The Saturnine
| The Saturnine | |
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| Background information | |
| Origin |
 Netherlands
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| Genres | Melodic melancholic rock |
| Years active | 2003–present |
| Associated acts |
Bumblefoot Sun Caged Within Temptation Epica Daeonia Trisomy Manifest Stream of Passion Daeonia Kingfisher Sky Wowbeggar Footfalls Katatonia The Din Fuelblooded Detonation Lita Ford God Dethroned |
The Saturnine is a melodic melancholic rock band, originally formed in the Netherlands, but currently featuring musicians from the Netherlands, Germany and New York City.
The Saturnine was formed in 2003 by drummer Dennis Leeflang (Bumblefoot, Sun Caged, Within Temptation, Epica), guitarist/songwriter Eric Hazebroek (Daeonia, Trisomy, Manifest, Stream of Passion) and bassist Douwe de Wilde (Daeonia). Leeflang brought in guitarist Edo van der Kolk (Kingfisher Sky) and vocalist Sander van den Thillart (Wowbeggar, Footfalls). Leeflang and Van den Thillart had a long history of collaborating in various cover/tribute bands since 1993.
The Saturnine recorded an EP, entitled "Within Without", in 2004, which received positive reviews in the music press. Some reviews can be found here and here. The band performed around the mid-west of The Netherlands throughout 2004.
Despite the adjoining success, Leeflang left the band in late 2004, after relocating to New York City. Ironically, drummer Ivar de Graaf once again replaced Leeflang (he had replaced Leeflang in Within Temptation in 1996), though this time as per Leeflang's own request. Additionally, Ciro Palma replaced De Graaf not much later, as had also happened in Within Temptation previously. Several more band member changes withheld the band from regular shows and recording a full-length album, although The Saturnine did perform some significant shows together with Swedish rock band Katatonia.
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