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God Dethroned

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God Dethroned
Company typeBand
IndustryMusic
Founded1990 in Beilen, Netherlands
FounderHenri Sattler, Hans Leegstra, Ard de Weerd
Headquarters
Beilen
,
Netherlands
ProductsExtreme metal music

God Dethroned is an extreme metal ensemble originating from Beilen, Netherlands, established in 1990.

Biography

The band was initiated by vocalist and guitarist Henri Sattler, along with Hans Leegstra and Ard de Weerd. Their first demo, Christ Hunt, appeared in 1991. Following several personnel changes, their debut full-length album The Christhunt was issued through the German label Shark; however, it failed to gain substantial traction due to minimal promotion and restrictions related to its controversial cover art. The group entered a hiatus in 1993, during which Sattler founded Ministry of Terror.

In 1996, God Dethroned was reassembled by Sattler, recruiting Jens van der Valk on guitar, bassist Beef, and drummer Roel Sanders. They secured a contract with Metal Blade Records. The 1997 release The Grand Grimoire demonstrated improved commercial performance, succeeded by Bloody Blasphemy, which is widely regarded by fans as their finest output. The band embarked on extensive tours alongside notable acts such as Marduk, Immortal, and Deicide. In 2001, Tony Laureano replaced Sanders on drums, contributing to the album Ravenous before departing to join Nile.

Drummer Ariën Van Weesenbeek joined in 2002; however, creative differences concerning the band's musical direction resulted in the exit of both Beef and Van der Valk after the release of Into the Lungs of Hell. Their spots were filled by Henk Zinger on bass and Isaac Delahaye on guitar for the subsequent album The Lair of the White Worm (2004).

In 2006, God Dethroned collaborated with producer Rick Rubin for The Toxic Touch, released under American Recordings. The drummer position saw further changes when Roel Sanders returned in 2008 following Van Weesenbeek's commitment to Epica. Guitarist Susan Gerl joined during the recording sessions for Passiondale (2009), a concept record themed around the Battle of Passchendaele. Shortly thereafter, Sanders was succeeded by Michiel Van Der Plicht.

After additional lineup alterations including Danny Tunker taking over lead guitar duties, the band released Under The Sign Of The Iron Cross in 2010 via Metal Blade Records. This album received critical praise and was honored as 'Album Of The Month' by the Dutch publication Aardschok. In 2011, Sattler announced plans to disband the group, culminating in a final performance following their appearance at the 70000 Tons of Metal festival in January 2012.

God Dethroned reunited in 2015 for select live shows and subsequently increased their activity. Their 2017 release The World Ablaze, completing their World War I trilogy, achieved prominent positions on metal charts. Featuring lead guitarist Mike Ferguson and bassist Jeroen Pomper, they unveiled Illuminati on 7 February 2020.

Their most recent album, titled The Judas Paradox, was released on 6 September 2024.

Musical style

Initially rooted in death metal, God Dethroned evolved into blackened death metal upon their 1996 reformation. This stylistic approach persisted until Into the Lungs of Hell, after which they transitioned towards melodic death metal. The band remains a key contributor to the Dutch black metal scene. More recent releases signify a return to their foundational blackened death metal sound.

Members

Current Lineup
  • Henri "T.S.K." Sattler - vocals, rhythm guitar (1991-1993, 1996-2012, 2015-present)
  • Jeroen Pomper - bass (2015–present)
  • Dave Meester - lead guitar (2019–present)
  • Frank 'Skillpero' Schilperoort - drums (2020–present)
Former members
  • Ard de Weerd - drums (1991-1993)
  • Hans Leegstra - lead guitar (1991-1993)
  • Marco Barends - bass (1991-1992)
  • Marcel Beukeveld - bass (1992-1993; died 2016)
  • Jens van der Valk - lead guitar (1996-2003)
  • Beef - bass (1996-2003)
  • Roel Sanders - drums (1996-1999, 2008-2009)
  • Tony Laureano - drums (1999-2001)
  • Ariën van Weesenbeek - drums (2001-2008)
  • Isaac Delahaye - lead guitar (2003-2009)
  • Susan Gerl - lead guitar (2009-2010)
  • Danny Tunker - lead guitar (2010-2012)
  • Henk Zinger - bass (2003-2012)
  • Mike Ferguson - lead guitar (2015-2019)
  • Michiel Van Der Plicht - drums (2009-2012, 2015-2020)
Touring musicians
  • Ian Jekelis - lead guitar (2010-2015)

Discography

  • The Christhunt (1992)
  • The Grand Grimoire (1997)
  • Bloody Blasphemy (1999)
  • Ravenous (2001)
  • Into the Lungs of Hell (2003)
  • The Lair of the White Worm (2004)
  • The Toxic Touch (2006)
  • Passiondale (2009)
  • Under the Sign of the Iron Cross (2010)
  • The World Ablaze (2017)
  • Illuminati (2020)
  • The Judas Paradox (2024)

Music videos

  • Necromagnon (1992)
  • Under the Golden Wings of Death (1999)
  • Villa Vampiria (2001)
  • The Lair of the White Worm (2004)
  • Poison Fog (2009)
  • On the Wrong Side of the Wire (2017)
  • The World Ablaze (2017)
  • Annihilation Crusade (2017)
  • Illuminati (2019)
  • Spirit of Beezelebub (2020)
  • Book of Lies (2020)
  • Asmodevs (2022)
  • Rat Kingdom (2024)
  • The Judas Paradox (2024)
  • The Hanged Man (2024)

References

External links

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