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The Casino Riot is a Hard Rock band from Auckland, New Zealand. The band was formerly known as Sinfura and had even released a 4 track EP under this name. They are currently in the process of releasing their debut album and first single's music video.

Sinfura Years (2006 - 2008)
Sinfura was formed by members Iliyas Hafiz and James "Jim" Clynes while they were studying together at the Bay of plenty polytechnic in Tauranga. They went through various drummers until meeting Edz Greaves through an ad on the NZ Rockshop website.

The band released their debut EP in 2007 and was sold at Real Groovy stores nationwide. The band also released a music video for the single titled "Trial and Error" which was one of the heaviest songs to get onto C4 select live at the time. Sinfura's earlier sound was a mix of alternative metal music with post hardcore and metal elements. Since their EP the band has expanded their sound and has more of an evolving rock sound that can be accessible to a wide audience.

The Casino Riot 2009
To expand their sound, frontman Iliyas Hafiz was in search for a lead guitarist in order to focus more on his vocals and songwriting. Coincidently, Vaughn Mittens who once played bass for another local band was in search of joining a band. Iliyas met Vaughn a few times before at parties and while talking at the Auckland Rock nightclub "Deschlers" an audition was arranged. Although Vaughn was a bass player, he persisted and bought new guitar equipment and practiced constantly to get to the point that was needed to play for TCR. He was welcomed by all of the members and joined in December 2008 just before the change of the bands name.

Current and Future Plans
TCR has officially finished the recording of their debut album and the pre - digital release of the album will be available from 220809 worldwide. The physical release of the album is to be confirmed very soon and also the release of their first singles music video. The first single is titled "Aside from me" and the album is titled "A lesson learnt".