ABOUT

Phlebotomized is one of the first Death metal bands from The Netherlands and one of the earliest to use violin and synthesizers in extreme metal. Their typical "Death metal with a twist" caused a stir in the booming Dutch metal scene back in the early 90's.

Formed in 1989, Phlebotomized started as a Grindcore/Death metal outfit, inspired by acts like Morbid Angel, Nocturnus and Paradise Lost. Later on, the band began to use keyboard and violin arrangements, resulting in their unique sound. Their "DEVOTED TO GOD" demo (1992) is recognized as a classic one.

In 1994 Phlebotomized released their seminal album "IMMENSE INTENSE SUSPENSE" which offered an intelligent blend of atmosphere and brutality. It took the scene by storm, giving both the band and the album a worldwide cult status. The band did many shows but disbanded shortly after the release of their second full-length album "SKYCONTACT" in 1997.

Phlebotomized regrouped in 2013 and their classic albums were re-released. After some changes in line-up, their comeback album "DEFORMATION OF HUMANITY" (Hammerheart Records - 2019) was recorded and two years later the EP "PAIN, RESISTANCE, SUFFERING" saw the light (Petrichor - 2021). Both releases received raving reviews and Phlebotomized played several shows and festivals like Netherlands Deathfest, Frantic Fest and Brutal Assault.

The release of their fourth full-length album "CLOUDS OF CONFUSION" (Hammerheart Records - 2023) adds a new chapter to the lore. Again a record containing all elements that distinguishes Phlebotomized from the ordinary: wayward and exploring beyond the scopes of conventional paths in Death metal.

Stay Weird!

BAND

Phlebotomized is ...

Phlebotomized

Thijs van der Sluijs

LEAD GUITAR

Phlebotomized

Ben de Graaff

VOCALS

Phlebotomized

Rob Op `t Veld

SYNTHS / PIANO

Phlebotomized

Dennis Bolderman

GUITAR

Phlebotomized

André de Heus

BASS GUITAR

Phlebotomized

Alex Schollema

DRUMS

Phlebotomized

Tom Palms

Clean vocals / composer

RELEASES

C L O U D S  O F  C O N F U S I O N

OUT NOW / Hammerheart Records / May 2023

Vinyl - CD - Digital

w00p

Older 44.1 kHz efforts....

releases

Pain, Resistance, Suffering

ep - 2021

releases

Deformation of Humanity

Full length - 2019

Sky contact

Full length - 1997
(reissued in 2015)

releases

Immense intense suspense

Full length - 1994
(reissued in 2015)

releases

Preach eternal gospels

Mini - 1992

In Search of Tranquillity

7" ep - 1992

Devoted to God

Demotape - 1992 (re-issued in 2022)

Official 'livetape 1991'

Remastered edition 2014

LIVE

D A T E E V E N T V E N U E L O C A T I O N
14/10/2023Harnbarg metalfest IVEvenementenhalHardenberg - NL
20/10/2023Dordrecht metalfest VBibelotDordrecht - NL

11/08/2022Brutal AssaultFortress JosefovJosefstadt - CZ
29/07/2022Phlebotomized + EvokenBaroegRotterdam - NL
23/07/2022Phlebotomized + Beyond our ruinsPopcentraleDordrecht - NL
04/09/2021Roosendaal Open AirGraffitihal The Loods Hall of FameRoosendaal - NL
20/11/2021Phlebotomized + ??**PITTerneuzen - NL
26/02/2022Phlebotomized + ??**Sala Lo IntentoZaragoza - SP
10-14/08/2021Brutal Assault**Fortress JosefovJosefstadt - CZ
21/22/23/24-05-2020Maryland Deathfest XVIII**TBABaltimore - USA
05-09-2020Roosendaal Open Air 2020**TBARoosendaal - NL
<28-12-2019Bruut MetalfeestpodiumgorcumGorinchem - NL
27/28-09-2019Iberian Warriors MetalfestC.C DeliciasZaragoza - SP
17-08-2019Frantic FestTikitaka VillageFrancavilla al Mare - IT
15-06-2019Wantijpop 2019WantijparkDordrecht - NL
09-06-2019Funeral Noon VDe ClubMechelen - BE
19-05-2019Officium Triste 25th anniversaryBaroegRotterd00m - NL
03/04/05-05-2019Netherlands Deathfest 2019013Tilburg - NL
21-04-2019Phlebotomized + Madmans EspritPopcentraleDordrecht - NL
06-04-2019Big Ass MetalfestdBsUtrecht - NL
29-12-2018Bruut Metalfest VII**Podium GorcumGorinchem - NL
19-10-2018Phlebotomized + Mourning Beloveth**BaroegRotterdam - NL
21-04-2017Phlebotomized + Ecocide + Dauthuz**PatronaatHaarlem - NL
09-12-2016Madrid is the Dark IVSala ChangoMadrid - Spain
28-10-2016Dutch Doom Days XVBaroegRotterdam - NL
21/22-10-2016Malta Doom Metal -MDM 2016-Chateau BuskettSiggiewi - Malta
13-05-2016Phlebotomized + Façade + EmergedBarBiertjeHellevoetsluis - NL
05-03-2016Fortress FestZaal Dave van de BurgtBeek en Donk - NL
04-03-2016MCD presentation DAUTHUZDe FluxZaandam - NL
20-02-2016Phlebotomized + Spina BifidaPopcentrale Dordrecht - NL
19-12-2015Lucky Rocks MetalfestLuckyRijssen - NL
20-11-2015Phlebotomized + Insanity Reigns SupremeLittle DevilTilburg - NL
28-11-2015November to dismember 2015**TBABucharest - RO
10-10-2015BeukfeestGryphusVierlingsbeek - NL
30-05-2015Vic fest IIDe PulUden - NL
29-05-2015Vic fest IDe GonzGouda - NL
** = cancelled

STORE

Eye candy, ear candy... we 've got it all!
So, check out our webstore for some very cool merchandise...

Phlebotomized webshop

CONTACT/ INFO

INFORMATION

Band information, questions, interview requests... just drop a line at:
phlebotomizedmetal@gmail.com


BOOKINGS

phlebotomizedmetal@gmail.com


WEBSHOP & ORDERS

For questions about our webshop, merchandise or your order:
order@phlebotomizedmetal.com

RECORD LABEL

Hammerheart Records

Phlebotomized

PRESSKIT

Get our presskit(biography, album art, bandphotos and logo) here:
Phlebotomized presskit