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In March 2008 the band began recording their third release in Jonas Kjellgren's Black Lounge Studios in Avesta.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=92995 |title=Sonic Syndicate to Enter Studio Tomorrow, on Blabbermouth.net |publisher=Roadrunnerrecords.com |date= |accessdate=2008-12-01}}</ref> In May 2008, Sonic Syndicate returned to North America as the opening act for [[Nightwish]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=84768 |title=Sonic Syndicate to Support Nightwish in North America, on Blabbermouth.net |publisher=Roadrunnerrecords.com |date= |accessdate=2008-12-01}}</ref> In the June issue of Revolver Magazine, Karin Axelsson was named one of the "Hottest Chicks in Metal.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=94870 |title=BLABBERMOUTH.NET - 'Hottest Chicks In Metal' Revealed |publisher=Roadrunnerrecords.com |date= |accessdate=2008-12-01}}</ref> ''[[Love and Other Disasters (album)|Love and Other Disasters]]'' was released in September 2008. The first single, "Jack of Diamonds," is accompanied by a video again from Patric Ullaeus who has directed all of the bands videos inclunding the second single of Love And Other Disasters, "My Escape".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=102585 |title=BLABBERMOUTH.NET - SONIC SYNDICATE: 'Love And Other Disasters' North American Release Date Announced |publisher=Roadrunnerrecords.com |date= |accessdate=2008-12-01}}</ref> At the end of the year, the band toured Germany and Scandinavia. The band stated on their official website that the next single of the album would be the songs "Power Shift" and "Contradiction" which will debute in early 2009. If it's the album's final singles is still not confirmed. Roger Sjunnesson have posted a blog ([http://piroger.blogg.se/2008/december/sonic-video-shoot-2-dec.html Roger Sjunnesson's blog (in Swedish)]) with pictures revealing that the videos for "Power Shift" and "Contradiction" are in the making. It has been confirmed that the "Power Shift" video will premiere on February 18th on their Myspace and on their website. On 30th March 2009 (this was initially believed to be an early april fool) the band confirmed that one of the lead singers in Sonic Syndicate, Roland Johansson would leave the band because of personal reasons. Sonic Syndicate has already began searching for a replacement for Roland, but will continue all confirmed shows until further notice.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.idiomag.com/peek/73018/sonic_syndicate|title=Sonic Syndicate singer quits|accessdate=2009-03-31|date=2009-03-30|publisher=[[idiomag]]}}</ref>
In March 2008 the band began recording their third release in Jonas Kjellgren's Black Lounge Studios in Avesta.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=92995 |title=Sonic Syndicate to Enter Studio Tomorrow, on Blabbermouth.net |publisher=Roadrunnerrecords.com |date= |accessdate=2008-12-01}}</ref> In May 2008, Sonic Syndicate returned to North America as the opening act for [[Nightwish]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=84768 |title=Sonic Syndicate to Support Nightwish in North America, on Blabbermouth.net |publisher=Roadrunnerrecords.com |date= |accessdate=2008-12-01}}</ref> In the June issue of Revolver Magazine, Karin Axelsson was named one of the "Hottest Chicks in Metal.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=94870 |title=BLABBERMOUTH.NET - 'Hottest Chicks In Metal' Revealed |publisher=Roadrunnerrecords.com |date= |accessdate=2008-12-01}}</ref> ''[[Love and Other Disasters (album)|Love and Other Disasters]]'' was released in September 2008. The first single, "Jack of Diamonds," is accompanied by a video again from Patric Ullaeus who has directed all of the bands videos inclunding the second single of Love And Other Disasters, "My Escape".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=102585 |title=BLABBERMOUTH.NET - SONIC SYNDICATE: 'Love And Other Disasters' North American Release Date Announced |publisher=Roadrunnerrecords.com |date= |accessdate=2008-12-01}}</ref> At the end of the year, the band toured Germany and Scandinavia. The band stated on their official website that the next single of the album would be the songs "Power Shift" and "Contradiction" which will debute in early 2009. If it's the album's final singles is still not confirmed. Roger Sjunnesson have posted a blog ([http://piroger.blogg.se/2008/december/sonic-video-shoot-2-dec.html Roger Sjunnesson's blog (in Swedish)]) with pictures revealing that the videos for "Power Shift" and "Contradiction" are in the making. It has been confirmed that the "Power Shift" video will premiere on February 18th on their Myspace and on their website.
On 30th March 2009 (this was initially believed to be an early april fool) the band confirmed that one of the lead singers in Sonic Syndicate, Roland Johansson would leave the band because of personal reasons. Sonic Syndicate has already began searching for a replacement for Roland, but will continue all confirmed shows until further notice.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.idiomag.com/peek/73018/sonic_syndicate|title=Sonic Syndicate singer quits|accessdate=2009-03-31|date=2009-03-30|publisher=[[idiomag]]}}</ref>


==Members==
==Members==

Revision as of 00:36, 11 April 2009

Sonic Syndicate

Sonic Syndicate is a Metalcore band from Falkenberg, Sweden. The band was formed in 2002 under the name "Fallen Angels." In 2005, they changed their name to Sonic Syndicate. They are influenced by Swedish melodic death metal bands such as In Flames and Soilwork.[5]

Background

Early years

Sonic Syndicate was formed in 2002 under the name Fallen Angels, by Richard, Roger, and Robin Sjunnesson. Under the name Fallen Angels, they recorded three demos, Fall From Heaven, Black Lotus, and Extinction before signing with Pivotal Rockordings in 2005.[6] Afterward, the band changed its name to Sonic Syndicate and recorded its debut studio album, Eden Fire.

Eden Fire and touring

The band toured extensively throughout Sweden[7][8] in support of Eden Fire, alongside such bands as Avatar. In early February 2006, during their tour with Avatar, drummer Kristoffer Bäcklund left the band, and was replaced by John Bengtsson.[9] 2006 also saw the departure of the band's keyboardist, and the addition of a second singer. The band completed the tour, then began demoing new material in early March.

In late November 2007, the Swedish newcomers embarked on a tour with Himsa and the Swedish Melodic death metal band Amon Amarth.[10] Later in 2008, they toured with the popular Finnish symphonic metal band, Nightwish.[11]

Nuclear Blast and Only Inhuman

In the summer of 2006, the band entered into a contest held by Nuclear Blast. Out of over 1,500 competing bands, Sonic Syndicate was chosen as one of three winners and offered a new recording contract with the major recording label.[12][13] In November, they entered Black Lounge Studios to record their follow-up to Eden Fire with Jonas Kjellgren of Scar Symmetry.[14] The new album was titled Only Inhuman and was released on May 18, 2007. The band made a video for the lead single, "Denied," with renowned producer Patric Ullaeus.

Sonic Syndicate's singer Richard Sjunnesson and Roland Johansson also sang for a compilation album, much like Roadrunner United, entitled Nuclear Blast All-Stars: Out of the Dark with former Soilwork guitarist Peter Wichers.[15] The band played at the 2007 Wacken Open Air Festival.[16] Sonic Syndicate played several European festivals and, in the winter of 2007, accompanied Amon Amarth as they toured stateside.[17] The band also participated in the "Darkness over X-Mas Tour" with Caliban and Heaven Shall Burn, and toured extensively across Europe with Dark Tranquillity and Soilwork.

Love and Other Disasters

In March 2008 the band began recording their third release in Jonas Kjellgren's Black Lounge Studios in Avesta.[18] In May 2008, Sonic Syndicate returned to North America as the opening act for Nightwish.[19] In the June issue of Revolver Magazine, Karin Axelsson was named one of the "Hottest Chicks in Metal.[20] Love and Other Disasters was released in September 2008. The first single, "Jack of Diamonds," is accompanied by a video again from Patric Ullaeus who has directed all of the bands videos inclunding the second single of Love And Other Disasters, "My Escape".[21] At the end of the year, the band toured Germany and Scandinavia. The band stated on their official website that the next single of the album would be the songs "Power Shift" and "Contradiction" which will debute in early 2009. If it's the album's final singles is still not confirmed. Roger Sjunnesson have posted a blog (Roger Sjunnesson's blog (in Swedish)) with pictures revealing that the videos for "Power Shift" and "Contradiction" are in the making. It has been confirmed that the "Power Shift" video will premiere on February 18th on their Myspace and on their website.

On 30th March 2009 (this was initially believed to be an early april fool) the band confirmed that one of the lead singers in Sonic Syndicate, Roland Johansson would leave the band because of personal reasons. Sonic Syndicate has already began searching for a replacement for Roland, but will continue all confirmed shows until further notice.[22]

Members

Current members

Note that Roland will continue to play all confirmed shows until further notice

Former members

  • Andreas Mårtensson – keyboards (2002–2006)
  • Kristoffer Bäcklund – drums, vocals (2004–2006)
  • Magnus Svensson – bass (2002–2004)

Discography

Studio albums

Title Release date Label
Eden Fire September 13, 2005
Only Inhuman May 18, 2007
Love and Other Disasters September 19, 2008


Singles

Year Single Album
2005 "Jailbreak" Eden Fire
2007 "Denied" Only Inhuman
"Enclave"
2008 "Jack of Diamonds" Love and Other Disasters
"My Escape"
2009 "Power Shift"
"Contradiction"

Demos

All three demos were released under their previous name, "Fallen Angels."

Title Release date Label
Fall from Heaven May 23, 2003
  • Independent
Black Lotus October 3, 2003
  • Independent
Extinction June 11, 2004
  • Independent

References

  1. ^ "Blabbermouth.Net". Roadrunnerrecords.com. Retrieved 2008-12-01.
  2. ^ "Blabbermouth.Net". Roadrunnerrecords.com. Retrieved 2008-12-01.
  3. ^ Yiannis Mitsakos. "[Metal-Temple.com] Sonic Syndicate - Only Inhuman (Review)". Metal-temple.com. Retrieved 2008-12-01.
  4. ^ Metal Invader ( Sonic Syndicate - Only Inhuman ) Review
  5. ^ "Interview of Sonic Syndicate (Swedish Heavy-Metal band) for the "Only Inhuman" release". Auxportesdumetal.com. Retrieved 2008-12-01.
  6. ^ "Blabbermouth.Net - Sweden's Sonic Syndicate Sign with Pivotal Rockordings". Roadrunnerrecords.com. Retrieved 2008-12-01.
  7. ^ "Sonic Syndicate: Live Dates Announced, on Blabbermouth.net". Roadrunnerrecords.com. Retrieved 2008-12-01.
  8. ^ "Sonic Syndicate, Avatar, Inevitable End to Team up for Sweden United Tour, on Blabbermouth.net". Roadrunnerrecords.com. Retrieved 2008-12-01.
  9. ^ "Sonic Syndicate Part Ways with Drummer, Announce Replacement, on Blabbermouth.net". Roadrunnerrecords.com. Retrieved 2008-12-01.
  10. ^ http://www.nuclearblast.de/news/newsoct073/news.october.3.2007.htm#SO
  11. ^ "Sonic Syndicate website". Mngmusic.net. Retrieved 2008-12-01.
  12. ^ "Sonic Syndicate Only Inhuman Enters Swedish Chart at No. 22, on Blabbermouth.net". Roadrunnerrecords.com. Retrieved 2008-12-01.
  13. ^ "Sweden's Sonic Syndicate Land Nuclear Blast Deal in Band Contest, on Blabbermouth.net". Roadrunnerrecords.com. Retrieved 2008-12-01.
  14. ^ "Sonic Syndicate to Enter Studio this Month, on Blabbermouth.net". Roadrunnerrecords.com. Retrieved 2008-12-01.
  15. ^ "Ex-Soilwork Guitarist Completes Work on 'Nuclear Blast All-Stars' Project, on Blabbermouth.net". Roadrunnerrecords.com. Retrieved 2008-12-01.
  16. ^ "Enslaved, Heaven Shall Burn, Moonsorrow Confirmed for Wacken Open Air, on Blabbermouth.net". Roadrunnerrecords.com. Retrieved 2008-12-01.
  17. ^ "BLABBERMOUTH.NET - SONIC SYNDICATE: 'Sonic TV' Episode Three Posted Online". Roadrunnerrecords.com. Retrieved 2008-12-01.
  18. ^ "Sonic Syndicate to Enter Studio Tomorrow, on Blabbermouth.net". Roadrunnerrecords.com. Retrieved 2008-12-01.
  19. ^ "Sonic Syndicate to Support Nightwish in North America, on Blabbermouth.net". Roadrunnerrecords.com. Retrieved 2008-12-01.
  20. ^ "BLABBERMOUTH.NET - 'Hottest Chicks In Metal' Revealed". Roadrunnerrecords.com. Retrieved 2008-12-01.
  21. ^ "BLABBERMOUTH.NET - SONIC SYNDICATE: 'Love And Other Disasters' North American Release Date Announced". Roadrunnerrecords.com. Retrieved 2008-12-01.
  22. ^ "Sonic Syndicate singer quits". idiomag. 2009-03-30. Retrieved 2009-03-31.
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