Bio

Echoing the ghosts of the classic metal hey-day with a revatilized sound, a unique blend of style and influence, Sonic Altar are a force to be reckoned with. The worship of music, a translation of the band name, is really what it means to be Sonic Altar. With a mission of bringing back the melodic substance to hard rock and being a live act to remember, the band have worked themselves to the bone since conception. Sonic Altar is here to melt your face.

Formed in early 2006, Sonic Altar began as a jam band amongst school friends. That year the band played in Hong Kong and recorded a single which received national air play in New Zealand. Between 2006 and 2008 the band progressed, undergoing some line up changes and solidified it's harder edged direction in late 2008. With a firm direction set, the band set about writing a new catalogue of songs and played all over New Zealand in 2009, blowing audiences away with their live performances. Sonic Altar have also supported some very big names in their home country, such as Ozzy Osbourne, KISS, Alice Cooper and Whitesnake.

In late 2009 the band decided that they had the right material to make an album. Instead of waiting to be discovered they decided to bite the bullet and make the album. In December of that year the band began recording with producer Mike Exeter (Black Sabbath, Jeff Beck, Glenn Hughes, Cradle of Filth) and finished mixing their debut album No Sacrifice, in May 2010.

In the vast sea of unsigned bands, Sonic Altar rises above the abundance of cliche metal groups, with a uniquely reminiscent sound and live show that is sure to revitalize the stagnating metal scene. Sonic Altar brings to the table the kind of rock that appeals across the board, receiving praise and gaining new fans of all ages at every show. Don't believe it? Then listen for yourself.

Band Members:
Kane Bennett (vocals)
Tom Duffy (guitar)
Chris Hulbert (drums)
Dave Hudson (guitar)
Daniel Kilhams (bass)

Links

• Artist Website
• Facebook Page
• Twitter Page
• Youtube Page
• Bandcamp Page