sunn O)))'s latest masterpiece, Pyroclasts, is a sonic behemoth that unleashes a maelstrom of sound upon its listeners. Released on 25 October 2019 via Southern Lord, this 43-minute odyssey is a testament to the band's unwavering dedication to pushing the boundaries of drone, doom metal, sludge metal, and dark ambient genres.
The album's four tracks - Frost (C), Kingdoms (G), Ampliphædies (E), and Ascension (A) - weave together to create a cohesive and unrelenting soundscape that is quintessentially sunn O))). The band's signature sound, characterised by its use of distorted guitars and haunting atmospherics, is on full display throughout Pyroclasts, drawing the listener into a world of unbridled sonic intensity.
With Pyroclasts, sunn O))) cements their reputation as masters of their craft, crafting an album that is at once both beautiful and terrifying. The result is a work that is sure to leave a lasting impression on all who dare to immerse themselves in its depths.