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Sunn0))) Rose To Another World In Prague, Czechia

I need to start my Sunn0))) show review by stating that Sunn0))) is not your traditional doom band…They are more so an experience. In my opinion, they only way to fully appreciate Sunn0))) is to see them live. This is my 3rd time seeing them but my first time writing about them. I think if anyone is going to review their live shows, they need to soak in the experience at least more than one time before writing down their thoughts. There is no describing how tight they played that night, or which songs were excluded from the setlist. You are going to describe the sights, the sound and feels. A Sunn0))) show is an event that is difficult to explain to someone that has never gone before. I will try my best.

I arrived at the venue, Archa+, which is pretty much located smack dab in downtown Prague about an hour before Sunn0))) was to take to the stage. There was already a pretty decent size crowd milling around outside the front doors with the aroma of marijuana ever-present within the surrounding air. Once inside, there was a large Sunn0))) merch table that greeted patrons. The table was loaded with stuff. They had hats, T-shirts, a long-sleeve shirt, a hoodie, pins, patches and vinyl for sale. You then had to walk down a couple of flights of stairs to get to the stage area, and once you made it, there was an absolutely beautiful sight to behold. Amplifiers. A great wall of them configured in a crescent moon shape around the stage.

The Wall of Sunn0)))

This subtle visual cue is how you know that you’re at a Sunn0))) show. Ten of the amplifier heads stacked on numerous massive speaker cabinets were Sunn Model-T’s. The Model-T is made by Sunn Amplifiers. Sunn, the amplifier company, was a maker of loud rock amplifiers that were made popular in the 60’s and 70’s by artists such as Jimmy Hendrix, Pete Townsend and then in the 90’s by Buzz Osborne and of course, Sunn0))). The company went defunct in 2002 not long after being bought out by Fender Guitars and then was resurrected recently in 2023. For the doom and stoner genres of metal, the Model-T and Beta Leads were some of the most sought-after amplifier because of the sheer loudness and affordability before Red Fang showcased them and then the prices skyrocketed on used musical gear platforms. Enough of the Sunn Amplifier lesson, let’s get back to the band Sunn0))).

About a half hour before showtime, I claimed a spot as close to the stage as I could so I’d have a good vantage point for my photos. Shooting photos of Sunn0))) is a challenge to say the least, so you need every advantage possible or you’re going to have garbage once you start editing. A short time later, the venue lights dimmed and the fog rolled in. I’m not talking about any normal amount of smoke that you see at an average concert. I said fog and I meant it. During the whole show it would get so thick at times that you couldn’t see the person standing right next to you. Everything is whitewashed, sometimes you can’t see your own limbs.

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Interview

Richie From INCITE Talks With Metal Underground

Richie Cavalera from INCITE discusses INCITE's upcoming new album "Savage New Times" and United States tour and his future with the band in an exclusive interview with Metalunderground.com. More...

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ATLAS Premiere New Single & Music Video "Anodyne"

Finnish 'northcore' band ATLAS have introduced a new era with the release of their latest single, "Anodyne", which will appear on their upcoming third studio album. The accompanying music video—directed by Riiva¨ta Visuals—showcases the band’s evolving sound, with mixing duties handled by Buster Odeholm (Vildhjarta, Humanity’s Last Breath) and Tuomas Kurikka (Humanity’s Last Breath).

Fans who’ve caught the band on tour in recent months may already recognize the track from live performances. In conjunction with the release of the studio version, ATLAS commented: More...

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See Cryptopsy’s Uncensored “Malicious Needs” Clip

When Juno Award-winning Canadian death metal veterans Cryptopsy premiered their “Malicious Needs” video last month, it arrived in a censored form to comply with YouTube’s community guidelines. However, the NSFW uncensored version — directed by Gornoss — has since surfaced and is now available to view below.

The band will be releasing their ninth studio album, An Insatiable Violence, on June 20th. For those eager to hear it early, an advance listening party is scheduled to stream this Tuesday, June 17th at 10:30am MST.

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Disciples Of Verity Premiere New Single

Disciples Of Verity — featuring members of Living Colour, God Forbid, and more — have released a new single titled “Break The Cycle.” The track is taken from their upcoming sophomore album, Nexus, which is currently in the works with Sahaj Ticotin (Ra) handling production. A tentative release window for the record is being targeted for sometime in 2025.

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Jaded. Premiere New Track “WISH (DEATH)”

Emmure frontman Frankie Palmeri lends his vocals to the newest single from jaded., titled “WISH (DEATH).” Accompanying the track is an animated music video, directed by Tenth Dan, both of which now available for streaming via YouTube and Spotify for you below:

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Headline News

Gideon Sign With Sumerian Records

Alabama-based metalcore four-piece Gideon have officially signed with Sumerian Records. To mark this new chapter, the band have unveiled a brand new single, “Til The Wheels Fall Off.” An accompanying official music video is expected to drop shortly.

Regarding this next era, the band shared the following statement: More...

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