The Apers (Dutch pop-punk band)

The Apers are a Dutch pop punk band who formed in Rotterdam in 1996. They have released their first three albums on Stardumb Records, then released their 2007 album Reanimate My Heart on Sonic Rendezvous Records in Europe, and Insubordination Records in the US, before moving on to Asian Man Records. They have played about 700 shows all over Europe and the USA. The band is often compared to Screeching Weasel, not lastly because of frontman Kevin Aper's snotty vocal delivery, reminiscent of Ben Weasel. Current members: Kevin Aper – vocals, bass guitar Ivo Backbreaker – drums Michael Stoel – guitars Past members: Jerry Hormone – guitars, backing vocals (2000–2005) Marien Nicotine – guitars, backing vocals (1996–2007) Kelvin Centerfold – guitars (2005–2010) The Apers - 2001 The Buzz Electric - 2003 Skies Are Turning Blue - 2005 Reanimate My Heart - 2007 You Are Only as Strong as the Table You Dance On - 2009 Confetti on the Floor - 2014 Live at the Eldorado - 2012 The Wild & Savage Apers - 2004 Still Cruisin' After All These Beers - 2010 Retarded/Apers - 2005 20 Belows/Apers - 2008 Apers/Sons Of Buddha - 2011 The Riptides & The Apers - What About The Monster - 2013 Teenage Drama Every Kid Will Understand - 2000 Surprise! - 2023 Eyes Open Wide - 2001 Torreano, Bradley. "The Apers - Music Biography, Credits and Discography". AllMusic. Retrieved 2012-09-25. Mason, Stewart (2007-02-12). "Reanimate My Heart - The Apers : Songs, Reviews, Credits, Awards". AllMusic. Retrieved 2012-09-25. Torreano, Bradley. "The Apers - The Apers : Songs, Reviews, Credits, Awards". AllMusic. Retrieved 2012-09-25. "The Apers - The Apers". Punknews.org. Retrieved 2012-09-25. Archived February 27, 2007, at the Wayback Machine The Apers official website