Anneke van Giersbergen was born in Sint-Michielsgestel. Already at the age of 12, she toured France in a school choir. Later She followed singing lessons and sang in various pop groups. In 1992 she founded Duo Bad Breath with guitarist and vocalist Deniz Cagdas (Spencer Edgards). They played a mix of their own repertoire and covers and performed in their home town of’s-Hertogenbosch with some regularity. In 1992 they released a demo cassette, with a circulation of 100 pieces. See for more.