Closterkeller is a Polish gothic rock band from Warsaw. It was formed in 1988 by Przemysław Guryń, Jacek Skirucha, and the vocalist Anja Orthodox. Despite many changes in the band's line-up it has created a characteristic sound. Orthodox is the only member of the original line-up, performing continuously for over 30 years. The band is called one of the forerunners of gothic and atmospheric rock in Poland. They are also influenced by other music styles such as new, cold wave, and heavy metal. Many other groups like Delight, Moonlight or Artrosis said they took inspiration from Closterkeller.
Line-up
Current members
Anja Orthodox – vocals, keyboards (1988–present) Michał "Rollo" Rollinger – keyboards (1990–present) Adam "Najman" Najman – drums (2014–present) Krzysztof Najman - bass guitar (1992-1999, 2006-2014, 2021-present)
Former members Grzegorz Tomczyk – drums (1988–1989) Przemysław Guryn – keyboards (1988–1991) Jacek Skirucha – guitars (1988–1992) Tomasz "Wolfgang" Grochowalski – bass guitar (1988–1992) Andrzej "Szczota" Szymańczak (deceased) – drums (1989–1991) Piotr Bieńkowski – drums (1989–1990) Marcin "Freddie" Mentel – guitars (1999–2006) Paweł Pieczyński – guitars (1992–1999) Robert Ochnio – guitars (1992) Marcin "Pucek" Płuciennik – bass guitar (1999–2006) Piotr "Pawłoś" Pawłowski – drums (1991–1997) Dariusz Boral – keyboards (1995–1996) Tomasz "Mechu" Wojciechowski – keyboards, guitars (1996–1998) Andrzej Kaczyński – bass guitar (1999) Piotr Czyszanowski – bass guitar (1999) Tomasz Kasprzycki – guitars (1992) Mikis Cupas – guitars (1991) Jarosław Kidawa – guitars (1991) Zbigniew Kumorowski – drums (1990–1991) Krzysztof Dominik – drums (1989) Janusz Jastrzębowski – drums (2006–2011) Gerard "Gero" Klawe – drums (1997–2006, 2011–2013) Robert "Qba" Kubajek – drums (2013–2014) Zuzanna "ZuZa" Jaśkowiak – guitars (2014) Mariusz Kumala – guitars (2006–2013, 2014–2015) Aleksander "Olek" Gruszka - bass guitar (2014-2021) Michał Jarominek - guitars (2015-2025)
Timeline
Discography
Studio albums Title Album details Peak chart positions Sales Certifications POLPurple Released: 3 September 1990 Label: Polton Formats: CD, CS, LP — POL: 20,000+Blue Released: 3 March 1992 Label: SPV Records Formats: CD, CS —Violet Released: 6 December 1993 Label: Izabelin Studio Formats: CD, CS — POL: 20,000+Scarlet Released: 16 January 1996 Label: Izabelin Studio Formats: CD, CS — POL: 100,000+ POL: GoldCyan Released: 29 April 1996 Label: Izabelin Studio Formats: CD, CS — POL: 40,000+Graphite Released: 26 April 1999 Label: Metal Mind Productions Formats: CD, CS —Nero Released: 14 October 2003 Label: Metal Mind Productions Formats: CD 25Aurum Released: 5 October 2009 Label: Universal Music Poland Formats: CD 15 POL: 10,000+Bordeaux Released: 16 September 2011 Label: Universal Music Poland Formats: CD, digital download 11Viridian Released: 22 September 2017 Label: Universal Music Poland 7Argento Released: 15 October 2025 Label: Universal Music Poland "—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.
Compilation albums Title Album details Peak chart positionsPOLPastel Released: 28 November 2000 Label: Metal Mind Productions Formats: CD, CS 46 "—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.
Mini-Albums Title Album details Peak chart positionsPOLAgnieszka Released: 16 March 1993 Label: SPV Records Formats: CD, CS —Reghina Released: 18 October 2004 Label: Metal Mind Productions Formats: CD 34 "—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.
Live albums Title Album detailsKoncert '97 Released: 14 April 1997 Label: Izabelin Studio Formats: CD, CSFin de siecle Released: 29 February 2000 Label: Polskie Radio Formats: CDreScarletA two-disc release, containing a remastered version of "Scarlet" on one CD and a live recording, from the Summer Fall Festival in Płock, on the other. Released: 16 October 2015 Label: Universal Music Poland Formats: CD
Notes
Video albums Title Album detailsAct III Live 2003 Released: 26 August 2003 Label: Metal Mind Productions Formats: DVDAct IV Przystanek Woodstock 2008 Released: 2 March 2009 Label: Złoty Melon Formats: DVD
Music videos Source
"Purple" (1990, directed by: Marek Jurkowski) "Nieuchwytny" (1990, directed by: Marek Jurkowski) "Maska" (1990, directed by: Marek Jurkowski) "Czekając na dzień" (1991, directed by: Marek Jurkowski) "I jeszcze raz do końca" (1991, directed by: Marek Jurkowski) "Immanoleo" (1992, directed by: Marek Jurkowski) "Blue" (1992, directed by: Marek Jurkowski) "Spokój" (1992, directed by: Marek Jurkowski) "Iluzyt" (1992, directed by: Marek Jurkowski) "Agnieszka" (1993, directed by: no data) "W moim kraju" (1993, realization: Katarzyna Kanclerz) "Babeluu" (1994, realization: Katarzyna Kanclerz) "Supernova" (1994, realization: TVP) "Scarlett" (1995, directed by: Jerzy Grabowski) "Owoce wschodu" (1995, directed by: no data) "Dlaczego noszę broń" (1995, realization: TVP) "Władza" (1996, directed by: no data) "Cisza w moim domu" (1996, directed by: no data) "Dwa dni" (1997, realization: TVP) "Na krawędzi" (1999, directed by: no data) "Czas komety" (1999, directed by: no data) "Zegarmistrz światła" (2000, directed by: no data) "A nadzieja" (2000, production: Krzysztof Wasilewski) "Poza granicą dotyku" (2003, directed by / realization: Radek "LarryTM" Grabiński) "Ktokolwiek widział" (2004, directed by / realization: Radek "LarryTM" Grabiński) "Królowa" (2004, directed by / realization: Radek "LarryTM" Grabiński) "Lunar" (2005, directed by: no data) "Nocarz" (2010, directed by: Stanisław Mąderek) "Nie tylko gra" (2010, directed by: Stanisław Mąderek) "Ogród półcieni" (2010, directed by: no data)
References
External links
Official website