Sinister is a death metal band from Schiedam, the Netherlands, formed in 1988. They have released fourteen albums, most recently Deformation of the Holy Realm in 2020. The band was idle between 2003 and 2005, after which Aad Kloosterwaard, the only constant member, switched from drums to vocals. Members Current members Aad Kloosterwaard - vocals (2005–present), drums (1988–2003) Ghislain van der Stel - guitar (2017–present) Walter Bokito Tjwa - guitar (2019–present) Bram Willems - bass (2020-present) Simon Skrlec - drums (2022–present) Former members Mike (Sinister) van Mastrigt - vocals (1988–1996) Ron van de Polder - guitar, bass (1988–1992, 2003) Corzas Nanuruw - bass (1989–1991) Andre Tolhuizen - guitar (1991–1994) Frank Faaze - guitar (1991) Bart van Wallenberg - guitar, bass (1992–2002) Michel Alderliefsten - bass (1996) Eric de Windt - vocals (1997–1999) Alex Paul - bass (1997–2003), guitar (2005–2011) Joost Silvrants - vocals (2000) Rachel Heyzer - vocals (2001–2003) Pascal Grevinga - guitar (2003) Paul Beltman - drums (2005–2008) Bas van den Bogaard - bass (2005–2011) Edwin van den Eeden - drums (2008–2011) Dennis Hartog - guitar (2011 - 2020) Mathijs Brussaard - bass (2011 – 2015) Léon Caufijn - bass (2015–2016) Bastiaan Brussaard - guitar (2011 – 2017) Ricardo Falcon - guitar (2016–2018) Toep Duin - drums (2011–2022) Timeline Discography Studio albums Cross the Styx (1992) Diabolical Summoning (1993) Hate (1995) Aggressive Measures (1998) Creative Killings (2001) Savage or Grace (2003) Afterburner (2006) The Silent Howling (2008) Legacy of Ashes (2010) The Carnage Ending (2012) The Post-Apocalyptic Servant (2014) Dark Memorials (2015) (covers album) Syncretism (2017) Deformation of the Holy Realm (2020) EPs and singles Putrefying Remains/Spiritual Immolation (1990) Sinister (1990) Bastard Saints (1996) The Unborn Dead (2014) Gods of the Abyss (2017) Music Videos Leviathan (1993) The Science of Prophecy (2014)Neurophobic (2017) DVDsProphecies Denied'' (2006) References External links Dutch death metal musical groups Musical groups established in 1988 Musical groups disestablished in 2004 Musical groups reestablished in 2005 Nuclear Blast artists Musical quartets Schiedam