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Biography
Entering 1992 … the start …
A lot has happened for PN, since they started out playing music in the autumn of 1992. Following the drift of inspiration, not much paying attention to trends and hypes. Inspired by hardcore -their passion and dedication- and music in general, PN always swears by a sound that is open towards all influences and has something to say, be it on a personal or more wider scale.
Entering 1996 … first recording …
After the release of some demo-tapes, PN records the debut cd ‘Romance’ in December 1996. The mixture of punk rock, hardcore and metal impresses quit some people, which results in loads of bookings in Belgium.
Entering 1998 … daybreak …
By the end of may 1998, PN finishes recording the second album, called ‘Daybreak Serenity’. The band members themselves describe it as a mature and intense mixture of new school hardcore and passionate, emotionally driven vocals and lyrics. It is in many ways the album that has set the future course. In the fall of 1998 and the year 1999, the band concentrates on playing more concerts and starts touring Spain, France and the UK.
Entering 1999 … first tour abroad …
PN is found at the Midas Studio in January 1999, to record three songs for a split cd with the bands Reply, Circle and Exit Nineteen. The split is released by Funtime Records and Stick To The Core.
Entering 2000 … new millennium, new studio, new vibes …
Besides playing many gigs (as usual), the band is concentrating on writing a new album. The songs turn out to be ultra heavy yet melodic, mood swinging and certainly more intense and melancholic. ‘Our pitiful paradise’ shows PN like you’ve never heard them before, showing a definite passion for music and reflecting on personal and more global frustrations. The album deals with feelings that don’t want to judge people for what they do, but make them reflect about certain topics …. For the first time, a collaboration with the talented producer Dirk Miers of Dé Studio is set up and the result is very refreshing.
… a change of line-up leads to Pukkelpop …
Just before the release of ‘Our pitiful paradise’, all-time member Bram Germonprez decides to leave the band. After some searching, Jimmy Van Rietvelde, who went out with PN on a regular base, is found prepared to replace Bram in the summer of 2000. In August, PN performed at Belgium’s largest alternative festival: Pukkelpop. The band received a warm welcome from hundreds of enthusiast hardcore fans, resulting in a moving pit and a great response.
Entering 2001 … recording n°5 …
PN is found in ‘Dé Studio’ again to record half a dozen of new songs. Add two live video’s taped at the Pukkelpop-gig in 2000 to form a new mini cd, titled ‘Dreamwave Heroes’. This mini cd is released on Stick to the Core Records. Some of the songs are also featured on a split with the Portuguese band Twenty Inch Burial, released in September of that year by the Spanish indie-label Underhill Records (Half Foot Outside, Uziel or Moksha).
Entering 2003 … the art of avoiding concert madness …
After some hectic years with bags of concerts in and outside of Belgium and appearances at different festivals in the summer of 2000, 2001 and 2002 (Pukkelpop, Groezrock, M-Town Fest, Rock Herk, Inside Knowledge Festival, Boardcore, Vort’n Vis/Ieper festival, Dour Festival, Funtime festival).
PN slows down the concert rate and starts focusing on a new album. ‘The art of being ‘we’’ shows the most personal side of the band. The album sprays intriguing moods that breathe melancholy, intensity, aggression and intimacy. The unique sound of the band has matured further on and the result of all this can be heard on this 6 song collection.
Entering 2004 … pn intercontinental …
Soon after the release of ‘The art of being ‘we’’ in Europe, PN got contacted by the American Life Sentence Records. This US label licenses a US version of this mini album, which is released in May. For this US version, PN records some extra songs and the Dreamwave heroes ep is also added as a bonus. Concert wise there’s trips to Spain, the amazing Frederica Fest in Denmark and a lot of shows in Belgium and the Netherlands.
2005… It’s all about moods …
The year of experiment brings piano player Tom Bessemans to the rehearsal room. Rearranged versions of existing songs and some new semi-acoustic songs were brought live during a 10-gig special tour. The last session at the MOD in Hasselt was recorded to become ‘Live at the MOD’ and is released in September of 2004 on the newly born (live) label DoKument Rcs.
2007 - if we get any more fans we'll need to get windows with a shade in our car.
Right after the release of the 'Live at the MOD'-record, PN started working on their latest effort, the critically acclaimed ‘Through Satin Veils Gropes Desire’. The record shows a band willing to experiment and exploring yet new sonical territory, thus establishing their name and fame for old fans while gaining a legion of new ones at the same time.
2008 - as we speak...
PN are preparing a host of new songs for a new cd (which is to be recorded in November 2008), and playing some try-out shows under their alter ego name 'Rasputin And His Bearded Animal Friends'. Be sure to check them out if you see them on a bill near you!
Line up
Jurgen : Drums
Bert : Guitar
Johan : Vocals
Jimmy : Bass Discography
‘Romance’ cd, Midas Productions 1997
‘Daybreak Serenity’ cd, Midas Productions 1998
‘Just Give Us Some Words’ (split with Reply/Circle/Exit Nineteen) cd, Funtime/Stick To The Core 1999
‘Our Pitiful Paradise’ cd, Funtime Records 2000
‘Dreamwave Heroes’ cd, Stick To The Core 2000
‘The Collection Series II’ (split with Twenty Inch Burial) cd, Underhill Records 2001
'The Art Of Being 'We'' cd, Funtime Records 2002
‘Winter Blossom’ split 10" with Cornflames/Face Tomorrow/Circle, Funtime Records 2003
'The Art Of Being 'We'' (us version) cd, Life Sentence Records 2004
'Live at the MOD’ cd, Dokument Records 2004
'Through Satin Veils Gropes Desire’ cd, Funtime Records 2006
'Through Satin Veils Gropes Desire’ lp, Rearviewmirror Records 2006
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