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Sunn0)))'s Drone Metal: The Unlikely Sound of Sleep
3 Apr
Summary
- Crushing guitar chords and feedback create a surprisingly calming soundscape.
- The duo's unique ambient metal is compared to jazz, classical, and avant-garde.
- Sunn0)))'s music offers an antidote to the world's 'ugly noise'.
The ambient metal duo Sunn0))) has released their self-titled album, a work that defies conventional music categorization. Featuring Greg Anderson and Stephen O'Malley, the group utilizes only electric guitars to create massive, droning chords and feedback. This sound, surprisingly calming, has even been used to aid sleep against irritating noises.
Initially inspired by bands like Earth and Godflesh, Sunn0))) has been active for over 25 years. Their approach blends tongue-in-cheek performance elements, such as monastic attire and dry ice, with serious musical dedication, evidenced by extensive guitar overdubs. Their extensive discographies span various heavy music genres, with Anderson also co-founding the influential metal label Southern Lord.
In an era filled with cacophony, Sunn0)))'s deliberate, powerful sound offers a unique form of tranquility. The music, devoid of conventional aggression, washes over the listener like ocean waves, providing a stark contrast to the constant barrage of modern unpleasantness.
