Clemens Wijers

Clemens Wijers
Ardek performing with Carach Angren at Wave-Gotik-Treffen 2016 in Leipzig, Germany.
Background information
Also known asArdek
Born (1983-11-10) 10 November 1983
Southern Netherlands
GenresSymphonic black metal, Black metal, Classical, Industrial
Occupation(s)Keyboardist, songwriter
Instrument(s)Keyboard, Piano
Years active2002–present
LabelsSeason of Mist, Maddening Media, Clemens Wijers Music Productions
Member ofCarach Angren
Formerly of
  • Dark Mutation
  • Vaultage
Websitehttp://www.clemenswijers.com

Clemens "Ardek" Wijers (born 10 November 1983) is a Dutch keyboardist, pianist, and composer best known as the keyboardist of Dutch symphonic black metal band Carach Angren. Prior to forming Carach Angren with his brother Ivo "Namtar" Wijers and Dennis "Seregor" Droomers, he played with Dark Mutation and Vaultage. Wijers has written songs for Rammstein singer Till Lindemann's side project Lindemann and solo album, in addition to contributing orchestration and orchestral arrangements for Lindemann, Pain, Ex Deo and Joe Lynn Turner. He has also composed several soundtrack albums and provided soundtracks for short films.