Sic (band)
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SIC | |
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| Origin | Tutl Records (2007–present) |
| Members | Mikkjal Hansen Eddie Jacobsen Frans Arge Galán Gudmar Hansen Dennis Buhl |
SIC is a metalcore/thrash metal band from Tórshavn, the capital of the Faroe Islands.
History
2002–2006: The first steps
The band was formed in 2002 by guitarist Eddie Jacobsen. In 2003 singer Mikkjal G. Hansen joined the band and in February 2005 the fold was joined by drummer Magnus Hansen, guitarist Frans Arge Galán and bassist Gudmar Hansen. SIC remained focused on what their music should sound like and were constantly writing and rearranging songs in anticipation for their debut album
2007: Debut album
SIC hooked up with producer Tommy Hansen at Jailhouse Studios, in Denmark. In September 2006 the band began recording their debut album, the process of which took 15 days. The album was released on 26 February 2007 via
2007–2009: The Pandemonium years
In November 2007, SIC hired independent band manager Orpheus Spiliotopoulos
During 2007–2008, the band promoted its debut album by playing numerous live gigs, mainly in their home country, in Iceland and in the UK, as well as in Greece, with the highlight of this period being the band's appearance at Sweden's famous
On 19 February 2009, SIC ventured off in its first ever large-scale European tour starting with Norway where the band played six gigs, supported by Norwegian metal act Goddamn. The tour continued On 2 April with the band providing live support for Danish act Hatesphere on their "Alive and Dressed To The Nines Tour 2009"[3] which counted twenty six shows throughout Germany,[4][5][6] Austria, Denmark [1], The Netherlands,[7] Slovenia, Slovakia [2], Switzerland and the Czech Republic. The particular tour also featured Artas (Austria) and The Dying (Belgium) during its first half, Bloodwork (Germany) and Six Reasons to Kill (Germany) on the second half, and during two shows on the entire leg, famous French death metal act Gojira was the headliner.
After the leg with Hatesphere was complete on 3 May 2009, the band continued its touring activities directly into the UK,
2010–present: Fighters They Bleed
In late December 2009, Magnus Hansen departed from SIC in order to take some time off to sort out personal matters. Later SIC announced that the temporary replacement of Magnus Hansen would be Dennis Buhl (Evil Masquerade, ex Hatesphere).
On 21 August the band released its second album, tentatively titled Fighters They Bleed, which is also the title for one of their new songs. The album was mixed and mastered at Antfarm Studios, in Århus, Denmark, by Tue Madsen. Tue has also been working with metal bands such as Dark Tranquillity and Hatesphere.
In March 2013 they won the local competition Wacken Metal Battle for the Faroe Islands.[9] They will therefore play at the Wacken Open Air in Germany in August 2013.
Band members
Current members
- Mikkjal Hansen – vocals (2003–2021)
- Eddie Jacobsen – guitar (2002–present)
- Dennis Buhl – drums (2010–present)
- Ísak Petersen – bass (2013–present) (live)
- Henning Jensen – guitar (2013–present) (live)
Former
- Magnus Hansen – drums (2005–2009)
- Kári Skibenæs – drums (2002–2005)
- Meinhard Joensen – bass (2003–2005)
- Gudmar Hansen – bass (2005–2013)
- Frans Arge Galán – guitar (2005–2013)
Discography
Demos
- Reasons
Full length
- Pandemonium (2007, Tutl Records)
- Si Vis Pacem, Para Bellum (2010, Tutl Records)
- Fighters They Bleed (2011, Mighty Music – 2010, Tutl Records)
Video singles
- To Dare to Risk to Regret
- Rosegarden in Hell
References
- ^ Bravewords (1 November 2007). "SIC Sign With Independent Band Manager Orpheus Spiliotopoulos". BraveWords.com. Archived from the original on 19 September 2020. Retrieved 11 October 2001.
- ^ Blabbermouth.net – "SIC: 'Rosegarden In Hell' Video Posted Online"
- ^ TheMusicHotWire.com – "SIC Continues European Tour"
- ^ Bach, Michael (15 May 2009). "Hatesphere, Six Reasons to Kill, Bloodwork, SIC, Centaurus-A". bloodchamber.de (in German). Archived from the original on 9 August 2020. Retrieved 11 October 2021.
- ^ Metal.de – Live Report (29.04.2009)
- ^ ThrashAndRiot.com – Live Report (14.04.2009)
- ^ MetalRage.com – Live Report (02.05.2009)
- ^ SMNNews.com – "Live Footage of SIC from Recent Liverpool Gig Posted"
- ^ Wachen Metal Battle Føroyar (Faroe Islands) on Facebook
External links
- Official MySpace profile
- Official YouTube channel
- Official Twitter page
- Official ReverbNation profile
- SIC on Jango Radio
- SIC on MusicMight.com
- Tempelores Magazine – Interview with Eddie Jacobsen
- SuicideRock.com – Interview with Eddie Jacobsen
- Metal-Temple.com – Interview with Eddie Jacobsen
- Hollywood Music TV ezine – DJ Tina Interviews Eddie Jacobsen
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