Sunn O)))

How good are they LIVE?

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Real Live Certified

Critics Consensus

Based on 67 concert reviews, the critics consensus is that Sunn O))) is rated as a remarkable live performer, with impressive shows that are worth watching. Sunn O))) concert reviews describe live shows and performances as ambient, varied, hypnotic, powerful, and intense. Sunn O))) is 'Real Live Certified' and is in the top 10% of all live performers.

How long are their concerts?

How long are Sunn O))) concerts? Sunn O))) concerts usually last from 45 minutes to up to an hour and a half.

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On tour

Trees, Dallas, TX, United States (April 3); Emo's, Austin, TX, United States (April 4); White Oak Music Hall, Houston, United States (April 5); The Goat Farm, Atlanta, United States (April 7); The Bluestone, Columbus, United States (April 9); Lincoln Theatre, Washington, DC, United States (April 10); Union Transfer, Philadelphia, United States (April 11); The Town Hall, New York, NY, United States (April 12); Rote Fabrik / Sommerbühne, Zurich, Switzerland (June 23); Muziekcentrum TRIX, Antwerpen, Belgium (June 24); Paradiso, Amsterdam, Netherlands (June 25); Köln Essigfabrik, Cologne, Germany (June 26); Corn Exchange Brighton, Brighton, United Kingdom (June 29); le national, montreal, Canada (April 13); 131 McCormack St, Toronto, Canada (April 14); The Salt Shed Indoors, Chicago, United States (April 16); Project House, Leeds, United Kingdom (July 1); O2 Institute, Birmingham, United Kingdom (July 2)

Artist Info

Genre

experimental

Origin

Seattle, United States (1999 - present)

Bio

Sunn O))) (pronounced "sun") is an American drone band from Seattle, Washington, that formed in 1998. The band is known for an extremely heavy sound that blends diverse genres including drone, black metal, dark ambient, and noise rock, and for very loud live performances.

Has Performed With

Oren Ambarchi, Earth

Artist Website

Critic Concert Reviews

The Cosmic Clash (USA)

December 5, 2023

Drone metal band Sunn O))) blew the doors off Paramount Theater last week

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Distorted Sound Magazine (UK)

November 16, 2019

Choose Life Metal. Choose multiple gains stages.

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The Arts Desk (UK)

October 28, 2019

Sunn O))), The Crossing, Birmingham review – ambient metallists bring the noise

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The Guardian (UK)

October 28, 2019

Sunn O))) review – gods of noise build a colossal drone henge 4 / 5 stars 4 out of 5 stars.

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Spectrum Culture (USA)

September 17, 2019

Sunn O))) is oddly confrontational.

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Radio UTD (USA)

September 6, 2019

The Granada Theater was thick with sound, fog, and hooded cloaks this important September evening.

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Brighton Source (UK)

February 28, 2018

It can’t be the first time that punters have had to deal with elements at their worst outside Brighton’s trademark seafront clubs, but this is the first time a certain Sunn O))) have brought their notorious and apocalyptic noise of doom to the city.

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