also leads to several interviews in prominent magazines and to some shows as support act of bands like VandenPlas and Queensrijche.
Those who try to describe Sun Caged's music will find this task to be considerable.
Influences range from progressive metal to fusion and jazz, and atmospheric and ambient jaunts. The band's progressive blend is going to excite lots of listeners because of its diversity and excitement.
Sun Caged have been told to contain elements in their music that draw comparison to band such as Ayreon, Meshuggah, Iron Maiden, Kansas, Styx, Faith No More, Liquid Tension Experiment, Dream Theater, Pain Of Salvation and Cynic.
The band released their second album “Artemisia” in March 2007.
Current Line-Up:
Paul Adrian Villarreal - Vocals and Acoustic Guitar Marcel Coenen - Guitars and Backing Vocals Rene Kroon - Keyboards Roel Van Helden - Drums
Sun Caged is currently looking for a new Bass PLayer, are you a bass player and do you live somewhat close to the South of The Netherlands or do you want to travel, and do you like Sun Caged's music and you think you have the skills, then contact the band !
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HISTORY:
Sun Caged had some line up changes, find below all the members who were in the band before:
Previous Band Members:
Roel Vink - Bass (2005-2009), Discography: Artemisia (2006) Dennis Leeflang - Drums (1998 - 2003), Discography: Scar Winter Demo (1999), Killer Banshee and CIAW session (2000), Dominion Demo (2001), Promo Demo (2002), Sun Caged (2003, Lion Music), Tribute To Jimi Hendrix (2003, Lion Music) Rob Van Der Loo - Bass (1998 - 2006), Discography: Scar Winter Demo (1999), Killer Banshee and CIAW session (2000), Dominion Demo (2001), Promo Demo (2002), Sun Caged (2003, Lion Music), Tribute To Jimi Hendrix (2003, Lion Music), Demo for Second Album (2005) Sascha Burchardt - Vocals (2001 - 2002), Discography: Dominion Demo (2001) Joost Van Den Broek - Keyboards (2000 - 2004), Discography: Killer Banshee and CIAW session (2000), Dominion Demo (2001), Promo 2002 Demo, Sun Caged (2003, Lion Music), Tribute To Jimi Hendrix (2003, Lion Music) Andre Vuurboom - Vocals (2002 - 2004), Discography: Promo Demo (2002), Sun Caged (2003, Lion Music), Tribute To Jimi Hendrix (2003, Lion Music)
On a Project Basis:
Laura Van Driel - Vocals (1999 - 2000), Discography: Scar Winter Demo (1999), Killer Banshee and CIAW session (2000) Nick Hameury - Vocals (1999), Discography: Scar Winter Demo (1999) Gregoor Van Der Loo - Vocals (1999), Discography: Scar Winter Demo (1999) Thijs Cuppen - Keyboards (1999), Discography: Scar Winter Demo (1999)
hey! we are trying to change something... our new singer erik can't be a full member of dreamscape because the stess to travel a lot is affecting his health. so we decided to work with more than one singer - honestly we will work with even more than two... hopefully you will like that idea! we like it a lot because we will be very flexible and our sound will become even more complex! kind regards! DREAMSCAPE (progressive metal from germany) (new cd september 2009! - buy or let die!)
PS: always believe in your dreams! and don't get frightened if they are becoming real! - because for a believer they will!
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As our friend you are probably happy to know that we have started taken Pre-Orders on our new album "For Moments Never Done". Whenever you feel like it you can check www.cirrhaniva.nl.
Hi, this is HYPNOTHETICALL band from Italy. On June 21st our songs "Heaven Close At Hand", "Sweet Nothings" and "Hi-tech Lonelyness" will be featured in DARK TOWER compilation, out on NOMADISM RECORDS. The compilation is a special initative against the music piracy, will be published in a special Digipack DVD format, will contain tons of music, videos, bonus tracks and mp3's and will be sold at the symbolic price of € 5,00 on Nomadism's website. Come and check it out!!! Thank you very much!!! Rock on!!!
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Bestel NU je kaarten ONLINE voor de Walhalla Zomerfeesten op 17, 18 en 19 juli in Deurne
met op het programma o.a. Spic & Span, BENNY RODRIGUES Patatje Metal, MEMPHIS MANIACS, WC EXPERIENCE Bulldozer Breed, Imitallica, STREAM OF PASSION, MY FAVOURITE SCAR en CLAWFINGER!
www.zomerfeesten-deurne.nl (vorig jaar was Sun Caged er ook!)
kick ass, your music makes me want to eat the skin off of someone's face, and then puke it up and wear it as my own face, so keep rocking;] Hope to roll with you on some concerts!
Thanks so much for being our friend. We're happy to help in any way we can so if you have something you want us to review, if you'd be interested in doing an interview or if you have dates you want to post on our calendar or photos to share just let us know!! Take care and prog on :)
Damn you and Darkwater are looking for a bass player. Anyway hope it works out for you both. I want to see you guys hit the states again. I can't wait for the new album!!!
Thanks for the add Sun Caged! really glad to be your friend, check out our profile and tell us what you think , we've added a sample of pt.2 of Peripheral Complex, check it out! Operation Chronos!
