Traversus

EN

Extremes are able to coexist. If there is one medium which proves beyond all doubt that this is possible, it would be music. Dutch metal band Traversus understands this, and made it their mission to bridge divides both musically and lyrically. Their hard rock sound is enhanced with influences from progressive rock and metal, and as such, manages to seamlessly blend the theoretical with the emotional.

Being from a relatively small town in the east of the Netherlands, with a very limited rock scene to speak of, allowed Traversus to hone their sound over multiple years. The dense riff work by guitarist Joey Wessels and intricate rhythms by drummer Liam de Groot are more than happy to take a back seat to create space for the sonorous voice of Madelief de Groot whenever the music requires it. This surprisingly accessible combination of styles allows the band to build a close connection with both mainstream rock and adventurous metal audiences.

Traversus finally released their debut EP ‘The Only Way Is Through’ in early 2023. The EP was recorded with renowned producer Joost van den Broek (Epica, Ayreon, Powerwolf) and perfectly captures the band’s reasonably complex, yet highly catchy sound. Lyrically, the band touches on personal struggles, as well as societal issues, such as the effect that today’s society has on
mental health.

Currently, Traversus is working on promoting their existing material, as well as writing new music that explores the possibilities of making even more intricate sections go together with even catchier choruses. With a sound that is as ready for intimate rock clubs as it is for the bigger festival stages, Traversus cordially invites you join them on their musical journey.

NL

Traversus is een jonge progressieve metal band uit het noorden van Nederland. De band doorkruist met een strakke heavy sound de gebieden van hardrock en metal met een progressief randje. De vierkoppige band haalt inspiratie uit acts als Karnivool, Leprous en Muse.

Leadzangeres en slaggitarist Madelief de Groot uit met haar scherpe teksten kritiek op het menselijk handelen en snijdt gevoelige onderwerpen aan. De zware riffs en melodieuze solo’s van leadgitarist Joey Wessels gaan gepaard met de strakke ritmesecties van bassist Diko Eleveld en drummer Liam de Groot.

In september 2023 bracht de band haar debuut EP “The Only Way Is Through” uit. De EP is opgenomen in samenwerking met producer Joost van den Broek (o.a. Epica, Powerwolf). De band was al te zien op onder andere Eurosonic, Bevrijdingsfestival Assen, SPY festival (Emmen), Hello festival (Emmen), Graspop Baflo en Packhalle Open air (DE).

“ De wisselende maatsoorten en gedempte noten vliegen je om de oren, maar de heldere, hypermelodieuze stem van zangeres gitariste Madelief de Groot houdt de muziek altijd behapbaar en memorabel.” – Kevin Pasman (Gitarist, Musicmaker).