Koil (band)
| Koil | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Bandung, West Java, Indonesia |
| Genres | Rock, Industrial rock |
| Years active | 1993–present |
| Labels | Project Q, Apocalypse, Alfa, Nagaswara |
| Website | http://www.koil.tv/ |
| Members |
J. A. Verdijantoro Donnijantoro Leon Ray Legoh Adam Vladvamp |
| Past members | Ibrahim Nasution |
Koil is an Indonesian rock band. Formed in Bandung, West Java in 1993 by singer J.A Verdijantoro (Otong), his brother, guitarist Donnijantoro (Doni), and two of their friends bassist/guitarist Ibrahim Nasution (Imo) and drummer Leon Ray Legoh (Leon).
Koil released their first recording material, a mini album called Demo From Nowhere in 1994. This mini album was released in limited copies due to short of funds. Two years after their first effort, a major label named Project Q offered the band a contract for releasing album. Koil started recording their first full album and released it in September 1996. Most of songs in this album were taken from their previous mini album Demo From Nowhere.
In 1997, Koil’s partnership with Project Q was ended. Deciding to go their own way, Koil released a single called Kesepian Ini Abadi (This Loneliness stays immortal) through their selfmade independent label, Apocalypse Record. This label was founded by Otong and a close friend of the band, Adam Vladvamp of the band Kubik.
During this era, the band made changes on their stage performing concept and fashion. The using of costumized leather outfits, black color domination, metal accessories, high boots and other items that are identical to industrial goth look become part of the band's new look.
After releasing the single, the band worked in studio for the next album. The band is also involved in side projects with some fellow hometown bands like Puppen, Burger Kill and Jasad. Koil also contributed their songs for some compilation albums such as Best Alternative Indonesia, Ticket to Ride and Viking – Persib compilation.
On February 2001, after a long hard work, the band released their second album titled Megaloblast. The band also produced video for the song Mendekati Surga (Approaching Heaven) to promote the album.
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