Sinate is a New Zealand death/thrash metal band.[1]
Sinate | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Auckland, New Zealand |
| Genres | Death metal, Thrash metal |
| Years active | 2001–present |
| Labels | MGS Records |
| Members | Matt Sheppard - vocals, guitar Matt Fawcett - guitar Brent Fox - bass Sam Sheppard - drums |
| Past members | Antony Folwell Steve Dogg Bruce Klingenberg Sean Parkinson Munro Goodwin |
History edit
The band was formed in 2001 (and went under the name 'Desecrator')[citation needed] but did not release their debut album, Beyond Human, until September 2005.
The band had disbanded in 2003 when Sam Sheppard joined 8 Foot Sativa, followed by Matt Sheppard. Both then left 8 Foot Sativa to reform Sinate in June 2005,[2] joined by 8 Foot Sativa guitar technician Sean Parkinson and former member Antony "The Colonel" Folwell.
In 2006 they released their second album, Violent Ambitions, which was recorded in Sweden.[1]
In 2007 the band performed at the Big Day Out music festival.[1][3]
In 2009 Sean Parkinson was replaced by Matt Fawcett on guitar.[citation needed] Fawcett had supported Sinate in shows around New Zealand as the frontman for his band 'Damned Age', for which he performed vocals and guitar. Sinate left New Zealand to live & work in Europe.[citation needed] Some time previous to their departure, Folwell left the band.[citation needed] They initially based themselves in Stockholm, Sweden. They found a new bass player & settled in Berlin, Germany.[citation needed]
In early 2010 they toured Europe supporting Marduk & Vader on many dates of their 'Funeral Nation Tour', establishing their name across Europe.[citation needed]
In November 2010 they returned to New Zealand to do a national tour and spend time with relatives.[citation needed]
On 23 November 2010 Sinate announce signing to San Francisco label Apocrypha Records to release their 3rd full-length album 'To The Death' in 2011.[citation needed]
Late 2010 saw the departure of bassist Munro Goodwin. Brent Fox, formerly the bassist for 8 Foot Sativa, joined as a permanent member to fill in bass duties.[citation needed]
Line-ups edit
Early line-up edit
- Matt Sheppard - vocals, guitar
- Steve Dogg - guitar
- Bruce Klingenberg - bass
- Sam Sheppard - drums
Line up from 2005-2008 edit
- Matt Sheppard - vocals, guitar
- Sean Parkinson - guitar
- Antony "Colonel" Folwell - bass
- Sam Sheppard - drums
Current line-up edit
- Matt Sheppard - vocals, guitar
- Matt Fawcett - lead guitar
- Brent Fox - Bass
- Sam Sheppard - drums
Discography edit
| Date of Release | Title | Label |
|---|---|---|
| 27 September 2005 | Beyond Human | MGS Records |
| 20 October 2006 | Violent Ambitions | MGS Records |
| 2011 | To the Death |
References edit
- ^ a b c Forbes, Stephen (1 May 2008), "Band to thrash out US album", Stuff, archived from the original on 25 October 2013, retrieved 7 February 2024
- ^ "Sinate Interview", NZRock, 20 April 2008, archived from the original on 23 October 2023, retrieved 7 February 2024
- ^ "Final Big Day Out line up announced", NZ Herald, 12 December 2006, archived from the original on 29 July 2022, retrieved 7 February 2024
External links edit
- Sinate's Official Website
- Sinate's Official Forums
- Sinate's MySpace Profile
- Sinate Interview on NZRock.com
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