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27/06/2011
- SANCTORUM ANNOUNCE NEW VIDEO
- Sanctorum are pleased to announce that on 04/07/2011 the first video 'Paradigm' off of the album 'Semper Fidelis' will be released online. Check out the trailer here.
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18/04/2011
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MORE REVIEWS ADDED TO SITE AND BRAND NEW INTERVIEWs WITH AARON
- More reviews have been added to the reviews page for 'Semper Fidelis' and also for Sanctorum's apperarence at Hammerfest 3 plus more!
- Also you can read the latest interview with Aaron from Open Heart Zoo CLICK HERE and listen to an interview with DJ Valkyrie of Beyond The Blaze HERE
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30/03/2011
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New Reviews Added to Site!
- Two new reviews have been added to the reviews section of the site. One for 'Semper Fidelis' and one for our show on the MY Ruin tour at Nottingham Rock City.
- See the reveiws page now
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28/03/2011
- My Ruin Tour and Semper Fidelis Release
- Sanctorum would like to thank everyone from My Ruin for a brilliant UK tour! It was great to be back on the road again with family and our new friends 'Headcharger', Great shows and even better laughs all came together with a final show at Hammerfest 3. Photos and reviews to follow soon, if you have any photos of the band please send the to theband@sanctorum.co.uk!
- Semper Fidelis is now available from our MERCH STORE along with brand new T shirt designs or through Itunes and all other major digital distrubutors.
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28/02/2011
- Semper Fidelis available for preorder!
- Sanctorum's latest album 'Semper Fidelis' now available for pre order! Click the album cover on the right and pre order your copy now! Sanctorum will be hitting the road next week for their UK tour with LA based hard rockers My Ruin. To avoid dissapointment order your ticket now from SEETICKETS.COM or TICKETWEB.CO.UK!
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07/02/2011
New Look for Sanctorum.co.uk - Sanctorum are pleased to bring you a brand new up to date site where you can find out everything you need to know about the band.
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25/12/2010
Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!! - Hope you all have a great Christmas and New Year. Keep checking back in the new year, we will be unleashing the album title and artwork, new photos, new everything! Then hitting the road in March with our close friends MY RUIN!
- Thanks for a great 2010 - Lets make 2011 the best year Sanctorum have had yet!!
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-Aaron, Matt, Al, Adam-
+ everyone behind the scenes.
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06/12/2010
Sanctorum announce NEW BASSIST! - Sanctorum and their management are very pleased to announce that Adam Paterson will be filling the vacant position of Bassist within Sanctorum.
Sanctorum reluctantly parted ways with previous bassist Kris Sawkins during the summer - Adam has been playing in bands around the area for years, and has built a very good name for himself, and was the first name on the list for possible replacements! ?
Adam has previously played in bands: Ophelia and Eastern Front (along with other projects). He now completes the strongest line-up Sanctorum has had in years! And has brought the Sanctorum 'Live' sound to a whole new level!
We can't wait to get on the road in 2011 in support of our new album (to be released early 2011) - so keep checking the websites for all the up-to-date information on the New Album/ Gigs & Tours, and ofcourse videos and samples from the recording sessions of the new album!
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- ALL tracks have now been recorded, the album will be soon ready to mix at HVR Recording Studio!
At the end of last week, we added a few sweet finishing touches too, including some female guest vocals by a choral scholar!
We all couldn't help but grin when hearing the stuff back last night, it sounds insane! - Keep checking back for updates on the album, aswell as OUR NEW BASSIST!
15/11/2010
STUDIO UPDATE!-Sanctorum-
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26/10/2010
STUDIO UPDATES!
- Photos from the studio sessions:
CLICK HERE!
STUDIO UPDATE #3;
This week Aaron will be finishing up his guitars, completing the huge rhythm sound we've got going on, followed by Al's solos! Photos will be coming very soon, watch this space guys! - STUDIO UPDATE #2;
Al has just finished his rhythm and clean guitars, and the tracks are sounding absolutely HUGE, and that is without Aarons guitars (which are up next!) We can't WAIT for you all to hear this! - STUDIO UPDATE #1: Week 1;
Due to Matt being ill, we lost the first couple of days of recording drums, but managed to get all the tracks done in 3days! They sound absolutely HUGE!!
Aaron also got all the Bass tracks recorded - with a totally disgusting bowel wrenching sound! :)
We'll be getting photos uploaded asap, as... well as video footage....(which might take a little longer)
Spread the word!! :)
- Photos from the studio sessions:
CLICK HERE!
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09/07/2010
Sanctorum Recording Session &
Matt's Ddrum Webpage
On Thursday 8th July - Sanctorum entered Longtrack Studio's for a 'test' recording session, which we were recording a song from our upcoming album.
After 14hours, the untitled track sounds absolutely HUGE!!
We cant wait to record the whole 12track album, with studio owner/engineer Nathan Wacey - this WILL be a new level for Sanctorum!!
There is a possibility that Sanctorum will either release the full track OR a sample of it on the Myspace/Facebook sites - BUT we will only release it if the number of Fans on our Facebook page increases....lets try and hit 1000 Fans! - -----------------
- On other news, Matt (drums) has just had his Personal Artist page created on the Ddrum offical website, click the link below to go take a look :)
www.ddrum.co.uk/ddrum/artists/sanctorum.htm - -Sanctorum-
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21/06/2010
Kris leaves Sanctorum...
Sanctorum and their Management are sorry to report that due to personal commitments Bassist, Kristian Sawkins, will be leaving the band.
Kris has been with the band for the last two years but now unfortunately needs to commit to other aspects of his life.
He has agreed to help the band honour all present commitments. - 2010 has been an unusual time for Sanctorum with the bands line up changing twice in six months but despite these set backs they will continue to evolve and progress and with the recording of their third album going ahead as scheduled in Sept. 2010, they are looking forward to bringing their fans the next loud chapter in their story.
- Thank you
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08/06/2010
- 36 Crazyfist/Unearth support...
Sanctorum are excited to announce that they have just been confirmed as the support for:
36 Crazyfist + Unearth @ The Arts Center, Colchester - Thursday 10th June 2010! - This is a one-off show in the UK, prior to their apperance at this years Download Festival.
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11/04/2010
- Vater Drum Sticks...
Matt Alston and Sanctorum, are proud to announce that Matt is now Endorsed with Vater Drum Sticks! - Matt is obviously very excited to become linked with Vater, who are such a major company within the drumming world - as are Ddrum (who Matt has been endorsed with since late 2008).
This coming week, Matt will be doing a series of promotional photos and videos for Ddrum, after recently receiving his new kit (exclusively from Ddrum) - aswell as promotional media for Vater.
Matt and Sanctorums management would like to personally thank Peter @ Ddrum UK, and Jamie @ Vater UK (and everyone else behind the scenes) for their support, we look forward to a long and LOUD association!
Matt's Bio Page
www.Ddrum.co.uk
www.Vater.com
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07/03/2010
IMPORTANT NEWS: Lead Guitarist...
Sanctorum are very pleased to announce that Alex Commons will be replacing ex. lead guitarist Ash Lewis within the band.
Ash Lewis expressed his wish to leave the band back in early Jan. 2010 and after auditioning/jamming with some very talented guys a unanimous decision was made by the band and their management to appoint Alex Commons to the line up.
Alex (Al) aged 19 brings a style and talent that will enhance the bands existing material and be especially put to good use on the forthcoming, yet to be named, new studio album scheduled for release later in 2010.
Check out Alex's profile, Click here!
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17/01/2010
Bloodstock 2009 DVD
Going back to August 2009 - Sanctorum played at the mighty Bloodstock Open Air Festival, and were lucky enough to have our entire live set recorded by the festival's camera crew, along with some backstage footage following us around during the festival!
The Official Bloodstock; Into The Snakepit 2009 DVD can now be purchased from the Bloodstock website, Click Here to be directed directly to the order page! -
01/01/2010
HAPPY NEW YEAR!!
We hope everyone had an amazing Christmas, and New Year celebrations! We certainly did!!
Since Sanctorum have been writing a new album since September '09, updates to the website have been slim-to-none; basically because there isnt much interesting news coming through! BUT - if you would like to keep up-to-date on everything, however small....ADD US ON FACEBOOK!! - Also, our first gig for 2010 has been confirmed! We will be playing alongside the mighty BEHOLDER @ Red Lion, Gravesend - 8th January 2010!
- Well, we've had our Christmas break, now its time to get back to work! Our new album, (still untitled) is nearing completion - so expect us to be recording soon!!
2010 will be Sanctorum's finest year :)
Thank you to everyone who made 2009 so great for Sanctorum, and we wish all the best for 2010!
Aaron, Ash, Matt, Kris
+ everyone behind the scenes
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01/09/2009
NEW live reviews...
Reviews from Sanctorum's set at this years Bloodstock Open Air Festival have been added to the Reviews page ... Click Here! - "...This set sent shivers down the spine and was one of the best thirty minutes of the festival..."
KomodoRock.com
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08/08/2009
Writing progress for the 'NEW ALBUM' and Bloodstock update..
Hi All, We just wanted to give you a quick update on whats happening in our world....
As you know we are getting ready for the Bloodstock Open Air Festival 2009,this time next week! It's our first time at Bloodstock and we are really looking forward to it.... It will be awesome!
We already have a few interviews lined up for the festival so keep watching this space for further details.
As for other things....
We have been working hard on new material for the 'THIRD' Sanctorum album, this one promises to be bigger and better than before.
The new material we have written so far is sounding great and we are really pleased with the way things are progressing, at present we are on schedule, but we want this to be the best album we can produce so there's still some way to go yet....
It will be worth all of the Blood ,Sweat and Occassional Tears!
Keep checking back for updates.
-Sanctorum-
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10/06/2009 - Bloodstock Open Air 2009!
- Sanctorum are very pleased to announce that we will be playing at this years Bloodstock Open Air Festival on the Bloodstock Unsigned Stage on Saturday 15th of August!
Details of what time we will be playing will follow on soon. - For more information and tickets etc see www.bloodstock.uk.com
-Sanctorum-
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24/05/2009 - New Album/Live Reviews...
- New reviews from our recent tours with My Ruin & Ill Nino, and for our latest album; Ashes Of Redemption, have just been added to the 'Reviews' page!
Click Here! to be directed to the Reviews Page.
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15/05/2009 - Aaron & Ash @ London International Music Show '09
- Through their endorsement with 'Vigier Guitars'..
Sanctorum guitarists Ash Lewis and Aaron Sly have been invited to perform at the London International Music Show 2009 at the Excel Centre in London for the second year running. - The L.I.M.S. is growing into one of the largest and most prestigous Music exhibitions in the world, featuring some of the worlds finest musicians.
- Aaron and Ash will be playing on:
Saturday 13th June 2009 at the Vigier Guitar stand in the main exhibitors hall.
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18/04/2009 - Sanctorum on HardRockRadioLive.com
- The podcast of Sanctorum's interview with DJ Valkyrie of HardRockRadioLive.com (usa), is now available: Click Here!
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25/02/2009 - Ill Nino/ God Forbid UK Tour!!
- Sanctorum are pleased to announce they have been confirmed to open each night in the UK for Ill Nino, God Forbid and Exilia on Ill Nino's "There Goes The Neighborhood" European Tour '09.
- Dates are as follows:-
March 17 - Newcastle - Academy 2
March 18 - Liverpool - Academy 2
March 19 - Sheffield - Academy 2
March 20 - London - Islington Academy
March 21 - Birmingham - Academy 2
March 22 - Bristol - Academy 2 - Hope to see you on the road!!!
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09/02/2009 - Sanctorum in Rock Sound Magazine ...
"Ones to Watch in 2009"!!! - This month's Rock Sound magazine features 75 bands they predict will be "Ones To Watch in 2009"....
- ...to read the whole feature, Click Here!!
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14/01/2009 - New Review!!
- We've just been sent a new review for our latest album; 'Ashes Of Redemption', from MetalReviews.com - and its their 'Album Of The Month!'
"...The bass drum is turned up to the maximum to get the most of the frills and complex rhythms Matt Alston throws at the listener. Secondly, the quality of the riff work is exceptionally high for a relatively unknown group from the U.K. Carved In Stone and Sorrow Of Man both contain ball busting ideas without them sounding too complicated and all over the place..." - Click Here! to read the full article.
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01/01/2009 - New video online!
- We've just added a new music video for 'Carved In Stone', taken from our latest album 'Ashes Of Redemption', to our Media page!
- The video contains live footage taken during our UK Tour supporting My Ruin, along with backstage and travelling footage!
- Click Here to watch!
- Dont forget to add it to your Myspace profile! ;)
- -Sanctorum-
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01/01/2009 - Happy New Year!!
- Happy New Year from everyone in the Sanctorum family!
- We'd just like to say thanks to everyone who has supported/helped us in 2008, and all the best for the new year!
- -Sanctorum-
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10/12/2008 - Radio 1 Rock Show...
- Sanctorum are pleased to report that in the week of the 21st October, the band were Radio One Rock Show's, Unsigned 'Track of the Week' with 'Carved In Stone' from our new Album 'Ashes Of Redemption.
Great news hey!!!!! - -Sanctorum-
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07/12/2008 - New Reviews Online!
- Reviews for Sanctorum's new album; 'Ashes Of Redemption', written by Metal-Observer.com, and Norwegian Webzine 'Imhotep.no', have been added to the site.....Click Here
- Also, Live/Gig reviews from the UK Tour supporting My Ruin have been added!!.....
Click Here - -Sanctorum-
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19/11/2008 - New additions to our Myspace page:
- -New Song from our latest album; 'Ashes Of Redemption' added!
-Tour Photos - Live/Backstage/Misc ...uploaded!!
-Reviews from the tour have been posted in a new blog! - Click Here! to be directed to all the photos from the Tour!
-Sanctorum-
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08/11/2008 - Back Home....
- We're back home from the My Ruin 'ReligiosiTour' - all updates/photos/news etc.. will be online in a couple of days!!
Keep checking back for updates!!
-Sanctorum-
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21/09/2008 - Another New Review!...
- Another review for Sanctorum's new album; 'Ashes Of Redemption', from www.ConcreteWeb.be, has been added to the Reviews Page.
- "...Push coming to shove, this is a really exciting album with an instant appeal from the get-go...and even more so once you've come to get acquainted with the album overall and its interesting varying vocal moods... "
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17/09/2008 - New Reviews Online...
- Five new reviews for Sanctorum's latest album; 'Ashes Of Redemption', have been added to the Reviews page, along with a Gig review from London in June '08.
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29/08/2008 - Sanctorum in Metal Hammer...
- Sanctorum's new album; 'Ashes Of Redemption', has been reviewed in this months Metal Hammer...
- "Colchester's Sanctorum have developed a style that combines ferocity with neatly focused arrangments. But despite traces of Mastadon and Testament, and some genuinely impressive performance levels, promising beginnings often seep away as potential is wasted. Thier next album could be their defining moment
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13/08/2008 - My Ruin October UK Tour!
- Sanctorum are pleased to announce that they will be supporting Californian metallers My Ruin, on their upcoming 'ReligiosiTour'.
- Alongside 'Speed Theory' & 'Illuminatus', the 17 date tour will take us all over England, with 3 dates in Ireland, 1 show in Scotland & finishing up in South Wales!
- We cant wait to get started, and hope to see you all on the road!!
-Sanctorum-
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07/08/2008 - New review online!
Latest review from One Metal.com is now online! - "Just shy of two years ago as album landed on my desk for review. The album in question was "The Heavens Shall Burn", an offering from young East Anglian upstarts Sanctorum. I was not familiar with the band, but after listening, I realised that these reprobates had something about them as they bludgeoned their way into my psyche with a cracking record."
Click Here to read the whole article! - -Sanctorum-
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04/08/2008 - 'Ashes Of Redemption' Out NOW!
- Sanctorum's new album; 'Ashes Of Redemption', is available from TODAY!
- Purchase Online From:
Copro Direct
Play.com
Amazon.co.uk
HMV.co.uk
WHSmith.co.uk - AND soon to be available on our ONLINE STORE!
- Keep checking back for updates!
-Sanctorum-
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03/08/2008 - New reviews online!
- New reviews for Sanctorum second album; 'Ashes Of Redemption', have been uploaded to the reviews section of the website! Click Here to go to the new reviews!
- There will be many more new reviews to come shortly.
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08/07/2008 - Sanctorum in Big Cheese Magazine...
- Sanctorum appear in this months Big Cheese Magazine, along with featuring on the covermount CD, with 'Sorrow Of Man' - taken from our new album; 'Ashes Of Redemption'.
- Click Here! to be directed to our Myspace Blog.
- -Sanctorum-
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07/07/2008 - First review for 'Ashes Of Redemption'!
- Here's the first review for Sanctorum's new album, 'Ashes Of Redemption', from Rock3Music.com
- ...Album release date still to be confirmed.
- "Opening the album with a huge ground shaking thunderous track in 'Carved in Stone', Sanctorum crunch into your consciousness like a runaway Juganought into a wendy house, I take my boots off to further feel the huge shockwaves rippling through the concrete floor as I pump the volume, lovely stuff… it’s true!....Read More
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16/06/2008 - New song now online!
Track #2 on Sanctorum's new album; 'Ashes Of Redemption' has been added to our Myspace page.
"Sorrow Of Man" is the first track to be made public from the new album - due for release in August '08, and in the coming weeks another track will be added to our Myspace page. - Click Here! to be directed to our Myspace page. And while your there, tell us what you think of it!!
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26/05/2008 - New Bassist joins Sanctorum!!
Sanctorum and their management are very please to announce the appointment of Kristian Sawkins (Kris) as their new bassist.
Kris is 21, has 7 years bass experience, lives in the Colchester area and has been on the local music scene for a number of years with late heavy metal outfit 'Primavera'.
He cites his musical influences as Iron maiden, Dream Theater, Dagoba, Metallica, Kamelot etc. and admits 'Metal is what I love and live for and Sanctorum have everything to offer'.
Kris's first gig with Sanctorum will be at 'The Twist' Colchester on 6th June 2008 when Sanctorum headline the venues' 'Download Warm Up Festival'.
Sanctorum and their management wish Kris a long, loud and very metal future with the band as they prepare for the imminent release of their follow up album to 'The Heavens Shall Burn'.
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30/05/2008 - Aaron and Ash at The London International Music Show
Sanctorums' guitarists Ash and Aaron will be playing at the Vigier Guitar stand on Sunday 15th June 2008.As guests and endorsees of Vigier Guitars they will be performing four 10 minute sets at various times throughout the day, demonstrating their personalised custom made Vigier Excalibur 'Ultra' and 'Special' guitars.
These sets will include tracks from Sanctorums' forthcoming new album 'Ashes of Redemption'.
