Terror Syndrome

Canadian drummer Ryan Van Poederooyen, known for his work in experimental metal band God Awakens Petrified and progressive metal group The Devin Townsend Band, first announced plans for a solo project in mid-2004.Sharpe-Young, Garry (2005). New Wave of American Heavy Metal. pp. 116. New Plymouth: Zonda Books Limited. {{ISBN|0-9582684-0-1}}. Over time, his idea grew from a solo project to a complete band."EternityRites" (August 3, 2007). "[http://www.metalunderground.com/news/details.cfm?newsid=27955 Interview With Devin Townsend Band Turned Terror Syndrome Drummer Ryan VP]." Metal Underground. In late 2006, the band's name and lineup were announced."[https://archive.today/20120910182104/http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=59624 Devin Townsend Band Drummer Announces Singer, Name For Solo Project]" (October 3, 2006). Blabbermouth.net. Terror Syndrome's initial lineup consisted of Van Poederooyen alongside God Awakens Petrified vocalist Denton Bramley and Devin Townsend Band members Mike Young and Dave Young.

The band's only album, Terror Syndrome,{{cite web |title=Terror Syndrome - Terror Syndrome |url=https://www.discogs.com/artist/10422406-Terror-Syndrome |website=discogs.com |publisher=Discogs |access-date=December 21, 2021}} with music primarily written by Van Poederooyen, was recorded throughout 2006 and 2007, with a number of guest musicians including Michael Manring, Alex Skolnick, and Devin Townsend."[http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=66448 Devin Townsend Band Drummer's Terror Syndrome Project in Mixing Mode]" (February 3, 2007). Blabbermouth.net. It was independently released as a digital download in July 2008."[http://www.bravewords.com/news/92993 Terror Syndrome – New Album Available as Download Today]" (July 10, 2008). Brave Words & Bloody Knuckles.

Shortly after the album's release, Bramley departed and was replaced by Annihilator vocalist Dave Padden."[http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=105361 Terror Syndrome Joined by Annihilator Frontman] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081001000707/http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=105361 |date=2008-10-01 }}" (September 23, 2008). Blabbermouth.net.

Terror Syndrome played its first show at the Vancouver International Drum Festival in October 2008.{{cite web |title=Vancouver International Drum Festival 2008 |url=https://drummerszone.com/news/vancouver-international-drum-festival-2008/on-stage-6-6565/article/ |website=drummerszone.com |publisher=DZ 365 |access-date=December 21, 2021}}"[https://archive.today/20120918161326/http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=108125 Terror Syndrome Performs Live for First Time]" (November 2, 2008). Blabbermouth.net. The band planned a physical release of their debut album in summer 2009, followed by a series of live shows. It headlined at Vancouver's Brutal Fest in April 2009.{{cite web |title=TERROR SYNDROME To Headline Vancouver's BRUTALFEST |url=https://blabbermouth.net/news/terror-syndrome-to-headline-vancouver-s-brutalfest/ |website=blabbermouth.net |date=February 9, 2009 |publisher=Blabbermouth |access-date=December 21, 2021}}Sternberg, Craig; Smart, Noel (July 2009). "Ryan Van Poederooyen." Sick Drummer (7): 54–56.

Due to the members' other obligations, the band met infrequently and made no public announcements after 2013. In December 2018, Terror Syndrome posted on its Facebook page that the band "is no more".{{cite web |title=Terror Syndrome |url=https://www.facebook.com/terrorsyndromeofficial/ |website=facebook.com |publisher=Facebook |access-date=December 21, 2021}}

• Terror Syndrome (self-released, 2008)

• Ryan Van Poederooyen – drums
• Dave Padden – vocals (2008–)
• Dave Young – guitar
• Mike Young – bass
• Denton Bramley – vocals (2006–2008)

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• Haid, Mike (June 2009). "Ryan Van Poederooyen: Developing a Terror Syndrome." Modern Drummer.

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