Permanent Records review

The kind folks at Permanent Records have some copies of Sun Splitter II for sale, and had these nice words to say about it:

"New Tape - Sun Splitter - II - Sun Splitter is from Chicago, but we have a feeling they won't be known as a "local" band too much longer. "II" is their new tape on the Locrian-run Land of Decay label and it contains 4 fucking epic metal-gaze jammers. Fans of all things Justin Broadrick, well maybe not ALL things, but most things Broadrick (ie. Jesu, Godflesh, etc) and industrial post-metal will absolutely love Sun Splitter. Word on the street is that they kill live too. This cassette is limited to 100 and will not likely last long. "

Sun Splitter II cassette

Here are some images of the Sun Splitter II cassette from Land of Decay:

The cassette is available for purchase at upcoming shows and through Land of Decay

Recording, Martyrs show

We just got back from Great Western Record Recorders where we spent a couple of days recording a new album with Matt Talbott. The studio was incredible, and we are very happy with the rough mixes. We'll post details here when the album is available (late spring?).

Friday night we were honored to share the stage at Martyr's with Anatomy of Habit, My Cold Dead Hand and The Swan King. Both My Cold Dead Hand and The Swan King were new to me, and they both performed very impressive sets. The Swan King has a melodic hardcore/metal/rock style and totally shredded; My Cold Dead Hand was thick, low and slow rock n' roll and both were excellent. Anatomy of Habit closed out the night with a powerful performance that left my head spinning, great people and just such an excellent band. Thanks to Mark Solotroff for assembling the evening and to Martyrs' for hosting.

Sun Splitter "II" Available for Order Now

We will have copies of this at Martyrs' tomorrow (1/7) or you can order here.

Solstice report

Release Show: Sun Splitter II- Land of Decay tape
Sun Splitter w/ Anatomy of Habit, My Cold Dead Hand and Swan King
Friday, January 7th, 2011
Martyrs' 3855 N. Lincoln

We are excited to announce the release of the Sun Splitter II cassette on Land of Decay. The tapes will be officially on sale at our show on January, 7th. The cassette is four songs that you've likely heard if you've seen us live. It features artwork by Locrian's Terence Hannum. Limited to 100 copies.

In other news, we will be going into the studio mid-January and have two more releases lined up for 2011. The first will be a split 7" with Columbus, Ohio's own walking doomfest, Bridesmaid (hopeful for a March release). Lastly, we are in the process of scheduling some regional shows and are tentatively lined up for a trek through Ohio/Michigan with our friends Lechuguillas.

Enjoy your solstice festivities, we'll see you soon.

Updates: Land of Decay release, Oct 30th show

Land of Decay will be releasing a cassette version of our album II in the very near future. Updates can be found on their site here. We are shooting for a late November release, and will provide information on ordering here when available.

In other news, the lineup for this weekend's Halloween Hell show has changed slightly. Unfortunately, Al-Thawra had to cancel, but we are very excited to have André Foisy of Locrian perform a solo set instead. The full lineup is Sun Splitter, Death Factory, André Foisy, Demonologists, Panicsville. Start time is set for 9pm @ Metal Shaker.

Halloween Show: Saturday, October 30th @ Metal Shaker

Saturday, October 30th
Metal Shaker, Chicago:

Sun Splitter, Death Factory, Panicsville, Demonologists
21+, 8pm, $5