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“FEISTY Female-fronted THRASH METAL:
CATCHY AND FAST, YET HEAVY AND MELODIC”
Contents
Booking and Info. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
X-Tinxion.... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Pictures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Press & Reviews. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Releases. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
List of Liveshows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Full biography. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
More Pictures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Booking and Info
These are the ways to contact X-Tinxion:
E-mail :
[email protected]
Telephone : +31641289997 (Peter)
Website : http://www.x-tinxion.com
Facebook : http://www.facebook.com/xtinxion
Twitter :
https://twitter.com/XTinxion (@XTinxion)
Postal Adress :
X-Tinxion
Rembrandtlaan 75B
3117 VG Schiedam
The Netherlands
Youtube-Channel :https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9Lf_nIlpp-1tgNi7ayFwHg
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PROMOCLIP MAXISINGLE
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PHOTOSHEET
Bandmembers:
Monica Janssen : Conrad Hultermans :
Sepp Coeck :
Peter van Toren:
Kornee Kleefman :
Vocals
Lead Guitars
Rhythm Guitars
Drums
Bass (Temporary)
X-Tinxion...
X-Tinxion is winner of the NL Wacken Metal Battle 2011
X-Tinxion is a thrash metal formation with its own,
distinctive sound. While primarily a thrash band,
X-Tinxion incorporates influences from other
genres, blending fast, old-school thrash metal
riffs with melodic passages to create something
truly unique. Edgy solos, bold drum work, and a
tight, on-stage performance blend together with
quality songwriting and smart, witty lyrics that
take a hold of you with catchy melodies. Vocally, XTinxion goes above and beyond the female-fronted
thrash band, with soaring vocals and a massive
range that alternates from haunting screams to
dark grunts and growls to create a sound that is
simultaneously aggressive and melodic. Together,
these qualities allow X-Tinxion to bridge the gap
between modern and authentic nostalgic thrash.
X-Tinxion plays tight, energetic live shows, and
often shares the stage with great bands like:
Heathen, Channel Zero, The Charm The Fury,
Benedictum, Nuclear Assault, Flesh Made Sin,
Thanatos, Stormrider, Eminence (ex-Sepeltura),
Perzonal War, The Gathering, Udo, Vengeance,
Detonation, Bliksem, Izegrim, Evil Invaders and
Drone.
Currently X-Tinxion is working together with Serge
Naberman ( Rebelstar / Najib Amhali) to record
and produce the full-length album “From the
Ashes of Eden”.
As a prelude, to “From the Ashes of Eden”
X-Tixnion released the Maxi-single “Severed
from Heaven” March 2015, presented on
recomamendation of Sander Gommans (After
Forever/HDK)
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Press & Reviews
Quotes:
“Furious Thrash Metal, dominated by a nice contract between deep death grunts, and
clean, yet super aggressive sounding vocals….., beautiful guitar solos, …strong sounding
songs with heads and tails and recognizable melody.” (Robert Haagsma, Aardschok
magazine, may 2010Review of Act The Injured Innocent, translated from the original
Dutch by M. Janssen)
“Enough cannot be said regarding ‘Monica Janssen’s’ very agile-vast-wide range of
vocals. They’re simply amazing & brilliant…Very hard to make a comparison to Monica’s
vocal style or style(s), as for I believe other ‘female-fronted’ bands will be compared to
Monica’s vast vocal ability. The lyrics & music were ‘exceptionally’ written. Very tight & well
orchestrated!” (Nathan McLeod, Metal to Infinity, Review of Severed From Heaven, taken
from http://metaltoinfinity.be/CDREVIEWS_UVWXYZ/xtinxion_severedfromheaven.
html)
“.. up-tempo, sometimes even catchy songs are doing well live on stage. Nice to watch
the interaction between musicians. It’s clear to see X-Tinxion is taking the Music one
step further tonight, this goes for musicality , vocal skills as well as performance.” (Live
review by Gerianne Meijer, heavy hangout xl, taken from http://mcsharq.nl/review-heavyhangout-xl-25-01-2013/, Translated from original Dutch by M. Janssen)
For full reviews, check out the links below:
CD reviews Severed From Heaven 2015
http://metaltoinfinity.be/CDREVIEWS_UVWXYZ/xtinxion_severedfromheaven.html
http://www.whiteroomreviews.nl/cdreview/severed-heaven
CD reviews Act The Injured Innocent 2010:
http://www.x-tinxion.nl/joomla/mediaXT/press/MMM-reviewATII.jpg
http://www.lordsofmetal.nl/nl/reviews/view/id/16401
http://www.wingsofdeath.net/5679-X-tinXion-Act-the-Injured-Innocent
http://www.zwaremetalen.com/recensie/15578/X-Tinxion-Act-The-Injured-Innocent.html
CD reviews promo cd 2006
http://www.stratovana.nl/musicmagazine/cd-dvd/xtinxion/home.html
Live reviews
Tivoli de Helling, support Mayan 2014
http://www.soniccathedral.com/webzine/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=1023
&Itemid=41
http://metalkrant.net/nl/live-reviews/read/4535/mayan-tivoli-helling
Heavy Hangout XL 2013
http://mcsharq.nl/review-heavy-hangout-xl-25-01-2013/
The Rambler 2012
http://www.rockportaal.nl/x-tinxion-rambler-eindhoven-15062012/
Gebouw T, support Channel Zero 2011
http://www.soundzmagazine.nl/concertverslag/concertverslag-channel-zero
Rock Temple, support Benedictum 2011
http://www.lordsofmetal.nl/nl/livereview/view/id/1496
Wacken Open Air 2011
http://drummerszone.com/news/article/on-stage-6-10153/wacken-open-air-2011:-review-ofday-1?language=7
Baroeg, support Heathen 2010
http://www.lordsofmetal.nl/nl/livereview/view/id/1300
Releases
2015
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Severed From Heaven (Maxi Single - independent release)
Tracklist:
01. Severed From Heaven
02. The Divine
03. Narrow Path
Line up:
Monica - Vocals; Peter - Drums; Conrad - Guitar; Sepp - Guitar;
Haico - Bass
2010 -
Act The Injured Innocent (E.P. - independent release)
Tracklist:
01. One Foot In The Grave
02. Messiah
03. Genetic Sickness
04. The New Hive
05. X-Tinxion
Line up:
Monica - Vocals; Peter - Drums; Frans - Guitar; Conrad - Guitar;
Mischa - Bass
2006 -
Twisting The Knive (Promo CD - independent release)
Tracklist:
01. Deep Down Inside
02. Hands Up High
03. Killing God
04. My Prey
Line up:
Monica - Vocals; Peter - Drums; Frans - Guitar; Conrad - Guitar;
Paul - Bass
2004 -
Twisting The Knife (Full CD - independent release)
Tracklist:
01. Taking Out The Thrash
02. Deep Down Inside
03. Hands Up High
04. Killing God
05. My Prey
06. Unpleased To Meet You
07. Mass Destruction (Live)
08. Ballad Of Pissing Me Off
09. Deep Down Inside (Live)
Line up:
Frans - Guitar; Peter - Drums; Paul - Bass; Stefan - Vocals; Conrad - Guitar
Planned Releases:
2015
Merch:
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From The Ashes Of Eden (Full CD)
Live (DVD)
List of Liveshows
X-Tinxion line up: Monica, Conrad, Sepp, Haico, Peter
Date
30-05-2015
21-03-2015
21-02-2015
14-02-2015
20-12-2014
27-12-2014
Place
Tienen (BE)
Dordrecht
Terneuzen
Rijssen
Bergen op Zoom
Gorinchem
Venue
OC Hakendonk
Bibelot
De Pit
Kick Ass festival
Cafe Die Twee
Bruut Metalfeest
14-06-2014
29-03-2014
Oostrozebeke
Ede
Moo 2014
Metal Festival
01-03-2014
15-02-2014
31-01-2014
25-01-2014
Utrecht
Middelharnis
Utrecht
Den Bosch
Db’s
Jailhouse
Tivoli
W2
14-12-2013
Het Blok
19-10-2013
12-10-2013
26-04-2013
20-04-2013
01-03-2013
Nieuwerkerk a/d
IJssel
Dordrecht
Raamsdonkveer
Soest
Ieper
Schiedam
29-12-2012
12-10-2012
21-09-2012
01-09-2012
30-06-2012
Gorinchem
Dordrecht
Aarschot
Zonhoven (BE)
Weert
De Speelwagen
Popcentrale
Hangar 18
Brutalfest
De Bosuil
15-06-2012
Eindhoven
The Rambler
Bibelot
Metal up ’t Fer
Artishock
Metal Festival
Total Music
With
Evilenko, Hexa Mera
Disquiet, Portall
Dictated, Powerized,
Suicide Attack
Martyr, Suicide
Attack
Dyscordia, Disquiet
Deadbeat,
Neckbreak Nation
Disquiet
Krossbreed, Disquiet
Mayan
The Charm The Fury,
Bliksem
Bliksem
Disquiet
Izegrim, Sudden
Annihilation
Krossbreed
Illucinoma, Lord
Volture, Variscythe,
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X-Tinxion line up: Monica, Conrad, Fabian, Mischa, Peter
Date
16-12-2011
12-11 -2011
23-10-2011
14-10-2011
Place
Bergen op Zoom
Westerloo (BE)
Kerkrade
Tilburg
Venue
Gebouw-T
Jake’s Place
Rock Temple
The Little Devil,
Mario’s metal
meeting
With
Channel Zero
Evilenko, Grimlock
Benedictum
Bliksem, Deadhead,
Crustacean
X-Tinxion line up: Monica, Conrad, Frans, Mischa, Peter
Date
04-08-2011
09-07-2011
08-05-2011
Place
Wacken (DE)
Oostrozebeke (BE)
Weert
Venue
Wacken Open Air
MOO 2011 (festival)
De Bosuil, Wacken
Metal Battle
18-12-2010
27-11-2010
Bergen op Zoom
Sint Laureins (BE)
Café die Twee
Skull festival
12-11-2010
01-10-2010
12-08-2010
23-07-2010
10-07-2010
(festival)
De Grauwe Hengst
XiniX
Genesis
Bazart
05-06-2010
15-05-2010
14-05-2010
12-05-2010
Schiedam
Nieuwendijk
Gorinchem
Den Haag
Schiedam
Herrie in Schiedam
Deliberate
Jeopardization
Gorinchem
Nieuw-Vossemeer
Rotterdam
Amersfoort
23-04-2010
Bergen op Zoom
De waterput
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Duveltjes Rock
Borstrock (festival)
De Baroeg
De Kelder
With
Bliksem, Dyscordia
The Darkest
Red, Wolfpack,
Magnetron
The Difference,
Insanity Reigns
Supreme
Sudden Annihilation
Cardamom
Heathen
Cilice, Divine Sins,
The Lucifer Priciple
13-02-2010
23-01-2010
21-11-2009
Mol (BE)
Dongen
Tholen
01-11-2009
19-09-2009
18-07-2009
Raamsdonkveer
Zwolle
Schiedam
16-04-2009
Ermelo
Tydeeh
De Poort
Women in Rock
(festival)
Café de Trippel
Popfront
Herrie in Schiedam
(festival)
Plaza, Noord Gelders
Metaal
Evil Invaders, Bliksem
Beyond Our Ruins
The Gathering, Hell’s
Bells, Bliksem
Red Eyes, So Called
Celeste
Victimizer, Rectify
X-Tinxion line up: Monica, Conrad, Frans, Paul, Peter
Date
09-02-2008
12-01-2008
23-12-2007
23-11-2007
01-09-2007
Place
Sliedrecht
Gorinchem
Zwolle
Soest
Hoogeveen
Venue
Elektra
De Speelwagen
Café de Dokter
Artishock
Occultfest
25-08-2007
13-07-2007
19-05-2007
21-04-2007
11-02-2007
04-02-2007
Noordeloos
Dordrecht
Nieuw-Vossemeer
Dordrecht
Zwolle
Weert
Bosuil, Wacken
Battle
Grootfeest (Festival)
Popcentrale
Borstrock Festival
Bibelot
Popfront
13-01-2007
15-12-2006
18-11-2006
Spijkernisse
Zeist
Dordrecht
10-11-2006
Rotterdam
21-10-2006
Sliedrecht
With
Inhume
Imp
Inhume, Detonation,
Mythlorian
U.D.O, Vengeance
Carach Angren,
Portall,The Lucifer
Principle, Mythlorian,
Drone
Tex Mex
De Peppel
Headhaunter
Bibelot
Deliberate
Jeopardization
Baroeg
Warmaster, Body
Bag Society
Elektra
Thanatos, Katafalk
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X-Tinxion line up: Stefan, Conrad, Frans, Paul, Peter
Date
17-05-2006
Place
Gouda
Venue
So What
17-02-2006
11-02-2006
04-02-2006
26-11-2005
20-11-2005
04-11-2005
03-09-2005
28-07-2005
25-06-2005
26-05-2005
25-05-2005
14-05-2005
(ex-Sepeltura)
26-03-2005
18-03-2005
12-02-2005
22-01-2005
15-01-2005
19-12-2004
12-12-2004
Dordrecht
Eindhoven
Nijmegen
Hoek
Roosendaal
Tilburg
Noordeloos
Rotterdam
Dordrecht
Zwolle
Rotterdam
Gorinchem
Popcentrale
Dynamo
Staddijk
De Hoekse Rakkers
TMT
The Little Devil
Grootfeest (festival)
Nighttown
Bibelot
Popfront
Baroeg
De Haarhorst
Gorinchem
Utrecht
Bladel
Gorinchem
Sliedrecht
Dordrecht
Roosendaal
Speelwagen
Db’s
Pazzpop
Speelwagen
Electra
Popcentrale
TMT
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With
Flesh Made Sin,
Outburst
Stormrider
Cypher
Perzonal War
Nuclear Assault
Eminence
Cypher
Full biography
X-Tinxion is a thrash metal formation with its own, distinctive sound. While primarily a
thrash band, X-Tinxion incorporates influences from other genres, blending fast, old-school
thrash-metal riffs with melodic passages to create something truly unique. Edgy solos,
bold drum work, and a tight, on-stage performance blend together with quality songwriting
and smart, witty lyrics that take a hold of you with catchy melodies. Vocally, X-Tinxion goes
above and beyond the female-fronted thrash band, with soaring vocals and a massive
range that alternates from haunting screams to dark grunts and growls to create a sound
that is simultaneously aggressive and melodic. Together, these qualities allow X-Tinxion to
bridge the gap between modern and authentic nostalgic thrash.
X-Tinxion plays tight, energetic live shows, and often shares the stage with great bands
like: Heathen, Channel Zero, The Charm The Fury, Benedictum, Nuclear Assault, Flesh
Made Sin, Thanatos, Stormrider, Eminence (ex-Sepeltura), Perzonal War, The Gathering,
Udo, Vengeance, Detonation, Bliksem, Izegrim, Evil Invaders and Drone.
The early days: 2003-2006
(Stefan Geel, Conrad Hultermans, Frans Swaters, Paul van Son, Peter van Toren)
In the year 2003, drummer Peter van Toren (Hidden Remains, A new Dawn, Downcast
Collision) is aiming to form an old-school thrash-metal band. Wanting to pay honor to
the music he loves most. Having found good thrash-metal to nearly become extinct, he
defiantly names the band X-Tinxion.
Soon after completing the line-up with lead-guitarist Conrad Hultermans (666 The
Nightmare, 5150Van Halen Tribute, Deathriders), rhythm guitarist Frans Swaters
(Stigma, Suicide Attack) and bassist Paul
van Son (Suicide Attack), in 2004, XTinxion starts writing songs and playing
live shows. The demo CD “Twisting
The Knife” is created and released
that same year. On the demo CD,
live tracks are included of the band’s
second performance in their hometown
Dordrecht. Twiting The Knife gets some
good reviews, which gets X-Tinxion to play
some cool gigs in, including opening for
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Nuclear Assault in May 2005.
However, Peter starts feeling unhappy with the very Hardcore punk oriented vocal styles of
Stefan Geel, craving the more authentic Thrash-Metal sound. After stumbling upon a show
by Progressive Power-thrash band “Imp” in 2006, singer Monica Janssen (Imp, A New
Dawn, Downcast Collision) is asked to audition, the band having been overwhelmed by her
vocal capacities. Monica decides to join the band in September that year.
The old school: 2006-2008
(Monica Janssen, Conrad Hultermans, Frans Swaters, Paul van Son, Peter van Toren)
After recruiting Monica Janssen as the new singer, X-Tinxion feels it needs to re-record
their first “Twisting The Knife” demo, incorporating the new vocalist. The band releases the
promo CD shortly after. The group starts writing new material and gets great reviews of
live-performances. The new vocalist and lyricist, adds a more thrash-metal oriented sound
to the vocal styles, but also includes grunts, screams and melodic passages, which carries
the feel of the songs into the modern age, while staying true to the nostalgic of thrash.
After roughly a year and a half of song-writing, X-Tinxion feels it’s time for another release
to present their new found sound to the audience. The band contacts Hans Pieters, of the
renowned Excess Studio’s, Rotterdam. Also responsible for recording sessions with bands
like Gorefest and After Forever. During the recording sessions in 2008, X-Tinxion decides
to part with bass-player Paul van Son.
The battle of changes: 2008-2011
(Monica Janssen, Conrad Hultermans, Frans Swaters, Mischa van Rodijnen, Peter van
Toren)
It takes X-Tinxion a while to find a new bass-player. Through Michael Reijpert, (roadie for
Epica at the time, who had met Monica and Peter through the music-scene) Mischa van
Rodijnen is found. Now they can’t wait finish their MCD “Act The Injured Innocent”, which
comes out in 2010. X-Tinxion gets high praise on its MCD, especially in the demo-section
of the Dutch magazine Aardschok, by critic Robert Haargsma, who’s final comment is;
“Who is going to sign this band? “.
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It is a very successful year for X-Tinxion.
Right after getting through to the
finals of the Wacken Battle NL, rhythm
guitarist and song-writer Frans Swaters
decides to leave the band, to spend more
time with his family and his other band.
X-Tinxion still plays a hell of a show on
May 8th and wins the NL Wacken Battle.
Frans Swaters plays his last show with
the band on the Wacken Wet Stage in
August 2011.
Guitarist Fabian Verweij (Disquiet),
replaces Frans Swaters for a while, but after a few months, they part again as friends.
This makes bassist Mischa decide to leave as well, leaving Peter, Conrad and Monica with
a crucial decision to make: carry on making music as X-Tinxion, or quit. So, shortly after
having experienced playing at Wacken Open Air and loving it, X-Tixion is forced to re-invent
itself and successfully does so.
Years of development: 2011-2015
(Monica Janssen, Conrad Hultermans, Sepp Coeck, Haico van Oosten, Peter van Toren)
During the opening gig for Channel Zero, December 2011, an old Belgian friend comes
to see the show. The multi-talented mister Sepp Coeck. (Grimlock, FireForce, Encrypted).
Conrad, Peter and Monica, have already set their minds to keeping the flame of X-Tinxion
burning high. They decide to ask Sepp to audition as a rhythm guitarist. Having been
friends for a long time, all the pieces start fitting as Sepp joins the band. The new X-Tinxion
begins writing music together for the first time.
After completing the line-up with Haico van Oosten (When All life Ends) in 2012, X-Tinxion
is ready for action again. Having matured and uncovering new song-writing skills, Monica,
Conrad, Sepp, Haico and Peter take a more adventurous turn musically. The songs get
more melodic and they flirt with other music styles and influences. Though keeping the
thrash-metal sound, X-Tinxion is now showing more colors and variations to the theme,
both musically and vocally. Having written all this new material, the band starts thinking of
finally creating a long-desired full-length album.
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Serge Naberman (Rebelstar, Plus support Najib Amhali) of Claim To Fame studios, turns
out to be the right man for the job. X-Tinxion plans to take it slow and write a couple more
songs before entering the studio. However, the band still feels, it needs to give its audience
a sign that it is still very much alive and kicking.
So, almost as a symbol of transcendence, the
first song that the new X-Tinxion had written
together; “The Divine”, is recorded and mixed,
to showcase the re-invented X-Tinxion to the
fans. It appears in a demo version on the
compilation album “Perseverance 2013” of
bands performing at MOO festival, released
by Malevolence Records.
Along the way, X-Tinxion comes into contact with Sander Gommans (After Forever,
HDK) and his work for “The Rock Station”. Having fallen in love with X-Tinxion’s music,
Sander points the band into the right direction. Presented on recommendation of
Sander Gommans, X-Tixnion releases the Maxi-single “Severed from Heaven” March
2015. The single is meant to be a prelude, to “From the Ashes of Eden”. The song “The
Divine” appears on the single as a second track. This time, featuring George Oosthoek
(Orphanage, Pleurisy, Doghouse Gallows, Celestial Season) as an additional vocalist.
On March 2015 X-Tinxion headlines a show to present their “Severed From Heaven” maxisingle and record a live DVD at the same time. George Oosthoek is special guest during
the performing of the song “The Divine”, of which a live video is released June 2015.
2015-Present
(Monica Janssen, Conrad Hultermans, Sepp Coeck, Kornee Kleefman, Peter van Toren)
X-Tinxion parts with Haico van Oosten due to musical differences.
Kornee Kleefman (Krossbreed), is welcomed as a temporary replacement, so X-Tinxion
can keep continuing to thrash the stage, as well as finish their upcoming album.
The new X-Tinxion album “From The Ashes Of Eden” is due to be released 2015.
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