Black Sun

Black Sun is a Glasgow-based sludge and industrial metal outfit formed in the late 1990s by Russell McEwan. Originally conceived as 'Black Sun Machine,' the project began as a solo experimental venture utilizing loops and samples on primitive hardware, specifically a Pentium P90 PC.

This electronic DNA remained a core component of their identity even as they transitioned into a traditional four-piece lineup. Their sound is characterized by a fusion of slow-tempo doom metal, the abrasive textures of noise rock, and the rhythmic rigidity of industrial music. The band's evolution from a studio-based loop project to a formidable live act allowed them to bridge the gap between the mechanical coldness of Godflesh and the swampy, visceral weight of Eyehategod. Their work is frequently associated with the 'Plotkin sound,' as James Plotkin (Khanate, OLD) mastered several of their key releases, cementing their place in the international avant-garde metal scene. Critically, they are respected for their uncompromising 'sonic filth' and their ability to maintain a sense of dread across a career that spans from the early 2000s into the 2010s.