SONIC SYNDICATE

'Sonic Syndicate' is a melodic death metal band from Falkenberg, Sweden. The band was formed in 2002 and was originally known as Fallen Angels. They are highly influenced by other Swedish melodic death metal bands such as In Flames and Soilwork.^[3]

Contents

Background

Early years

Debut and touring

Nuclear Blast and new material

Members

Current members

Former members

Discography

Studio albums

Singles

Demos

References

External links

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.^[4] After signing with Pivotal Rockordings, the band changed its name to Sonic Syndicate and recorded its debut studio album, ''Eden Fire''.

Debut and touring

The band toured extensively throughout their homeland of Sweden^[5][6] 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. His replacement was announced as John Bengtsson.^[7] The band completed the tour, then began demoing new material in early March.

Nuclear Blast and new material

In the summer of 2006, the band would enter in to 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.^[8][9] In November, they would enter Black Lounge Studios to record their follow-up to ''Eden Fire'' with Jonas Kjellgren of Scar Symmetry.^[10] They would make a video for the lead single, "Denied" with renowned producer Patric Ullaeus.
Currently two of the band members, Richard and Roland have been confirmed for a compilation album, much like Roadrunner United, entitled '' with former Soilwork guitarist, Peter Wichers.^[11] They have also been confirmed for the 2007 installment of the Wacken Open Air Festival.^[12]

Members

Current members

★ Richard Sjunnesson – vocals

★ Roland Johansson – vocals

★ Roger Sjunnesson – guitars

★ Robin Sjunnesson – guitars

★ Karin Axelsson – bass guitar

★ John Bengtsson – drums

Former members

★ Andreas Mårtensson – keyboards

★ Kristoffer Backlund – drums, backing vocals

Discography

Studio albums

★ ''Eden Fire'' (2005)

★ ''Only Inhuman'' (2007)

Singles

★ "Denied"

★ "Enclave"

Demos

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

★ ''Fall from Heaven'' (2003)

★ ''Black Lotus'' (2003)

★ ''Extinction'' (2004)

References

1. http://www.metal-observer.com/articles.php?lid=1&sid=1&id=12760
2. http://heavymetal.about.com/od/cdreviews/fr/sonicsyndicate.htm
3. http://www.auxportesdumetal.com/interviews/sonicsyndicate-uk.html
4. http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=38368
5. http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=43019
6. http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=46759
7. http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=48153
8. http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=73262
9. http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=54758
10. http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=61994
11. http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=72622
12. http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=60155

External links

★ Sonic Syndicate - official website

★ Nuclear Blast - Sonic Syndicate e-card

★ Nuclear Blast - official website

★ Pivotal Rockordings - official website