UnSun
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UnSun is a Polish Gothic metal
band formed by ex-guitarist Maurycy "Mauser" Stefanowicz of death metal
band Vader
. Their debut album, entitled The End of Life
, was released on September 22, 2008 by Century Media Records
.Their second album Clinic for Dolls
was released on October 11, 2010 via Mystic Production.
guitarist Mauser and lead vocalist Aya. Originally named Unseen, they later changed their name to UnSun to reflect their blending of death metal influences and melodic vocals. Mauser and Aya added additional musicians to complete the group. In 2007, the group was signed with Mystic Production.
, which was recorded at Studio-X in 2008, and was released worldwide through Century Media Records
on 22 September 2008. The same year UnSun did Black Sun Tour in Poland with Votum and Black River
.
, which is scheduled for release on October 11, 2010. According to a press release, the vocal tracks were recorded at Studio X in Olsztyn and all the instruments were laid down at Hertz Studio (Behemoth
, Vader
, Decapitated
) in Bialystok. The cover artwork was created by Hi-Res Studio, which also handled the band's latest photo session. In October 2010, UnSun supported Tristania
on the "Rubicon Tour" in Europe.
Former
Music Videos
Gothic metal
Gothic metal or goth metal is a subgenre of heavy metal music that combines the aggression of doom metal with the dark melancholy of gothic rock. The music of gothic metal is diverse with bands known to adopt the gothic approach to different styles of heavy metal music...
band formed by ex-guitarist Maurycy "Mauser" Stefanowicz of death metal
Death metal
Death metal is an extreme subgenre of heavy metal. It typically employs heavily distorted guitars, tremolo picking, deep growling vocals, blast beat drumming, minor keys or atonality, and complex song structures with multiple tempo changes....
band Vader
Vader (band)
Vader is a Polish death metal band from Olsztyn, formed in 1983. According to Piotr Wiwczarek, the band's founding singer and guitar player, the band's name was inspired by Darth Vader from the Star Wars film series. Lyrical themes include stories by H. P. Lovecraft, WW2, horror and anti-christian...
. Their debut album, entitled The End of Life
The End of Life
The End of Life is the debut album of Polish Gothic metal band UnSun. Released on September 22, 2008. A music video was made for the song Whispers.-Track listing:- Personnel :* Anna "Aya" Stefanowicz - lead vocals...
, was released on September 22, 2008 by Century Media Records
Century Media Records
Century Media Records is an Independent record label with offices in the United States, Germany, Australia, France, Italy, Sweden, Finland, and the United Kingdom.- Background :...
.Their second album Clinic for Dolls
Clinic for Dolls
Clinic for Dolls is the second album by Polish Gothic metal band UnSun. Released on October 11, 2010. A music video was created for the song Home. The video shows the band playing in from of a train station and alternates scenes between the band playing and Aya on a train...
was released on October 11, 2010 via Mystic Production.
History
UnSun was founded by ex-VaderVader (band)
Vader is a Polish death metal band from Olsztyn, formed in 1983. According to Piotr Wiwczarek, the band's founding singer and guitar player, the band's name was inspired by Darth Vader from the Star Wars film series. Lyrical themes include stories by H. P. Lovecraft, WW2, horror and anti-christian...
guitarist Mauser and lead vocalist Aya. Originally named Unseen, they later changed their name to UnSun to reflect their blending of death metal influences and melodic vocals. Mauser and Aya added additional musicians to complete the group. In 2007, the group was signed with Mystic Production.
The End of Life (2008)
In early 2008, Anna and Maurycy Stefanowicz began writing their first album, The End of LifeThe End of Life
The End of Life is the debut album of Polish Gothic metal band UnSun. Released on September 22, 2008. A music video was made for the song Whispers.-Track listing:- Personnel :* Anna "Aya" Stefanowicz - lead vocals...
, which was recorded at Studio-X in 2008, and was released worldwide through Century Media Records
Century Media Records
Century Media Records is an Independent record label with offices in the United States, Germany, Australia, France, Italy, Sweden, Finland, and the United Kingdom.- Background :...
on 22 September 2008. The same year UnSun did Black Sun Tour in Poland with Votum and Black River
Black River (band)
Black River is a Polish stoner rock/heavy metal band. They were formed in 2008 by Tomasz Wróblewski, Dariusz Brzozowski, Piotr "Kay" Wtulich, Artur "Art." Kempa, and Maciej Taff.In 2009 band was nominated to Fryderyk, an annual award in Polish music....
.
Clinic for Dolls (2010)
The band's record label, Mystic Production, announced in a press statement on 24 June 2010 that the band has begun recording its second album, Clinic for DollsClinic for Dolls
Clinic for Dolls is the second album by Polish Gothic metal band UnSun. Released on October 11, 2010. A music video was created for the song Home. The video shows the band playing in from of a train station and alternates scenes between the band playing and Aya on a train...
, which is scheduled for release on October 11, 2010. According to a press release, the vocal tracks were recorded at Studio X in Olsztyn and all the instruments were laid down at Hertz Studio (Behemoth
Behemoth (band)
Behemoth is a Polish blackened death metal band from Gdańsk, formed in 1991. They are considered to have played an important role in establishing the Polish extreme metal underground, alongside bands such as Vader, Decapitated, Vesania and Hate....
, Vader
Vader (band)
Vader is a Polish death metal band from Olsztyn, formed in 1983. According to Piotr Wiwczarek, the band's founding singer and guitar player, the band's name was inspired by Darth Vader from the Star Wars film series. Lyrical themes include stories by H. P. Lovecraft, WW2, horror and anti-christian...
, Decapitated
Decapitated (band)
Decapitated is a death metal band that formed in Krosno, Poland in 1996. The group comprises guitarist, founder and composer Wacław "Vogg" Kiełtyka, vocalist Rafał Piotrowski and Austrian drummer Kerim "Krimh" Lechner. Decapitated have gained recognition as one of the genre's most widely respected...
) in Bialystok. The cover artwork was created by Hi-Res Studio, which also handled the band's latest photo session. In October 2010, UnSun supported Tristania
Tristania (band)
Tristania is a band from Norway, formed in 1996 by Morten Veland, Einar Moen and Kenneth Olsson. Tristania's music is usually classified as symphonic gothic metal with doom/death metal influences , due to its strong ties with the goth metal's history...
on the "Rubicon Tour" in Europe.
Band members
Current- Anna "Aya" Stefanowicz - lead vocalsSingingSinging is the act of producing musical sounds with the voice, and augments regular speech by the use of both tonality and rhythm. One who sings is called a singer or vocalist. Singers perform music known as songs that can be sung either with or without accompaniment by musical instruments...
(2006-) - Maurycy "Mauser" StefanowiczMaurycy StefanowiczMaurycy Stefanowicz , is a Polish musician and guitarist. Stefanowicz has played with such bands as Vader, Dies Irae, Christ Agony. He currently plays in UnSun. He is sponsored by Washburn Guitars.- Discography :-References:...
- guitarGuitarThe guitar is a plucked string instrument, usually played with fingers or a pick. The guitar consists of a body with a rigid neck to which the strings, generally six in number, are attached. Guitars are traditionally constructed of various woods and strung with animal gut or, more recently, with...
(2006-) - Patryk "Patrick" Malinowski - bass guitarBass guitarThe bass guitar is a stringed instrument played primarily with the fingers or thumb , or by using a pick....
(2010-) - Wojtek "Gonzo" Błaszkowski - drumsDrum kitA drum kit is a collection of drums, cymbals and often other percussion instruments, such as cowbells, wood blocks, triangles, chimes, or tambourines, arranged for convenient playing by a single person ....
(2010-)
Former
- Filip "Heinrich" HałuchaFilip HałuchaFilip "Heinrich" Hałucha , is a Polish black metal musician. He is a bassist known for his contributions to the bands Vesania, UnSun, Masachist, Rootwater, and Decapitated .-Gear:* Mayones Slogan 5* Ampeg B4R amp* Sansamp Bass Driver...
- bass guitar (2006–2010) - Wawrzyniec "Vaaver" Dramowicz - drums (2006–2010)
Discography
Studio albums- The End of LifeThe End of LifeThe End of Life is the debut album of Polish Gothic metal band UnSun. Released on September 22, 2008. A music video was made for the song Whispers.-Track listing:- Personnel :* Anna "Aya" Stefanowicz - lead vocals...
(2008) - Clinic for DollsClinic for DollsClinic for Dolls is the second album by Polish Gothic metal band UnSun. Released on October 11, 2010. A music video was created for the song Home. The video shows the band playing in from of a train station and alternates scenes between the band playing and Aya on a train...
(2010)
Music Videos
- Whispers (2006)
- Home (2010)
Awards and nominations
Metal Female Voices Festival| Year | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Metal Female Voices Award Metal Female Voices Fest Metal Female Voices Fest is a heavy metal music festival held annually in Belgium since 2003. It is organized by the Metal Organisation agency. The seventh edition took place at Oktoberhallen in Wieze in the municipality of Lebbeke on October 17 and October 18, 2009.-October 22:*Doro* Leaves' Eyes*... |