Metal, Hardcore, Indie, Rock
Dutch band Blackbriar has revealed that bass player Siebe Sol Sijpkens has decided to part ways. A statement was published in the social media accounts of the band.
As this year comes to an end, we want to share that our bassist, Siebe Sol Sijpkens, has decided that he no longer wishes to continue with the band.
Over the years, we shared many intense and meaningful experiences together, long days on the road, tours across oceans, and countless moments that shaped us both as a band and as people. These chapters will always be part of our journey.
We are taking some time to process this unexpected change. We wish him all the best in whatever path he chooses next.
Thank you to everyone who continues to support us through every chapter. We’ll see you again soon.
Few bands are capable of conjuring up such vivid cinematic vision as Blackbriar. The band’s lavish history of evocative dark fairytale storytelling and compelling gothic soundscapes continues to expand as we move further into 2025 and experience their third full length album, “A Thousand Little Deaths”. Tackling themes of love, loss, and death, Blackbriar seek to take all willing Thorns on a passionate and resounding journey filled once more with mesmerizing imagery, masterful lyricism, and dark symphonic metal power.
Expect even more big things for Blackbriar as 2025 continues along. With YouTube streams now reaching 71 million views and over 253,000 subscribers, and equally massive Spotify stats including a total of over 65 million streams, with over 190,000 monthly listeners who contribute to 1 million streams a month and 12 million streams per year, the world has taken notice of their distinctively macabre yet whimsical sense of metallic storytelling. Prepare to wrap yourself up in their seductive siren songs, and expect to be swept away on an unforgettable journey.
Blackbriar is:
Zora Cock – VOCALS
René Boxem – DRUMS
Bart Winters – GUITARS
Robin Koezen – GUITARS
Ruben Wijga – KEYS
