Sinate
Encyclopedia
Sinate is a New Zealand
death
/thrash metal
band.
, until September 2005.
The band had disbanded in 2003 when Sam Sheppard joined 8 Foot Sativa
, followed by Matt Sheppard—but both left 8 Foot Sativa to reform Sinate in June 2005, joined by 8 Foot Sativa guitar technician Sean Parkinson and former Reprobate member Antony "The Colonel" Folwell.
In 2009 Sean Parkinson was replaced by Matt Fawcett on guitar. Fawcett had supported Sinate in shows around New Zealand as the frontman for his band 'Damned Age', for which he performed vocals & guitar. Sinate left New Zealand to live & work in Europe. Some time previous to their departure Antony Folwell left the band. They initially based themselves in Stockholm, Sweden. They found a new bass player & settled in Berlin, Germany.
In early 2010 they toured Europe supporting Marduk (band)
& Vader (band)
on many dates of their 'Funeral Nation Tour', establishing their name across Europe.
November 2010 sees them return home to New Zealand to do a national tour and spend time with relatives.
23 November 2010 Sinate announce signing to San Francisco label ((Apocrypha Records)) to release their 3rd full-length album 'To The Death' in 2011.
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.
New Zealand
New Zealand is an island country in the south-western Pacific Ocean comprising two main landmasses and numerous smaller islands. The country is situated some east of Australia across the Tasman Sea, and roughly south of the Pacific island nations of New Caledonia, Fiji, and Tonga...
death
Death metal
Death metal is an extreme subgenre of heavy metal. It typically employs heavily distorted guitars, tremolo picking, deep growling vocals, blast beat drumming, minor keys or atonality, and complex song structures with multiple tempo changes....
/thrash metal
Thrash metal
Thrash metal is a subgenre of heavy metal that is characterized usually by its fast tempo and aggression. Songs of the genre typically use fast percussive and low-register guitar riffs, overlaid with shredding-style lead work...
band.
History
The band was formed in 2001 (and went under the name 'Desecrator') but did not release their debut album, Beyond HumanBeyond Human
Beyond Human is the debut album by Sinate. The entire album was recorded in only 11 days at the York St Studios in Auckland, New Zealand.-Track listing:# "Beyond Human"# "Step out of the Light"# "A Killer Born"# "One Day Closer"...
, until September 2005.
The band had disbanded in 2003 when Sam Sheppard joined 8 Foot Sativa
8 Foot Sativa
8 Foot Sativa is a New Zealand-based metal band formed in 1998. Their most famous single is their self titled song, "8 Foot Sativa", which was number one on M2's top 12 list for 12 weeks, and stayed on the chart for seven months...
, followed by Matt Sheppard—but both left 8 Foot Sativa to reform Sinate in June 2005, joined by 8 Foot Sativa guitar technician Sean Parkinson and former Reprobate member Antony "The Colonel" Folwell.
In 2009 Sean Parkinson was replaced by Matt Fawcett on guitar. Fawcett had supported Sinate in shows around New Zealand as the frontman for his band 'Damned Age', for which he performed vocals & guitar. Sinate left New Zealand to live & work in Europe. Some time previous to their departure Antony Folwell left the band. They initially based themselves in Stockholm, Sweden. They found a new bass player & settled in Berlin, Germany.
In early 2010 they toured Europe supporting Marduk (band)
Marduk (band)
Marduk is a black metal band from Norrköping, Sweden. The band formed in 1990 and released their first record in 1991. Their name is derived from the Babylonian god Marduk, patron deity of Babylon.-Musical style:...
& Vader (band)
Vader (band)
Vader is a Polish death metal band from Olsztyn, formed in 1983. According to Piotr Wiwczarek, the band's founding singer and guitar player, the band's name was inspired by Darth Vader from the Star Wars film series. Lyrical themes include stories by H. P. Lovecraft, WW2, horror and anti-christian...
on many dates of their 'Funeral Nation Tour', establishing their name across Europe.
November 2010 sees them return home to New Zealand to do a national tour and spend time with relatives.
23 November 2010 Sinate announce signing to San Francisco label ((Apocrypha Records)) to release their 3rd full-length album 'To The Death' in 2011.
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.
Early line-up
- Matt Sheppard - vocals, guitar
- Steve Dogg - guitar
- Bruce Klingenberg - bass
- Sam Sheppard - drums
Line up from 2005-2008
- Matt Sheppard - vocals, guitar
- Sean Parkinson - guitar
- Antony "Colonel" Folwell - bass
- Sam Sheppard - drums
Current line-up
- Matt Sheppard - vocals, guitar
- Matt Fawcett - lead guitar
- Brent Fox - Bass
- Sam Sheppard - drums
Discography
| Date of Release | Title | Label |
|---|---|---|
| 27 September 2005 | Beyond Human Beyond Human Beyond Human is the debut album by Sinate. The entire album was recorded in only 11 days at the York St Studios in Auckland, New Zealand.-Track listing:# "Beyond Human"# "Step out of the Light"# "A Killer Born"# "One Day Closer"... |
MGS Records |
| 20 October 2006 | Violent Ambitions | MGS Records |
| 2011 | To the Death | |