Annatar: "Lord of Gifts", is the name Sauron used when he appeared to the Eldar in a fair form during the second Era in Middle-Earth. (Silmarillion by J.R.R.Tolkien)Annatar's music can best be described as Melodic Dark Metal, a blend of Gothic, Doom and Powermetal. Sources of inspiration are being found in almost all related sub-genres. The story of Annatar begins in the year 1999, when Johan, Wietse and Alex meet each other in Delft and decide to start a band. In the past years there have been some changes in the line-up, but the 3 original founders still participate in the band. Nowadays Annatar consists of Elisabeth Cordia (vocals), Alex van den Heuvel (Grunts and Bass), Johan van Heusden (Guitar, vocals, grunts), Bart Limburg (Guitar), Daniel Zonneveld (Drums) and Wietse Braam (synthesizers).

Annatar played on multiple sold out shows together with bands like: Trail of Tears, After Forever, Epica Imperia, Autumn, Stream of Passion and Oceans of Sadness. They performed on festivals like: Westerpop, Brainwash 4u&u, Archeon Midwinter Fair (2006 and 2007), Occultfest, Rotorock, Enclave Fantasy. Annatar competed for the Vlietpopslag (vlietpop battle) in 2007 and won a place in the line-up of Vlietpop 2007, performing for over 3000 people. In the past Annatar released a number of cd's and was featured on multiple compilation albums. There are 2 official Annatar cd's: In 2001 the first demo was recorded "Remember" in 2006 a mini-cd "Quest for" reality' was released. After a difficult time Annatar is back and ready to hit the stage! Besides this there is being worked on new material to release a new album!


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