State of Negation
State of Negation is a 5-member metal group from Haarlem, Netherlands and winner of 2011's Dutch National Metal Battle and the IJmond Popmusic Prize. To this date, the band has played over 60 shows, 1 european tour, 5 festivals (Beeckestijn Pop, Occultfest, Strudelfest, Bashfest and Metalcon) and have released a successful music video on YouTube titled Corruption. Being the young band they are, State of Negation has left a great impression with both audience and professionals: “Young, talented and an incredible sense of performance!”
With the coming of their debut EP,Project Payback released in early 2013, they made quite a step forward by doing support for [...] Silence in Patronaat, Haarlem, leaving a great impression and convincing many people of their talent. The band's main musical influences are Lamb of God, Trivium and Machine Head, which listeners will definitely hear back in both music and lyrics, which are based on political issues, personal experiences, religion and a hint of rebellion.
History
State of Negation was formed in the summer of 2010 as just a fun project, the current line-up and drummer Sang-Jae Kouwenberg who left in 2011. Before he left he did contribute on their Single "Corruption" He was replaced by drummer Mike de Vries. Pim Nijssen left in 2014 and was replaced by Maurice ter Velde
After playing 30 shows together with bands like Purest of Pain, Pound, Gottlieb and Die for the Purpose of Living they were selected out of 41 bands to get a change to win the Dutch Metal 2011.
Among others, State of Negation has shared the stage with The Charm The Fury, Ethereal, [...] Silence, 3rd Machine, Purest of Pain, Divine Sins, Illucinoma and Onslaught.
The video for Corruption was made available online on 22 June 2011 on YouTube and is featured as a Bonus Track on Project Payback and has had over 6500 views.
As of 4 March 2014 State of Negation has replaced guitarist Pim Nijssen who left 14 February 2014 with guitarist Maurice ter Velde who introduced himself in a band posted Youtube video.
September 2014 State of Negation cancelled future shows stating they will explain this later. They posted of 24 September 2014 officially that their drummer Mike de Vries left the band. They were unclear about having a replacement or not.
Project Payback
State of Negation recorded their debut Ep without drummer Sang-Jae Kouwenberg who had previously worked with them on "Corruption" It was released on February 1 2013. This release noted their style and raised awareness onto the metal scene. It is marked as State of Negation's best release.
Tracklist:
- 1: Project Payback (3:55)
- 2: The Light (3:37)
- 3: Concussioned (3:51)
- 4 Visum Veritas(3:56)
Total: 15:19
Bonus Tracks
- 5: Hades (2:44)
- 6: Corruption (Music Video Version) (4:14)
Total: 22:17
Self-produced and home-recorded with the exception of Hades & Corruption Personnel: Performed by State Of Negation Production & Mixing by Tristan Jacobs Mastering by Arthur Van Schaik at ESound Studios
District Unknown
State of Negation began to record their second Ep around October 2013. It was released on 23 November 2013, it received positive reviews with most people claiming it is heavier than their previous release Project Payback. At the release party in Haarlem in Hardrock cafe "Bone" State of Negation played songs of the new Ep as well as songs of the old one.
Tracklist:
- 1: District Unknown (4:42)
- 2 Done My Own (4:01)
- 3: Gunslinger (3:40)
- 4: Thou Shalt Bleed (3:45)
- 5: Derealise (4:21)
Total: 20:49
Guitarist Pim Nijssen left the band 4 months after its release on 14 February.
New album
In 2014 State of Negation announced on their facebook they are currently working on a new album. After an european tour through Germany, Austria and Hungary they lined up at Metalcon festival 2014 where they also played a new song.
Discography
- EP's
- Project Payback (1 February 2013)
- District Unknown (23 November 2013)
- Studio Albums
- TBA (2014)
- Music Video's
- Corruption (2011)
Band members
- Current members
- Casper Leijen – Vocals (2010 – present)
- Tristan Jacobs – Lead Guitar (2010 – present)
- Mike Van Bekkum – Bass (2010 – present)
- Maurice ter Velde - Rhythm Guitar (2014 - present)
- Former members
- Mike De Vries – Drums (2012 – Sep 2014)
- Pim Nijssen – Rhythm Guitar (2010–2014)
- Sang-Jae Kouwenberg – Drums (2010–2012)
Awards
- Metal Battle 2011
- Ijmond Popprijs
Influences
State of Negation has been influenced by several bands like Lamb of God, Trivium, Threat Signal and Sonic Syndicate.