29-12-09: RIP James Owen Sullivan (a.k.a. The Rev)
By: Geert
We are shocked and saddened about hearing that Avenged Sevenfold drummer James Owen Sullivan (a.k.a. The Rev) has passed away.
We had the priviledge to play with A7X twice when they were just about to release 'City of Evil'.
I remember all the bandmembers of A7X were pretty shy at the time (as was he), and we did'nt really connect or anything.
At the end of the second night we we were coming off stage and the Rev sat in our dressing room warming up for his show. He was there to compliment us and we had a little talk about this and that. He was the kindest guy.
Our thoughts go out to his bandmembers, friends and family. RIP
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19-12-09: Cancelled show Zaandam
Unfortunately we were forced to cancel our show in Zaandam last night. Due to organizational complications out of our control it was inpossible for us to do the show. We'd like to oplogize to the people that showed up and we hope to make it up to you guys by playing in the Zaandam area soon.
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01-12-09: December update
The Disease Tour is on full steam. We've done about half the shows of the tour now and it's going great! The shows have been a blast and we're having a good time with our partners in crime Circle of Silence.
This friday the Disease tour will pread it's virus at one of our favorite venues 'De Nieuwe Nor' in Heerlen. Be sure to get your tickets while they last, 'cause the presales are going fast!
As the days are getting colder you guys probably could use some memories of good ol 'summer. You're in luck because we've got Blind Sight-TV summer festival edition coming up. Stay tuned for that.
Hope to catch all you lunatics at one of the Disease dates. Rawk hard!
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01-11-09: BLIND SIGHT-TV China tour part 2
Yes, our Blind Sight-tv friend Rik just finished the second and last part of the China tour registration. And we got a special friend to announce it. Check it out right here.
Be sure to catch one of the KINK Aardschok Disease tour dates in an area near you. It's going to be a blast for sure!
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08-09-09: BLIND SIGHT-TV part 2
Hi guys, we've just added a truckload of new video's for you to check out.
To begin with, we have the second part of Blind Sight-tv online. This is the first part of our China-tour special. You'll see what it was like for us to tour China from up close. Check it out now right here.
Then we've also added some new live clips, interviews and short BS-tv teasers to the live video section. Take your time, grab some popcorn, sit back and hold on tight because it's gonna get ugly!
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02-09-09: Want to play support for Blind Sight?
Attention all bands. Blind Sight is looking for you as an opening act!
During the Aardschok KINK Disease tour we will be inviting a different local opening-act every night.
We are looking for bands in these areas: Dronten, Gouda, Alphen a/d Rijn, Den Bosch and Zaandam. Is your band from one of these areas and do you want to support Blind Sight at the Aardschok KINK Disease show in your home town?
Send and e-mail with; a link to your Myspace, biography and your motivation to this adres support.the.disease@ample-events.nl
We're looking forward to seeing you guys on the road!
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28-08-09: New sponsor
Geert just signed an endorsement deal with Maruszczyk basses from Germany, high quality handmade basses.
He went to the Maruszczyk headquarters in Aldenhoven to meet with Adrian Maruszczyk and try some of his basses. Geert will be playing the 'Jake Black Sugar' bass exclusively from now on. For a picture of Geert and his new bass, click here.
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03-08-09: New tourdates, the virus is spreading...
New dates have been added to the Aardschok KINK Disease tour, check 'em out here. You will find more info on this tour on their Myspace.
In other news we've wrapped up the recording and mixing of the new cd, 'March of the Clowns'. Tommie delivered a monster production and we're very proud of the endresult. We hope to give you guys a release date real soon!
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11-07-09: DISEASE TOUR II
Blind Sight will be thrashing stages across the Netherlands this year with the Aardschok KINK Disease tour. We will be taking Circle of Silence with us and there will be different bands opening up every night.
The first dates have been confirmed. Check them out right here.
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01-07-09: Tour report in Aardschok magazine
This month's Aardschok magazine features a three page report of our China tour. It's a detailed diary of how we have experienced our first trip to Asia. People in the Netherlands and Belgium can find their copy of Aardschok at their local bookstore.
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21-06-09: Update!
We've been recording vocals last week. It's going great. We'll have another two days worth of vocal tracking this week before we'll be doing the final mixdown for 'March of the Clowns'.
We'd like to welcome aboard our new sponsor Laney. Dave and Tommie will be shredding ons Laney cabs and heads exclusiveley. The two axemen premiered their new sound at the Waldrock festival last week (see picture)
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15-05-09: Wâldrock update!
There has been an change in the Waldrock schedule. We were supposed to be playing at the pre-party, the 12th of june, but we will now be playing on the actual festival date the 13th of june.
Blind Sight will be tearing up the main stage alongside Motorhead, Trivium, Killswitch engage and the one and only Heaven and Hell!
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11-05-09: Thank you China!
We are back from China and we had a blast. We’ve met a lot of new friends and fans on the other side of the world who got the chance to see us live in action. Overwhelmed by the enthusiasm and energy of the people who came to see our shows, it was a real great experience, and if we get the chance next year we will be back for sure!
Here you can see our live show at the 20.000 people counting Midi festival in Zhenjiang in the south of China: ttp://www.tudou.com/programs/view/7TxMMjf1BX8/
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22-04-09: China tour BLOG
We are keeping a tour diary on our new blog page. We will be leaving for China coming monday, and from that day you can keep yourself updated on the tour right here.
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14-04-09: Blind Sight on tour in China!
Blind Sight has been invited to do a tour in China next month! Besides playing two shows at the MIDI-festival in Beijing and Zhenjiang the band will also do some regular shows at local rockclubs in Beijing.
We are super stoked and honoured to be playing in China and we're taking Blind Sight-TV along for the ride. We can't wait to grab our gear and represent Dutch metal in a country where no Dutch metal band has gone before!
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19-03-09: BLIND SIGHT-TV
See the image of the TV on the right? Good, because we've got a brand new section on this website; Blind Sight-TV.
Blind Sight is taking you on the road for a more personal look in their kitchen with their new online video-blog. You'll see footage of live performances, backstage madness and other on- and offstage material aswell as interviews with the band and past highlights.
So go check it out, the first edition has been posted right here. This first edition is an introduction and you'll see the guys in their natural habitat doing what they love to do the most; playing for you lunatics!
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10-03-09: Supporting Scar Symmetry
Blind Sight will be supporting Swedish melodic metallers Scar Symmetry on the Dutch show of their European tour at Patronaat in Haarlem. For info and tickets click here.
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02-03-09: Waldrock festival
As previously announced we are playing on the first day of the Waldrock festival the 12th of june. Alongside Heaven and Hell, Killswitch Engage, Trivium and Motorhead playing on the second day, the first day billing is shaping up kickass. Check out www.waldrock.nl as the complete line-up of the first day will be announced soon.
Keep checking back because you'll have the chance of winning tickets to this great festival right here!
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10-02-09: February Update
Hi everyone! While the Dutch music industry is restless (there are a lot of bands calling it quits) we are going stronger than ever.
The new record is coming along great! Tommie and Dave are laying down guitar tracks as we speak. Also rehearsing the new songs is exciting as hell and we can't wait to play some more new tunes for you.
Some cool shows confirmed so check out the shows section if we are tearing up a town near you! If you have the chance, be sure to catch the show in Arnhem with our friends Static Noise and All heads Rise.
We'd also like to welcome Ernie Ball Strings to our list of endorsements.
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24-12-08: Vanderkley endorsement deal!
Geert will be playing Vanderkley bass amps and cabinets exclusively as he just inked a brand new endorsement deal. Here's what he said about this event;
"I'm totally stoked on the fact that I just signed an endorsement deal with Vanderkley! I've been playing some shows on his gear and I can easily say that this is by far the best gear I ever played on."
Vanderkley is a fast growing Holland based company specialized in creating high performance bass equipment. Read Geert's full testimonial here. Check out the Vandekley website here.
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09-12-08: Wâldrock!
Blind Sight will be playing at the Waldrockfestival the 12th of june. This will take place the 12th of june. Check out www.waldrock.nl for more information.
Also, there are some dates confirmed concerning our Greece tour.
Check them out at the shows section.
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27-11-08: New interview
Geert and Tommie had an interview with Toazted right after their show with Slayer at the Heineken Music Hall. They talked about the show, the future, goals and much more.
Check it our here or click on the image right. "Methol!" (In Dutch only)
In other news Blind Sight will be heading to Greece june next year for a mini tour. Check out the SHOWS section because the details of the tour will come soon.
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08-11-08: SLAYER yesterday!
The Slayer show was AMAZING! The Heineken Music Hall was pretty packedl when we went on. Thanks to those that showed up early!
This was an amazing experience for us. We got the chance to meet some really cool people. Also big thanks to Slayer, Trivium, Mastodon and Amon Amarth and their crew for treating us great!
Click here for archived news
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01-11-08: BLIND SIGHT SUPPORTING SLAYER NEXT WEEK
HELL YEAH!! Last night we played the finals to become supporting act for the mighty Slayer at the Unholy Alliance III show at the HMH in Amsterdam next week.
We won the battle! Judges were unamimous in their decision and chose us to open for Slayer, Trivium, Mastodon and Amon Amarth.
Needless to say we are going out of our minds right now!
We’d first and foremost would like to thank all you lunatics that showed up for us last night. What a party it was… you rule. Pics coming real soon.
Big thanks goes out to Jelmer @ 3FM, MOJO, Stairway To Heaven, Metal Mike and Frank Helmink for this tremendous opportunity.
Last but not least we’d like to thank Devious and Ripsaw. They were fierce competition not to mention awesome bands and great dudes. Go check them out!
See you next week at Heineken Music Hall supporting SSSCHCHCHLLLAAAAYYYYYYERRRR! \m/
Picture: Koen Rutten
10-10-08: Bus trip to the Slayer finals in Utrecht!
We will arrange a bus to bring your crazy asses to the finals of radio 3FM's Slayer band competition (for details about the competition see news item below).
The bus will be riding from Boxmeer and will be making a stop in Cuijk.
So if you live in the Boxmeer/Cuijk area and you want to support us friday the 31st of october in Utrecht? Send your name and phone number to blindsightmetal@gmail.com. Be quick to make sure your on!
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08-10-08: October update
Still working on the new album. Sit tight everyone, it'll be worth the wait.
We have some pretty cool shows coming up. Not only the finals to support the mighty Slayer, but also two new supporting shows added.
One with one of BS's favorite Dutch bands Textures in Heerlen, and one with Danish melodic metal act Raunchy in Rotterdam. Also one more show at the end of this month in Oldenzaal. Check out the dates at our 'shows' section.
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05-09-08: BLIND SIGHT TO SUPPORT SLAYER?!?!
Dutch leading radio station 3FM has selected Blind Sight as a possible candidate to support SLAYER (and Trivium and Mastodon) at their Unholy Alliance III show at the Heineken Music Hall!!!
Along with two other bands Blind Sight will play the finals at 'Stairway to Heaven' in Utrecht the 31st of october. Come on over and support us!
Check out 'Stenders Eetvermaak' on 3FM between 12.00 and 14.00.
The broadcast of Blind Sight making it to the finals can be listened here. (skip to about 40% of the clip)
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14-08-08: Back from the UK
Wow, the UK was an absolute BLAST.
We've met a lot of cool people, saw some great bands and just in general had an awesome time!
We first and foremost would like to thank all the people at Flathill promotions, and especially Junie and Rob for making their home our home. We miss you guys already!
Thanks to Dryll, Stomp 66, FATE and 101% Pantera who absolutely kicked ass. Go check these bands out! You'll find some pictures at the 'backstage' section of 'Pics'.
It's back to the studio now continuing the recording of 'March of the Clowns'. Not a lot of shows on because we really want to take the time and focus on the new record. New shows to be announced soon though, so check back!
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12-07-08: Studio Diary, UK tour, Product of the month
Check out the first entry of our studio diary right here!
!One more UK show to be announced. We're very stoked on the fact that we got a show in Glasgow Scotland during this tour, we can't wait to bust out some riffs in the highlands!
Dave's LTD guitar is product of the month. Check out his killer axe under his profile right about here.
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01-07-08: Studio update!! And UK tour
At the moment, after some small delays, we are finally in the studio recording our second upcoming album "March of the Clowns". With Tommie Bonajo behind the wheel, producing the whole album, it can't become nothing less than world crusing! Keep your eyes and ears open because we will maintain a video-studio diary so you guys can see what's cookin' in our kitchen.
We have a new UK date. It's going to be in Scotland at 'Ivory Blacks' in Glasgow! First time in England and first time in Scotland, hell yeah!
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30-06-08: Dave is back!!
Hey Guys. Dave is back, and he's doing well! The virus is gone and he can't wait to presume the steamroller that is Blind Sight!
We'd like to thank our tall and handsome buddy Auke for filling in for Dave at our show in Almere. It was a great show and since Auke played with us for over 10 years the magic was still there! Check out his kickass band called the Darkest Red... NOW MISTER!!!
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09-06-08: Dave update
Last friday Dave has been hospitalized with a nasty pneumonia (longontsteking). He is doing better everyday and we hope to have him up and running very soon. You can send him your best wishes through his Myspace.
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05-06-08: Veenendaal show cancelled
We regret to say that we had to cancel our show in Veenendaal tonight. Dave has been suffering from a severe pain coming from appearently a muscle in his back. This makes it hard for him to breathe. The docter does'nt exactly know what's going on, but one thing is sure; he's unable to perform tonight.
Our apologies go out to Escape, Pound and the people that are attending the show. Our friends Murder By Millions will be filling in for us tonight, so be prepared for a kickass show anyway!
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16-05-08: Recording and site update
We will be entering the studio in june. Special thanks to Peter van Tilburg at Studiobizz for offering us their awesome studio space for Tommie and his Tomster Project to record 'March of the Clowns'.
We've added a 'Backstage' section to our Gallery section. If you have any cool Blind Sight pictures, on- or offstage, mail them to us!
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07-05-08: Two brand new demo songs online!!!
Good news, we've decided to give you guys a sneak peek at the new songs. We've posted two new songs as demo versions on our Myspace. The songs 'Empathy Astray' and 'March of The Clowns' will be re-recorded for our new record. The new album will be called 'March of The Clowns'.
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29-04-08: UK Mini-tour
We will be doing a mini-tour through the UK this august. We're very stoked about finally playing some shows
for our English friends.
Among other we will play at the Carling Academy 2 in Newcastle. First shows will be confirmed soon so keep your eyes open!
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26-04-08: Venray show postponed
We're sorry to say that the organisation of Poppodium Venray has decided to postpone our show for the 21st of june. The reason is that there will be heavy competition from the soccer EK (Holland is playing that day). We fully understand this decision, we don't want to be playing for an empty venue ;0)
New date will be announced soon.
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14-04-08: Update
The new album is coming along great! We are currently setting dates for recording. We will maintain a video-studio diary so you guys can see what's cookin' in our kitchen.
We've also added some kickass pictures of recent shows, so check out the gallery page here. There also will be a 'backstage' section soon where you can behold our shenanigans off-stage too.
The TC Helicon Voicetone create by TC Electronic is Blind Sight's 'Product of the month'. Check it out right here!
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21-03-08: New site online
As of today the new Blind Sight site is online.
We have about 20 songs written and demoed for the new record. We are shortlisting these songs to about 12 and then it's time to hit the Tomster project studios and record this monster!
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19-03-08: Musikmesse
Last week we went to the Musikmesse in Frankfurt and we got a chance to meet some of our sponsors. Big thanks to Stefan and Allen from ESP guitars, and Roy @ TC Electronic! Check out the 'Product of the month' section at Geert's profile and see what gear he's using.
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17-03-08: Emile is back!
After an absence of three months Emile rejoined the band. He regained that old fire in his time away from BS, and asked if he could come back.
Lucky for him (but unlucky for us at the time) new drummer Ruud got a once in a lifetime chance to work in Australia for 7 months (Australia, goddamnit, stop stealing our bandmembers!). It was for all the best if Emile took his job back so we could focus on the new cd for the full 100%.
Welcome back Emile, you're a bastard but we love ya!
Big thanks to Ruud for his skills motivation and sense of humor. Come and get drunk backstage when you get back, okay?
If you are in need of a great 'Death' tribute band, check out Symbolic!
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24-11-07: Blind Sight supporting Pro-pain
We will be suporting metalcore heroes Pro-Pain the 13th of december at Willemeen, Arnhem. Also playing is Strike first.
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03-10-07: Writing like crazy...
The writing process for the new record is almost over, and we will be recording our new album within a few months.
It is by far the most melodic thing we've done so far. Dave nailing harmonics in the chorus lines. Tommie outdoing himself with his riffery and songwriting. And guess what, it sounds 100% like Blind Sight, only better ;0)
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05-06-07: Machine Head
Last Wednesday April 26th we played a show with Machine Head in L 'Atelier in Luxembourg. It was a really great show! We want to thank all you guys, who showed up, for the great response!! 1200 people going mental, yeah!
Special thanks goes out to Robb Flynn for getting us on the bill!
Blind Sight
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01-05-07: Blind Sight supporting Machine Head!
Blind sight will be opening act for Machine Head in Luxembourg the 30th of may. The venue is sold-out and we are very stoked performing with one of our favorite bands!
