NETTA LAURENNE (VOCALS)
NINO LAURENNE (GUITARS)
NICOLAS ESTRADA (DRUMS)
CHRISTOPHER GRÜNBERG (GUITARS)
SANTIAGO SALEM (BASS GUITAR)
Black Sun is an Ecuadorian-Finnish melodic heavy metal band that was originally formed in
Ecuador by Nicolas Estrada (drums), Christopher Grünberg (guitar) and Santiago Salem (bass).
The band worked with a Finnish producer/mixing engineer and Thunderstone guitarist Nino
Laurenne (Amorphis, Lost Society, The Rasmus) on their previous release “Silent Enemy” and
started to talk about making music together. As a result, Black Sun joined forces with Nino.
“After working with the guys as their producer, we became really good friends, which finally
led me to become a guitarist in the band. Joining Black Sun really got me stoked about playing
in a band again, and I can’t wait to hit the stage with Santiago, Nicolas and Christopher. And
with Netta on vocals, it’s going to be the biggest kick in the butt!”, says Nino.
Along with Nino, singer Netta Laurenne (Smackbound, Laurenne/Louhimo) also joined the
band as the new lead singer. “Black Sun is a band born and based on friendship. Getting to spend time and play music
together is awesome.”, adds Netta.
As a result, Ecuador and Finland are now bonded and represented by a band that is one of a kind. Black Sun is writing a new chapter, a rebirth as a band.
With this new lineup, Black Sun entered the studio and recorded their new single ‘Slay the Queen’ at Hi Noiz Studio and Sonic Pump Studios, produced and mixed by Nino Laurenne and mastered by Svante Forsback (Rammstein, Apocalyptica, Volbeat, Amaranthe).
”The song writing approach was completely refreshed when Nino and Netta joined the band.
We were able to explore a bit more complex rhythmical and heavier approach. Having Netta
on vocals allows us to explore wider ranges and navigate into different waters. We’re super
excited for people to get to know our new sound”, say Santiago, Nicolas and Christopher.