Sunn O))) with Eagle Twin

Sunn O)))
with Eagle Twin

The robed musicians who comprise Sunn O))) (just say, 'sun') are Stephen O'Malley and Greg Anderson. An array of low-tuned guitars are driven through multiple Marshall quad stacks by extremely powerful Sunn tube amps creating a sonic wash that connects on a sub-atomic lievel. Feedback and effects are as much a part of the sonic palette as is the absence of any discernible beat. Its a different approach, but this pair is operating from a different perspective, using the oscillations, vibrations and overtones created by massive amounts of air movement from the speakers to fuel a dark kind of spiritual journey. Their drone style has been described as ecclesiastical nihilism. Supported by loads of stage fog, dim lights and major volume levels the effect is experienced on three distinct levels (physical, intellectual, and spiritual). You can listen to it on disc, but the only way to really get a sense of what they're doing is to experience it in person. It will hurt real good if you're really close to the stage.