Savannah began their existence in December 2002. All of the members have strong roots in the Canadian hardcore and metal scenes. Junior provided the beats for Canadian hardcore legends Compromise, as well as a brief stint in Misery Signals. Guitarist Cam Kroetsch shares time currently between Savannah and [The Almighty Punchdrunk] (with Gene Hoglan of Strapping Young Lad), and Tenet (with SYL members, on Century Media). Robin Daley and Don Palmer from the Edmonton hardcore band Stronger Than Blood. Longtime friend of the group and former band mate of Cam's, guitarist Sean Colig formally of Vancouver's skatepunk veterans "Sideixtyseven" joined the group after Ricco Forester departed in September 2006.
Touring constantly throughout Canada and the US for the past 4 years has rewarded them with tours with bands like Hatebreed, Misery Signals, Shai Hulud, The Human Abstract, Sworn Enemy, 3 Inches of Blood, Shattered Realm, Figure Four, Death By Stereo, Death Angel and Strapping Young Lad.......who were all more than willing to have Savannah alongside on the road.
In the summer of 2004 the release "Hate Found Love Lost", their 3rd Demo, secured the legendary talent of Devin Townsend whose producer portfolio includes Lamb of God, GWAR, Misery Signals, Soilwork, Strapping Young Lad and Darkest Hour.In 2006 they recorded their first full length "The Road To..." again with Devin behind the wheel, In the summer of 2007 after months of touring, Savannah signed to a digital licencing deal with Distort Entertainment. A debut release was released worldwide on October 30, 2007.
Savannah are currently working on the pre-production stages of their next album. New label and producer will be announced this February 2009. STAY TUNED!!!
Yo junior , its Buckley... I met u at the pawn shop in Etown and we talked about yr Savannah show in London Ontario. I told u about this new project we were working on so I thought id add ya up so u could check it out. when r u guys coming to Etown to play a show? cheers buddy.
JJ from Carpenter recorded us. Chris from TXBK hooked us up with him. it was fuckin rad working with JJ. now that we've got shit recorded and we're all set to go we want to come out and play vancouver more often.
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