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Sonic Syndicate

Sonic Syndicate is a metal band from Falkenberg, Sweden. They are influenced by Swedish melodic death metal bands such as In Flames and Soilwork.[4]

Background

Eden Fire

Sonic Syndicate started off as power metal/heavy metal band Tunes of Silence. It consisted of a line-up completely different from the current members except brothers Richard (vocals) and Roger (guitar) Sjunnesson. The brothers of Tunes of Silence eventually decided to break away from the band in order to focus on various other aspects of music. The Sjunnesson brothers started the band Fallen Angels in 2002, began writing songs and recruited their younger cousin Robin Sjunnesson (guitar) as well as Andreas Mårtensson (keyboards), Magnus Svensson (bass) and Kristoffer Backlund (drums). They recorded three demo albums, Fall From Heaven, Black Lotus, and Extinction before signing with Pivotal Rockordings in 2005.[5] Bassist Karin Axelsson replaced Svensson in 2004 before the band changed its name to Sonic Syndicate and recorded its debut studio album, Eden Fire.

The band toured extensively throughout Sweden[6][7] 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.[8] 2006 also saw the departure of the band's keyboardist, and the addition of second singer Roland Johansson. The band completed the tour, then began demoing new material in early March.

Only Inhuman

In the summer of 2006, the band entered into a contest held by Nuclear Blast. They sent in their self titled demo Sonic Syndicate, which included three tracks (all rerecorded for Only Inhuman). Out of over 1,500 competing bands, Sonic Syndicate was chosen as one of three winners and offered a new recording contract with the label.[9][10] In November 2006, they entered Black Lounge Studios to record their follow-up to Eden Fire with Jonas Kjellgren of Scar Symmetry.[11] The new album was titled Only Inhuman and was released on May 18, 2007. A video was made for the lead single, "Denied", with renowned producer Patric Ullaeus.

The singers of Sonic Syndicate, Richard Sjunnesson and Roland Johansson, also sang for a compilation album, called Nuclear Blast All-Stars: Out of the Dark with former Soilwork guitarist Peter Wichers.[12] The band played at the 2007 Wacken Open Air Festival.[13] Sonic Syndicate played several European festivals and, in the winter of 2007, accompanied Amon Amarth as they toured stateside.[14] 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. In late November 2007, the Swedish newcomers embarked on a tour with Himsa and Amon Amarth.[15] Later in 2008, they toured with Finnish symphonic metal band, Nightwish.[16]

Love and Other Disasters

In March 2008 the band began recording their third release in Jonas Kjellgren's Black Lounge Studios in Avesta.[17] In May 2008, Sonic Syndicate returned to North America as the opening act for Nightwish.[18] In the June issue of Revolver Magazine, Karin Axelsson was named one of the "Hottest Chicks in Metal".[19] 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.[20] Not long after the second single "My Escape" would follow up, also accompanied by a video from Patric Ullaeus. At the end of the year, the band toured Germany and Scandinavia, and released the singles "Power Shift" and "Contradiction" directed by Marius Böttcher of Quent Film.[21]

On March 30, 2009 it was confirmed that singer Roland Johansson would quit the band because of personal reasons. He finally quit on August 29, after his last show with the band at the Geuzenpop Festival in Enschede, The Netherlands.[22]

In October 2009, HeavyHell.com had an interview with Roland where he reveals why he left the band and that he's working on a new music project together with Jesper Strömblad former member from the Swedish band In Flames and will hopefully release their first album in early 2010.[23]

Burn This City

On August 24, 2009, British vocalist Nathan James Biggs (formerly of The Hollow Earth Theory) was announced as Roland Johansson's replacement.[24] Sonic Syndicate released an EP called Rebellion featuring two new songs with Nathan on November 6, 2009.[citation needed] The band has also announced that their next studio album will be out in March 2010. On September 25, Sonic Syndicate released their debut single with Nathan entitled "Burn This City" and also began filming a music video for the track on September 10.[citation needed] The music video for "Burn This City" was released on September 25 to coincide with the release of the single.[citation needed] Shortly after the single release, the band began to stream their other new track "Rebellion in Nightmareland", which was released onto the bands Myspace page. As of October 31, the band has begun to tour with Nathan.[citation needed]

We Rule the Night

Work on the Pre-production of "We Rule the Night" begun, as of January 3, 2010. Sonic Syndicate announced that the producer for the album would be legendary US producer Toby Wright. They also announced that the album will be recorded at Bohus Sound Studios in Kungälv, Sweden. They also uploaded studios report on their days in the studio on their RockSpot blog. On February 11, 2010 the band announced that the new album was almost finished.[25] According to the official website of Sonic Syndicate the recording of "We Rule the Night" is done. On March 5, the band announced that the title for their new record will be called "We Rule the Night". The album was originally scheduled to be released on May 28, 2010 but was later reset to July 30, 2010. Shortly after, it was than again changed to August 28,2010. [26][27]

According to an update posted on their Facebook, the first single from the album will be "Revolution, Baby". It will appear first on May 5th on Bandit Rock Radio and will then be released to iTunes on May 7th. Karin announced on the bands official twitter page that the music video for "Revolution, Baby" would also be released on May 7th; this would later appear to be false information since the video was never released on that date. If it has been delayed or if it simply was a rumor is still to be announced. On April 16th the video shoot for the music video took place. The director for the shot was again director Patric Ullaeus who has worked before with the band on several other music videos. The video for "Revolution, Baby" was finally released to the public on May 17.

On May 4th Sonic Syndicate released via the homepage of Nuclear Blast free download of the album-mix of "Burn This City" which has been re-mixed to match the songs on We Rule the Night. On June 3, Sonic Syndicate traveled to Guthenborg, Sweden and began shooting the music video for the second single "My Own Life" (again) with Patric Ullaeus of Revolver Film Company [28] The single debuted on Bandit Radio on June 18, 2010. [29]

On June 12, 2010 the band appeared on the Ronnie James Dio stage at UK's Download Festival 2010.

On July 1, 2010 Nuclear Blast and Guthenborg TV released the making of the music video for My Own Life [30] [31] As of July 3, 2010 the band released new merchandise T-shirts, including a T-shirt of Revolution, Baby which includes, for a limited time only, a signed promotional cd-single of Revolution, Baby. [32] The video was released on the bands official myspace page on July 7. [33] [34]

Band members

Sonic Syndicate Lineups
(2003)
Fall from Heaven
Black Lotus
  • Richard Sjunnesson - vocals
  • Roger Sjunnesson - guitars
  • Robin Sjunnesson - guitars
  • Kristoffer Bäcklund - drums
  • Andreas Mårtensson - keyboards
  • Magnus Svensson - bass guitar
(2004–2005)
Extinction
Eden Fire
  • Richard Sjunnesson - vocals
  • Roger Sjunnesson - guitars
  • Robin Sjunnesson - guitars
  • Kristoffer Bäcklund - drums
  • Andreas Mårtensson - keyboards
  • Karin Axelsson - bass guitar
(2006–2009)
Only Inhuman
Love and Other Disasters
  • Roland Johansson - vocals
  • Richard Sjunnesson - vocals
  • Roger Sjunnesson - guitars
  • Robin Sjunnesson - guitars
  • John Bengtsson - drums
  • Karin Axelsson - bass guitar
(2009–present)
Burn This City
We Rule the Night
  • Nathan James Biggs - vocals
  • Richard Sjunnesson - vocals
  • Roger Sjunnesson - guitars
  • Robin Sjunnesson - guitars
  • John Bengtsson - drums
  • Karin Axelsson - bass guitar
Main article: List of Sonic Syndicate band members

Current members

Name Instrument Membership Additional information
Nathan James Biggs vocals 2009–present Former singer of The Hollow Earth Theory and lyricist
Richard Sjunnesson vocals 2002–present Lyricist
Roger Sjunnesson guitars 2002–present Main composer and provides keyboards on the albums
Robin Sjunnesson guitars 2002–present Occasionally provides background vocals live
John Bengtsson drums, percussion 2006–present
Karin Axelsson bass guitar 2004–present Provided female vocals on Eden Fire

Former members

Name Instrument Membership Reason for departure
Roland Johansson vocals, occasional guitar 2006–2009 Quit due to issues with touring.
Kristoffer Bäcklund drums, percussion, vocals 2002–2006 Undisclosed.
Andreas Mårtensson keyboards 2002–2006 Undisclosed.
Magnus Svensson bass guitar 2002–2004 Undisclosed.

Discography

Main article: Sonic Syndicate discography

Awards

In 2008 Sonic Syndicate won the award for best newcomer at the Swedish Metal Awards and at the Bandit Rock Awards.[35] Sonic Syndicate along with Patric Ullaeus won the award for best music video for their music video of "Burn This City" in 2010 at the Swedish Metal Awards.[36] They also nominated and won the award for "Best Swedish Group" at the Bandit Rock Awards of 2010.[37] In 2010 Sonic Syndicate was were nominated for "Up and Comming!" award at the Metal Hammer Awards in Germany.[38]

References

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  2. ^ Rivadavia, Eduardo. "Only Inhuman review". Allmusic. Retrieved 2009-06-16.
  3. ^ Sharpe-Young, Garry. "Sonic Syndicate". MusicMight. Retrieved 2009-06-16.
  4. ^ "Interview of Sonic Syndicate (Swedish Heavy-Metal band) for the "Only Inhuman" release". Auxportesdumetal.com. Retrieved 2008-12-01.
  5. ^ "Blabbermouth.Net - Sweden's Sonic Syndicate Sign with Pivotal Rockordings". Roadrunnerrecords.com. Retrieved 2008-12-01.
  6. ^ "Sonic Syndicate: Live Dates Announced, on Blabbermouth.net". Roadrunnerrecords.com. [. Retrieved 2008-12-01. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  7. ^ "Sonic Syndicate, Avatar, Inevitable End to Team up for Sweden United Tour, on Blabbermouth.net". Roadrunnerrecords.com. Retrieved 2008-12-01.
  8. ^ "Sonic Syndicate Part Ways with Drummer, Announce Replacement, on Blabbermouth.net". Roadrunnerrecords.com. Retrieved 2008-12-01.
  9. ^ "Sonic Syndicate Only Inhuman Enters Swedish Chart at No. 22, on Blabbermouth.net". Roadrunnerrecords.com. Retrieved 2008-12-01.
  10. ^ "Sweden's Sonic Syndicate Land Nuclear Blast Deal in Band Contest, on Blabbermouth.net". Roadrunnerrecords.com. Retrieved 2008-12-01.
  11. ^ "Sonic Syndicate to Enter Studio this Month, on Blabbermouth.net". Roadrunnerrecords.com. Retrieved 2008-12-01.
  12. ^ "Ex-Soilwork Guitarist Completes Work on 'Nuclear Blast All-Stars' Project, on Blabbermouth.net". Roadrunnerrecords.com. Retrieved 2008-12-01.
  13. ^ "Enslaved, Heaven Shall Burn, Moonsorrow Confirmed for Wacken Open Air, on Blabbermouth.net". Roadrunnerrecords.com. Retrieved 2008-12-01.
  14. ^ "BLABBERMOUTH.NET - SONIC SYNDICATE: 'Sonic TV' Episode Three Posted Online". Roadrunnerrecords.com. Retrieved 2008-12-01.
  15. ^ http://www.nuclearblast.de/news/newsoct073/news.october.3.2007.htm#SO
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  17. ^ "Sonic Syndicate to Enter Studio Tomorrow, on Blabbermouth.net". Roadrunnerrecords.com. Retrieved 2008-12-01.
  18. ^ "Sonic Syndicate to Support Nightwish in North America, on Blabbermouth.net". Roadrunnerrecords.com. Retrieved 2008-12-01.
  19. ^ "BLABBERMOUTH.NET - 'Hottest Chicks In Metal' Revealed". Roadrunnerrecords.com. Retrieved 2008-12-01.
  20. ^ "BLABBERMOUTH.NET - SONIC SYNDICATE: 'Love And Other Disasters' North American Release Date Announced". Roadrunnerrecords.com. Retrieved 2008-12-01.
  21. ^ SONIC SYNDICATE: 'Powershift' Video To Premier Tomorrow
  22. ^ "Sonic Syndicate singer quits". idiomag. 2009-03-30. Retrieved 2009-03-31.
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  24. ^ Sonic Syndicate- New vocalist announced
  25. ^ http://www.rockspot.se/pages/blogg_read.aspx?blogg=189&post=8032
  26. ^ http://www.nuclearblast.de/showDynamicPage.php?ident=releasedetail&rid=1970
  27. ^ http://nuclearblast.de/index.php?Action=showDynamicPage&id=8
  28. ^ http://www.rockspot.se/pages/blogg_read.aspx?blogg=189&post=10247
  29. ^ http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=141708
  30. ^ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r9spT49wPE8
  31. ^ http://www.mngmusic.net/sonicsyndicate/index.html
  32. ^ http://sonicsyndicatemerchandise.bigcartel.com/product/revolution-photo
  33. ^ http://vids.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=vids.individual&videoid=105731710
  34. ^ http://www.mngmusic.net/sonicsyndicate/index.html
  35. ^ Swedish Metal Awards Winners Announced
  36. ^ http://www.swedishmetalawards.com/
  37. ^ http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=134305
  38. ^ http://www.metal-hammer.de/mh_awards_2010.html
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