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SHOW BAND INFO
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AngusCreated: 17-06-2003 by Martin
Updated: 10-10-2004 by Felix
Checked: 10-10-2004
Status: Disbanded
Country: Netherlands
Active From: 1983-1988, 2001-2002
Genre:
Heavy Metal
Style:
Traditional
Official Site:
Official Site
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'In the spring of 1983, four friends started to rehearse on the attic of an old Amsterdam canal house. They played as fast and loud as they possibly could. This was not unnoticed by the neighborhood. Especially by their direct neighbors. Soon this foursome came up with a name for their band. The guitarist thought that they made music rugged like a Scottish Bull. This particular type of bull was called ANGUS. A part from that, ANGUS was the first name of one of his favorite guitar players, Angus Young of AC/DC. Although the ANGUS songs were quite different from the famous AC/DC sound. Anyway, ANGUS was born into this world. The names of the four band members were:
- Edgar Lois, vocalist
- Gerard Carol, bass player
- Ed Sprey, guitar player
- William Lawson, drummer
Typical of Dutch Heavy Metal in those days was the combination of speed and melody. Because bass player Gerard was formally trained as a classical violinist (!) and drummer William studied music at the Amsterdam conservatory, the initial ANGUS sound was based on classical music structures. From that moment the specific ANGUS sound developed, unlike the mean stream sound of most other Dutch Metal bands. The combination of up tempo metal guitar riffs, classic etudes and fast double bass action proved to be very interesting listening material for Metal fans. Because of that, ANGUS was one of a kind in the Dutch Metal scene.
After a few months, ANGUS released their first 4-track demo tape and got some gigs in the Amsterdam region. Drummer William started the ANGUS Agency and acted besides drummer as manager. This proved to be a good combination as well. ANGUS went on their first tour throughout Holland in 1984. This was not unnoticed by the press. ANGUS got several interviews and articles in the Dutch news media. The audience was warmed up for the first ANGUS release on vinyl.
ANGUS recorded two songs for the compilation album ‘The Heavy Touch’ in the summer of 1985. Together with five other pr.. Expand Full Bio >>
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Current Members:
| Jay Cee |
: vocals |
2001- |
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| Bert Foxx |
: guitar |
1985- |
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| William Lawson |
: drums |
1983- |
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Former Members:
| Gerard Carol |
: bass |
1983-1987 |
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| Edgar Lois |
: vocals |
1983-2001 |
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| Ed Sprey |
: guitar |
1983-1985 |
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Session Members:
| Andre Versluys |
: bass |
on Warrior... |
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| Jack Winder |
: guitar |
in 1985 |
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Tour Members:
| Mike Shults |
: bass |
in 1987 |
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Discography:
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Track Of Doom (:) |
LP |
1986 |
Megaton Records |
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1.The Centaur,
2.When Giants Collide,
3.Track Of Doom,
4.Heavyweight Warrior,
5.Finally Out,
6.The Gates,
7.Dragon Chase,
8.Lost Control. |
Gerard Carol
Bert Foxx
William Lawson
Edgar Lois |
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split with: |
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Papa Don´t Freak (:) |
12"/Single |
1987 |
Megaton Records |
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1.Papa Don"t Freak (long Version)
2.Papa Don"t Freak (single Version)
3.Papa Don"t Freak (guitar Dub Version) |
Gerard Carol
Bert Foxx
William Lawson
Edgar Lois |
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split with: |
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Track Of Doom (:) |
LP |
1987 |
Restless/Enigma Records
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1.The Centaur,
2.When Giants Collide,
3.Track Of Doom,
4.Heavyweight Warrior,
5.Finally Out,
6.The Gates,
7.Dragon Chase,
8.Lost Control. |
Gerard Carol
Bert Foxx
William Lawson
Edgar Lois |
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re-release split with: |
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Warrior Of The World (:) |
LP |
1987 |
Megaton Records |
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1.Warrior Of The World,
2.Moving Fast,
3.Leather And Lace,
4.Money Satisfies,
5.Black Dispair,
6.2086,
7.Freedom Fighter,
8.I"m A Fool With Love,
9.If God"s In Heaven
(Why Is There Hell On Earth). |
Gerard Carol
Bert Foxx
William Lawson
Edgar Lois
Andre Versluys |
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split with: |
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Track Of Doom/Warrior Of The World (:) |
CD |
2001 |
Sentinel Steel |
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1.The Centaur,
2.When Giants Collide,
3.Track Of Doom,
4.Heavyweight Warrior,
5.Finally Out,
6.The Gates,
7.Dragon Chase,
8.Lost Control.
9.Warrior Of The World,
10.Moving Fast,
11.Leather And Lace,
12.Money Satisfies,
13.Black Dispair,
14.2086,
15.Freedom Fighter,
16.If God"s In Heaven (Why Is There Hell On Earth).
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Gerard Carol
Bert Foxx
William Lawson
Edgar Lois
Andre Versluys |
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