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)
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Still Nasty. New LP out in November 2009!!! “Once & for all" is the title of Still Nasty’s upcoming LP. Recorded and mixed in Crab Studios, in Madrid, produced by José López and Still Nasty, and later mastered in Hollywood's own Precision Mastering Studios, by Ron Boustead, in Los Angeles (USA). A whole lotta hard rock, atmospheres, and a touch of stoner make up these Spaniard's debut, Distributed by Alone Records/The Stone Circle.
Still Nasty. Nuevo LP en Noviembre 2009!!! "Once & for all" es el título del primer LP de Still Nasty. Registrado y mezclado en los estudios Crab de Madrid, cuenta con la producción de José López y Still Nasty, siendo masterizado por Ron Boustead, en los hollywoodienses Precision Mastering Studios, de Los Angeles (USA). Mucho hard rock y atmósferas, con ataques del denominado stoner rock, configuran el debut de los madrileños, que cuenta además con interesantes colaboraciones (Marta Ruíz, de Sex Museum/Poliester, Robertez, de Motociclón, entre otros). Distribuido por Alone Records/The Stone Circle.
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