Roel van Helden (born 2 September 1980) is a Dutch musician known mostly for his work as a drummer for German metal band

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Early life

Born in Lottum, Roel van Helden's first experience with playing drums was in a talent show at the age of 14. He attended various drum lessons with teachers such as Ivan de Jong (ex-Firewind, Torstein Olafsson (Stargazer), etc.). In addition, he played on his older brother's record, and in various local bands. He also participated in numerous TV and radio shows such as "Wet op Aan", "Niet alleen diplay", and his own show "Radio Team van Roel van Helden".

Career

He played in DVPLO, Gramoxone, Marcel Coenen,

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, and

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. He currently plays in Powerwolf, Delphian, Lites over Fenix and System Pilot. He joined Powerwolf replacing Tom Diener in 2011. On 25 October 2012 he released his debut solo album ''RvH''.

Discography

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* ''RvH'' (2012)

With Powerwolf

* ''

Blood of the Saints ''Blood of the Saints'' is the fourth studio album by the German power metal band Powerwolf, released in 2011.- - - It is the band's first album with songs that had music videos, made for "We Drink Your Blood" and "Sanctified with Dynamite". In ...

'' (2011) * ''

Preachers of the Night ''Preachers of the Night'' is the fifth studio album by the German power metal band Powerwolf. It was released on 19 July 2013.- - - The band wrote it during 2012 and began recording it in December of the same year at the Studio Fredman in Goth ...

'' (2013) * ''

Blessed & Possessed ''Blessed & Possessed'' is the sixth studio album by the German power metal band Powerwolf, released on 17 July 2015 by Napalm Records. The band wrote it during 2014 and began recording it in January 2015 at the Studio Fredman in Gothenburg, Swed ...

'' (2015) * ''

The Sacrament of Sin ''The Sacrament of Sin'' is the seventh studio album by German power metal band Powerwolf, released on 20 July 2018 by Napalm Records. The band wrote it during 2017 and began recording it in January 2018 at the Fascination Street Studios in Örebr ...

'' (2018) * '' Metallum Nostrum'' (2019) * ''

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'' (2021)

With Delphian

* ''Demo'' (2004) * ''Oracle'' (2005) * ''Unravel'' (2007)

With Lites over Fenix

* ''From Dust E.P.'' (2008)

With DVPLO

* ''Demo #1'' (1998) * ''Promo '98'' (1998) * ''Demo #2'' (1999) * ''Peaceful Easy End'' (2000)

With Subsignal

* ''Beautiful & Monstrous'' (2009) * ''Touchstones'' (2011)

With Sun Caged

* ''

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'' (2007) * ''

The Lotus Effect ''The Lotus Effect'' is the third studio album by the Dutch progressive metal band Sun Caged, released on 17 June 2011 by Lion Music. The album features the same lineup as their previous album ''Artemisia'' except for the loss of bassist Roel Vin ...

'' (2011)

References

External links

Official website
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