Xystus
Xystus is a Dutch band that was found in 1998 by Ivo van Dijk. Their music … Read Full Bio ↴Xystus is a Dutch band that was found in 1998 by Ivo van Dijk. Their music can be described as Progessive Power Metal, yet it is more Melodic than that. Xystus is mainly influenced by symphonic bands such as Symphony X and Dream Theater. but movie soundtracks are an important source of inspiration as well.
Their first album, 'Receiving Tomorrow' was accompanied with a lot of shows in The Netherlands supporting Epica, Kamelot and Autumn.
In 2006 they released their second album "Surreal" but instead of touring they worked on their third Album "Equilibrio".
Equilibrio is a Rock Opera written by Xystus and performed live with the USConcert in July 2008. Several other artists appeared in it like: Simone Simons (Epica), John Vooijs, Michelle Splietelhof and George Oosthoek. In 2009 the band released their first live DVD with of the Equilibrio show. It is a 3 disc box including the DVD disc with the live material and 2 CD's containing the audio of the same show.
Band-members
Ivo van Dijk - Drummer
Bas Dolmans - Vocals & Rhythm guitar
Bob Wijtsma - Lead guitar
Luuk van Gerven - Bass
Former band-members
Mark Bremelmans - Bass
Joris van den Kerkhof - Synths
Official Website
www.xystus.nl
Their first album, 'Receiving Tomorrow' was accompanied with a lot of shows in The Netherlands supporting Epica, Kamelot and Autumn.
In 2006 they released their second album "Surreal" but instead of touring they worked on their third Album "Equilibrio".
Equilibrio is a Rock Opera written by Xystus and performed live with the USConcert in July 2008. Several other artists appeared in it like: Simone Simons (Epica), John Vooijs, Michelle Splietelhof and George Oosthoek. In 2009 the band released their first live DVD with of the Equilibrio show. It is a 3 disc box including the DVD disc with the live material and 2 CD's containing the audio of the same show.
Band-members
Ivo van Dijk - Drummer
Bas Dolmans - Vocals & Rhythm guitar
Bob Wijtsma - Lead guitar
Luuk van Gerven - Bass
Former band-members
Mark Bremelmans - Bass
Joris van den Kerkhof - Synths
Official Website
www.xystus.nl
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Xystus Lyrics
A Waste Of Compassion Wait... Prey... Patience is the answer Praise your conscie…
Balance Restored Diegu: I see two souls One is sorry, both are hurt But I…
Destiny Unveiled Diegu: I've seen your face, Inside my dreams You're haunt…
Divided We Stand [Aveline:] All my life, I've put my trust in my believe A…
Everlasting Burden We seize the day Safely guided on our way Clambering up be…
Forever Bound Diegu: I stand at the edge A heightened state of conscious…
Forgotten Years Lightning has struck again The time is here I can't deny t…
God of Symmetry Diegu: Try to think of something, She must have overlooked…
Into The Void Awakened by this light I heard the cry divide Sealed my li…
Journey: Shadow Of Today Silently I cried a thousand tears I tried but failed relent…
Last Breath Diegu: This is it... My life is frail and bruised I've ne…
My Song of Creation Lady Sophia: I am all of that which is not shaped…
My Time of Need Aveline: I still remember - When I put my faith in you Ev…
The Conflict Diegu: Aveline, I'm glad you wish to end this status quo …
The Luring Red Say farewell before you greet me Every encounter may be you…
The Message Emperor Primos: No matter what I do This craving never see…
The Prophecy The chosen have spoken Tomorrow we'll reign again The tide…
The Traveller Diegu: I can't be sure of where I stand Who I am All…