Roel van Helden
Roel van Helden (born 2 September 1980) is a Dutch musician known mostly for his work as a drummer for German power metal band Powerwolf.[1]
Roel van Helden | |
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 Van Helden with Powerwolf at Wacken Open Air 2017 | |
| Background information | |
| Born | 2 September 1980 Lottum, Limburg, Netherlands |
| Genres | |
| Occupations | Drummer |
| Years active | 1996–present |
| Website | roelvanhelden |
Early life
Born in Lottum, Roel van Helden's first experience with playing drums was in a talent show at the age of 14. He attended various drum lessons with teachers such as Ivan de Jong (ex-Firewind, Torstein Olafsson (Stargazer), etc.). In addition, he played on his older brother's record, and in various local bands. He also participated in numerous TV and radio shows such as "Wet op Aan", "Niet alleen diplay", and his own show "Radio Team van Roel van Helden".
Career
He played in DVPLO, Gramoxone, Marcel Coenen, My Favorite Scar, Subsignal, and Sun Caged. He currently plays in Powerwolf, Delphian, Lites over Fenix and System Pilot.
He joined Powerwolf replacing Tom Diener in 2011.[2]
On 25 October 2012 he released his debut solo album RvH.[3]
Discography
- RvH (2012)
With Powerwolf
- Blood of the Saints (2011)
- Preachers of the Night (2013)
- Blessed & Possessed (2015)
- The Sacrament of Sin (2018)
- Call of the Wild (2021)
- Interludium (2023)
With Delphian
- Demo (2004)
- Oracle (2005)
- Unravel (2007)
With Lites over Fenix
- From Dust E.P. (2008)
With DVPLO
- Demo #1 (1998)
- Promo '98 (1998)
- Demo #2 (1999)
- Peaceful Easy End (2000)
With Subsignal
- Beautiful & Monstrous (2009)
- Touchstones (2011)
With Sun Caged
- Artemisia (2007)
- The Lotus Effect (2011)
References
- "Roel Van Helden | POWERWOLF". Retrieved 27 August 2019.
- "POWERWOLF – Blood of the saints". 29 June 2011. Archived from the original on 29 June 2011. Retrieved 27 August 2019.
- "Roel van Helden". 17 August 2018. Archived from the original on 17 August 2018. Retrieved 27 August 2019.
