Creepmime

Creepmime

Company type	Band
Industry	Music
Founded	1991
Defunct	1997
Headquarters	Leiden , Netherlands
Products	Death metal music, Albums

Creepmime was a death metal ensemble originating from Leiden, Netherlands, active from 1991 until 1997. During their career, they issued two full-length albums under the Mascot Records label.

History

The band was established in 1991 with original members Rogier Hakkaart, Andy Judd, Marja Koelewijn, and Gerrit Koekebakker. Their 1992 demo titled Anthems for a Doomed Youth led to a contract with Mascot Records. After undergoing changes in the rhythm section, they recorded their debut album Shadows in August 1993. Creepmime toured with Cynic in the Netherlands and embarked on a brief tour alongside them.

Between 1994 and 1995, additional personnel adjustments took place before the band recorded their sophomore album Chiaroscuro in August 1995. Post-release, Creepmime toured across Europe with Sinister and performed in the Netherlands with Threnody and Ministry of Terror. The exit of Andy Judd ultimately resulted in the band's breakup. A short-lived reunion occurred in 1997 featuring Giezen, Van der Graaf, and Brama, but this ended in 1998 due to Brama suffering a knee injury.

Band members

• Andy Judd – guitar (1991–1996)
• Rogier Hakkaart – guitar, vocals (1991–1994)
• Marja Koelewijn – bass (1991–1992)
• Gerrit Koekebakker – drums (1991–1992)
• Frank Brama – drums (1992–1998)
• Mark Hope – bass (1993–1994)
• Joost van der Graaf – bass, vocals (1994–1998)
• Jaco Voorzaat – guitar (1994)
• Aad Giezen – guitar (1995–1998)

Anthems for a Doomed Youth (1992)

This initial demo by Creepmime contained five doom metal compositions and secured their recording agreement.

Shadows (1993)

Produced by Patrick Mameli of Pestilence and recorded in August 1993, Shadows represented a transition towards death metal while preserving doom metal influences. Released through Mascot Records and Pavement Music in the US, it helped solidify the band's position within the metal scene.

Track listing

1. "The Fruits of Ill Virtue"
2. "A Serenade for the Tragic"
3. "Suffer the Shadows"
4. "The Way of All Flesh"
5. "Chinese Whispers"
6. "Soon Ripe, Soon Rotten"
7. "Gather the Shattered"
8. "My Soul Flayed Bare"

Chiaroscuro (1995)

Their follow-up album incorporated elements of melodic death metal. Issued by Mascot Records, it was supported by tours throughout Europe that broadened Creepmime's audience.

Track listing

1. "The Colour Still Unwinds" – 4:36
2. "Scarlet Man" – 3:31
3. "In the Flesh" – 5:30
4. "Clarity" – 3:22
5. "Diced" – 4:23
6. "Chiaroscuro" – 7:31
7. "Black Widower" – 4:08
8. "Fools Paradise" – 4:56
9. "King of Misrule" – 5:19
10. "Gods Thoughts" – 5:52

References

• Creepmime at Muziek Centrum Nederland