Creature with the Atom Brain (band)

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Creature with the Atom Brain
Origin Antwerp, Belgium
Genres Alternative rock, Indie rock, psychedelic rock, experimental rock
Years active2004-present
Labels Jezus Factory Records
Conspiracy records
Munich Records
MembersAldo Struyf
Jean-Philippe De Gheest
Jan Wygers
Michiel Van Cleuvenbergen
Past membersDave Schroyen
Website http://www.creaturewiththeatombrain.be/

Creature with the Atom Brain is a Belgian alternative rock band consisting of Millionaire keyboardist Aldo Struyf (Guitar/Keys/Vocals), Dave Schroyen (Drums), Jan Wygers (Bass) and Michiel Van Cleuvenbergen (Guitar). The band have been said to make "fuzzy stripped-back rock'n'roll noise with a generous helping of weird." [1] The band's name is taken from the Roky Erickson & The Aliens song (Which in turn was taken from the 1955 film of the same name), with Struyf citing Erickson's former band The 13th Floor Elevators and the man himself as influencing Creature with the Atom Brain's sound. [2] [3]

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After two 12" EPs on Conspiracy records, the band released their first full-length album on 24 March 2008, entitled I am the Golden Gate Bridge. The album notably featured guest vocals from fellow Millionaire band-member Tim Vanhamel and Mark Lanegan, Struyf having provided keyboards and toured for the latter's Bubblegum album. [3] Creature with the Atom Brain have since toured in support of the album, including playing cancelled shows for Masters of Reality and supporting Jesus and Mary Chain on selected shows. [4]

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References

  1. "Album review: Creature With The Atom Brain - I Am The Golden Gate Bridge". Rock-metal-music-reviews.com. 6 March 2008. Archived from the original on 15 June 2008. Retrieved 9 July 2008.
  2. "Creature With The Atom Brain". Jezusfactory.com. Archived from the original on 17 April 2009. Retrieved 9 July 2008.
  3. 1 2 "Interview: Aldo Struyf of Creature With The Atom Brain". Rock-metal-music-reviews.com. Archived from the original on 15 June 2008. Retrieved 9 July 2008.
  4. "Creature With The Atom Brain supporting Jesus and Mary Chain London Roundhouse 12th March". Drownedinsound.com. Archived from the original on 17 June 2008. Retrieved 9 July 2008.