Sanctorum | The Heavens Shall Burn

Sanctorum are a metal band from and located in the North Essex, UK, and have been together since late 2002. Read more about the band.

Latest News

28/04/2008
Chris Leaves Sanctorum!
It is with regret that due to personal commitments, Chris Eldridge (bass) has decided to leave Sanctorum after 5 years.

Chris has been with the band from it's formation as 'Devolution' and will continue to help Sanctorum honor all commitments whist a replacement is being sought.

Aaron, Ash, Matt and their Management are sad to see Chris leave but respect his decision and remain friends and wish him all the best in his new ventures.

Keep checking back for updates!
-Sanctorum-
04/04/2008
Latest Updates...

All the recording, mixing & mastering for Sanctorum's second full length studio album has been completed.
The artwork is nearing completion and its manufacture should be in the next couple of weeks for a July release!
Keep checking back for updates on the release date / artwork / album name / track list etc...!!
Also, a new review for 'The Heavens Shall Burn' has been added to the website,
Click Here
-Sanctorum-
28/02/2008
STUDIO UPDATE:
Week 4: Feb 25th-29th...

All vocals have been completed, and they are sounding fantastic!

Dave Chang has also started the mixing, and will begin mastering the album shortly.

Artwork for the album is near completion, and will be uploaded to the website along with the title of the album!
Keep checking back for updates, and Myspace.com/Sanctorum for all photo updates!
-Sanctorum-
22/02/2008
STUDIO UPDATE:
Week 2 & 3: Feb 11th-22nd...
Aaron & Ash completed all rhythm, lead and solo guitar parts, and they are sounding truly awesome!!
Chris also completed all his bass parts, in 2days!
Next week, Sanctorum & Dave Chang will be starting the vocal parts!
Keep checking back for updates, and Myspace.com/Sanctorum for all photo updates!
-Sanctorum-
11/02/2008
STUDIO UPDATE:
Week 1: Feb 4th-8th...
Just a quick update from the Studio...Matt has finished 10 out of 11 drum tracks on Sanctorum's follow-up to their debut album; 'The Heavens Shall Burn'.
Next week Sanctorum & Dave Chang will begin tracking Aaron and Ash's guitar parts!
Keep checking back for updates/photos etc...

-Sanctorum-

-Photos from Week 1; Drum Tracks

28/01/2008
Bacon Music.co.uk 2006 Writers awards...
This maybe a couple of years late - but we've found on Bacon-Music.co.uk that Sanctorum were voted by their writers:

#2 Best Newcomer,
#2 Best Debut Album ...of 2006!
Thanks to the guys at Bacon-Music

-Sanctorum-

27/01/2008
New Gig Review...
We've just found this review of Sanctorum's appearance @ 'Rock-Off' Festival, London - 28th July 2007:

"These four young lads from Colchester opened the upstairs stage with relentless riffing and gruff vocals. There were a few technical problems during the sound check, which delayed the start of their set, but....."
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-Sanctorum-

11/01/08
After a quiet Christmas & New Year, we have finished material for the next album - being recorded throughout February '08, and to be released Spring 2008.

We have yet to name the follow-up to our debut album, 'The Heavens Shall Burn'...

So keep checking back for updates/studio reports and photos etc...

Happy New Year from everyone at Sanctorum!