Wouter Jonker (guitar & vocals)

Ametheon | Wouter Jonker

Trivia

Wouter became familiar with music at an early age, listening to the old Pink Floyd and Genesis records of his father. He bought his first electric guitar at age 16, but didn´t really start playing it until his early twenties. The first interest in heavy music came when at age 21 he discovered Metallica´s older albums (kill & ride). He picked up the guitar again, started practicing and soon met likeminded musicians to form a band. The songs he wrote for the band slowly evolved from heavy rock to melodic metal, and one fortunate night (or unfortunate; opinions differ), staggering out of the local pub at closing time, he discovered he could produce some rather acceptable grunt vocals.

Interests

What else keeps Wouter safely off the streets? Reading 'old' science fiction novels and other what-if stories (Frank Herbert's 'Dune' series, Asimov, Jack Vance). Watching movies/TV:  Master&commander, La Amistad, Blade, Resident Evil, Futurama, House MD, CSI/Law&Order/etc. Watching the stars at night and pondering on faraway places or the distant past and future (can you spell 'escapism'?). And ofcourse pretending to be successful in life by having a fine glass of whiskey with a nice cigar every now and then!

Previous bands

guitarist at Hard©opy and (co-) founder of Ametheon

Musical Influences

Pink Floyd, Peter Gabriel, Metallica, Iron Maiden, Therion, Nightwish, After Forever, Skyclad, Finntroll

Gear

Jackson DK2S, black, with Dimarzio Evo2 bridge pickup, active neck pickup and sustainer
Jackson KV, black
Strings: Ernie ball power slinky
Picks: Wedgie nylon 0.60
Amp: Mesa Boogie 50/50
FX: Boss GT Pro
Cab: Marshall 1960BV cabinet
Behringer FCB1010 floorboard
Sennheiser Evolution Wireless
Shure SM58 mic
Phonic vocalmax compressor
Alesis microverb reverb/delay