ALLOY is a progressive rock band founded in 2023 by guitarist Sebastian and bassist Björn in the Niederrhein area. Drawing inspiration from artists like Karnivool, Porcupine Tree, Tool, Toska, The Contortionist, and The Totemist, the band blends a wide range of influences into their sound. In 2024, drummer Kai joined the lineup, adding dynamic rhythms and further enriching the group’s musical foundation.

The name ALLOY reflects the band’s essence: a fusion of diverse musical styles and personal influences. Just as a metallic alloy is formed by combining different substances to create something stronger and more functional, the band’s music emerges from the synergy of its members’ unique backgrounds and ideas.

Currently, ALLOY is in search of a vocalist to complete their sound. Rehearsing regularly in the Niederrhein area, the band is crafting intricate, powerful music that bridges technical complexity with emotional depth, staying true to the progressive spirit that defines their influences.

Björn MüschEN

Bass

Björn Müschen (born Niederrhein, Germany, 1980) is a versatile bassist and former classical pianist with roots in both classical and electronic music. While exploring his own interpretations of Rachmaninoff and Chopin, Björn also immersed himself in the electronic sounds of the 1990s, including trance and house music. At 21, he began playing bass, inspired by funk and rock influences such as Jaco Pastorius, Red Hot Chili Peppers, and Jamiroquai.

Björn eventually joined the Düsseldorf-based pop rock band Morning View, with whom he recorded two self-produced albums, incorporating piano on some tracks. This period deepened his exploration of rock music, from Led Zeppelin to Muse and Biffy Clyro. He later pursued a harder - edged sound with his next project, Roosterfish. Over time, Björn developed a love for progressive rock, drawn to its rhythmic complexity and dynamic arrangements, which shaped his work with Glistening Leotard, where he recorded another two albums.

In 2023, Björn teamed up with guitarist Sebastian — whom he met during the final gig of Glistening Leotard — and formed ALLOY, a progressive band inspired by bands like Karnivool, Tool, and Porcupine Tree. A passionate music enthusiast, Björn is highly attuned to sound and expression, drawing inspiration from genres ranging from classical to jazz to progressive rock. This wide variety influences his playing today, yet his focus always remains on serving the needs of the song.

Kai Prenner

Drums

Kai Prenner (born Detmold, Germany, 1980) began his musical journey back in 1992 and played in various local rock bands such as: Nameless, Derbe Legeres, Millenium, Gee, Rough Rocka and Opinion. During these years he shaped his style and gained a lot of experience on stage and in the studio. His musical roots lie in grunge, an era that still influences his sound today.

Kai has been an active member of ALLOY since April 2024, bringing his years of experience and his own perspective as a drummer to the band. With his powerful and versatile playing style, he is an important part of the band and contributes to their characteristic sound.

Sebastian Schleicher

Guitars

Sebastian Schleicher (born Neuss, Germany, 1986) started playing the guitar in 2006 as a self-taught guitarist, first on the acoustic guitar and a few years later on the electric guitar, inspired and strongly influenced by Ritchie Blackmore and various greats from the field of progressive rock/metal such as Opeth, Karnivool, Steven Wilson/Porcupine Tree and others.. He also has multi-instrumental skills that are typically recognizable in both songwriting and sound design. 

Sebastian has released several albums under a number of bands ranging from solo contributions (Tremor) to various line-ups (Beside, A Fish's Diving Suit, A Bird's Parachute, Amberfield, Degen Herb Mroszczok Schleicher which are essentially based around progressive rock/metal, with some of these projects winning music awards such as the german rock and pop award. 

Sebastian has also been running a recording studio in Neuss since 2016, where he works both as a composer and producer, primarily in the progressive rock/metal genre.

www.sebischleicher.de