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Biography : NEW ALTUM: New Altum is a post hardcore experimental alternative rock band that was birthed in April 2005 & has been going for just under 3 years now. The band hails from the very diverse & windswept city of Cape Town South Africa & more specifically, residing on the coast of Blaaubergstrand in the Table View area.
The name "Altum" is from Latin origin which means "Depth", so basically "New Depth". The name itself isn't just for trying to be different sake but rather a moral standing in each one of their lives. Their goal is to try their utmost in going deeper in their moral values as well as pushing harder to squeeze every ounce of musical creativity out of themselves and also, to raise the standard of a humility verses "Rock Star" attitude! Their individual aspirations wouldn’t be much different from one another, but as a band their main aspiration is to be a positive influence!. Music is a vessel....for them."A vessel of Hope". To be a positive influence in a negative world comes with it's trials, troubles and conflicts!, but for them still a small price to pay knowing that they’ve made a difference in even just one person's life. The songs they write about is predominantly about life experiences, ups 'and' downs but always points to a hopeful solution. There’s so much hurt, anger and sorrow in the world that if people were to rather focus on the good things in their life as oppose to the bad, it would be like a candle in a dark room. New Altum was started by a friendly chat between Jacques’ Barnard & Rash Ferguson. Soon what started out as a vision quickly transformed itself and forced it's way into reality. Before they knew it all the band members were quickly assembled and bouncing ideas and vision around. Since then they’ve had the 'always' unfortunate task of changing band members but are still humbly grateful for the time and effort they put in.
The band at the moment is currently, Rash Ferguson on vocals, Rob Shaw on bass, Matt Duminy on guitar, Nic Fagg on guitar and Nic Smal on drums. All the members are X-members of previous bands as well. Rash was part of 5 Star Society, Rob was part of One Way Out, Matt was with Proxy, Nic S was part of Serving Suggestion & Nic F was part of Enthused.
As far as “sound” goes, they don’t try and go for a particular sound when they write music but rather concentrate on freedom of expression. They feel as they do that they end up developing their own sound anyway. They do try and create a good balance between melody and heaviness (Screaming) vocally. Good selling points on the band are definitely their merchandise, presentation of logos (corporate identification) and also the use of samples during performances mixed with energetic stage presence & attire. They believe in the entire production and not just the music. “People want to be entertained at the end of the day” , so they try and hit as many of the senses as they can. New Altum states & I quote…
“Hopefully our audience will feel like they’ve experienced something after a show and not just heard something”.
Our contact details are as follows: BAND NAME:
New Altum
CONTACT DETAILS: WEB – www.newaltum.com or www.myspace.com/newaltumband
FACEBOOK GROUP - http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=10412714672
EMAIL (management) – :[email protected]>
Cape Town/ Table View Based Band members: Rash – Vocals, Nic F – guitar & vocals, Nic S – Drums & vocals, Rob – Bass, Matt – GuitarMasthead Banner Made with MyBannerMaker.com! Click here to make your own!

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Member Since: 18/10/2005
Band Website: www.myspace.com/newaltumband
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Influences: Their main musical influences are: Underoath, Oh Sleeper, He is Legend, Norma Jean, Mewithoutyou, As Cities Burn, The Almost, As I lay Dying, Killswitch Engage, My Chemical Romance, Thrice, Thursday, Muse, Blindside, Rage Against the Machine, Project 86, The Mars Volta etc
Sounds Like: Something new...........
Type of Label: Major

My Blog

HOW TO GET A NEW ALTUM CD???

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GRACE FORGOT THE PAST - PRESS RELEASE

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GET NEW ALTUM’s Full length ALBUM BEFORE anyone else!!!

Hey guys, want a signed copy of NEW ALTUM'S Full length album before the launch date??!!..??All you have to do is pay R99.95 into bank account:J R Smal, Standard Bank Pinelands, Savings accountAccount...
Posted by on Mon, 15 Sep 2008 09:33:00 GMT

MUSIC VIDEO HITS TV’S ACCROSS THE COUNTRY + LOADS MORE!!!

JUST SOME INFO TO KEEP YOU ALL IN DA LOOP!****MUSIC VIDEO PREMIERE ON MK NEXT WEEK!!!FINALLY after much anticipation New Altum's Music Video for their first single entitled "Close Enough To Hear Your ...
Posted by on Wed, 28 May 2008 07:10:00 GMT

SMS VOTE for South African MUSIC AWARDS & WIN!!!

..TR> SMS VOTE for NEW ALTUM in S.A Gospel Music Awards & WIN HAMPER!! Body: all you have to do is:SMS: Your name & "ALT" to 36070 (standard sms rates)& you're name will go in a draw f...
Posted by on Wed, 23 Apr 2008 06:47:00 GMT

NEW ALTUM - Close Enough To Hear Your Heart Beat

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Posted by on Mon, 14 Apr 2008 00:37:00 GMT

NEW ALTUM TO PLAY COKE-FEST 2009!!!

GO TO THIS LINK!AND MAKE IT HAPPEN!!!!http://cokefest09-sabands.blogspot.com/   COKE FEST 2009: WE WANT THESE SA BANDS! http://cokefest09-sabands.blog... Welcome to the Voting Station fo...
Posted by on Sun, 13 Apr 2008 23:44:00 GMT

PRE-RELEASE DISC with LIVE videos!!!

..> PRE-RELEASE DISC with LIVE videos!!! Hey guys take a listen to our first single called "Close Enough To Hear Your Heart Beat" -- its off our upcoming album entitled:Grace Forbids A Hopeless Ca...
Posted by on Thu, 20 Dec 2007 01:55:00 GMT

STUDIO JOURNAL DAY 1

Hey guys just lettn you all know we've just finished tracking ALL the drums for our up n coming album!!!,,thats right!!...you heard correctly!..we actually booked two days of studio time for the beats...
Posted by on Wed, 19 Sep 2007 00:19:00 GMT

Gig Review: Die Straatligkinders and New Altum at R.O.A.R

..> Gig Review: Die Straatligkinders and New Altum at R.O.A.R Body: Hailed as one of Cape Town's better live music venues for sound, R.O.A.R played host to the fifth and final instalment of the We...
Posted by on Wed, 22 Aug 2007 15:08:00 GMT