Vocalist

(2010) - Megalodon was spawned by the creative minds of two long-term friends,
Ruan Jordaan (Odian, Marching Dead) and Nuri Grobbelaar (Marching Dead, Tides
of Oblivion). After discussing the project for a few years, it was finally given life.
Together with Thomas Theron (Emboldened, Odian) and Alex Toua (Revenge by
Dawn, Beeldenstorm) the band became an entity of its own in a very brief period.
Finally, with the addition of Louis Henn (The Broken Result, Forever Will Burn) on
guitar in November 2010 the line-up was completed. Megalodon brings you a
(planet) crushing 8 string metal sonance.
(2011) - Megalodon tightened the grip on their genre which saw the departure of
drummer Alex Toua. The band achieved many small victories by this time including
the release of their first singles, Cessation and Umbilical Embroidery. These two
songs paved the way for the future sound of Megalodon and were received with high
praise in the metal community. These victories allowed them to gain a small but very
dedicated number of fans. However, with one member down, any plans of playing
live came to a standstill. Louis turned to long-term friend, and previous band member
and drummer, Dane Vincent Canterbury (The Broken Result, Betray the Emissary) to
audition for the band. Louis and Dane have a history of dabbling in the more
progressive and experimental metal genres. On the night, Louis noticed that Dane
recently acquired a tattoo of a big shark and it was known then that the stars aligned
once again for Megalodon. They were back to a complete line-up and ready to crush.
(2012) - With the hype created by their singles in 2011, the band managed to get the
attention of Metal4Africa, a local gateway to all things metal in Africa. The band was
asked to play their debut show at Metal4Africa's Summerfest, a bi-annual metal
festival in Cape Town, organized by Metal4Africa. Never has any band featured on
the M4A stage with no shows under the belt. Megalodon played to a full house and
left the fans wanting more. Megalodon is most likely the first South African band to
utilize 8 String guitars on home turf (and most likely the African continent). The
success was quickly followed by more shows as well as opening for the highly
acclaimed Celtic metal outfit, Haggis and Bong for the launch of their album Of Myth
and Legend. Whiplash 2012, one of Cape Towns longest running annual events this
time hosted by Metal4Africa, witnessed the earth-trembling act in December, as well
as Rock the River, a growing new years festival in Cape Town. Megalodon
ended the year with a bang and were chosen to play RAMFest Cape Town 2013, the
biggest alternative festival in South Africa, in the company of Bring Me the Horizon
and Rise Against.
(2013) - In March, Megalodon smashed through social media and local metal blogs
with the release of their début album Darkness in Sonance. Backing the release
was Burning Tone Records, a local non-profit organization unifying quality local
metal releases under one brand. Shortly thereafter, the band was chosen by MK
Ondergrond (Local South African Music Video Channel) to participate in the first ever
Wacken Metal Battle South Africa. This event sees one winning band representing
South Africa at the biggest annual metal festival in the world, Wacken Open Air in
Germany. Megalodon crushed their way to the finals and performed to an eager fan
base in Pretoria for the first time on remote soil. Sadly, they dropped out at the Final
but this did not stop them. They would later return to the stage at Metal4Africa's
Winterfest, and perform to a capacity crowd at the renowned Klein Libertas
Theatre. The band also performed at the first Burning Tone Records display of talent
event, Blitzkrieg, which showcases all Burning Tone Records bands on one night.

2013 was ended with the release of a new single entitled Apex, showing that the
band was far from stopping this machine.
(2014) - Megalodon continued to roll mountains with the release of another single
entitled Obliteration by Incorporation. The single was followed by a rejuvenating
performance at their first show for 2014, The Monolith, at Buckleys Bellville. At this
point the band decided it was time to expand their territory and play shows outside of
their home turf, leading to their first national tour namely The Carcharodon Voyage
with Messiah Complex as supporting act. Megalodon and Messiah Complex had
become a known force for brutality in the metal community. This led to the release of
a third single titled Sky Burial that featured both front men Thomas Theron and Alex
Wiese. The tour established their footprint in South Africa's biggest city,
Johannesburg, where they played Rumours Rock Lounge, Wolmer Bush Lounge
and Sundowners in 3 consecutive nights. However, due to a double booking with
Fokofpolisiekar at Sundowners, Megalodon was cancelled but the band would have
none of it and quickly arranged themselves as the opening act for the highly
acclaimed South African Afrikaans Rock outfit, Fokofpolisiekar. Playing to a full
house at Sundowners and selling out all Tour merchandise, the band proved that
they don't back away from anything. The year was closed with a stellar performance
at Burning Tone Records Blitzkrieg II.
(2015/2016) - In these two years, the band focused primarily on completing their
second full length album with 2015 seeing the release of another single entitled
Gravaton which showed the diversity and maturity of the band’s sound since its
inception in 2010. They returned to the stage for Blitzkrieg III, Burning Tone Records
talent showcase event. While continuing to play high profile shows like Atavism at
Buckley's Bellville and Metal4Africa's Summerfest in 2016, the band's growth
became ever more noted. However, good times often don’t last and 2016 saw the
emotional departure of founding member and guitarist, Ruan Jordaan. Although this
was a major setback and demotivator for the band, the duties were picked up by
Andrew Lambert (Messiah Complex, Animus Fall) and the group continued almost
unhindered and with new force. This new force came in the form of a fully digitized
and automated backline, which the band showcased on a series of YouTube videos
leaving their viewers with their jaws dropped. It became clear that Megalodon had
now reached a level of tightness and professionalism that stood out from the rest.
With unified attire, an automated digital backline and relentless determination,
Megalodon was ready for 2017. They closed 2016 with the announcement that the
material for their new album were completed.
(2017) - The year started with an atmosphere unlike any other with Megalodon
announcing that the recording of the Drums, Bass and Guitars had been completed
for their second full length album. A series of screenshots of the recording process
were shared by Louis on the band’s Facebook page over December 2016 and
January 2017, capturing the audience once again and stirring up hype. The band
announced that the vocals would be wrapped up in the coming weeks. But the stars
aligned again for these 5 men. Megalodon played local metal festival, Witchfest in
Cape Town, headlined by heavy metal titans, Devildriver. Then, Megalodon re-
entered the Wacken Metal Battle South Africa for a second time. Remembering
everything they'd learned from the first experience and bringing their new energy to
the stage, they won the first heat at Aandklas, Stellenbosch to secure their spot in
the final at Rumours Rock City, Johannesburg. Thereafter, they played We Came to

Build 2017, a new initiative by local organization, Build Your Scene. May 2017 saw
Megalodon at their ultimate high as they performed with vigour and confidence the
set that won them the Wacken Metal Battle South Africa 2017 Final, securing their
slot at Wacken Open Air 2017, the biggest metal festival in the world. Followed by
this monumental victory, the band announced the title and release date for their
upcoming second full length titled Illusion of Origin released on 07.07.2017.

Before departing for Wacken Open Air 2017, the band headlined Winterfest 2017
along with releasing their second album, Illusion of Origin. With determination and
drive, the band made amazing connections in Germany and experienced the
oversee metal community and culture for the first time.

On return to South Africa, Megalodon was invited to play at Krank’d Up Festival 2017
headline by metal elites, Memphis May Fire and Intervals.

(2018 -2019) Following the busy schedule that was 2017, the band focused on
smaller and more intimate shows, playing a final last live show in early 2019 for
Thomas’s birthday bash at Aandklas, Stellenbosh. The band decided to take a small
but necessary break.

(2020-2023) As the world burned down and started to build up again, all members of
the band decided to focus on their personal lives, as the band took a backseat for
the time being. Until the calling for the stage become to much. Talk of returning to
play live again started in late 2023 and the wheels starting turning again.

(2024) 2024 sees the return of founding member, Ruan Jordaan back on guitar and
programming. With new vigour and purpose, the band decided to announce their
return to the public and what better way to do so, is to be part of the Winterfest 2024
line-up for July and to be apart of the Caligula’s Horse SA Tour in August 2024.