Gates of Kiev - Gates of Kiev

Gates of Kiev is a progressive rock band founded by childhood friends Tomas Mesman and Hessel Braat in the Netherlands. The band's origins trace back to their teenage years, when a shared passion for classic and vintage music brought them together. What began as informal late night hard rock sessions in a small garage gradually evolved into the musical foundation that defines the band today. Organ player Tomas Mesman and Drummer Hessel Braat first planted the seeds of what would define their heavy sound. While performing on the Amsterdam live music circuit, the duo met Eszl De Vois, an established bass player in the underground psychedelic scene whose addition completed the band's lineup. His passion for unconventional jazz fit the band like a glove.