burnt by the sun

We weren't sure if we would, but lo and behold, we have indeed survived our first weekend in this post-Michael Jackson world. Jackson's passing got us thinking whether there was a heavy metal equivalent...meaning, is there one person in heavy metal whose death would elicit even a slightly similar outpouring of mourning and a sense of international loss...

Here's some footage of Burnt By The Sun in the studio, recording 'Heart of Darkness' with producer Eric Rachel. Back in early March, bassist Ted Patterson told Noisecreep, "Even with all the insanity we went through writing and recording this monster, it feels really good to be in the studio, with the core of the original band...

Neo-grind/nu death aficionado's prayers were answered when the prodigal sons vocalist Mike Olender and superhuman drummer Dave Witte returned home to Burnt By the Sun. The band is currently recording 'Heart of Darkness,' which is being touted as their final album via longtime label Relapse...