Johan van Stratum

Johan van Stratum
Van Stratum in 2015
Van Stratum in 2015
Background information
Born (1982-04-15) 15 April 1982 (age 42)
Netherlands
GenresProgressive metal, gothic metal, progressive rock
OccupationBassist
Years active1990s–present

Johan van Stratum (born 15 April 1982) is a Dutch bassist and a member of the progressive metal band VUUR.

He was the bassist of Stream of Passion, and one of the two founding members to stay in the band until it disbanded in 2016. He also played bass live for Ayreon and The Gentle Storm. In July 2021 he was announced as the bass player of German power metal band Blind Guardian.[1]

  1. ^ Ra, Vahe. "BLIND GUARDIAN announces Johan van Stratum as their new bass player". Arrow Lords Of Metal. Arrow. Retrieved 30 July 2021.