Tim Vanhamel
Encyclopedia
Tim Wessel Vanhamel is a Belgian
rock
musician who has been a member of and performed with a number of bands including Evil Superstars
, Deus and Eagles of Death Metal
. He is also the frontman of his own bands Millionaire
and Eat Lions.
as their guitarist. He played for the band until their split in 1998. He then played in Deus for a short time during their 'Ideal Crash' tour in 1999. In 2000, Vanhamel began recording the debut for his own band, Millionaire
. Later, he played guitar as a guest on Eagles of Death Metal
's debut album Peace, Love, Death Metal
. He also toured as part of Eagles of Death Metal in their early days.
In 2007, Millionaire contributed to the soundtrack for the film "Ex-Drummer" based on the novel by the Flemish author Herman Brusselmans
. After its release the band started playing on summer festivals such as Marktrock
among with other bands and Flip Kowlier
as the Ex-Drummer band. He recorded a solo album in 2007. First single 'Until I Find You' was premiered in November 2007. The full album Welcome to the Blue House was released 31 January 2008. In 2008, he contributed guest vocals to Millionaire band-mate Aldo Struyf's side-project, Creature with the Atom Brain
.
.
For Tim Vanhamel's discography with Millionaire, please see Millionaire
.
Belgium
Belgium , officially the Kingdom of Belgium, is a federal state in Western Europe. It is a founding member of the European Union and hosts the EU's headquarters, and those of several other major international organisations such as NATO.Belgium is also a member of, or affiliated to, many...
rock
Rock music
Rock music is a genre of popular music that developed during and after the 1960s, particularly in the United Kingdom and the United States. It has its roots in 1940s and 1950s rock and roll, itself heavily influenced by rhythm and blues and country music...
musician who has been a member of and performed with a number of bands including Evil Superstars
Evil Superstars
Evil Superstars was a Belgian indie rock band led by Mauro Pawlowski. Among its members was Millionaire and Eagles of Death Metal guitarist Tim Vanhamel.-History:Evil Superstars was formed in 1992 in Heusden-Zolder, Belgium.The original members were:...
, Deus and Eagles of Death Metal
Eagles of Death Metal
Eagles of Death Metal is an American rock band from Palm Desert, California, formed in 1998 by Jesse Hughes and Josh Homme. Despite their band name, Eagles of Death Metal are not a death metal band. Hughes stated that a friend was introducing Josh Homme to the death metal genre...
. He is also the frontman of his own bands Millionaire
Millionaire (band)
Millionaire is a Belgian indie rock band led by Tim Vanhamel, drawing on influences from stoner rock, indie and industrial rock music.-History:Millionaire was formed in 1999 by former Evil Superstars and dEUS guitarist Tim Vanhamel...
and Eat Lions.
Career
Vanhamel played in his first band, Sister Poopoo, when he was 13. In 1995, at the age of 17, Vanhamel joined Evil SuperstarsEvil Superstars
Evil Superstars was a Belgian indie rock band led by Mauro Pawlowski. Among its members was Millionaire and Eagles of Death Metal guitarist Tim Vanhamel.-History:Evil Superstars was formed in 1992 in Heusden-Zolder, Belgium.The original members were:...
as their guitarist. He played for the band until their split in 1998. He then played in Deus for a short time during their 'Ideal Crash' tour in 1999. In 2000, Vanhamel began recording the debut for his own band, Millionaire
Millionaire (band)
Millionaire is a Belgian indie rock band led by Tim Vanhamel, drawing on influences from stoner rock, indie and industrial rock music.-History:Millionaire was formed in 1999 by former Evil Superstars and dEUS guitarist Tim Vanhamel...
. Later, he played guitar as a guest on Eagles of Death Metal
Eagles of Death Metal
Eagles of Death Metal is an American rock band from Palm Desert, California, formed in 1998 by Jesse Hughes and Josh Homme. Despite their band name, Eagles of Death Metal are not a death metal band. Hughes stated that a friend was introducing Josh Homme to the death metal genre...
's debut album Peace, Love, Death Metal
Peace, Love, Death Metal
Peace, Love, Death Metal is the debut album by Eagles of Death Metal released on March 23, 2004.-Making of the album:Eagles of Death Metal is a garage rock band fronted by Jesse "The Devil" Hughes. The album was recorded primarily by Jesse Hughes Peace, Love, Death Metal is the debut album by...
. He also toured as part of Eagles of Death Metal in their early days.
In 2007, Millionaire contributed to the soundtrack for the film "Ex-Drummer" based on the novel by the Flemish author Herman Brusselmans
Herman Brusselmans
Herman Frans Martha Brusselmans is a Flemish novelist, poet, playwright and columnist. He lives in Ghent.Herman Brusselmans studied Dutch and English at the University of Ghent. In his early twenties he was a successful football player. He played for Vigor Hamme and SK Lokeren. He now has his own...
. After its release the band started playing on summer festivals such as Marktrock
Marktrock
Marktrock is a popular crowd-puller music festival held each year around the August 15, in the heart of the university town of Leuven, Belgium.There is also a smaller Marktrock festival in Poperinge which is held the last Saturday of August....
among with other bands and Flip Kowlier
Flip Kowlier
Flip Kowlier is a Belgian singer-songwriter, from Izegem, West Flanders, born in 1976. He sings in a distinct West Flemish dialect...
as the Ex-Drummer band. He recorded a solo album in 2007. First single 'Until I Find You' was premiered in November 2007. The full album Welcome to the Blue House was released 31 January 2008. In 2008, he contributed guest vocals to Millionaire band-mate Aldo Struyf's side-project, Creature with the Atom Brain
Creature with the Atom Brain (band)
Creature with the Atom Brain is a Belgian alternative rock band consisting of Millionaire keyboardist Aldo Struyf , Michael Lawrence, Jan Wygers and Michiel Van Cleuvenbergen...
.
Discography
For Tim Vanhamel's discography with Evil Superstars, please see Evil SuperstarsEvil Superstars
Evil Superstars was a Belgian indie rock band led by Mauro Pawlowski. Among its members was Millionaire and Eagles of Death Metal guitarist Tim Vanhamel.-History:Evil Superstars was formed in 1992 in Heusden-Zolder, Belgium.The original members were:...
.
For Tim Vanhamel's discography with Millionaire, please see Millionaire
Millionaire (band)
Millionaire is a Belgian indie rock band led by Tim Vanhamel, drawing on influences from stoner rock, indie and industrial rock music.-History:Millionaire was formed in 1999 by former Evil Superstars and dEUS guitarist Tim Vanhamel...
.
- Welcome to the Blue House (2008)