Alternative punk and rock band Church of Eon has been hard at work in the studio and is preparing to launch its first album, writes Melissa Bradbury.

The group, comprising of Nic Austin, Lee Morrell, Lee (Diary) Page and Simon Godfrey, are Sutton through-and-through and through word of mouth and local performances have gathered a strong following.

Austin (vocals, guitar) and Morrell (drums) were both previously part of the punk band Chelsea before establishing their own band and now the alternative rock and punk group is preparing to launch its debut album All Our Tomorrows.

The Church of Eon production team is managed by Gary Milsom, a tenant at the Charles Cryer Studio Theatre, Carshalton, where he works alongside major music projects around the borough giving people of Sutton the opportunity to perform and perfect their talents.

In addition, Church of Eon filmed both their music videos in Sutton in support of the local area.

The first video Died and Gone to Heaven was filmed at the 360-degree projection room at the Sutton Life Centre and Happy was filmed in Sutton High Street.

Godfrey (keyboards) says: “Drawing from the most energetic and powerful moments in rock ’n’ roll history the band offers a new take on alternative rock.

“We know that the theatre has been on the brink of closing, and totally believe that the Charles Cryer Studio Theatre is a great venue for music and arts and we would like to make people aware of the potential by using the venue for our album launch.”

The official album launch, Church of Eon: All Our Tomorrows will be supported by local bands on the night; Change Persona and Incendium UK.

Church of Eon has also lined up a number of performances at festivals later this year including: Phoenix Festival, Phoenix Club, High Wycombe, on July 4 and Undercover Winter Warmer Festival, Bisley, on November 21.

Visit churchofeon.com.