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Jan-Chris de Koeijer or Jan Chris de Koeyer (born 20 October 1966,
Yerseke Yerseke (, ) is a village situated on the southern shore of the Oosterschelde (Eastern Scheldt) estuary in the Netherlands, Dutch province of Zeeland. A separate municipality until 1970, it today forms part of the municipality of Reimerswaal (munic ...
) is a Dutch bass player and singer. He is best known for his position in
Gorefest Gorefest was a Dutch death metal band from Goes, Zeeland. It was founded in 1989 by Jan-Chris de Koeijer, Frank Harthoorn, Alex van Schaik and Marc Hoogendoorn. Career Early works (1989-1994) Within two months of its formation, Gorefest r ...
. He also co-founded the band. He provided vocals for
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's 1995 debut album, '' The Final Experiment''. After the disbandment, De Koeyer focused on a studio project called ColdPopCulture, together with Iljan Mol. In 2004, he took part in the re-united
Gorefest Gorefest was a Dutch death metal band from Goes, Zeeland. It was founded in 1989 by Jan-Chris de Koeijer, Frank Harthoorn, Alex van Schaik and Marc Hoogendoorn. Career Early works (1989-1994) Within two months of its formation, Gorefest r ...
. In 2006, he appeared at
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's concert in
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as a guest grunter on the song ''Consign to Oblivion'' (A New Age Dawns #3).


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1966 births Living people Dutch heavy metal bass guitarists Dutch heavy metal singers People from Reimerswaal Gorefest members {{Bass-guitarist-stub