Biography & Roots
About me
Robert. Musician. Teacher. Vegan. Husband. Owns 4 cats. Loves dogs too. Big anime, fantasy and sci-fi lover. Massive video game nerd.
Based in Rotterdam, The Netherlands. Music has been a constant obsession since early youth—from plugging into cranked tube amps in sweaty garage rehearsal spaces to tracking and mixing multi-layered modern metal and alt-rock in his home studio.
Over more than two decades, Robert has written, recorded, and performed across numerous bands and solo endeavors. From ferocious metalcore breakdowns to anthemic alternative rock melodies, his sonic identity revolves around heavy, articulate guitar tones and unforgettable musical themes.
Musical Journey
Bands & Projects
A timeline of active and past musical projects spanning two decades of heavy riffs and vocal harmonies.
Bad Potential
Role: Drums, bass, piano, guitars and vocals.
Robert's dedicated solo project where all instruments, songwriting, lyrics and engineering come together. High-gain baritone guitars, punchy drums and melodic vocal hooks.
Latest singles: Six feet under, Masquerade, Deadline, Not about to give up now.
WELLS
Role: Guitars & backing vocals.
Dutch alt-rock band known for rich emotional intensity, tight arrangements and memorable hooks. Released two critically acclaimed EPs: To No End (2017) and Over (2016), accompanied by full music videos.
San Andreas
Role: Guitars & backing vocals.
Heavy alternative metal band that toured extensively and released two full-length albums: The Lover Kills (2004) and Man or Monster (2007), plus the standalone single Last Men Standing (2012).
Other Band Highlights
Ego.Riser (2015): Live guitarist for the Building Bridges EP tour cycle.
Purpleized (2013): Rhythm guitars on the heavy rock promo EP.
Phaedra List (2006): Guitars on the unreleased progressive album What is Past is Prologue.
