When apparitions are sighted they are often described as ghostlike appearances that defy logic.
Vague representations of reality that frighten, but remain fascinating. Even stunning to the beholder.

Apparition strives to gain that fascination with an interesting mix of hardrock and metal.
With a recognisable influence of bands like Opeth, Children of Bodom, Tool and a hint of famous hardrock bands like Creed and Pearl Jam, Apparition attempts to grab hold of your attention and keep it focused on the music !

Singer, Barry Heins
born in Amsterdam on 16 January 1979
The Hague

Gear:
Microphone Shure SM 58 (wireless)
Microphone AKG 3800D

Digitech Vocal 300

Barry

Apparition:
Peter (lead guitar) phoned to ask me if I was still interested in forming a band. Of course I was, so we arranged for Erik (bass) to join the party. And when Ard (guitar) and Pim (drums) decided to work with us a few weeks later, Apparition was born. We're a band with varied views on music, but those views don't clash. It actually forms an interesting mix between hardrock and metal and at times other influences (read Peter).

Inspired by:
Seeing that this is my first real band I can't say that I have years of experience. However I can tell you which singers form my biggest inspiration on both clean and grunting vocals. Thé metal vocalist is Mikael Akerfeldt (Opeth) and where hardrock is concerned Eddie Vedder (Pearl Jam) is my all time favourite. Bands that I listen to and that inspire me while writing lyrics for Apparition are: Pearl Jam, Opeth, Nevermore, Amon Amarth, In Flames and Korn.

Lead guitar, Peter Paul Kettenis
born in The Hague on 11 October 1983
The Hague

Gear:
Charvel 375 (with Dimarzio Evolution en Seymour Duncan little 59)
ESP/LTD M-100 with Dimarzio Tone Zone en Evolution
Koch Multitone 50W (Koch/Jensen Speakers and EL34 buizen)
GHS Strings (0.11 tuned down a whole step)
Dunlop Picks

Peter

Apparition:
In October 2003 I founded Apparition with Erik (bass) and Barry (singer). For some time the feeling had been nagging at us that we could make thing 'band thing' work. And now, finally, it has. I like the way the entire band is open to idea's, it keeps our music varied, both sensitive and downright loud when it needs to be.

Inspired by:
I've played in a number of bands, but I've also taken guitar lessons. At present I also teach other how to play. My play is inspired by: Soilwork, Opeth, Jesse van Ruller, Dream Theater, Ayreon (Star One) and Frank Gambale.

Guitar, Janno van Callinge
Born in Kolhorn on 28 april 1980
The Hague

Gear:

Guitars
Ibanez RG527-LTD R (stock)
Ibanez RG527-LTD R (custom)
Ibanez RG550-LTD
Ibanez RG2027X
Ibanez RG7321
Gibson Explorer Gothic
Gibson Les Paul Classic
Fender relic strat
Epiphone Les Paul
LAG GLA 100 BCE Baby Jumbo

Basses
Ibanez BTB405
Marlin Sidewinder

Amps
Koch Multitone 50 Head
Digitech 2120 Artist
Peavey 60/60
Hughes & Kettner Vortex Head
Line6 POD V2.0

Cabs
Marshall 1960A
Hughes & Kettner Vortex 4x12

FX
Visual Sound H2O
Digitech XP-100 Whammy-Wah
Hughes & Kettner Warp Factor

Other
Dean Markley Blue Steel Strings
Dunlop Tortex .73 Picks
Korg DT-10 tuner
Klotz cables

Janno

Apparition:
Allready a great fan of the band, I got the chance to audition shortly after I heard Ard was leaving Apparition. I was both surprised and very thrilled when I heard they wanted me to be part of the team. The thing that really amazes me in Apparition is that everyone has an equal creative part in the band. Together with the different backgrounds of all the members it makes the sound of Apparition quite unique.

Inspired by:
My guitar teacher (Peter Kettenis). As far as bands go; the list is to long to state right here... Keywords are: Megadeth, Metallica, Children of Bodom, Dream Theater, Symphony X, Lemur Voice, Opeth and Ayreon.

Bass: Erik Wildenberg
born in The Hague on 19 December 1978
The Hague

Gear:
trace-elliot commando 100W combo
D'Addario slowound sw2000-6 strings
Ibanez 6-string bassguitar

Erik

Apparition:
I joined Apparition from the start. An earlier attempt to form a band with Peter (lead guitar) and Barry (singer) had failed due to the lack of a place to rehearse properly, but the idea had never really left us. So I was happy to hear that we'd take another shot. Now we're here to stay.

Inspired by:
For years I honed my skills with the band Deadheart, but the line-up never worked out properly. My play is mostly influenced by the following bands: Iron maiden, Opeth, Tool, Nevermore and Arch enemy.

Drums: Pim Stehouwer
born in Odijk on 26 August 1978
The Hague

Gear:
Sonor shellkit 24", 13", 14", 16" (f), 18" (f), 14" (s)
Tama Iron Cobra and Roadpro hardware
Sabian AA 10" splash, 14" and 16" med. thin crashes, 18"AAXplosion crash, 14" Rock hats
Paiste Formula 602 20" med. ride
Wuhan 18" china
Roland TD-7 elektronisch drumstel

Pim

Apparition:
In the past I've played in a couple of rockbands, but since I moved to The Hague I hadn't really been active on the drums. So when Barry (singer) phoned to ask me if I was interested in joining Apparition it both surprised and intrigued me. Metal wasn't really my style, but hey, it couldn't hurt to take a look at one of their rehearsals, right? At that rehearsal I found a motivated group of guys, that enjoyed playing in a band and that enthusiasm rubbed off on me. Apart from that they had some pretty cool ideas on the kind of music that they wanted to play. In short: I joined the band.

Inspired by:
Every drummer should agree with me that Mike Portnoy (Dream Theater), Danny Schuler (Biohazard), Lars Ulrich (Metallica) and Sal Abruscato (Life of Agony) are a great inspiration.