Sinister

Active ·1988–present ·Schiedam, Netherlands Death Metal

Current lineup

  • Aad Kloosterwaard Vocals, Drums 1988–2003, 2005–present
  • Aleša Šare Bass 2024–present
  • Francesco Ponga Guitars 2026–present
  • Stefano Rumich Drums 2025–present

Timeline

Vocals Guitars Bass Drums Live only Split up
1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 2030

Discography

Year Title Type Kaos Score
2026 Lucid Nightmares full length —
2021 Bastard Saints 25th Anniversary Special Edition compilation —
2020 Deformation of the Holy Realm full length —
2017 Syncretism full length —
2017 Gods of the Abyss ep —
2015 Dark Memorials full length —
2014 The Post-Apocalyptic Servant full length —
2014 The Unborn Dead ep —
2013 Years of Massacre compilation —
2012 The Carnage Ending full length —
2010 Legacy of Ashes full length —
2009 The Blood Past compilation —
2008 The Silent Howling full length —
2006 Afterburner full length —
2003 Savage or Grace full length —
2001 Creative Killings full length —
1998 Aggressive Measures full length —
1997 Diabolical Summoning / Cross the Styx compilation —
1996 Bastard Saints ep —
1995 Hate full length —
1993 Diabolical Summoning full length —
1992 Cross the Styx full length —
1991 Sinister ep —

Latest News

Sinister Set Lucid Nightmares for 13 November, Ten Songs and Still Three People

Sinister Set Lucid Nightmares for 13 November, Ten Songs and Still Three People

Sep 25, 2026
Sinister Make Album Fifteen With Three People and No Ornament

Sinister Make Album Fifteen With Three People and No Ornament

Sep 17, 2026

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