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  • 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 - 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-

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  • 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-

     

  • 09/03/07 - Latest Gigs...

    Sanctorum have been confirmed for the following gigs:

    23/03/07 - Cambridge Arms, Colchester.
    18/07/07 - The Grapes, Bury St. Edmunds.

    There will be more additions to the Tour Dates page, so keep checking back for updates!

    -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