Slice Of Merlin - Soft As Water (Demo cassette, 1994).

Band: Slice Of Merlin.
Title: Soft As Water.
Released: 1994.
Label: Self Released.
Genre: Symphonic/Alternative Rock.

Personell:  Mathijs Vegter (Vocals), Michiel Bunnik (Guitars, Vocals), Ciska Jansz (Violin, Vocals), Bastiaan de Vries (Keyboards), Marc Schouten (Bass, Laughter), Arjen Schouten (Drums)..

Production, recording & mastering: Hans Pieters @ Excess Studio, Rotterdam.
Mix & mastering: Hans Pieters & Ben Littlewood @ Excess Studio, Rotterdam.

Tracklisting:
Side A:
1. I Need An Arm.
2. Soft As Water.
3. Walk By.
Side B:
4. Inequality.
5. Golden Lance.

Notes:
Inspired by the likes of Pink Floyd, Marillion, The Doors and many more, the band created an eclectic mixture, sometimes heavy, sometimes lighthearted, but always needing to focus on. After winning a local talent-competiotion (Of which recordings turned up in 2010), the band was able to record this demo, which started things for them. Cover was designed by Renate Boere, a graphic designer and now teacher @ Willem de Kooning academy, who once was a classmate of mine in primary and secondary school.
Came in a single run of unknown number in a full colour cover. These tracks were part of a complete discography in MP3 CD-R compilation, on sale at their farewell gig november 2010.

Website: No website. Defunct.

PSI - Pound Per Square Inch (Demo Cassette, 1995).

Band: PSI.
Title: Pound Per Square Inch.
Released: 1995.
Label: Self Released.
Genre: Progrock.

Personell:  T Lodders (Guitars, Vocals), T Verkleij (Bass, Keyboards, Backing Vocals), E Naber (Drums), R van Veen (Drums).

Production, recording, mix & mastering: Mahinder, Leiden.

Tracklisting:
1. Differences.
2. The Mad Hatter.
3. Stay Close.
4. Darkness.

Notes:
Band from Gouderak and Alphen-region, with a.o. the former manager of Dutch punkband ‘Ivy Green’. The cover of my copy has som,e titles adjusted and drummer Naber’s name sreplaced. The original tracklisting was:
1. The Mad Hatter.
2. Another Goodbye.
3. Stay Close.
4. Rotunda.
5. Passing Time.
6. Sad Silly Story.
7. Exit.

Website: No website. Defunct.

Strange - First Of November (Demo Cassette, 1998).

Band: Strange.
Title: 1st Of November.
Released: 1998.
Label: Self Released.
Genre: Pop/Rock.

Personell:  Heike Brandes (Vocals, Keyboard), Eva Hammann (Flute, Tenor Saxophone), Kristiaan Vogelaar (Guitars), Ronald van Veen? (Bass), Peter Manschot (Drums).
Production, recording & mix: John Radersma & Strange @ Plug Unit Studio, Reeuwijk.
Mastering: Peter Brussee @ Q-Point, Hilversum.

Tracklisting:
Side A:
1. The Wind.
Side B:
2. Strange.

Notes:
Somewhat strange, neurotic mooded band, wich hardly played outside their rehearsal room. First demo, of which my coipy’s cover is missing, so no solid data on personell and dates, unfortunately. Came in a single run of 150-200 copies. Later renamed to ‘Deception’, after drummer Peter was replaced. Demo title refers to the recording date, November 1st 1997.

Website: No website. Defunct.

Steamroller Funhouse - Demo (Demo cassette, 1993).

Band: Steamroller Funhouse.
Title: Demo.
Released: 1993.
Label: Wiebel-On Records (Self Released).
Genre: Funky Bluesrock.

Personell:  Ruud (Vocals), Sjaak (Bass), Marc (Guitar), Peter (Saxophone, Keyboards), Chris (Drums).

Additional personell: Mc Sjaanhead (Vocals).
Production, recording, mix & mastering: Mathijs @ Soundride Studio, Waddinxveen.

Tracklisting:
Side A:

1. The Wicketest Sound.
2. Blue Eyes.

Side B:
3. I Don’t Mind.
4. Funky Jim.

Notes:
Heavily influenced by Jimi Hendrix. From adjacent Waddinxveen/Alphen ad Rijn-area. Unknown run on cassette. Comes with blue/white and black cover.

Website: No website. Defunct.

Evidance - Apezaken (Demo cassette, ca 1997).

Band: Evidance.
Title: Apezaken.
Released: Ca 1997.
Label: Self Released.
Genre: Poprock.

Personell:  Oscar van Eijk (Vocals), Robin Kern (Guitars), Jorg de Vries Hummel (Bass, Didgeridoo), Timo van Eijk (Drums, Vocals).

Production, recording, mix & mastering: Evidance @ Rehearsal Room.

Tracklisting:
Side A:
1. In Your Face.
2. For Ever Young.

Side B:
3. Once And For All.

4. Didgeridoo-It.
5. Too Bad.

Notes:
Shortlived melodic poprockband from adjacent Waddinxveen/Boskoop area. Supported by a local musicshop/agency. Unknown run of copies made.

Website: No Website. Defunct.

DFP - One Night Rehearsal (Demo Cassette, ca 1997).

Band: DFP.
Title: One Night Rehearsal.
Released: Unknown, probably 1997.
Label: Self Released.
Genre: Pop/Rock.

Personell:  Rein Vogel (Vocals), Jorg de Vries Hummel (Guitar), Martijn Stax (Bas), Sanne Kuyt (Drums).
Production, recording, mix & mastering: DFP @ rehearsal room.

Tracklisting:
Side A:
1. Break The Strain.
2. Spinning In Daylight.
3. Boring Day On IInd Street.
Side B:
4. Bad Hangover.
5. No 7.

Notes:
Shortlived band from neighbouring Waddinxveen and Zoetermeer. Rehearsal demo, which came in an unknown single run.

Website: No Website. Defunct.

Gandillion - Awakening (Demo cassette, 1997).

Band: Gandillion.
Title: Awakening.
Released: 1997.
Label: Self Released.
Genre: Prog Rock.

Personell:  Femke Feenstra (Vocals), Stephen de Ruiter (Guitars), Feiko Withagen (Keyboards), Michel Kempel (Bass), Raymond van Uffelen (Drums)..
Production, recording & mix: Dennis Middelkoop, Rene Speksnijder & Stephen de Ruiter @ Villa Decibel (St Popcollectief Gouda), Vocals by Fred 18 @ Take 18.
Mastering: Fred 18@ Take 18.

Tracklisting:
Side A:
1. Slumber Sleep.
Side B:
2. Shadowplay.

Notes:
Band emerging from the remnants of ‘Dreamscape’, mixing Prog, Sympho and Gothic Metal tot heir own blend. This demo got them attention, which led to a deal with and a CD on notorious ‘Killer Whale Records’, plus a warmup-set at a ‘Marillion’ fanclub gathering. Line-up changed end of 1998 with the departure of Femke.
Recorded with help from former ‘Dreamscape’-guitarist Rene Speksnijder, using an old mixingdesk @ their rehearsalroom, live onto minidisc. The vocals were added later and of the master 300-500 copies were made on cassette. Came with B&W glossy artwork.

Website: No website. Defunct.

Blind Justice - That's Folk Y'All (Promo cassette, 1997).

Band: Blind Justice.
Title: That’s Folk Y’All.
Released: 1997.
Label: Self Released.
Genre: Metal.

Personell:  Attila Szabó (Vocals, Guitars)/ Fokkert Draisma (Guitars, Vocals), Edwin den Haag (Bass), Edith Mathot (Violin), Marc Spring in ’t Veld (Saxophone), Nicolas Hamel (Drums).
Production, recording & mix: Hans Pieters & Blind Justice @ Excess Studio, Rotterdam.
Mastering: Peter Brussee @ Q-Point, Hilversum.

Tracklisting:
1. Lonely.
2. Cry.
3. Fear Me.

Notes:
Last release on  cassette and also the last recordings featuring Edith and Marc, who left the band shortly after, due to the band’s wish to return to a more basic sound.

Website: www.blindjustice.nl.

De Bovenburen - Demotape (1993).

Band: De Bovenburen.
Title: Unknown.
Released: 1993.
Label: Self Released.
Genre: Rock.

Personell:  Pim Leefsma (Vocals), Paul Moerman (Guitar), Gert Hoogeveen (Guitar), Paul v/d Munnik (Bass).

Production, recording, mix & mastering: Hans Pieters @ Via Ritmo, Rotterdam.

Tracklisting:
1. Frustration.
2. New Things.
3. We Cut Heads.
4. Slow Runner.
5. Absence Of Malice.
6. Lurk.
7. Conspirators.
8. CVandybomber.

Notes:
Last demo Recorded in shortlived ‘Via Ritmo’ studio, Rotterdam. Unknown number reproduced on cassette. In 1999 all recordings were put on CD-R.

Website: No Website. Defunct.

De Bovenburen - Demotape (1993).

Band: De Bovenburen.
Title: Unknown.
Released: 1993.
Label: Self Released.
Genre: Rock.

Personell:  Pim Leefsma (Vocals), Paul Moerman (Guitar), Gert Hoogeveen (Guitar), Paul v/d Munnik (Bass).
Production, recording, mix & mastering: Hans Pieters @ Via Ritmo, Rotterdam.

Tracklisting:
1. Summer Holidays.
2. The Fight.
3. Stormy Wind.
4. Second Generation Blues.

Notes:
Second demo by this ‘Burn The Blankets’ offspring. Still using a drum machine. Recorded in shortlived ‘Via Ritmo’ studio, Rotterdam. Unknown number reproduced on cassette. In 1999 all recordings were put on CD-R.

Website: No website. Defunct.

De Bovenburen - Demotape (1992).

Band: De Bovenburen.
Title: Unknown.
Released: 1992.
Label: Self Released.
Genre: Rock.

Personell:  Pim Leefsma (Vocals), Paul Moerman (Guitar), Paul v/d Munnik (Bass).
Production, recording, mix & mastering: Hans Pieters @ Excess Studio, Rotterdam.

Tracklisting:
1. Estelle.
2. Jungle.
3. We Cut Heads.
4. Frustration.
5. Love Is A Bore.

Notes:
First demo by ‘Burn The Blankets’ offspring, consisting of their guitarist, bassplayer and manager (Graphic artist Pim Leefsma). Never had a drummer, bur used a drummachine instead. Pim’s timbre, combined with solid riffs, gives the music a scent of Motörhead occasionally. First gigs were done under both ‘Bovenburen’ and ‘The Barracuda’s’ moniker. The latter one later got a band on it’s own.

Website: No website. Defunct.

Angel of the Underground - Angel of the Underground (1998).

Band: Angel of the Underground.
Title: Angel of the Underground.
Released: december 1998.
Label: Self Released.
Genre: Grunge.

Personell: Ilse Lazaroms (Vocals, Guitar, Bass), Jiska Helmes (Vocals, Bass, Guitar), Jeroen Bosch (Drums).
Production, recording & mix: Dennis Leidelmeijer, Hans Pieters, Leo Hoek van Dijke & AotU @ Excess Studio, Rotterdam.
Mastering: Hans Pieters @ Excess Studio, Rotterdam.

Tracklisting:
1. The 2 Of U.
2. The Muse.
3. Miss Understood.
4. A Whole Lot More.

Notes: Recorded November 14th & 15th, after the band won two studiodays in a contest. First day the basic tracks and some instrument overdubs were done, the second day focussing on vocals and mixing. Proposed mixes were abandonned, as they were making the music sound too tight for the ‘Hole’ inspired, female fronted Grunge. A fifth track called ‘Sister, Sister’ (dedicated to Ilse’s close friend Lucas) was recorded, but lacked the quality to work on in the short period of time available and got erased later. Came in a single run of 300 copies.

Website: No website. Defunct.

Lame Art - Lame Art (Demotape, 1998).

Band: Lame Art.
Title: Untitled.
Released: October 21st 1998.
Label: Self released

Personell: Michiel Mos (Vocals, Guitar), Rinske van Popta (Vocals, Bass), Mathias v/d Pool (Vocals, Guitar), Gijs Batelaan (Drums).
Production, recording & mix: Leo Hoek van Dijke @ St Popcollectief, Gouda, June 24th 1998.
Mastering: Leo Hoek van Dijke @ Gouwestad Radio (Studio 1), Gouda.

Tracklisting:
1. Oblivion.
2. Duco's Waking Nights.
3. The Only Ones That Try.
4. Released.
5. My Sister Dead In The Sea.
6. Buildings On Ashes.

Notes:
Recorded on a hot day in June live onto Minidisc as one-takers. Came with full colour artwork, as Mathias stepfather worked in a printing delivering factory, needing to testrun an industrial digital printer, before shipment to Japan. Detailed session-info can be found at http://goudaundergroundstation.blogspot.nl/search/label/Lame%20Art. Came in a single run of 150 copies on cassette. There were also 10 CD-copies made on CD-R, with additional tracks:
7. Parasites.
8. Vicious.
9. At The Forest.
10. The Far Indies.
11. Vicious (Ragga Man!).
12. Skindeep.
13. Parasites (Live LVC, Leiden).
14. Buildings On Ashes (Live LVC, Leiden).
15. Released (Live LVC, Leiden).
16. Oblivion (Live LVC, Leiden).
17. Vicious (Live LVC, Leiden).
18. Crystal Clear (Rehearsal 9-10-1997).
19. Mindwar (Rehearsal 9-10-1997).


Website: No website. Defunct