Rik Bruineman is drummer in "double female fronted metal" group A New Dawn. He joined the band in November 2008, replacing previous sticksman Peter van Toren.



Rik Bruineman previously played in Galanor, a group he co-founded in November 2007 with Joop de Rooij (ex-Transentience).



Prior to Galanor, Rik Bruineman played drums in Elemental Journey, and Silent Edge.