Guano Apes | |
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Sandra Nasić at the Open Flair 2015
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Background information | |
Origin | Göttingen, Germany |
Genres | Alternative rock,nu metal,alternative metal, punk rock, funk metal,pop rock, post-grunge |
Years active | 1994–2006, 2009–present |
Labels |
GUN/Supersonic Records Columbia Europe |
Associated acts | IO, Tamoto |
Website | www |
Members |
Sandra Nasić Henning Rümenapp Stefan Ude Dennis Poschwatta |
Guano Apes is a rock band formed in 1994 in Göttingen, Germany. The group members are Sandra Nasić (vocals), Henning Rümenapp (guitars, backing vocals), Stefan Ude (bass, backing vocals) and Dennis Poschwatta (drums, backing vocals).
Their sound has been described as a fusion of metal, pop and rap.
They have released five studio albums (Proud Like a God in 1997, Don't Give Me Names in 2000, Walking on a Thin Line in 2003, Bel Air in 2011 and Offline in 2014), one live album (Live in 2003), two compilation albums (Planet of the Apes in 2004 and Lost (T)apes in 2006), fifteen singles and five video albums.
Guano Apes were formed in 1994 in Göttingen, Germany, by guitarist Henning Rümenapp, bassist Stefan Ude and drummer Dennis Poschwatta. Female lead singer Sandra Nasić joined the band later in the same year.
The band's career took off in 1996 after they won the "Local Heroes" competition held by VIVA, beating out over 1000 competitors with their song "Open Your Eyes". The song was also their first and most successful single, followed by the release in October 1997 of their debut album Proud Like a God on BMG and GUN/Supersonic Records. The album peaked at number 4 in Germany and it was certified platinum. The songs "Lords of the Boards" and "Rain" were also issued as singles. "Lords of the Boards" was commissioned for the 1998 European Snowboarding Championship.