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{{Infobox musical artist
| name            = Sunk Loto
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| background      = group_or_band
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| origin          = Gold Coast, QLD
| genre          = Nu-metal, metalcore
| years_active    = 1997 –  2008, 2022 -
| label          = Epic
| associated_acts = Electric Horse, [[Full Scale]]
| website        =
| current_members = Dane Brown, Jason Brown, Luke McDonald, Sean van Gennip
| past_members    = Robkaay
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===Band Members===
===Band Members===


*Final Line-Up
*Line-Up
**Dane Brown (drums)
**Dane Brown (drums)
**Jason Brown (vocals)
**Jason Brown (vocals)
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*Former Members
*Former Members
**Sean Van Gennip (bass) (1997 - 2006)
**Robkaay (bass) 2007 - 2008
 
===Website===
 
[http://www.sunkloto.com sunkloto.com]


===Formed===
===Formed===
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===Band Information===
===Band Information===


Sunk Loto was at one point possibly one of the highest-profile acts represented on this site. Attached to the Sony label and regulars at the various festivals around the country, Sunk Loto even had a track ("Lift") included on a '''Korn''' single. The band was formed by McDonald and the Browns in 1997 when Dane Brown was only 11 years old and the others were 14. At this time the band was called '''Messiah''' and Jason Brown was playing rhythm guitar. After their original bass player left, Jason took up bass for a short time until Van Gennip joined the fold. A self-titled EP was recorded under the '''Messiah''' name and the band was included on the 1998 Vans Warped tour. This brought them to the attention of Sony who signed them to satellite label Epic and the band name was changed to Sunk Loto.  
Sunk Loto was at one point possibly one of the highest-profile acts represented on this site. Attached to the Sony label and regulars at the various festivals around the country, Sunk Loto even had a track (''Lift'') included on a '''Korn''' single. The band was formed by Luke McDonald and the Browns in 1997 when Dane Brown was only 11 years old and the others were 14. At this time the band was called '''Messiah''' and Jason Brown was playing rhythm guitar. After their original bass player left, Jason took up bass for a short time until Sean Van Gennip joined the fold. A self-titled EP was recorded under the '''Messiah''' name and the band was included on the 1998 Vans Warped tour. This brought them to the attention of Sony who signed them to satellite label Epic and the band name was changed to Sunk Loto.
 
Following this Sunk Loto began to grow in stature; their songs got medium-rotation airplay and appeared on an endless stream of compilations and the band featured heavily at festival events and high-profile tours. In 2001 Sunk Loto played nationally with the Big Day Out and toured with '''Linkin Park'''. Their naming as the proposed featured headliner at [[Metal for the Brain]] in 2001 caused considerable uproar, but for unknown reasons the band decided not to play the show.  


Following this Sunk Loto began to grow in stature; their songs got medium-rotation airplay and appeared on an endless stream of compilations and the band featured heavily at festival events and high-profile tours. In 2001 Sunk Loto played nationally with the Big Day Out and toured with '''Linkin Park'''. Their naming as the proposed featured headliner at [[Metal for the Brain]] in 2001 caused considerable uproar however, particularly from many who thought the idea would compromise the integrity of the festival, but for unknown reasons the band decided not to play the show.  
They were touted early as the next '''silverchair''', though this was mostly label hype because of the members' ages as it was always unlikely that Sunk Loto would match the impact that band had nor the popularity it commanded. Such a high level of expectation placed considerable pressure on the young band however and at the end of 2001, Sunk Loto virtually disappeared for almost two years.


Their first album showed them to be little more than a watered down '''Slipknot''' or '''Korn''' clone and they were touted early as the next '''silverchair''', though this was mostly label hype because of the members' ages as it was always unlikely that Sunk Loto would match the impact that band had nor the popularity it commanded. Such a high level of expectation placed considerable pressure on the young band however and at the end of 2001, Sunk Loto virtually disappeared for almost two years.
In late 2003 Sunk Loto returned with a significantly modern heavy metalcore style. The band featured at the Livid festival in October and soon after the second album appeared. ''Between Birth and Death'' showed a band that had considerably matured since their debut but the group never really recovered from the stigma of their early success. Their newer style never really caught on and after a tour of the US Sunk Loto began to slip from view. Van Gennip was replaced by ex-[[Full Scale]] bassist Robkaay in 2006 however by mid-2007 the group had acrimoniously self-destructed. Robkaay and the Brown brothers were apparently starting a new band together but almost immediately the bassist distanced himself both from this project and Sunk Loto altogether. Finally in October 2007 the band made an announcement that it had reformed to play a show on the Gold Coast in mid-December. After this, the Browns formed '''Electric Horse''' with three members of [[Lump]].


In late 2003 Sunk Loto returned with a significantly modern heavy metalcore style. The band featured at the Livid festival in October and soon after the second album appeared. ''Between Birth and Death'' showed a band that had considerably matured since their debut but the group never really recovered from the stigma of their early success. Their newer style never really caught on and after a tour of the US Sunk Loto began to slip from view. Van Gennip was replaced by ex-[[Full Scale]] bassist Robkaay in 2006 however by mid-2007 the group had acrimoniously self-destructed. Robkaay and the Dane brothers were apparently starting a new band together but almost immediately the bassist seemed to distance himself both from this project and Sunk Loto altogether. Finally in October 2007 the band made an announcement that it had reformed to play a show on the Gold Coast in mid-December. After this, the Browns formed [[Electric Horse]] with three members of [[Lump]].
Sunk Loto reformed in 2022 with the original line-up.


===Discography===
===Discography===


'''Album:'''
'''Albums:'''


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| 2001
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| '''''Big Picture Lies'''''
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| 2000
| 2000
| '''''Make You Feel'''''
| '''''Make You Feel'''''
| Epic
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| 2003
| 2003
| '''''Everything Everyway'''''
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| 1998
| 1998
| '''''Messiah (as Messiah)'''''
| '''''Messiah (as Messiah)'''''
| self release
| Independent
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| 1999
| 1999
| '''''Society Anxiety'''''
| '''''Society Anxiety'''''
| Epic
| Epic
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| 2000
| 2000
| '''''Sunken Eyes'''''
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[[Category:Bands from Gold Coast]]
[[Category:Bands from Gold Coast]]
[[Category:Bands that played the Big Day Out]]
[[Category:Bands that played the Big Day Out]]
[[Category:Bands that played Overcranked]]
[[Category:Band List]]

Latest revision as of 12:05, 20 May 2022

Sunk Loto
Sunk Loto-Luke Henery.png
Background information
OriginGold Coast, QLD
GenresNu-metal, metalcore
Years active1997 – 2008, 2022 -
LabelsEpic
Associated actsElectric Horse, Full Scale
MembersDane Brown, Jason Brown, Luke McDonald, Sean van Gennip
Past membersRobkaay

Band Members

  • Line-Up
    • Dane Brown (drums)
    • Jason Brown (vocals)
    • Luke McDonald (guitar)
    • Robkaay (bass)
  • Former Members
    • Robkaay (bass) 2007 - 2008

Formed

Gold Coast, QLD, 1997

Band Information

Sunk Loto was at one point possibly one of the highest-profile acts represented on this site. Attached to the Sony label and regulars at the various festivals around the country, Sunk Loto even had a track (Lift) included on a Korn single. The band was formed by Luke McDonald and the Browns in 1997 when Dane Brown was only 11 years old and the others were 14. At this time the band was called Messiah and Jason Brown was playing rhythm guitar. After their original bass player left, Jason took up bass for a short time until Sean Van Gennip joined the fold. A self-titled EP was recorded under the Messiah name and the band was included on the 1998 Vans Warped tour. This brought them to the attention of Sony who signed them to satellite label Epic and the band name was changed to Sunk Loto.

Following this Sunk Loto began to grow in stature; their songs got medium-rotation airplay and appeared on an endless stream of compilations and the band featured heavily at festival events and high-profile tours. In 2001 Sunk Loto played nationally with the Big Day Out and toured with Linkin Park. Their naming as the proposed featured headliner at Metal for the Brain in 2001 caused considerable uproar, but for unknown reasons the band decided not to play the show.

They were touted early as the next silverchair, though this was mostly label hype because of the members' ages as it was always unlikely that Sunk Loto would match the impact that band had nor the popularity it commanded. Such a high level of expectation placed considerable pressure on the young band however and at the end of 2001, Sunk Loto virtually disappeared for almost two years.

In late 2003 Sunk Loto returned with a significantly modern heavy metalcore style. The band featured at the Livid festival in October and soon after the second album appeared. Between Birth and Death showed a band that had considerably matured since their debut but the group never really recovered from the stigma of their early success. Their newer style never really caught on and after a tour of the US Sunk Loto began to slip from view. Van Gennip was replaced by ex-Full Scale bassist Robkaay in 2006 however by mid-2007 the group had acrimoniously self-destructed. Robkaay and the Brown brothers were apparently starting a new band together but almost immediately the bassist distanced himself both from this project and Sunk Loto altogether. Finally in October 2007 the band made an announcement that it had reformed to play a show on the Gold Coast in mid-December. After this, the Browns formed Electric Horse with three members of Lump.

Sunk Loto reformed in 2022 with the original line-up.

Discography

Albums:

2001 Big Picture Lies Epic
2003 Between Birth and Death Epic

Singles:

2000 Make You Feel Epic
2003 Everything Everyway Epic

EPs:

1998 Messiah (as Messiah) Independent
1999 Society Anxiety Epic
2000 Sunken Eyes Epic
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