Kong is an Amsterdam-based band formed in 1988 by guitarist/synth programmer Dirk DeVries, guitarist Aldo Sprenger, bassist/synth programmer Mark Drillich, and drummer Rob Smits. The band's music can best be described as avant-garde containing elements of heavy metal, electronica, and industrial. Furthermore, nearly all of Kong's music was instrumental with the only vocals being an eclectic blend of sampling.