- Savannah (band)
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Name = Savannah
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Origin =Edmonton /Vancouver ,Alberta /British Columbia ,Canada
Genre =Metalcore
Years_active = 2002 – present
Label =Distort Entertainment (Digital Deal)
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Current_members =Ryan "Junior" Kittlitz Cam Kroetsch Robin Daley Don Palmer Sean Colig
Past_members =Ricco Forester Savannah began their existence in
December 2002 as the brainchild of Ryan "Junior" Kittlitz. He envisioned an ultra heavy band that would be equally at home playing hardcore and metal shows. More importantly, he wanted Savannah to tour extensively and as soon as possible. All of the members have strong roots in theCanadian hardcore and metal scenes. Junior provided the beats for Canadian hardcore legendsCompromise , as well as a brief stint in Misery Signals. Guitarist Cam Kroetsch shares time currently between Savannah andThe Almighty Punchdrunk (withGene Hoglan ofStrapping Young Lad ), andTenet (band) (with SYL members, onCentury Media ).Robin Daley andDon Palmer from the Edmonton hardcore bandStronger 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 inSeptember 2006 .Touring constantly throughout
Canada and theUS for the past 4 years has rewarded them with tours with bands likeHatebreed ,Misery Signals ,Shai Hulud ,The Human Abstract ,Sworn Enemy ,3 Inches of Blood ,Shattered Realm ,Figure Four ,Death By Stereo ,Death Angel andStrapping 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 ofDevin Townsend whose producer portfolio includes Lamb of God,GWAR ,Misery Signals ,Soilwork ,Strapping Young Lad andDarkest 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 withDistort Entertainment . A debut release is set to be out in the fall of 2007.
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