The Sun Explodes

The Sun Explodes

The Sun Explodes are a rock and metal group from Carlisle, Cumbria, active from 2009 to 2018. Their sound combines progressive metal with melodic hooks and electronic textures, and they are also associated with progressive rock, post-hardcore and alternative metal.

Line-up

The band consists of Dave Maclachlan on vocals and keyboards, James Harris on drums, Alex Harris on guitar and vocals, Mike Walker on bass, and Alex Adamson on guitar and vocals.

Style and comparison

The Sun Explodes blend heavy guitar work with soaring melodies and pulsing electronica. Their music is compared with Coheed and Cambria, Protest the Hero and Enter Shikari.