Career
He is often recognized for his intricate drumming style and technical double bass patterns. In the late "80s and early "90s, Bruinenberg played with Dutch thrash metal bands Abyss and Subsequently, he joined in 1993, replacing original drummer Editor Warby of Gorefest.
He recorded seven albums with until 2002.
The band toured throughout Europe and Japan alongside Stratovarius, Kamelot, Annihilator, Phantom Blue, The Gathering, Gorefest and others After, Bruinenberg joined French progressive metal band with whom he recorded their first two albums.
He left the band in late 2003, citing personal reasons coupled with conflicting schedules. His performance in has been critically acclaimed due mainly to the high complexity of the music
Bruinenberg currently plays with the solo band of former bandmate.
Bruinenberg is also featured as a guest drummer in Kamelot"s The Fourth Legacy and continues recording and performing with several other artists, including: Kristoffer Gildenlöw (Dial, Pain of Salvation, Lana Lane), David Readman (Pink Cream 69), Ebony Ark, The 11th Hour, Maiden United and (Magnum). In 2013 he was announced as the new drummer of the melodic rock project Ian Parry"s (1999).