Sally Jo hails from Perth, Western Australia. SJ trained from the age of eight in classical music, first on the violin and later on the viola. Much of her teenage years were spent touring with orchestras before she went on to university to study classical music performance. From 2000-2010 SJ lived in Bali where she was based with her World Music Fusion band Saharadja. She was very fortunate to perform all over South Africa, Korea, China, Malaysia, Singapore and Australia for festivals, concerts, and TV shows. She recorded 3 albums with Saharadja: 'One World', "Limited Edition' and 'Abracadabra'. Then in 2010 she moved to London where she joined Splintered Soul. With her 6-string Viper Violin and Fractal Audio's Axe FX II, she is able to produce a vast range of sounds from acoustic violin, to string orchestra, to overdrive guitar sounds. SJ has always had a passion for metal music and feels she has finally found her destiny with Splintered Soul. SInce joining Splintered Soul, SJ has spent a lot of the last year recording for their debut album 'Lore'. As well as the solo violin and lead viper parts, she also recorded 4 first violins, 4 second violins and 4 viola parts making up the majority of the orchestra. In preparation for their album release, SJ has performed with Splintered Soul at shows including Bloodstock Open Air 2012, The Camden Underworld and The Half Moon Putney. She also performs regularly with Never the Bride at the Half Moon Putney as well as venues including The Stables, Blues on the Farm and European Bike Week in Austria. Equipment: Electric Violin: 6 string Viper Violin by Mark Wood Acoustic Violin: Klotz (made 1709) Violin Effects: Axe FX II from Fractal Audio and MFC 101 Foot Controller by Fractal Audio Bows: Wood Pro Turbow, Incredibow Ice Bow Strings: Mark Wood and D'addario Wireless: Shure Guitar Wireless System Rock and metal violinist from Australia, currently based in the UK