SENATE

About SENATE

SENATE are a 5 piece from St Catharines, Canada that combine elements of Thrash, Black Metal, and Melodic Metal to forge an ultra-aggressive, hook- laden style of their own. SENATE is the newest dominant force in Canadian Metal.

Alongside such young, talented heavyweights as Threat Signal, Despised Icon and Protest The Hero, SENATE are part of a suddenly thriving Canadian
metal scene ready to take the torch from legendary acts such as Voivod and carry it into the future on a global scale.

SENATE combine elements of Thrash, Black Metal, and Melodic Metal to forge an ultra-aggressive, hook- laden style of their own.

SENATE is comprised of five members: Matt Di Franco (Vocals, Programming), Jay Siebert (Lead Guitar), Jay Hudson (Rhythm Guitar), Colin Lernell (Bass) and Patrice Hamelin (Drums).
Patrice Hamelin is also a member of legendary Quebecois tech metal band Martyr.

SENATE's roots date back to 2003, but the band really became the complete unit it is today with the addition of Patrice as a permanent member in the summer of 2006.

On Dec 17 2006, SENATE independantly released its full length debut album 'The Great Northern Scenekill'. The (self-financed) record was recorded at Silo Studio in Hamilton, ON with Producer Julius "Juice" Butty (Alexisonfire, Protest The Hero, Cancer Bats).

The album was mastered at Antf