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SANCTION

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SANCTION............ Born from the ashes of several bands, Sanction formed originally as a side project for Phil (bass) & Kris "Law" (vocals) as an expression of the music that they really loved. Recruiting people who had a similar passion to help them in their quest, Gavin (Guitar) and Aw (Batterie) soon followed. The results are a mixture of classic rock/metal crossed with the over zealous edge of experimental prog, but this is just the beginning as they haven't even warmed up yet. After recording the first album, entitled 'Retribution for the Wicked', followed by a series of storming performances up and down the country, Sanction certainly made their mark on the music scene. They have shocked audiences from Cardiff's The Point to London's G Lounge, whilst stopping by the Bristol Bierkeller to play an electrifying performance. Sanction soon decided it was time to return to the studio to record their second album entitled 'On Distant Shores', which made an impact with radio stations and gig promoters nailing them a slot on the Isle of Anglesey motorcycle show, performing in front of a crowd of 4000, their biggest show to date. After performing a support slot for Swedish rockers Freak Kitchen at The Point in Cardiff, Sanction confirmed they have the ability to play with the best and stand up to the crowd, and have since gained dedicated fans and friendship with the mighty Freak Kitchen, among others. Now with new member, James (keyboards), the band are currently working on new material and will continue to break new musical boundaries with their next record (coming soon…). Sanction are here to stay and they hope you enjoy the show!
Now's your chance to get hold of some SANCTION merchandise
On Distant Shores 2006 Click 'pic' to Purchase, £8 FREE ship Worldwide
Track Listing
1. Transmission
2. Nemesis
3. Re-Evolution
4. Ridicule
5. Last Man Standing
6. Intermission
7. Take Care
8. Intermission 2
9. On Distant Shores
10. End Transmission
Retribution for the Wicked 2003 Click 'pic' to Purchase, £8 FREE ship Worldwide
Track Listing
1. All Day Dreaming
2. Untold*
3. Distress
4. Get Away
5. Change*
6. Ridicule
7. Retribution*
8. The Chair
NOTE:- Aw performs drums on all tracks except ones marked * these tracks performed by Gareth.
We also have T-shirts that will be available very very very soon !!!
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Member Since: 1/3/2005
Band Website: sanctionmusic.net
Band Members: Law (vocals), Phil (bass), Gav (guitar), James (keyboards), Aw (batterie)
Influences: There are so many people and bands that have influenced us over the years! We take lessons from all and blend it with our own little twist !! see if you can hear the influences!!?? then let us know !!
Sounds Like: We're a mix of so many bands all rolled into one to make the sound that is truly Sanction!!

Record Label: Make us an offer
Type of Label: None

My Blog

On the Turn?

Turning Japanese, I think I'm turning Japanese, I really think so dadadadadadadah! Aw  ...
Posted by SANCTION on Wed, 04 Jun 2008 12:06:00 PST

Spread the Word - Sanction Style

As I type, Brother Phil has undertaken the selfless task of spreading the Gospel according to Sanction, and flown into deepest, darkest Eastern China (not far from the Wuhan factory!).  Once sett...
Posted by SANCTION on Wed, 28 May 2008 12:15:00 PST

Charity gig for Pepsi Tate - Barco 5 May

It's for charity, so we'd like you all to be there, not just to support the bands, but mainly to support the charity.  We're doing our bit, so come on down and do yours......please! Sanction are ...
Posted by SANCTION on Sat, 03 May 2008 12:51:00 PST

Extreme Overload

Sanction took to the stage a little later than planned, but it was worth the wait.  The band, who were featured on a recent Rock Show, played a 30-minute set of their own brand of superb prog-roc...
Posted by SANCTION on Tue, 01 Apr 2008 09:54:00 PST

Return of S5

Extreme Overload on Saturday sees the resurrection of S5 (the complete line-up). This is the start of what promises to be a very busy 2008! Our set will be a mixture of tracks from both our cds, inclu...
Posted by SANCTION on Thu, 28 Feb 2008 04:32:00 PST

New Year, New Music, New Album?

It's a new year and tomorrow sees the first full Sanction rehearsal for months.  We will be attempting to create some new music for the 3rd Sanction cd with the working title 'Car Crash Theo...
Posted by SANCTION on Sat, 05 Jan 2008 01:19:00 PST

Return of the Fat Man Standing!

After much dilly-an-dallying, Phil has decided to return to the Sanction fold, so we can now forge ahead with an exciting 2008 in prospect. The decision was made after a gloriously successful gig at T...
Posted by SANCTION on Wed, 19 Dec 2007 12:25:00 PST

S4 re-appears!

For the 1st time in quite a while, the classic Sanction line-up,S4, takes to the stage tomorrow night at The Masons, Llanelli.  This could be your last chance to see this line-up before Phil 'Jac...
Posted by SANCTION on Fri, 14 Dec 2007 07:05:00 PST

Last Minute Stand-In!

Just agreed to do a cancellation slot at The Masons, Llanelli, tomorrow night.  To help out we've enlisted the services of our previous bassist Phil 'The Power' Thomas, aka Pizza The Hutt!  ...
Posted by SANCTION on Fri, 14 Dec 2007 12:12:00 PST

Entry of S3

Saturday night's gig at The New York Club in Swansea sees the first live performance of Sanction offshoot S3. The band consists of Kris ~ vocals & bass, Gavin ~ guitars and Aw ~ batterie.  Th...
Posted by SANCTION on Wed, 28 Nov 2007 01:57:00 PST