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Closterkeller
Group · Poland · Warsaw · formed 1988
Polish gothic rock band
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Timeline
16 events▣ Album 14◆ Formed 1★ Debut release 1
1980s
1990s
· Debut release
Debut release: Purple
First documented Album in the MusicBrainz discography.
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2000s
2010s
2020s
Biography
English biography277 words · 3 sectionssource: wikipedia-en · licence CC BY-SA 4.0 · revision 1367686683
Biography
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.
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)
Discography & profile
Normalised profile
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| Metric | Value | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Wikipedia language versions | 9 | 54.3th |
| Spotify monthly listeners | — | no data |
| Release groups in DB | 21 | 87.5th |
| Studio albums | 14 | 94th |
| Awards recorded | 0 | 0th |
| Timeline events | 16 | 91.8th |
| Recording span (years) | 35 | 74.2th |
| Genres | 1 | 56th |
Percentiles are computed at render time; missing values mean the artist has no data on that axis.
Discography (21 release groups · 14 studio albums)
Albums · 14
1990 · studio album
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Tracklist · 11 tracks · 41:08
1Purple3:502Wyznanie siebie4:203Czekając na dzień4:074Jesteś wciąż nieuchwytny4:495Ostatnia noc wizji3:226Maska4:387Paranoja coraz bliżej4:168Jeszcze raz do końca3:549Czarna apokalipsa3:5310Jihad2:5411Wolfgang na odlocie1:051992 · studio album
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Tracklist · 15 tracks · 56:25
A1Czerwone wino3:33A2Taniec na linie4:32A3Tu nie ma nic5:03A4Spokój4:14A5Immanoleo (The Mummy)3:00A6Iluzyt4:02A7Jeszcze jeden dzień4:38B1Czy taki zły, czy tylko głupi4:44B2Czasu coraz mniej4:00B3Tutaj nie ma boga4:06B4Ucieczka3:10B5Blue Wolfgang2:27B6Lady Makbet4:08B7Epitafium3:36B8Grzech1:121992 · studio album
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Tracklist · 17 tracks · 1:05:59
1Vintage Wine3:332Dance on the Highwire4:313Nothing Is Here5:004Lullaby4:115Lose It3:596Just Another Day5:007Immanoleo (The Mummy)2:588The Dead Zone5:089Modesty Blaise4:2710I Don't Believe4:0411Escape3:0812White Wolfgang2:2613Black Wolfgang2:5714Blue4:0715Lady Macbeth3:3516Epitaph1:1017Sin5:451993 · studio album
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Tracklist · 17 tracks · 1:10:16
1To on - znowu następny4:432W moim kraju4:253To muzyka4:214Babeluu4:345Kołysanka dla Adasia1:546Walet pik2:567Salome3:358Kolana i już2:289Agnieszka5:1510A nadzieja4:3311Supernova3:2612Jihad3:1713Hassan i Sabbah3:5014Video-film3:0315Dwa oblicza Ewy3:5116Violette5:5217Noc w haremie8:131995 · studio album
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Tracklist · 18 tracks · 1:12:20
1Dlaczego noszę broń5:022California4:263Tak się boję bólu3:414Scarlet4:025Śniło4:196Phantom3:317Owoce wschodu4:158Coś2:199Po to właśnie (Norwid)3:5210Temple of Time3:3311Tak się rodzi nienawiść3:4312Brylant3:5513Dla jej siostry5:0114A ona, ona7:1215-1:5416Mogę tylko patrzeć3:5317Tak się boję bólu (przedmix)3:5918Chat3:431996 · studio album
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Tracklist · 15 tracks · 1:13:45
1[data track]5:402Władza4:253Zmierzch bogów3:534Ziemia obiecana4:405Cyan6:116I już tylko noc4:267Cisza w moim domu5:088Klepsydra4:449Smutek spełnionej baśni4:0610Desperado4:2211Domino3:4012Senne macanki6:0313Alicja4:0014Roszpunka4:5515Cisza w jej domu7:321999 · studio album
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Tracklist · 14 tracks · 1:05:26
1Ate4:062Na krawędzi4:223Syrenka3:314Perła7:135Inny obszar5:156Sztuka ambicji3:447Ewa i Adam4:518Dwa dni3:479Zaklęta w marmur4:3510Czas komety3:5711Rozbijacz symboli4:1312Miłość za pieniądze3:3413Fortepian5:1714Graphite7:012003 · studio album
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Tracklist · 14 tracks · 1:05:57
1Athe4:082Somewhere Inbetween4:233The Mermaid3:324The Pearl7:155The Secret Place5:166The Ego Game3:467Eve and Adam4:548Two Days3:489Marble-Enchanted4:3610The Reign of the Comet3:5911The Symbol Shatterer4:1712Love for Money3:3513The Piano5:2614Graphite7:022003 · studio album
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Tracklist · 12 tracks · 1:13:36
1Patrząc jak toniesz6:502Podziemny krąg6:273Kiedy latam5:504Jak o kamień deszcz6:505Królowa7:216On przychodzi nocą4:267Nero5:308Miraż8:239Nieważne jak będzie5:0210Poza granicą dotyku5:0011Ktokolwiek wie5:5012Grzech6:072004 · studio album
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Tracklist · 12 tracks · 1:14:08
1Watching as You Drown6:542Fight Club6:293As I Glide6:014Like Rain Against Stone6:535Queen7:276He Comes When the Night Falls4:247Nero5:238Mirage8:279No Matter What Will Be4:5810Amber4:5511Sin6:1512Have You Seen6:022009 · studio album
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Tracklist · 13 tracks · 1:16:38
1Ogród półcieni5:592Złoty6:263Nocarz6:054Vendetta4:595Na nic to6:50612 dni4:097Déjà vu4:598Nie tylko gra (Soulflies Team)5:019Między piekłem a niebem7:0110I skończona bajka5:2611Matka7:0712Dwie połowy7:3313Królewna z czekolady5:032011 · studio album
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Tracklist · 13 tracks · 1:12:47
1Pora iść już drogi mój5:052Fala5:283Bordeaux4:124Alarm5:205Abracadabra5:216Pryzmat6:217Tyziphone7:138Halo ziemia!4:429Bez odwrotu6:0110Miodowy kwadrans3:3811Kręgi czerwone7:1712Serce6:4613Jak łzy w deszczu5:232017 · studio album
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Tracklist · 11 tracks · 1:03:19
1Viridiana8:452To Albo To6:193Król Jest Nagi3:464Marcja4:225Pokój Tylko Mój5:596Inkluzja6:097Matka Ojczyzna4:408Nocne Polowanie5:389Kolorowa Magdalena3:5910Studnia Tajemnic6:2111Strefa Ciszy7:212025 · studio album
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Tracklist · 10 tracks · 51:30
1Sansara5:112Xiomara5:213Mój sen srebrny5:044Marina von Hoche5:445Cień wilka4:486Mirun4:507Białe wino5:408Popiół6:399Koniec czasu6:1410Argento1:59
EP · 2
| Cover | Year | Title | Notes | First release |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | AgnieszkaSearch SpotifySearch YouTube MusicTracklist · 7 tracks · 32:241Tu nie ma nic5:02 2Jeszcze jeden dzień4:36 3Grzech5:53 4Agnieszka4:54 5Czerwone wino3:35 6Taniec na linie4:40 7Wildflower3:44 | 1992 | ||
| 2004 | ReghinaSearch SpotifySearch YouTube MusicTracklist · 7 tracks · 40:151Lunar4:24 2Neo5:25 3Minor Earth, Major Sky7:31 4Earth Song7:02 5Mad World4:23 6Reghina ("Królowa" - Hetane mix)5:58 7Reghina ("Królowa" - Closter Trance FP Formula mix)5:32 | 2004 |
Single · 2
| Cover | Year | Title | Notes | First release |
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| 1996 | WładzaSearch SpotifySearch YouTube MusicTracklist · 2 tracks · 8:391Władza (Symphonic mix)4:24 2Władza (Analog mix)4:15 | 1996 | ||
| 2013 | Moja BestiaSearch SpotifySearch YouTube MusicTracklist · 1 track · 8:301Moja Bestia8:30 | 2013 |
Album · 3
| Cover | Year | Title | Notes | First release |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Koncert '97Search SpotifySearch YouTube MusicTracklist · 16 tracks · 1:10:201Intro2:32 2Klepsydra4:44 3W moim kraju4:26 4California4:56 5Tak się boję bólu3:55 6Taniec na linie3:47 7Dlaczego noszę broń5:27 8I jeszcze raz do końca4:02 9Jihad3:31 10Iluzyt4:01 11Tak się rodzi nienawiść3:58 12Cyan6:07 13Scarlett4:01 14Władza4:55 15Heart Shaped Box6:15 16Dwa dni3:43 | Live | 14 April 1997 | |
| 2000 | Fin de siècleSearch SpotifySearch YouTube MusicTracklist · 18 tracks · 1:02:401Powitanie1:07 2Czas komety3:45 3Desperado4:31 4Fortepian5:41 5Na krawędzi4:03 6Scarlett4:04 7Zaklęta w marmur4:44 8Cisza w moim domu4:56 9Władza3:17 10A nadzieja4:30 11Zegarmistrz Światła4:38 12Ziemia obiecana3:21 13W moim kraju2:50 14Chat, chat2:56 15Zakończenie1:26 16Walet pik2:46 17To muzyka3:19 18Pożegnanie0:46 | Live | 29 February 2000 | |
| 2000 | PastelSearch SpotifySearch YouTube MusicTracklist · 17 tracks · 1:16:281Nieuchwytny4:44 2I jeszcze raz do końca3:53 3Czerwone wino3:33 4Blue4:08 5W moim kraju4:30 6Babeluu4:36 7Video-film3:06 8Agnieszka5:19 9Violette5:56 10Scarlett4:03 11Śniło4:20 12Dlaczego noszę broń5:03 13Władza4:24 14Ziemia obiecana4:39 15Na krawędzi4:22 16Fortepian5:17 17Zaklęta w marmur4:35 | Compilation | 28 November 2000 |
Stats & PK
Percentile within all 23,672 published artists.Put Closterkeller head-to-head →
| Metric | Value | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Wikipedia language versions | 9 | 54.3th |
| Spotify monthly listeners | — | no data |
| Release groups in DB | 21 | 87.5th |
| Studio albums | 14 | 94th |
| Awards recorded | 0 | 0th |
| Timeline events | 16 | 91.8th |
| Recording span (years) | 35 | 74.2th |
| Genres | 1 | 56th |
Awards & honours
Line-up
| Name | From | To | Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anja Orthodox | — | present | |
| Krzysztof Najman | — | present | |
| Piotr Pawłowski | — | present |
Where this record comes from
portrait—Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0 · retrieved 11 October 2026
https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Closterkeller_Castle_Party_2008_06.jpgaliases/urls—musicbrainz · CC0 · retrieved 10 October 2026
https://musicbrainz.org/artist/796cca66-9121-491e-80d2-0acbde0d4600discography—musicbrainz · CC0 · retrieved 10 October 2026
https://musicbrainz.org/artist/796cca66-9121-491e-80d2-0acbde0d4600core—wikidata · CC0 · retrieved 10 October 2026
https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1102538genre—wikidata · CC0 · retrieved 11 October 2026
https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1102538seed-list—wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0 · retrieved 10 October 2026
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Closterkellerbiography—wikipedia-en · CC BY-SA 4.0 · retrieved 10 October 2026
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Closterkeller
Why this artist is in the database
- List of Polish musicians and musical groups
Tier rule: curated genre/region list
Image: Lilly M · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Wikidata: Q1102538 · MusicBrainz: 796cca66-9121-491e-80d2-0acbde0d4600
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