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X Suns Releasing EP Compilation III / The Greys April 15

Posted in Whathaveyou on March 25th, 2016 by JJ Koczan

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Seattle instrumentalist four-piece X Suns made their self-titled debut in 2012 and have released two EPs since: 2013’s The Greys and 2015’s III. The latter two offerings will be compiled by Devil’s Child Records April 15 as III / The Greys, a twofer vinyl to be available in sundry editions and what will no doubt be limited numbers, presumably with all of III on one side (though that’s a crunch) and all of The Greys on the other. It’ll mark the first vinyl release for the band — who pronounce their name “Ten Suns” — and another step in an intriguing progression that blends post-rock evocation with weightier crunch while managing not to sound like either Russian Circles or Pelican. That in itself is something of an accomplishment.

Background on the band follows, as well as the stream of III courtesy of X Suns‘ Bandcamp:

X SUNS (Pronounced “TEN” SUNS) is an instrumental space rock band from Seattle, WA.

X Suns started as Keith Furtado, Trent McIntyre, and Adam Tricoli in Seattle sometime in 2009. They started playing live at the start of 2010 (as Ten Suns).

In Oct. of 2011, They recorded a 5 song EP with Justin Armstrong at Electrokitty Studios. Soon after, they changed their name to X Suns (“X” as the roman numeral for ten), after finding out about a Canadian band of the same name. After self-releasing the E.P. on CD and Digital Download in January of 2012, the band decided to add Skippy King (Formerly of the Seattle band Patrol) as their second guitarist. They continued as a four-piece until May of 2012, when Keith Furtado decided to part ways with the band. He was replaced by Richard Burkett (from the Seattle sludge-metal band Giza) in August of 2012.

Now with a heavier sound, they began to craft new songs and re-work old ones. In March of 2013, they entered the studio to record what would become “The Greys” EP. Recorded by Christiaan Morris at Red Room Studios, and mixed by Matt Bayles (ISIS, Botch, Caspian, Minus the Bear, etc.). The Greys was self-released digitally, and on a limited run of cassette tapes on October 31st, 2013.

Prior to the release, Richard Burkett quit the band to focus on his band Giza. He was quickly replaced by Erick Hohnstein-Von Etten, formerly of the band Claymore (from Port Orchard, WA).

This new lineup started writing new material immediately, and played tons of shows around the northwest. They shared the stage with such notable bands as Pelican, Tombs, And So I Watch You From Afar, Junius, InAeona, North, Dead Meadow, Bearcubbin, Boyfrndz, TTNG, Mylets, Jucifer, and many others. They also did a short northwest tour with Dust Moth & Hooves, and performed at Volume Fest in Spokane.

In Dec. of 2014, they recorded a 4 song EP, titled “III”, with Chris Mathews Jr. It was then mixed by Matt Balyes, and Mastered by Ed Brooks at RFI Mastering in Seattle. During this time, Erick decided to part ways with the band. He was replaced by Jared Burke Eglington, formerly of Akimbo, Patrol, Caligula, Bitches Crystal, etc.

Their third EP, “III”, was released on Oct. 14th, 2015, with a west coast tour to follow.

Trent McIntyre- Drums
Adam Tricoli- Bass
Skippy Tim King- Guitar
Jared Burke Eglington- Guitar

https://www.facebook.com/xsunsmusic
https://xsuns.bandcamp.com/
http://www.devilschildrecords.bigcartel.com/product/x-suns-iii-the-greys
https://www.facebook.com/DevilsChildRecords/

X Suns, III (2015)

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