Vengeance (Dutch metal band)

Vengeance is a hard rock band from the Netherlands formed in 1983 in Waalwijk. Arjen Anthony Lucassen, the head of Ayreon and other progressive metal projects, played in the band from its formation until 1992 when the band split up, after which he left to pursue a solo career. They later reformed on 1997. Their guitarist, Jan Somers, who was born on 28 December 1964, died on 28 January 2011 in Mierlo, Netherlands, from a heart attack. He was 46 years old. Leon Goewie – lead vocals Gert Nijboer (ex-Picture, ex-Highway Chile, August Life) – guitar Bram Engelen (OSTROGOTH) - guitar, backing vocals Johnny Dooms (ex-Powerplay) – bass guitar, backing vocals John Emmen – drums, backing vocals Ian Parry – lead vocals Arjen Anthony Lucassen - guitar Oscar Holleman – guitar Peer Verschuren - guitar Peter Bourbon - guitar Len Ruygrock - guitar Jan Somers - guitar Jan Bijlsma – bass guitar Barend Courbois - bass guitar Roland Bakker - keyboards Paul Thissen – drums Matt Olieschlager - drums John Snels - drums Hans in 't Zandt - drums Erik Stout - drums Emile Marcelis - bass Timo Somers - guitar, backing vocals Vengeance (1984) We Have Ways to Make You Rock (1986) Take It or Leave It (1987) Arabia (1989) The Last of the Fallen Heroes (1994) Back from Flight 19 (1997) Back in the Ring (2006) Soul Collector (2009) Crystal Eye (2012) Piece of Cake (2013) Same/Same... But Different (2007) The Last Teardrop '84-'92 (1992) Rock'n Roll Shower '84-'98 (1998) Wings of an Arrow (2000) Only the Wind (1986) Rock N Roll Shower (1987) If Lovin' You is Wrong (1989) "Prisoners of the Night" (1984) "You Took Me By Surprise" (1985) "May Heaven Strike Me Down" (1986) "Only the Wind" / "Deathride to Glory" (1986) "Rock 'n' Roll Shower" / "Code of Honour" (1987) "Looks like a Winner" (1987) "Ain't Gonna Take You Home" (1987) "Arabia" (1989) "As the Last Teardrop Falls" (1992) "Planet Zilch" (1997) "Crazy Horses" (1998) "The Dead Rock Stars Club - 2011 January to June". thedeadrockstarsclub.com. Retrieved 2024-11-20. Vengeance at Maximummetal.com Official website v t e