The band is now on hold.
Originally formed in 2002 under the name Fallen Angels, by Richard, Roger and Robin Sjunnesson. They recorded three demos, Fall from Heaven, Black Lotus and Extinction.
In 2005 they changed their name to Sonic Syndicate, signed with Pivotal Rockordings, and recorded their debut studio album, Eden Fire.
Following tours with Avatar, Himsa, and Amon Amarth, the band entered a contest held by Nuclear Blast Records along with nearly 1500 other entrants. Sonic Syndicate was one of the three winners and was offered a recording contract with Nuclear Blast. After working at Black Lounge Studios with producer Jonas Kjellgren (also guitarist for Scar Symmetry), Sonic Syndicate released Only Inhuman on May 18, 2007. A video for the single "Denied" soon followed, directed by Patric Ullaeus.
Due to their success under Nuclear Blast, vocalists Richard and Roland also managed to earn a song on the Nuclear Blast Allstar album titled Out of the Dark, accompanied by vocalists such as Anders Friden of In Flames, Bjorn Strid of Soilwork, and many others.
Sonic Syndicate played at the Wacken Open Air Festival 2007 and several other European festivals. In the winter of 2007, accompanied Amon Amarth as they toured th US. The band participated in the "Darkness over X-Mas Tour" with Caliban and Heaven Shall Burn, and toured extensively across Europe with Dark Tranquillity and Soilwork. In May 2008 they returned to America supporting Nightwish.
The band started the recording process of their third studio album Love And Other Disasters on March 16, 2008, which was released on Nuclear Blast on September 19, 2008. The first single, "Jack of Diamonds," is accompanied by a video again from Patric Ullaeus who later directed "My Escape" the second single from Love And Other Disasters. At the end of the year, the band toured Germany and Scandinavia and began work on videos for "Power Shift" and "Contradiction". The video for "Power Shift" was released on February 18 2008 on the band's MySpace and Official website.
March 30th 2009 Sonic Syndicate regrets to announce,
that Roland has decided to leave Sonic Syndicate due to personal reasons. He continues to sing along with the band in all confirmed shows, so there'd be time to find a good replacement.
More info at www.sonicsyndicate.com
August 24th 2009, the band announces in it's MySpace blog that "The Rebellion has begun" and the new clean-vocalist is a fact. Coming from Great Britain and an ex-vocalist of the band "The Hollow Earth Theory", Nathan James Biggs is welcomed into the Sonic family.
On September 2011, Roger Sjunnesson stated in a swedish interview that the band would be taking a break after the summer. Roger will concentrate on The Unguided, Nathan will be staying in Finland with his new girlfriend and has also begun reviewing music for Metal Hammer, John was recently married and will return home, Robin has moved to Stockholm and Karin will start studying.
Current members:
* Nathan James Biggs - vocals (since 2009)
* Roger Sjunnesson - lead guitar, main composer (since 2002)
* Robin Sjunnesson - rhythm guitar background vocals (2002)
* John Bengtsson - drums, percussion (since 2006)
* Karin Axelsson - bass guitar, background vocals (since 2004)
Former members:
* Richard Sjunnesson - vocals, lyricist (2002-2010)
* Roland Johansson - vocals (2006–2009)
* Kristoffer Bäcklund - drums, percussion, vocals (2002–2006)
* Andreas Mårtensson - keyboards (2002–2006)
* Magnus Svensson - bass (2002–2004)
Demos:
(All demos were released under the band's previous name Fallen Angels)
2003 - Fall From Heaven
2003 - Black Lotus
2004 - Extinction
Albums:
2005 - Eden Fire
2007 - Only Inhuman
2008 - Love and Other Disasters
2010 - We Rule the Night
Singles:
2005 - Soulstone Splinter
2007 - Denied
2007 - Enclave
2008 - Jack of Diamonds
2008 - My Escape
2009 - Power Shift
2009 - Contradiction
2009 - Burn This City
2010 - Revolution, Baby
2010 - My Own Life
2010 - Turn It Up
Aftermath
Sonic Syndicate Lyrics
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Can you feel it, can you feel it?
You are not saved until you see the dawn
Set my Eden on fire now
You did it, you did it
Smoked out my soul once and for all
I'm coming home tonight
Or twist a dagger in my back
You lit the fires in me that I never thought I had
Now it's nothing but a memory
Be patient, someday this pain will be useful, useful to you
Be patient, someday this pain will settle deep in you, deep in you
The helix is shattered now
You broke it, you broke it
The destruction of my entire existence
Drink the nectar's of the shadow flower now
Contaminated
And sit back as it reaches for your heart
Be patient, someday this pain will be useful, useful to you
Be patient, someday this pain will settle deep in you, deep in you
In the excavation of my human heart I found something
Something that I never knew existed
I'm coming home tonight
Can we make it right?
Or twist a dagger in my back
You lit the fires in me that I never thought I had
Now it's nothing but a memory
Be patient, someday this pain will be useful, useful to you
Be patient, someday this pain will settle deep in you, deep in you
Be patient, someday this pain will be useful, useful to you
Be patient, someday this pain will settle deep in you, deep in you
The lyrics to Sonic Syndicate's "Aftermath" have a haunting and contemplative quality. The first few lines describe a feeling of entrapment or impending doom, as the walls seem to be closing in. The singer acknowledges that they won't be safe until they see the dawn, suggesting a sense of hopelessness and fear. The next few lines allude to a betrayal or destructive act, as someone set the singer's "Eden on fire" and "smoked out" their soul. There is a feeling of loss and regret, as the singer wonders if they can "make it right" or if they will be stabbed in the back.
Throughout the song, there is a recurring theme of pain as a transformative force. Despite the hurt and destruction that has been caused, there is a sense that this pain will eventually be useful, settling "deep in you." The imagery of "drink[ing] the nectar's of the shadow flower" and things being "contaminated" adds to the surreal and ominous atmosphere. The final lines of the song suggest that, in the midst of all this turmoil, the singer has discovered something new about themselves.
Overall, "Aftermath" is a complex and poetic exploration of betrayal, pain, and the possibility of transformation.
Line by Line Meaning
The walls are moving closer now
Feeling trapped in a situation that is closing in on you
Can you feel it, can you feel it?
Asking if the listener can sense the increasing pressure
You are not saved until you see the dawn
Freedom from the situation can only come once you make it through to the end
Set my Eden on fire now
Describing the total destruction of something once thought perfect
You did it, you did it
Acknowledging the person responsible for the destruction
Smoked out my soul once and for all
The extent of damage done by the person responsible
I'm coming home tonight
Returning to the place where the destruction occurred
Can we make it right?
Unsure if things can be fixed
Or twist a dagger in my back
Preparing for more pain and betrayal
You lit the fires in me that I never thought I had
Acknowledging the role the person played in triggering new feelings and emotions
Now it's nothing but a memory
Reflecting on how everything had changed and is now just a recollection
Be patient, someday this pain will be useful, useful to you
Encouragement to endure the difficulties as they will bring further growth and strength
The helix is shattered now
Describing the total breakdown of something important and fundamental
You broke it, you broke it
Again acknowledging the person behind the destruction
The destruction of my entire existence
Describing the extent of the damage caused
Drink the nectar's of the shadow flower now
Metaphor for the toxic and harmful aspects of the situation
Contaminated
Acknowledging the negative impact
And sit back as it reaches for your heart
The lingering effects and impact of the situation on one's emotions and well-being
In the excavation of my human heart I found something
The process of digging deep and uncovering something previously unknown
Something that I never knew existed
The discovery of a new aspect of one's self
Be patient, someday this pain will be useful, useful to you
Reinforcing the message that there is value in the struggles and hardships
Be patient, someday this pain will settle deep in you, deep in you
Emphasizing the long-lasting impact of challenges and how they shape an individual
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: SAM JAYNE, ZEKE HOWARD, BRANDON ANGLE, RYAN DAVIDSON, SUMMER MASTOUS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Alexandru Ovedenie
The walls are moving closer now
Can you feel it, can you feel it?
You are not saved until you see the dawn
Set my Eden on fire now
You did it, you did it
Smoked out my soul once and for all
I'm coming home tonight
Can we make it right?
Or twist a dagger in my back
You lit the fires in me that I never thought I had
Now it's nothing but a memory
Be patient, someday this pain will be useful, useful to you
Be patient, someday this pain will settle deep in you, deep in you
The helix is shattered now
You broke it, you broke it
The destruction of my entire existence
Drink the nectar's of the shadow flower now
Contaminated
And sit back as it reaches for your heart
Be patient, someday this pain will be useful, useful to you
Be patient, someday this pain will settle deep in you, deep in you
In the excavation of my human heart I found something
Something that I never knew existed
I'm coming home tonight
Can we make it right?
Or twist a dagger in my back
You lit the fires in me that I never thought I had
Now it's nothing but a memory
Be patient, someday this pain will be useful, useful to you
Be patient, someday this pain will settle deep in you, deep in you
Be patient, someday this pain will be useful, useful to you
Be patient, someday this pain will settle deep in you, deep in you
Felix Boshman
Одна из моих самых любимых групп =)
Привет из России🤘
Sheltor
здравствуй, друг мой родной.
Kees v/d Ploeg
R.I.P. Sonic Syndicate.. I wish they still made music like this.. But the vocalists are now performing in The Unguided! They are better than the new SS
João Pedro Santana
Incrível como a Suécia tem as melhores bandas de metal
Alexandru Ovedenie
The walls are moving closer now
Can you feel it, can you feel it?
You are not saved until you see the dawn
Set my Eden on fire now
You did it, you did it
Smoked out my soul once and for all
I'm coming home tonight
Can we make it right?
Or twist a dagger in my back
You lit the fires in me that I never thought I had
Now it's nothing but a memory
Be patient, someday this pain will be useful, useful to you
Be patient, someday this pain will settle deep in you, deep in you
The helix is shattered now
You broke it, you broke it
The destruction of my entire existence
Drink the nectar's of the shadow flower now
Contaminated
And sit back as it reaches for your heart
Be patient, someday this pain will be useful, useful to you
Be patient, someday this pain will settle deep in you, deep in you
In the excavation of my human heart I found something
Something that I never knew existed
I'm coming home tonight
Can we make it right?
Or twist a dagger in my back
You lit the fires in me that I never thought I had
Now it's nothing but a memory
Be patient, someday this pain will be useful, useful to you
Be patient, someday this pain will settle deep in you, deep in you
Be patient, someday this pain will be useful, useful to you
Be patient, someday this pain will settle deep in you, deep in you
Skrim666
damn i miss those times when i first heard this band
XNTR
Same
aune
im having that right now
Everblack96
I'm having that time right now haha. Nice music, really nice
Tudor Pisnic
Melodic death metal is most underrated genre and sonic syndicate the most underrated band!