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A Distant Sun

About Me

A Distant Sun – Dark, Atmospheric Metal from Dublin, Ireland.

Formed in 2004, A Distant Sun play dark, aggressive and atmospheric Blackened Death / Doom. Renowned for their aggressive, and intimidating live shows, A Distant Sun have been a staple on the Irish live circuit for some time now, sharing stages with acts such as, Obtest, Anata, Thyrfing, Primordial and many more.
Thematically, A Distant Sun is a mournful reflection on the final days of Paganism, as outside influences such as organised religion and industrialisation slowly strangle the life and vitality of a much celebrated way of life.

The view of this destruction is imparted from a much beleaguered Idol whose world is collapsing around him. The masses who previously viewed him as an all conquering hero have turned against him, embracing the modern and foreign influences now ravaging the world and violently destroying the old ways and beliefs.
A Distant Sun have recently completed their first demo, entitled “VI MMIX”. This is available from the band directly or via their myspace page. The last few months of 2009 were spent gigging extensively and promoting the first demo. Late 2009 and early 2010 will be spent writing new material and recording the second demo.

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Member Since: 24/04/2005
Band Website: bebo.com/mourningtheidol
Band Members: Colin Byrne - Guitars & Vox, Barry Davey - Bass & Backing Vox, Dave Gibson - Guitars, & Backing Vox, Felipe Roquini - Drums & Guitars, Owen Ryan Hanbury - Guitars.
Type of Label: Major

My Blog

A Distant Sun - Mourning the Idol @ Fibber Magees, Dublin

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4XdraP4KpQs
Posted by on Tue, 21 Jul 2009 06:34:00 GMT

A Distant Sun - Demo 2009 - "VI MMIX"

3 New tracks uploaded to our Myspace.  Check out the main page to listen to the new songs.  The Demo itself will be available in just over 10 days.  Contact us for ordering details.
Posted by on Fri, 10 Jul 2009 11:54:00 GMT

A Distant Sun - Fibber Magees - Fri 17th July

A Distant Sun play Fibber Magees, Parnell Street, Dublin on Friday 17th July 2009.  Doors Open at 20.00 and admission is ¬7.Line - up (Click on band name for myspace link) :FOR RUIN , NEPHRIDIUM , DEC...
Posted by on Wed, 10 Jun 2009 07:11:00 GMT

ADS Tech Specs

Dave uses the following:GUITARS:  ESP LTD EC1000, ESP LTD F200, Ibanez RG7321.AMPLIFCATION:  ENGL Fireball & 4x12 ENGL Cab.EFFECTS:  ISP Decimator Noise Reduction, MXR 10 Band EQ, Electro Harmonix Hol...
Posted by on Fri, 20 Mar 2009 03:01:00 GMT