Klinik , (sometimes called The Klinik ), is an industrial music band from Belgium , originally formed around 1982 by electro-synthpop practitioner Marc Verhaeghen, who is the only constant member.
18-465: Marc Verhaeghen originally formed Klinik in the early-to-mid 1980s; the exact date varies depending on the source. The group is normally described as one of the most influential Belgian industrial bands in history. In 1985, Verhaeghen joined forces with two other bands, Absolute Body Control (with Dirk Ivens and Eric van Wonterghem), and "The Maniacs" (Sandy Nijs) to form one "super group" "Absolute Controlled Clinical Maniacs". This rather unwieldy name
36-581: A few concerts in 2003/2004, one of which was released as a CD in September 2004. The reunion was not intended to last, but by 2008 Ivens and Verhaeghen decided to begin working on new material together as Klinik. Soon after, Verhaeghen fell ill which delayed production of the new album. While Verhaeghen convalesced, Ivens continued touring as Klinik, joined on stage by Peter Mastbooms (of Pressure Control and The Juggernauts). The band's first album featuring both Verhaeghen and Ivens in 22 years, Eat Your Heart Out ,
54-527: A few concerts in 2003/2004, one of which was released as a CD in September 2004. The reunion was not intended to last, but by 2008 Ivens and Verhaeghen decided to begin working on new material together as Klinik. Soon after, Verhaeghen fell ill which delayed production of the new album. While Verhaeghen convalesced, Ivens continued touring as Klinik, joined on stage by Peter Mastbooms (of Pressure Control and The Juggernauts). The band's first album featuring both Verhaeghen and Ivens in 22 years, Eat Your Heart Out ,
72-532: A project more influenced by the prototype synthpop sound being produced by the likes of Suicide and D.A.F. The project originally feature Marc De Jonghe (synths) and Veerle De Schepper (backing vocals), though Mark was replaced in 1981 by Eric Van Wonterghem. The project released a number of cassettes, but only one 7" (Is There An Exit?) and no studio albums during its brief initial run. Through their connection with Sandy Nijs - sometimes collaborator and, later, founding member of The Klinik - and his involvement in
90-399: A project which is still active. Verhaeghen has been involved in several projects outside Klinik, including Noise Unit (with Bill Leeb and Rhys Fulber of Front Line Assembly ), D.Sign (with Philippe and Eliane Fichot of Die Form ), X10 (with Niki Mono, Marc Ickx of A Split-Second and Vidna Obmana ), and Para (with his own wife Sabine Voss). Ivens and Verhaeghen briefly reunited for
108-399: A project which is still active. Verhaeghen has been involved in several projects outside Klinik, including Noise Unit (with Bill Leeb and Rhys Fulber of Front Line Assembly ), D.Sign (with Philippe and Eliane Fichot of Die Form ), X10 (with Niki Mono, Marc Ickx of A Split-Second and Vidna Obmana ), and Para (with his own wife Sabine Voss). Ivens and Verhaeghen briefly reunited for
126-489: A solo project, sometimes with various other members. Most Klinik members have also been active outside the band. Ivens has been in bands such as Absolute Body Control, Dive , Sonar , and Blok 57; Eric van Wonterghem played with Ivens in Absolute Body Control, and has later been part of or collaborating with bands such as Insekt, Monolith, Dive and Sonar. Sandy Nijs formed Hybryds already around his departure in 1986,
144-425: A solo project, sometimes with various other members. Most Klinik members have also been active outside the band. Ivens has been in bands such as Absolute Body Control, Dive , Sonar , and Blok 57; Eric van Wonterghem played with Ivens in Absolute Body Control, and has later been part of or collaborating with bands such as Insekt, Monolith, Dive and Sonar. Sandy Nijs formed Hybryds already around his departure in 1986,
162-500: Is the only constant member. Marc Verhaeghen originally formed Klinik in the early-to-mid 1980s; the exact date varies depending on the source. The group is normally described as one of the most influential Belgian industrial bands in history. In 1985, Verhaeghen joined forces with two other bands, Absolute Body Control (with Dirk Ivens and Eric van Wonterghem), and "The Maniacs" (Sandy Nijs) to form one "super group" "Absolute Controlled Clinical Maniacs". This rather unwieldy name
180-454: The UK, Germany, Norway, and Poland. 2013 saw the project remix tracks by post-punk/electro-wave band Section 25 , namely "Microgroove" on the "Invicta Max" 10" and "Beating Heart" on the 2013 remix CD "Eigengrau". Klinik Klinik , (sometimes called The Klinik ), is an industrial music band from Belgium , originally formed around 1982 by electro-synthpop practitioner Marc Verhaeghen, who
198-515: The international cassette trading network, Absolute Body Control gained more of a following outside of Belgium. Through these connections, Absolute Body Control received an offer to tour Norway in 1985. Dirk and Eric later joined forces with Marc Verhaeghen in The Klinik , and the duo of Ivens and Van Wonterghem would later collaborate on a number of other projects, most notably Sonar . A compilation of Absolute Body Control tracks entitled 'Eat This'
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#1733085351916216-501: The new EP "Never Seen", including a remix by The Horrorist . Two new recordings were released in 2010, Shattered Illusion & Sorrow . In 2011 came the album Mindless Intrusion & Surrender No Resistance with remix by the French project Millimetric (aka François-Xavier Michel of Binär Code and Digital Blood). Later in 2011, the band did a European festival tour with dates in Belgium,
234-440: Was eventually released in 1993. A more comprehensive 2CD compilation 'Lost/Found' was issued in 2005. A 5-LP box set of all their cassette releases followed in 2007. Dirk and Eric also took the project back on stage in 2006 and continue to tour with the project. In 2007, 22 years after splitting up, Absolute Body Control re-formed and released Wind[Re]Wind , which contains newly recorded versions of select older tracks alongside
252-419: Was fully pleased with, musical differences became too great, and they decided to go their separate ways. In a 2013 interview, Ivens said the duo were moving in different directions musically, and that compromise between only two members was challenging. Ivens concentrated on his own project Dive , and Verhaeghen continued as Klinik (dropping the definite article from the band name at this point); sometimes as
270-417: Was fully pleased with, musical differences became too great, and they decided to go their separate ways. In a 2013 interview, Ivens said the duo were moving in different directions musically, and that compromise between only two members was challenging. Ivens concentrated on his own project Dive , and Verhaeghen continued as Klinik (dropping the definite article from the band name at this point); sometimes as
288-444: Was released by Out Of Line Records (Berlin) on CD and also in a limited pressing of 500 white and 200 black vinyl copies on 1 March 2013. Absolute Body Control Absolute Body Control is an electronic music project from Belgium . It is notable as the first significant project of musicians Dirk Ivens and Eric Van Wonterghem . Having previously played in minor punk and new wave bands, Dirk formed Absolute Body Control as
306-794: Was soon dropped in favour of the shorter name "The Klinik". Through their connection with Sandy Nijs and his involvement in the international cassette trading network, Klinik received an offer to tour Norway in 1985. Nijs soon left the band to form "Hybryds", followed in 1987 by van Wonterghem, leaving The Klinik as the "classic" duo of Dirk Ivens and Marc Verhaeghen. The Klinik soon made a name for themselves with their cold and harsh EBM sound and their live shows, where both Ivens and Verhaeghen performed with their heads wrapped in gauze, wearing long black leather coats. Ivens' hissing vocals and minimalist lyrics were complemented by Verhaeghen's synthesizer skills and distorted trombone playing. This however, did not last forever; after Time , an album neither member
324-792: Was soon dropped in favour of the shorter name "The Klinik". Through their connection with Sandy Nijs and his involvement in the international cassette trading network, Klinik received an offer to tour Norway in 1985. Nijs soon left the band to form "Hybryds", followed in 1987 by van Wonterghem, leaving The Klinik as the "classic" duo of Dirk Ivens and Marc Verhaeghen. The Klinik soon made a name for themselves with their cold and harsh EBM sound and their live shows, where both Ivens and Verhaeghen performed with their heads wrapped in gauze, wearing long black leather coats. Ivens' hissing vocals and minimalist lyrics were complemented by Verhaeghen's synthesizer skills and distorted trombone playing. This however, did not last forever; after Time , an album neither member
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