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
Miles Apart
Sonic Syndicate Lyrics
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That moment, I knew that I would bind myself to you
The fallen, the demons, they can't wait to deny the truth
But they'll have to wait; have patience
'Cause right now, I am loving you
THERE IS NOTHING THAT THEY CAN DO
TO STOP ME NEEDING AND YEARNING YOU
WE'RE STILL JOINED RIGHT AT THE HEART
Heart
Your memory, it warms my soul
So when I die, I won't be cold
But here on Earth, I got something to prove
And while I'm alive, I got nothing to lose
So I take my chance and I make my move
I fought my evils; scaled the wall
And backed the right horse; broke the rules
I'm risking everything I've got just to get a shot with you
I died inside when you were taken and then I died some more
The daylight hurts my eyes, 'cause I'm a stranger to the sun
Some parts of me are gone forever
But the rest of me limps on
Heart, heart, heart, heart
The lyrics of Sonic Syndicate's song "Miles Apart" speak of a love that transcends distance and obstacles. The first verse describes a moment where the singer bonds with their lover through a shared experience of watching fireworks. Despite possible naysayers who might deny the love's validity, the singer affirms their love and devotion, asserting that even if they are miles apart, they are joined at the heart. The second verse speaks of the power of memory to keep the love alive, with the singer acknowledging that their love has helped give their life meaning while also implying that dying is easier because of it. The final part of the song relates how the singer is willing to risk everything to be with their lover, even if parts of them have already died.
Overall, the song is about how love can be a force that transcends both physical and emotional distance. The imagery of fireworks and memory help ground the emotions of the lyrics, while the repeated refrain of "heart" highlights the centrality of love to the singer's existence.
Line by Line Meaning
An honest crescendo of fireworks filled your eyes like stars
The moment was magical and special for you, making your eyes shine with joy and like the stars.
That moment, I knew that I would bind myself to you
At that instant, I realized that I want to commit myself to you forever.
The fallen, the demons, they can't wait to deny the truth
People or things that have failed or evil forces, intend to hide or reject the truth that we share.
But they'll have to wait; have patience
We shall not surrender to those forces, let them wait and learn to be patient.
'Cause right now, I am loving you
At present, my love for you is so strong and deep that nothing in the world could change it.
THERE IS NOTHING THAT THEY CAN DO
No matter what our adversaries do, they cannot weaken or diminish our affection for each other.
TO STOP ME NEEDING AND YEARNING YOU
Regardless of how hard they try, it's impossible for them to prevent my need and desire to be with you.
EVEN IF WE'RE A MILLION MILES APART
Although we might be physically separated by a vast distance,
WE'RE STILL JOINED RIGHT AT THE HEART
our love keeps us connected, it is real and alive in our hearts.
Your memory, it warms my soul
Your memory brings comfort to my soul, it warms me up and fills me with happiness.
So when I die, I won't be cold
Even when I die, I'll be happy because I will always cherish and remember you, and your love will keep me warm.
But here on Earth, I got something to prove
However, while I'm still alive, I have goals to accomplish and objectives to strive for.
And while I'm alive, I got nothing to lose
Because of the love we have shared, I am fearless and ready to take risks as I have nothing to lose.
So I take my chance and I make my move
Thus, I am determined to seize any opportunity and make every effort necessary to reach my goals and stand by my commitments to you.
I fought my evils; scaled the wall
I have struggled against my inner demons and faced challenges that seemed insurmountable.
And backed the right horse; broke the rules
But now, I have chosen the right path and have broken the rules to stay true to myself and our love.
I'm risking everything I've got just to get a shot with you
I am taking a significant risk, willing to put everything on the line solely to have a chance with you.
I died inside when you were taken and then I died some more
When you were lost, I felt like a part of me had died along with you, and then the pain only intensified.
The daylight hurts my eyes, 'cause I'm a stranger to the sun
I struggle to find joy in everyday things because of the pain that I have carried inside me for so long.
Some parts of me are gone forever
This pain has caused me to lose certain parts of myself that I don't think I will ever get back.
But the rest of me limps on
However, the remaining pieces of myself continue to go on and fight for the love and happiness that I so desire.
Heart, heart, heart, heart
The repetition of 'heart' emphasizes the centrality of love to this relationship and the singer's emotions.
Contributed by Bella O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.