Closterkeller is a Polish gothic rock band from Warsaw. It was formed in 1988 by Przemysław Guryń, Jacek Skirucha, and the vocalist Anja Orthodox. Despite many changes in the band's line-up it has created a characteristic sound. Orthodox is the only member of the original line-up, performing continuously for over 30 years. The band is called one of the forerunners of gothic and atmospheric rock in Poland. They are also influenced by other music styles such as new, cold wave, and heavy metal. Many other groups like Delight, Moonlight or Artrosis said they took inspiration from Closterkeller.
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Line-up
Current members
Anja Orthodox – vocals, keyboards (1988–present)
Michał "Rollo" Rollinger – keyboards (1990–present)
Adam "Najman" Najman – drums (2014–present)
Krzysztof Najman - bass guitar (1992-1999, 2006-2014, 2021-present)
Former members
Grzegorz Tomczyk – drums (1988–1989)
Przemysław Guryn – keyboards (1988–1991)
Jacek Skirucha – guitars (1988–1992)
Tomasz "Wolfgang" Grochowalski – bass guitar (1988–1992)
Andrzej "Szczota" Szymańczak (deceased) – drums (1989–1991)
Piotr Bieńkowski – drums (1989–1990)
Marcin "Freddie" Mentel – guitars (1999–2006)
Paweł Pieczyński – guitars (1992–1999)
Robert Ochnio – guitars (1992)
Marcin "Pucek" Płuciennik – bass guitar (1999–2006)
Piotr "Pawłoś" Pawłowski – drums (1991–1997)
Dariusz Boral – keyboards (1995–1996)
Tomasz "Mechu" Wojciechowski – keyboards, guitars (1996–1998)
Andrzej Kaczyński – bass guitar (1999)
Piotr Czyszanowski – bass guitar (1999)
Tomasz Kasprzycki – guitars (1992)
Mikis Cupas – guitars (1991)
Jarosław Kidawa – guitars (1991)
Zbigniew Kumorowski – drums (1990–1991)
Krzysztof Dominik – drums (1989)
Discography
Music videos
Source
"Purple" (1990, directed by: Marek Jurkowski)
"Nieuchwytny" (1990, directed by: Marek Jurkowski)
"Maska" (1990, directed by: Marek Jurkowski)
"Czekając na dzień" (1991, directed by: Marek Jurkowski)
"I jeszcze raz do końca" (1991, directed by: Marek Jurkowski)
"Immanoleo" (1992, directed by: Marek Jurkowski)
"Blue" (1992, directed by: Marek Jurkowski)
"Spokój" (1992, directed by: Marek Jurkowski)
"Iluzyt" (1992, directed by: Marek Jurkowski)
"Agnieszka" (1993, directed by: no data)
"W moim kraju" (1993, realization: Katarzyna Kanclerz)
"Babeluu" (1994, realization: Katarzyna Kanclerz)
"Supernova" (1994, realization: TVP)
"Scarlett" (1995, directed by: Jerzy Grabowski)
"Owoce wschodu" (1995, directed by: no data)
"Dlaczego noszę broń" (1995, realization: TVP)
"Władza" (1996, directed by: no data)
"Cisza w moim domu" (1996, directed by: no data)