Koen Herfst
Drummer – Composer – Producer
About
Koen Herfst is one of the most energetic and versatile drummers of The Netherlands. He is known for his work with Armin van Buuren, (Adrian) Vandenberg, Arjen Lucassen (Plan Nine, Supersonic Revolution), Epica, Anneke van Giersbergen and was voted ‘Best Hardrock drummer of Benelux’ for 10 years in a row.
He also hosted his own drumfestival ‘HERFSTFEST’ (Holland’s main drum-event for the last 10 years) and co-organized the biggest drumevent ever in The Netherlands: ‘2000 drummers on the beach‘, together with his great friend and Dutch drum-legend Cesar Zuiderwijk of Golden Earring. Koen is a multi-instrumentalist and composes his own music (3 solo-albums) as well as music for other artists and events. He has his own (drum)studio and records and writes for and with artists all over the world.
Interested in working together? Get in touch!
Bands & Projects
DRUMLUST
DRUMLUST’ is my alias for my electronic music releases and a special/corporate live act together with vocalist Jane Goulding.
More info here!
PLAN NINE
All-star band around the album “The Long Lost Song” by Arjen Lucassen & Robert Soeterboek. Classic rock, hard rock and some blues and prog! Check out the album (recorded at my drumstudio) here.
ROCK PARTY OF THE YEAR
Playing rock and metal classics with an all-star band and guests like Paul Manzi (Sweet), John Hayes (Mother’s Finest), Rinus Gerritsen (Golden Earring) & Berget Lewis.
THE CARDS
Blues/rock band with SAXON founder and guitarist Paul Quinn (UK) on guitar and Harrison Young (USA) on bass/vocals. New single ‘The Gamble’ (about our touring adventures during the Corona-outbreak in Europe) out now; listen here.
DRUM DEMONS
Drumgroup founded by Cesar Zuiderwijk (Golden Earring) and me.
We’ve played our original tracks together with 2.000 drummers on the beach! Check out the video here.
ARJEN LUCASSEN'S SUPERSONIC REVOLUTION
Studio project with Arjen Lucassen on bass, Joost van den Broek on keys, Timo Somers on guitars and Jaycee Cuijpers on vocals. Check out the crazy music video here!
EDWARD REEKER'S LIBERTY PROJECT
An amazing album by Edward Reekers, for which I had the honour of recording drums. It ranges from ballads to heavy metal, pop songs, rock-orientated power tracks, genuine blues, and almost classical instrumentals.
VANDENBERG
Legendary rock band of Adrian Vandenberg on guitar and Swedish singer Mats Levén.
Recorded the last two albums: ‘2020’ and ‘SIN’ (listen here) – Tour highlights: Monsters Of Rock Cruise (2x) Stonedead (UK), Alcatraz (BE),
ROCK GROOVES & SAMPLES PACK
Koen Herfst and Sandlane Recording Facilities proudly present the Koen Herfst Rock Grooves & Samples Pack. A collection of superb sounding drum loops and oneshots, recorded and mixed to our highest personal standards to be both natural and punchy. Browse the loops for instant inspiration in songwriting, or enhance your drum recordings with oneshot samples in multiple velocities.
- 300 grooves and fills, divided into 60, 80, 100, 120, 140 and 160 bpm
- Mix-ready stereo files for instant inspiration
- Dry/room splits for added control and experimenting
- Oneshots of Koen’s personal kit in multiple velocities
- 48kHz/24bit WAV files, mixed on high quality analog gear (Neve, Urei, SSL, Pultec, etc.)
Quotes
“Koen is not only a great drummer, but his performance and expression are also why I love to have him in my shows!”
“Koen has been voted Holland’s best hard-rock drummer now for several years. He has the sort of fire in his belly that would make any greats such as John Bonham and Ian Paice smile.”
“Koen, Again, I just wanted to say thank you so much for all of your preparation, professionalism and for sounding so great last night at the SENA guitar awards. great job!”
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