Johan van Stratum
Biography
Johan van Stratum (born 15 April 1982) is a Dutch bassist, currently playing live for German power metal band Blind Guardian and Ayreon. 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, VUUR. In July 2021 he was announced as the bass player of German power metal band Blind Guardian.
Known For & Full Filmography5 Titles
Movie - 2018, 2h 15m • as Bass
Ayreon Universe is Ayreon live in concert for the first time ever, organized and arranged by Arjen A. Lucassen and Joost van den Broek. This performance was filmed during the second show in Tilburg on Saturday September 16th 2017. Joining Arjen Lucassen for this concert were guest perfomers Floor Jansen (Nightwish/After Forever), Damian Wilson (Headspace), Hansi Kursch (Blind Guardian), Tommy Karevik (Kamelot), Anneke Van Giersbergen (The Gathering/Vuur), Marco Hietala (Nightwish/Tarot) Jonas Renkse (Katatonia).
Movie - 2020, 2h 15m • as himself
Over four nights at Tilburg's 013 venue (scene of the Ayreon Universe series of live shows in 2017) Lucassen, his band and one of modern progressive music's most emphatic of casts celebrated the 20th anniversary of the third Ayreon album in front of thousands of adoring fans who had flown in from around the world. The entire album was performed live, featuring original album singers and musicians, such as Thijs Van Leer, Fish, Damian Wilson, Edward Reekers, Anneke van Giersbergen, and several special guests including Simone Simons (Epica) and Star Trek's John De Lancie as narrator. The 'Other Tales' are deep cuts from Arjen Lucassen's other projects, such as The Gentle Storm, Ambeon, Stream of Passion, Guilt Machine, Star One, his solo-album Arjen Anthony Lucassen and a very special Marillion cover.
Movie - 2026, 2h 15m • as Bass
A grand, theatrical live concert film capturing Ayreon's 30th Anniversary spectacle at the 013 in Tilburg, featuring a three-decade-spanning setlist of Ayreon favourites and deep cuts, an all-star cast of vocalists and musicians, elaborate stage design, cinematic visuals and special effects that transform the performance into an immersive sci‑fi musical experience.
Movie - 2025, 2h 15m • as Bass
Blind Guardian are among the most important representatives of power metal. Their epic songs are inspired by fantasy and literary classics. At Summer Breeze 2025, they will deliver a captivating show full of musical virtuosity, epic atmosphere, and legendary metal anthems. Setlist: "The Ninth Wave", "Blood of the Elves", "Nightfall", "Tanelorn (Into the Void)", "Time Stands Still (At the Iron Hill)", "Violent Shadows", "A Past and Future Secret", "Deliver Us From Evil", "Majesty", "The Bard's Song - In the Forest", "And the Story Ends", "Lord of the Rings", "Mirror Mirror", "Valhalla"
Movie - 2016, 2h 15m • as Bass
Recorded at the P60 venue in Amstelveen in front of a sold out crowd, this DVD features a set list mostly comprised of songs chosen by the fans who crowdfunded their last studio release, 'A War Of Our Own'.