Revamp
Formed: 2009
From:
Limburg,
Netherlands
Last Known Status: Active
Latest Revamp News
Below is our complete Revamp news coverage, including columns and articles pertaining to the band. Some articles listed may be indirectly related, such as side projects of the band members, etc.
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Revamp Recruits New Bassist
Henk Vonk has been revealed as Revamp's new bass player. He replaces Jaap Melman who left the band before the recordings of the new upcoming album. The band comments:
"The decision was made in mutual understanding and we can still drink a glass of beer together. On the album plays Stream of Passion bassist Johan van Stratum, who filled in on short notice and did an amazing job to record and edit the bass parts.
"Henk Vonk will be joining us on stage from now on to seriously rock your asses! He's a great guy and an amazing bass player. Please welcome him warmly!"
Henk adds: "I'm stoked to have been asked to join the Revamp ranks. I've known Jord and Ruben for years and have played with other ReVampers before in other projects. This is a great honor and I look forward to see each and everyone of you on tour!" More...
Revamp Comments On New Album
Revamp's vocalist Floor has checked in with the following announcement about working on a new album:
"In the few years of ReVamp’s young existence the band endured many challenges and unexpected circumstances. Heavy winter storms with long periods of suffocating frost! Followed by sudden summer rains with wild streams of water that’s taking everything with it into unknown territory. A survival of the fittest! ReVamp came out stronger, more mature and with darker and more brutal music that tells the tale of this wild ride!
"Never before in my career I faced a situation like the one we were in with this album. It was a huge challenge because of several reasons. My sickness caused a major break between the first album and tours plus the writing of the first ideas for the second album and the actual finalization of those songs and the album. And right at the moment we started to pick everything back up after I was sick I joined Nightwish. Like a winter and a summer storm, they bring unexpected things, some nasty ones and some amazingly wonderful!
"Also the recording of this album was unlike any I did before because I was on tour with Nightwish most of the time. Guided by Joost van den Broek (ex-After Forever, songwriter first ReVamp album) the talented musicians of ReVamp recorded all the instruments and when I came back to The Netherlands I stepped into the studio to find a rough diamond. A shiny dark crystal: ready for my vocals. That was magical! The singing went smoother than ever before. The lyrics are like a roadmap through our storms and through my personal detours and horrors. More...
ReVamp To Begin Recording Vocals
ReVamp postponed work on a new album late last year due to vocalist Floor Jansen joining Nightwish on tour.
The band has now revealed that Floor will begin recording vocals for a new ReVamp album tomorrow. Floor comments: "I've been focus sing on the music completely and can't wait to start, I am so happy with this stuff!!!"
You can also check out a previously posted video of the band answering fan-submitted questions about the album below. More...
ReVamp Postpones Album Release
ReVamp's vocalist Floor Jansen recently joined Nightwish on tour to replace former vocalist Annette Olzon. ReVamp has now issued the following announcement about postponing the band's new album release due to the vocalist situation:
"Due to the changed situation in which singer Floor joined Nightwish on their world tour and summer festivals the band has decided to postpone the release. The new album deserves full attention and with the schedule as it is today is it not possible to do enough shows, tours and festivals.
"ReVamp wants to release the album in the fall of 2013. The exact date and more info about the possible tours will come as soon as possible. The recording of the album stays as scheduled and will start in December of this year! More info will follow on our website here."
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Anette Olzon Departs Nightwish
In the midst of the North American tour with Kamelot, Nightwish announced the mutual split with vocalist Anette Olzon due to "conflict in the direction" of the band. The band will proceed with the rest of the North American tour with ReVamp vocalist Floor Jansen on vocals. The joint announcement reads as follows:
"Another chapter of the NIGHTWISH story has ended today. NIGHTWISH and Anette Olzon have decided to part company, in mutual understanding, for the good of all parties involved.
"In recent times it has become increasingly obvious that the direction and the needs of the band were in conflict, and this has led to a division from which we cannot recover.
"NIGHTWISH has no intention of cancelling any upcoming shows, and as a result we have decided to bring in a substitute vocalist starting in Seattle 1.10.2012. Her name is Floor Jansen from the Netherlands (ex-AFTER FOREVER, REVAMP), and she has graciously stepped in to help us complete the ”Imaginaerum” world tour.
"We are all strongly committed to this journey, this vehicle of spirit, and we are sure that this will lead to a brighter future for everyone.
"We forever remain excited about the adventures to come, and we are extremely proud of the two beautiful albums and the wonderful shows we shared together.
"NIGHTWISH & Anette Olzon"
A couple of nights ago, Annette Olzon fell ill prior to the show in Denver and was briefly hospitalized. The show proceeded with Kamelot guest vocalists Elize Ryd (Amaranthe) and Alissa White-Gluz (The Agonist) filling in.
ReVamp Answers Fan Interview Questions
Dutch act ReVamp, featuring Ex-After Forever vocalist Floor Jansen, posted up a video in which answers to fan submitted question were answered by various members. Jansen explains that the album will be a little darker than the first with more versatile vocal styles.
Check out the interview here:
ReVamp Posts Songwriting Session Video
ReVamp posted video footage on the songwriting sessions for the band's second album. Previously, frontwoman Floor Jansen posted a video describing the songwriting styles and that the band will enter the studio in December with a Spring 2013 target for the sophomore effort.
Jansen is scheduled to perform at ProgPower USA in Atlanta on September 15, 2012 as a guest vocalist for MaYaN.
Check out the video update here:
ReVamp To Begin Recording New LP In December
ReVamp frontwoman Floor Jansen posted a video update on the progress of the band's second album. In the video (seen below), Jansen explains the songwriting styles and that the band intend to enter the studio in December with a target for release in Spring 2013.
The band began writing the sophomore effort in May after Jansen recovered from burnout. Jansen is scheduled to perform at ProgPower USA in Atlanta on September 15, 2012 as a guest vocalist for MaYaN.
Check out the video update here:
MaYaN Announces Special Guest Vox for ProgPower
Dutch symphonic death metal band MaYaN announced that Re-Vamp/Star One vocalist Floor Jansen (Ex-After Forever) will perform with the band as a special guest vocalist for the band's first performance in the U.S.A. at ProgPower USA this September along with Henning Basse (Sons of Seasons), Laura Macrì and Simone Simons (Epica/Sons of Seasons).
The ProgPower USA event this year (September 12-15, 2012 @ Center State in Atlanta, GA) will feature first ever U.S. performances for many of the acts including Amaranthe, Solution .45 and Beyond the Bridge.
ReVamp Issues Update on New LP
Dutch symphonic metal act ReVamp, featuring Ex-After Forever vocalist Floor Jansen, posted an update that the band is about to commence writing for the second LP with keyboardist Joost van de Broek (HDK/Expedition Delta/Ex-After Forever), who played keyboards on the 2010 debut. The following was posted on the band's Facebook Page:
"ReVamp is proud to announce that we will proceed working on new songs for our second album with the professional help of Joost van de Broek!
"He will guide the songwriting process and use his expertise to make the second ReVamp album a killer! Joost worked with Floor in After Forever and on the first ReVamp album. Their cooperation has proofed itself. ReVamp started writing as a band before Floor's burn out already. Due to her sickness the process stopped. Now that her health is improving we decided its time to pick up the songwriting in a higher speed again. Guided by Joost we will search for a fresh metal sound, a ReVamp sound!!!
"When the album can be recorded and released is not sure yet. We will keep you updated about every step and like you; we can't wait to play you some new stuff!!!"
Floor Jansen has recently recovered from burnout and has started appearing at recent ReVamp gigs as well as a guest with Epica.
Revamp Performs New Song Live in Home Country
Revamp has performed a new song entitled "Sins" at the band's show opening for Epica in the Netherlands. No new album title or release date is announced as of yet, nor are there any additional tour dates. Check out the song below.
Floor Jansen Posts Video Update On Health
Ex-After Forever and current ReVamp vocalist, Floor Jansen, who has been suffering from burnout, posted a video update on her current health and plans for 2012. In the video, Jansen announced that ReVamp will play two shows with Epica in January 2012 in the Netherlands.
Check out the video here:
Floor Jansen Posts Health Update
ReVamp vocalist, recently a victim of burnout, posted the following update her health progress:
"Dear all, just a short message to let you know I'm doing well. It takes long for me to recover but there is progress! My energy level is going up and I can do some sports already and go out more. The 100% is still far away but I am sure I will get there. I do not spend too much time online yet but I have red your supportive and sweet messages and I again want to thank you!!! I still miss you all and still can't wait for my health to return. In a while I will record another video for you, that's nicer than just written words :-) Big hug and all the best to you all XOXO"
Serenity Replacing Revamp On Tristania Tour
After Revamp dropped off the upcoming "Out of the Dark" tour with Tristania, it has now revealed that Serenity will be filling the empty tour slot. Also appearing on the bill are Van Canto, Xandria, and Amberian Dawn.
The dates for the tour are as follows:
30.09.2011 (D) KARLSRUHE / Substage
01.10.2011 (CZ) PRAGUE / Abaton
02.10.2011 (H) BUDAPEST / Club 202
04.10.2011 (I) MILAN / Alcatraz
05.10.2011 (CH) PRATTELN / Z7
06.10.2011 (F) PARIS / Le Bataclan
07.10.2011 (NL) HAARLEM / Patronaat
08.10.2011 (B) VOSSELAAR / Biebob
09.10.2011 (GB) LONDON / O2 Academy Islington
11.10.2011 (D) COLOGNE / Live Music Hall
12.10.2011 (D) MUNICH / Backstage
13.10.2011 (D) NEU-ISENBURG / Hugenottenhalle
14.10.2011 (D) HAMBURG / Markthalle
15.10.2011 (D) DORTMUND / FZW
Revamp Drops Off "Out Of The Dark" Tour
Revamp has issued the following announcement about dropping off the upcoming "Out of the Dark" tour with Tristania:
"Floor Jansen, front woman of Revamp, has not fully recovered from a burn out yet. For that reason Revamp regretfully cancelled participation in the European Out of the Dark Tour with Van Canto, Tristania, Xandria & Amberian Dawn. Here's a personal video from Floor explaining why we had to cancel the tour."
Tristania Announces "Out Of The Dark" Tour
Norwegian gothic metal act Tristania, which recently announced it will be performing at the upcoming second 70,000 Tons of Metal Cruise, has now issued the following update about the "Out of the Dark" tour:
"Tristania will be back on the road in Europe for the Out of the Dark Festival Tour 2011. The 14 gigs from September 30th until October 15th will include eight different countries in Europe, and the tour live package contain the following bands: Tristania, Van Canto, Revamp, Xandria, and Amberian Dawn. More live shows to be announced soon....."
The promotional poster can be viewed after the jump, and the currently announced dates are as follows:
30.09.2011 (D) KARLSRUHE / Substage
01.10.2011 (CZ) PRAGUE / Abaton
02.10.2011 (H) BUDAPEST / Club 202
04.10.2011 (I) MILAN / Alcatraz
05.10.2011 (CH) PRATTELN / Z7
06.10.2011 (F) PARIS / Le Bataclan
07.10.2011 (NL) HAARLEM / Patronaat
08.10.2011 (B) VOSSELAAR / Biebob
09.10.2011 (GB) LONDON / O2 Academy Islington
11.10.2011 (D) COLOGNE / Live Music Hall
12.10.2011 (D) MUNICH / Backstage
13.10.2011 (D) NEU-ISENBURG / Hugenottenhalle
14.10.2011 (D) HAMBURG / Markthalle
15.10.2011 (D) DORTMUND / FZW More...
Revamp Tour Report Posted Online
ReVamp has posted a new tour report from its recent overseas trip with Epica. You can view the report in the video below.
Revamp Announces New Live Shows
Dutch act Revamp has issued the following announcement about upcoming live shows in Argentina and Brazil:
"New shows announced in South America! ReVamp has had many requests to come over to South America! And in June/July 2011 we will! A tour will be announced soon but we can already confirm these show:
24-06-2011 Argentina - Buenos Aires - Teatro Colegiales
02-07-2011 Brazil - São Paulo - Carioca Club
"Stay tuned for more tour news."
More Bands Confirmed For Femme Metal Fest
The organizers of the Femme Metal Festival have issued the following announcement about confirming more bands for the show:
"Hi everyone. We are happy to announce that The Mariana Hollow, Sarah Jezebel Deva, and Die So Fluid are now confirmed for the Femme Metal Festival! Tickets for the festival are on sale at the Femme Metal Records webstore here and at this location. The festival takes place May 29th and 30th, 2011 at The Asylum venue in Birmingham UK."
The bands confirmed for the festival so far are:
ReVamp
Theatres Des Vampires
Exoterik
Regardless of Me
Apparition
Dyonisis
Whyzdom
Winter Storm
The Mariana Hollow
Sarah Jezebel Deva
Die So Fluid
Revamp Announces European Shows
Dutch act Revamp has announced a string of upcoming U.K. and French tour dates. The currently announced shows are as follows:
March 10 - The Robin 2 Wolverhampton
March 11 - Te Rescue Room Nottingham
March 12 - Corporation Sheffield
March 13 - Moho Live Manchester
March 15 - Scala London
March 17 - Le Splendid Lille
You can also check out Revamp's music through the band's official MySpace profile.
