{"id":328,"date":"2021-01-19T14:54:09","date_gmt":"2021-01-19T13:54:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.oddobsessions.nl\/?page_id=328"},"modified":"2025-04-09T14:27:12","modified_gmt":"2025-04-09T12:27:12","slug":"about-us","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.oddobsessions.nl\/?page_id=328","title":{"rendered":"ABOUT US"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"575\" src=\"https:\/\/www.oddobsessions.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Odd-Obsessions-7-1024x575.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-668\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.oddobsessions.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Odd-Obsessions-7-1024x575.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.oddobsessions.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Odd-Obsessions-7-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.oddobsessions.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Odd-Obsessions-7-768x431.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.oddobsessions.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Odd-Obsessions-7-1536x863.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.oddobsessions.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Odd-Obsessions-7-2048x1150.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.oddobsessions.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Odd-Obsessions-7-1920x1080.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">The story of Odd Obsessions<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-white-color has-css-opacity has-white-background-color has-background is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Biografie<\/strong> <strong>&#8211; NL<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Odd Obsessions neemt de luisteraar mee op een muzikale reis door een wereld van obsessieve gedachten en psychische worstelingen. De bandleden willen hun innerlijke conflicten aan het licht brengen en de dagelijkse sleur doorbreken, zodat luisteraars zich herkennen in hun boodschap en zich verbonden voelen met de muziek.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ondanks de beladen teksten van de band, typeert de live performance zich als opzwepend, energiek en bombastisch. Met een krachtige mix van intense gitaarlijnen en meeslepende zangpartijen, ondersteund door een stevige en dynamische basis, dringt hun muziek met onverminderde intensiteit door tot de kern van de luisteraar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Muzikale stijl<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ondanks dat de band een breed scala aan muzikale stijlen verkent, voelt de band zich het meest thuis in de wereld van \u2018Hard Rock\u2019 &amp; \u2018Heavy Metal\u2019. Hun repertoire bevat subtiele hints naar invloeden van bands als Metallica, Volbeat en Avenged Sevenfold.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Prestaties en hoogtepunten<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Na een lange stilstand door de pandemie, begon Odd Obsessions in 2022 weer met optreden, waarbij ze op lokale shows door heel Nederland speelde. Hun energieke live-optredens wisten het publiek te boeien en zorgden voor een groeiende en toegewijde fanbase.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In 2023 stond in het teken van de release van hun debuutalbum, <em>Condone By Silence<\/em>. De releaseparty in een uitverkocht Poppodium Willem-Twee in Den Bosch markeerde een spetterende start van hun optredens dat jaar. Sindsdien heeft de band op indrukwekkende venues en festivals gespeeld, met als hoogtepunten:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em>Winnaar van de Westland Metal Battle 2024<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Voorprogramma van Phil Campbell And The Bastard Sons<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Het uitbrengen van hun nieuwste single, \u2018Let The Fire Burn<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Primetime-optredens op festivals zoals Lulboompop, Rock am Ringoven, Weteringpop en Rockin\u2019Wood<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Biography<\/strong> <strong>&#8211; ENG<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Odd Obsessions takes the listener on a musical journey through a world of obsessive thoughts and psychological struggles. The band members aim to bring their inner conflicts to light and break the daily grind, allowing listeners to resonate with their message and feel connected to the music.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Despite the band&#8217;s intense lyrics, their live performances are characterized by being exhilarating, energetic, and bombastic. With a powerful mix of intense guitar lines and captivating vocals, supported by a solid and dynamic foundation, their music penetrates the listener&#8217;s core with undiminished intensity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Musical Style<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Although the band explores a wide range of musical styles, they feel most at home in the world of &#8216;Hard Rock&#8217; &amp; &#8216;Heavy Metal&#8217;. Their repertoire contains subtle hints of influences from bands like Metallica, Volbeat, and Avenged Sevenfold.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Achievements and Highlights<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After a long hiatus due to the pandemic, Odd Obsessions resumed performing in 2022, playing local shows throughout the Netherlands. Their energetic live performances captivated audiences and led to a growing and dedicated fanbase.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The year 2023 marked the release of their debut album,&nbsp;<em>Condone By Silence<\/em>. The release party at a sold-out Poppodium Willem-Twee in Den Bosch marked a spectacular start to their performances that year. Since then, the band has played at impressive venues and festivals, with highlights including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em>Winner of the Westland Metal Battle 2024<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Opening act for Phil Campbell And The Bastard Sons<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Release of their latest single, &#8216;Let The Fire Burn&#8217;<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Primetime performances at festivals such as Lulboompop, Rock am Ringoven, Weteringpop, and Rockin\u2019Wood<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-white-color has-css-opacity has-white-background-color has-background is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Ready for these pretty faces?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-white-color has-css-opacity has-white-background-color has-background aligncenter is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"560\" height=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/www.oddobsessions.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/082c27ae9efcdd1bbc25f8170978465e_a76d507dc269364f.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-698 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.oddobsessions.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/082c27ae9efcdd1bbc25f8170978465e_a76d507dc269364f.jpg 560w, https:\/\/www.oddobsessions.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/082c27ae9efcdd1bbc25f8170978465e_a76d507dc269364f-240x300.jpg 240w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 560px) 100vw, 560px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"has-white-color has-text-color\" style=\"font-size:20px\">Roel Smits &#8211; Lead Vocals<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-white-color has-text-color\" style=\"font-size:20px\">Rens den Otter &#8211; Guitar &amp; Vocals<\/p>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"560\" height=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/www.oddobsessions.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/96533d0067506da4ed9e2a277b8807d8_5111ffc123d6f3d0.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-699 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.oddobsessions.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/96533d0067506da4ed9e2a277b8807d8_5111ffc123d6f3d0.jpg 560w, https:\/\/www.oddobsessions.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/96533d0067506da4ed9e2a277b8807d8_5111ffc123d6f3d0-240x300.jpg 240w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 560px) 100vw, 560px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"560\" height=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/www.oddobsessions.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/141dcc03e4e88da7c75259349fb5ecf1_66f22c01d665ab87.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-701 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.oddobsessions.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/141dcc03e4e88da7c75259349fb5ecf1_66f22c01d665ab87.jpg 560w, https:\/\/www.oddobsessions.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/141dcc03e4e88da7c75259349fb5ecf1_66f22c01d665ab87-240x300.jpg 240w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 560px) 100vw, 560px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"has-white-color has-text-color\" style=\"font-size:20px\">Petar Drandarov &#8211; 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