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
Black and Blue
Sonic Syndicate Lyrics
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You changed my destiny
Controlled by the moon
"If I would have known, I would have been there
For you, my baby, for you"
(I tried to change my mind
But you're a drug being injected into the back of my head
You are my destiny; what part of that don't you understand?)
BLACK AND BLUE, I BLED FOR YOU
STILL DARE TO TELL ME WHAT TO DO
SYNTHETIC ANGEL WITH A HUMAN HEART
YOU DRAGGED ME DOWN FOR ONE LAST TIME
I'LL BE YOURS AND YOU'LL BE MINE
BUT AFTER SUNRISE, I TURN TO STONE
My proposition is unconditional and it ends tonight
Need a body to exploit
"I tried to keep my cool, but your frozen skin,
It's magnetic to me; hold on"
(Our two hearts know when it's raining sulfur clouds
The gates are open wide; it's too late for sacrifice
Checkmate, last call and we're going down)
And now I'm caught in a web
Visions in my head
Spiders crawl through my veins
Searching for my soul
Let go
But after sunrise, but after sunrise
The lyrics to Sonic Syndicate's "Black And Blue" seem to be about a toxic relationship that the singer is having difficulty getting out of. The song starts with the singer questioning why they were asked to be there the day before and suggesting that they were somehow manipulated into being there. They then talk about being controlled by the person they are in the relationship with and feeling like they are destined to be with them, even though they know it's not healthy. The chorus talks about bleeding for this person and how they still try to control them despite all of the harm they have caused. The singer describes this person as a "synthetic angel" with a human heart, meaning they appear to be good on the surface, but are actually harmful. They also mention being dragged down by the person for the last time and how they will be forever connected, but will turn to stone after sunrise. The second verse is from the perspective of the person the singer is in the relationship with. They see the singer as simply a body to exploit and talk about being drawn to their "frozen skin" and needing to hold on to them. The chorus repeats, emphasizing how the singer is caught in a web and visions of spiders crawling through their veins. They end the song repeating the line "But after sunrise" suggesting that there is still hope for a new start and a better future without this harmful relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
Why did you want me to be there yesterday?
You wanted me to be there yesterday to bring about a specific outcome that was favorable to you.
You changed my destiny
You had the power to alter the course of my life and steer me in a certain direction.
Controlled by the moon
There is a supernatural force governing our relationship, causing me to act in ways that are beyond my control.
"If I would have known, I would have been there
For you, my baby, for you"
If I had known what you had planned for me, I would have still willingly gone along with it because of my feelings towards you.
(I tried to change my mind
But you're a drug being injected into the back of my head
You are my destiny; what part of that don't you understand?)
I tried to resist your influence, but you have such a strong hold on me that it's like an addiction. You are my fate and I cannot escape it.
BLACK AND BLUE, I BLED FOR YOU
I have suffered greatly for your sake, both physically and emotionally.
STILL DARE TO TELL ME WHAT TO DO
Even after all that has happened, you still act like you have the right to control my actions.
SYNTHETIC ANGEL WITH A HUMAN HEART
You may seem divine and perfect on the surface, but underneath you are just as flawed and human as anyone else.
YOU DRAGGED ME DOWN FOR ONE LAST TIME
You have brought me down to my lowest point for one final time before everything falls apart.
I'LL BE YOURS AND YOU'LL BE MINE
We will continue to be intertwined with each other, no matter how much it hurts.
BUT AFTER SUNRISE, I TURN TO STONE
Once the night is over, I become emotionally numb and distant, unable to feel anything towards you anymore.
My proposition is unconditional and it ends tonight
I am offering myself to you without any conditions, but this arrangement cannot continue past tonight.
Need a body to exploit
You see me as nothing more than a tool to use for your own purposes.
"I tried to keep my cool, but your frozen skin,
It's magnetic to me; hold on"
I tried to stay aloof, but your cold demeanor and icy touch are irresistible to me. I cannot resist you.
(Our two hearts know when it's raining sulfur clouds
The gates are open wide; it's too late for sacrifice
Checkmate, last call and we're going down)
Something terrible is about to happen, and we both know it. But it's too late to back out now. The game is over and we're both doomed.
And now I'm caught in a web
I am trapped in a situation that I cannot escape from.
Visions in my head
I am haunted by thoughts and images that won't leave me alone.
Spiders crawl through my veins
I feel like my whole body is being infected and consumed by something sinister.
Searching for my soul
I feel like something inside me has been lost or stolen, and I cannot get it back.
Let go
I need to break free from this unhealthy relationship and move on with my life.
But after sunrise, but after sunrise
No matter how dark and painful the night may be, the dawn always brings a new beginning and a chance to start over.
Contributed by Carter G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.