Affector is a progressive rock/metal band founded by Dutch drummer Collin Leijenaar (Neal Morse/Dilemma/Kayak) and German guitar player Daniel Fries. Bass player Mike LePond (Symphony X) and vocalist Ted Leonard (Spock's Beard/Enchant/Thought Chamber) - both from the States joined them when they started working on the debute CD Harmagedon. On this CD they are joined by four special guests on keyboards: Alex Argento, Neal Morse (Transatlantic/Flying Colors), Jordan Rudess (Dream Theater), Derek Sherinian (PlanetX/Black Country communion). Also featured on the album is the Polish orchestra Sinfonietta Consonus.
Line-up:
Collin Leijenaar – drums, producer
Daniel Fries – guitars
Mike LePond – bass guitars
Ted Leonard – vocals