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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-

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • -Sanctorum-

  • 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!

  • 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!!!
  • Thanks
    -Sanctorum-

  • 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!!

  • 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.
  • -Sanctorum-

  • 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-

  • 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-

  • 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-

  • 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-

  • 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-

  • 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-

  • 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... "
    98/100!!

  • 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.

  • 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 "

    6/10
    Malcolm Dome

  • 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-

  • 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-

  • 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-

  • 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.
  • -Sanctorum-

  • 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-

  • 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
  • -Sanctorum-

  • 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!!

    • -Sanctorum-

    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'.
  • -Sanctorum-

  • 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'.

    -Sanctorum-

    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... -Photos from Week 1; Drum Tracks

    • -Sanctorum-

    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....."
    Read More

    -Sanctorum-

    11/01/08 - Latest News...

    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!

  • -Sanctorum-

    12/10/07 - Latest News...

    Sanctorum are very pleased to announce that they have signed deals with Henley on Thames based Casket Music and JMG agency, both part of the Copro group

    Sanctorums debut album ‘The Heavens Shall Burn’ has been unavailable recently due to legal reasons but is now scheduled for re-release on 26th November 2007 through Casket Music and their affiliates, it will also be available via iTunes.

    The album previously released at the end of Sept.2006 in the UK to very positive reviews will also now be available worldwide.

    Sanctorums follow up album is currently being written and is to be recorded at Philia Studios during Feb.2008 with metal maestro Dave Chang at the helm.

  • -Sanctorum-
    www.coprorecords.co.uk
    www.davechang.co.uk
    www.philiastudios.com

  • 11/06/07 - Vigier Guitar Endorsment...

  • Ash Lewis, Aaron Sly and Sanctorum are proud to announce they have signed a full artist endorsment deal with
    'Vigier Guitars', the French hand-made guitar company, that pioneered the use of carbon fibre in their products.

  • Aaron and Ashs' guitars are currently under construction to their personal specification, with an expected delivery date of late Autumn 2007.

    For specification information:
    Aaron's Bio Page
    Ash's Bio Page

    Aaron, Ash and Sanctorums management would like to personally thank Patrice Vigier, Ben Whatsley (UK Sales Manager) and all at Vigier Guitars for their support, we look forward to a long and LOUD association.

  • Vigier Guitars.com

    31/10/07 - Still Remains Support...

    Sanctorum have just been confirmed as support for Still Remains w/Engel:

    -18/11/07 - The Arts Center, Colchester

    -Sanctorum-
    Still Remains
    Colchester Arts Center

  • 29/09/07 - Update...

    Throughout a quiet September, Sanctorum have been working non-stop on new material for the next release...

  • More information on this and our new Label and Booking Agency will be announced soon!

  • -Sanctorum-

  • 10/06/07 - Gig Update...

    Sanctorum have been added to the bill for:

  • 'Rockoff' Festival:
    28th/29th July -
    The Dome, Tufnell Park ,London
    The exact date is To-Be-Confirmed.

  • Confirmed so far: Breed 77, INME, Exit Ten, Brigade, Forever Never, Trashlight, Fei Comodo, As Silence Falls....+more
  • More infomation will be available closer to the festival.

  • -Sanctorum-

  • 27/04/07 - Napalm Death Support...

    Sanctorum have been confirmed as support for grindcore legends Napalm Death for:
    26/07/07 - The Twist, Colchester.

    Tickets go on sale from 26th June 2007:

    -Sanctorum-

  • 12/04/07 - New Gig Dates...

  • Two new dates have been confirmed: 23/08/07 - Intake Club, Mansfield 06/12/07 - Intake Club, Mansfield There are still more gigs & events To-Be-Confirmed, check back for updates!
  • -Sanctorum-

  • 10/04/07 - Gig cancellation & updates...

    Due to an unfortunate booking error, Sanctorum will not be playing:
    21/04/07 - Redhill Takeover, Surrey.
    A rescheduled appearance date is yet to be confirmed.

    At the moment we are finalising a number of gig dates around the UK for the Summer/Autumn, so keep checking back for up-to-date information!

    -Sanctorum-

  • 21/03/07 - Latest Album Review...

    For the latest review of our debut album; 'The Heavens Shall Burn', by Metal France.net, please click Here.

    The full review will soon be posted online on the Reviews page.

    -Sanctorum-

  • 17/03/07 - Metal Battle Of The Bands...

    Many thanks to everyone who came down last night and packed the Twist out - and to those who voted for us to win!! It was an awesome night of local metal talent - so thanks to the all the other bands for their professionalism and help throughout.

    In Other news:
    Sanctorum @ The Cambridge Arms - 23rd March 2007; has been cancelled by the promoter.

    Thanks again.
    -Sanctorum-

    • 12/03/07 - New Photo's Uploaded!

    Photo's from Sanctorum's appearance at Roctober Fest, at Southampton University - October 2006, have just been added to the Media page.

    Photo & video updates will now be more frequent, so please keep checking back!

    In other news, there are more gig & festival dates to-be-confirmed, which will be announced later on this month.
    Thanks
    -Sanctorum-

  • 28/02/07 - Dime-Fest 2007!

    The gig dates for Sanctorum's appearance at the first annual
    'Dime Fest', have been announced as:

    12/08/07 - The Glebe, Stoke.
    25/08/07 - Guildhall, Gloucester.

    This festival features a huge number of up & coming UK Metal bands, influenced by the legendary Dimebag Darrell! Please support this fest in his memory!
    +R.I.P+ DIME!!
    -Sanctorum-

    • 27/02/07 - Line-up change for: 18th April '07...

    Unfortunately, 'Internal Conflict' will not be able to perform on 18th April 2007 @ The Twist, Colchester.
    Taking their place is, 'Smoke Screen' (+ 1 TBC).
    Please keep checking back for more up-dates!
    -Sanctorum-

    05/02/07 - Latest Interview - from Metal Insanity...

    Click Here to read the latest interview from Sanctorum.
    The link can also be found on the Media page.
    -Sanctorum-

  • 30/01/07 - Last Night @ the Twist, colchester...

    Thanks to everyone that came down to the Twist last night, the first Sanctorum appearance of 2007 went better than planned, along with two new songs added to the set! Also, thanks to the other bands for their professionalism & quick change-over times...It made the evening much easier!
    We hope to see the same packed-out crowd for the semi-final round!!

    -Santorum-

  • 24/01/07 - Gig Date Change...

    Sanctorum's gig supporting Internal Conflict @ The Shed, Leicester - has been changed to: Monday 9th April 2007, due to the venue double booking the previous date.

    Thanks
    -Sanctorum-

  • 11/01/07 - Updates for January 2007!

    Already we're getting gig's and events booked for the upcoming months, so please keep checking back for up-to-date information about gigs in your area!!
    We've also added two songs from our debut album, 'The Heavens Shall Burn', to our Myspace.com/Sanctorum profile, so go and check them out:
    'Bloodlust' & 'Rise'.

    More updates to come.

    -Sanctorum-

  • 23/12/06 - Just a quick update...

  • Sanctorum are currently taking some time off over the Christmas holidays, after a series of writing sessions for the next album.

    Thanks for everyones support during 2006, we're hoping to be gigging/touring a whole lot more in 2007 - so keep checking back for updates!!

    Have a good Christmas & New Year from everyone at Sanctorum!

  • 11/12/06 - Ancient words video uploaded...

    The music video for 'Ancient Words', (taken from 'The Heavens Shall Burn'), has been uploaded to the 'Media Section.
    Why not tell us what you think of it, click here and leave us a message!!

  • 06/12/06 - Metalrage interview...

    During November, Sanctorum were interviewed by Dutch webzine, 'Metalrage'. Click here to read the full article!

  • 02/12/06 - update...

    Website updated - Apologies for the lack of updates, more frequent updates will be posted as soon as possible.
    Until the situation has been rectified, daily updated information can be found on: Myspace.com/Sanctorum

    Thanks
    -Sanctorum-

  • 09/11/06 - MTV2 Playlist...

     Sanctorum's debut video for 'Ancient Words', has been playlisted on MTV2's 'Headbangers Ball', look out for it!

  • 25/10/06 - Review updates...

    More reviews.
    The album is getting some brilliant feedback. The albums latest reviews can be read here.

  • 23/10/06 - website launched...

    New website launched.
    For all the latest news, check out out myspace page. www.myspace.com/sanctorum

August 2008