Based in Torbay, UK, 4-piece rock band, ‘Sonic Kingdom’ deliver their original, thought-provoking material with power, energy and total dedication. Far from being pink and fluffy, together, these highly professional musicians create a sound that’s more than the sum of its parts.
It’s a ‘sonic assault’ that’s both exhilarating and cathartic, they don’t just sing the lyrics, they embody them, pouring every ounce of emotion into each word, making you feel the joy, anger, despair and triumph for a performance that unleashes a force of nature, leaving you breathless, exhilarated, and craving for more.
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SONIC KINGDOM: THE BAND
KELVIN HALLORAN:
Whilst recognised as a singer with an enormous vocal range in cover bands, a frustrated Kelvin Halloran purchased his first guitar approximately 15 years ago and started to write his own songs. Now, regarded as a prolific songwriter with over 40 songs to his credit, Kelvin admits to never having a guitar lesson.
“That’s the way I like it, I want to be original, I play by shapes and sounds, I’m not interested in what key I’m playing in, and love the creativity and freedom of writing my own music. I get my inspiration from the world we live in. Good, bad, vile and often contentious. I write songs that are not PINK and FLUFFY!, but with content that might smack you in the face with meaning.
I’ve played my music at many festivals and love the connection with the audience. it isn’t something I have to do, it’s something that drives me and helps me, it’s the power of music. I now have a fabulous band that thinks the same as me and we are having fun and working hard.
LARS MULLEN:
Wearing his world renowned press/journalist/photographer and videographer hat, over decades, Lars Mullen has met and interviewed a host of legendary guitar players around the globe, written articles for a vast selection of music magazines and as a press consultant for many music related products, often writing on the road and in hotels whilst touring the UK and Europe in professional rock bands.
As a teenager, opening up for the likes of Rory Gallagher, Free, Family, Slade, Hawkwind, Status Quo, Eric Clapton and so many more was the turning point.
“For me, it’s always been guitar related, but any song with a hook line or cool guitar riff always works, from the 1960’s British beat boom bands with big harmonies and jangly guitars, to the hard driven, thunderous powerful, guitar dominated, rock-metal eras from the 70‘s, 80’s and 90’s, ….anything that kicks arse really, gets you by the throat and won’t let go, hence, I’m as happy as hell in Sonic Kingdom.”
DAVID PENNA:
With his rock-solid timing, David Penna is the bedrock and heartbeat of Sonic Kingdom, locking in the groove-pocket with an intangible quality and a blend of technical skills.
As a very experienced musician himself, David started playing before the age of five. Initially self-taught, he also studied with the respected Exeter based drum teacher Steve Crossen and joined his first band Tyrant aged just 14, before moving on to the local super group Malaki in 1980.
Over the years he’s been involved in a host of different projects, which included forming NOTA with Kelvin Halloran, whilst also enjoying long-term success with Torbay’s original hair-metal band Mad Hatter.
Whilst drummers love a drum solo and, hold tight if David ‘kicks off on one’ on his Gretsch Renown kit, he emphasises the importance of playing straight time, with enormous power and dynamics, whilst leaving space for the band to hit hard or hold back, within his own unparalleled style and a quality that shines, both live and in the studio. “I’m so happy to be working with Kelvin Halloran once again and proud to be a member of Sonic Kingdom.
STEPHEN SLADE:
As a youngster, Stephen Slade was fascinated by the low-end weighty utterance of the bass guitar, taking up the instrument in his early teens.
Having a wide musical taste and over the years, been inspired by some of the bass giants within jazz, jazz fusion, blues and rock, Stephen can effortlessly adapt to a host of musical styles, and has often been first call to perform with a host of cover and tribute bands.
Whilst often seen and heard shaking the foundations with his flagship 6 string bass, playing intricate chord shapes and complex solos, Stephen has the uncanny knack of just knowing when to step forward with creative fills or hold back, to be the solid foundation.
“Nothing beats performing to a live audience, and whilst playing original music is always a challenge, performing in Sonic Kingdom with musicians where we are all confident to write and deliver our own music, with passion and emotion is a joy in itself.
NEWS
SONIC KINGDOM 3 TRACK EP AVAILABLE FROM EARLY 2026.
STUDIO TIME:
Sonic Kingdom had a full day recording 3 new live tracks for release soon. Huge and enormous thanks to Ian Poole (the wizard engineer, producer and mixer) at Brazen Sound Studios in Exeter, not just for his exceptional talent, but also keeping a bunch of ‘old kids’ under control.
With Ian Poole at Brazen Sound Studios.