Sinate | |
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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 |
Sinate is a New Zealand death/ thrash metal band. [1]
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]
Date of Release | Title | Label |
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27 September 2005 | Beyond Human | MGS Records |
20 October 2006 | Violent Ambitions | MGS Records |
2011 | To the Death |