Navarone (band)
| Company type | Band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 2008 |
| Defunct | 2024 |
| Headquarters | Nijmegen , Netherlands |
| Products | Studio albums, EPs, live albums, singles |
Navarone was an alternative rock ensemble from the Netherlands, originating in Nijmegen in 2008 and concluding their activities in 2024.
Biography
The inception of Navarone traces back to a collaboration between vocalist Merijn van Haren and guitarist Kees Lewiszong. Initially known as Overthrow, they attracted the attention of Golden Earring, which led to opportunities to open for the band. Barry Hay, Golden Earring's lead singer, proposed the name The Guns of Navarone; however, to prevent confusion with Guns N' Roses, the group ultimately adopted the simpler name Navarone.
Their debut EP, released in 2009, propelled them into the final stage of The Next Best Band competition, secured airplay on 3FM through Rob Stenders' Indecent Proposal show, reached number one on KX-Radio, and resulted in live appearances including at Paaspop festival. Following a two-year break during which members completed their studies and Merijn recovered his vocal abilities, they launched their first full-length album, A Darker Shade of White, in 2012.
In May 2014, Navarone unveiled their second studio album titled Vim and Vigor. Later that year, in November, they released A Date at the Chapel, a live album and DVD capturing acoustic performances accompanied by a classical ensemble.
During 2018, Navarone participated in the ninth season of The Voice of Holland. They impressed by securing all four coaches’ approval during the Blind auditions and selected Anouk as their mentor. Marking a milestone as the first band to reach the show's finale, they concluded the competition as runners-up.
Their concluding concert took place in January 2024 at Doornroosje in Nijmegen.
Members
- Merijn van Haren – lead vocals (2004–2024)
- Kees Lewiszong – lead guitar (2004–2024)
- Bram Versteeg – bass guitar (2005–2024)
- Robin Assen – drums (2004–2024)
- Roman Huijbreghs – rhythm guitar and backing vocals (2004–2024)
Studio albums
- A Darker Shade of White (2012)
- Vim and Vigor (2014)
- Oscilation (2017)
- Salvo (2018)
- V (2023)
Other releases
- Navarone – EP (2009)
- A Date at the Chapel – Live album & DVD (2014)
- Loud and Clear – EP (2018)
Singles and promotional tracks
- Highland Bull (2012)
- December (2013)
- The Red Queen (2014)
- Smash 'n Grab (2014)
- Step by Step (2017)
- Soon I'll be Home (2018)
- Lonely Nights (2018)
- Loud and Clear (2018)
- Cerberus (2018)
- The Strong Survive (2018)
- Perfect Design (2019)