Experimental/Post Metal
Germany
In 1997 Tobias Gommlich and Niko Knappe, two well known players of the local metal scene in Lutherstadt Wittenberg (Germany) formed a project called DARK SUNS. At first it was planned as a side project but after some time the band began to spend more and more time on this project. In 1998 they recorded their first CD called "Below Dark Illusion". After numerous member changes (as well as tenancy changeover to Leipzig) and 1st places at newcomer festivals the band began to write their first album "Swanlike" in 2001.
The first album, which was finally released in 2002, contains music in the vein of OPETH. Death Metal combined with several other influences: PINK FLOYD like psychedelic passages, rhythm changes and acoustic parts. Everything with continious change of growls and clean vocals. The band used to call it 'progressive dark metal'. The second album "Existence", released in 2005, is quite different. The death metal influences are gone completely and the whole sound became much more progressive. For it is a concept album most of the songs are rather epic and very atmospherical. PAIN OF SALVATION and GREEN CARNATION besides PINK FLOYD and THE AMBER LIGHT are the main similarities I have in mind. Overall, "Existence" is the more progressive album and a concept piece with a goose bumps causing atmosphere.
The band initiated a great development and all we can do is to hope for more great albums. Perfect for fans of psychedelic, epic music and progressive metal aloof from DREAM THEATER.
: : : Martin Dietrich (diddy), GERMANY : : :
ALBUMS:
2008 - GRAVE HUMAN GENUINE
Musicians
- Mike Knappe / guitars
- Nico Knappe / vocals, drums
- Torsten Wenzel / guitars
- Kristoffer Gildenlöw /bass
Tracks Listing
1. Stampede (3:08)
2. Flies in Amber (9:53)
3. Thornchild (7:11)
4. Rapid Eyes Moment (7:21)
5. Amphibian Halo (5:16)
6. The Chameleon Defect (6:08)
7. Free of You (8:42)
8. Papillon (10:28)
Total Time 58:04
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