Date of birth:
12th of May

Colour of eyes:
blue

Place of residence:
Groningen, The Netherlands

What instruments do you play and for how long have you been playing:
Guitar, bass, drums, vocals and keys. I’ve been playing since ’91

What equipment do you use:
Parker Fly Classic Hardtail TB as main guitar
Jackson Pro Fusion SS Remodeled as spare guitar
Koch Powertone II amplifier with TS412SL-DLX c1975 cabinet
Digitech GSP 2101 pre-amp/effects
Palmer ADIG/LB speaker simulator
Sennheiser EW100 wireless system
Flightcases by Strongcases and SKB
Dunlop Jazz III XL plectrums
D'Addario strings
Bluenote straps

Who are your influences:
Most of my influences date back to before I started playing guitar, like Mark Knophler (Dire Straits,) David Gilmour (Pink Floyd) and Brian May (Queen.) The feeling they manage to bring across in their notes has been of great subconcious influence on my playing, so I’ve found out recently, when listening to the old 80’s stuff again. More concious influences: Michael Amott (in the ol’ Carcass days,) Danny Cavanagh (Anathema,) Erik Rutan (his work in Morbid Angel,) Allan Holdsworth and my mentors John Stevens and Michiel Hollanders.

Other bands:
Cantara, Icon Collective, Seizure

Previous bands:
Aeolian, God Dethroned

Sessions:
Fish (ex-Marillion), Obtuse, Salacious Gods

Best gig ever:
I guess one where everything really came together near perfection was Oosterpoort, Groningen on April 17 2005 on our tour with Within Temptation. Great atmosphere, awesome crowd reactions and a stellar show by both Autumn collective as well as most individual members. Great!

Favorite album (not own):
varies from moment to moment, but over the past few years, A Predator's Portrait by Soilwork has been on the top of my year lists.

Favorite song:
Petite Machine by Kashmir

Favorite movie:
Hero

Favorite book:
Broken Music by Sting

Hobbies:
creating, playing, recording, producing and listening to music, photography, writing, fishing, spending time with loved ones

Favorite country:
Sweden

Favorite food:
generally speaking, I’d say fish. I’m a sucker for fish!