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Sunn O))) Releases Self-Titled Album Blending Metal and Nature

4/1/2026

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The self-titled album by Sunn O))) blends heavy drone metal with natural soundscapes.
The opening track, “XXANN,” adds faint water sounds to the duo's signature feedback.
This marks the first Sunn O))) album created solely by Stephen O’Malley and Greg Anderson, members of Sunn O))) since 1998.
The album includes field recordings from their Woodinville, Washington studio.
The concluding track, “Glory Black,” juxtaposes heavy guitars with soothing elements.

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Story summary

The self-titled album by Sunn O))) blends heavy drone metal with natural soundscapes.
The opening track, “XXANN,” adds faint water sounds to the duo's signature feedback.
This marks the first Sunn O))) album created solely by Stephen O’Malley and Greg Anderson, members of Sunn O))) since 1998.
The album includes field recordings from their Woodinville, Washington studio.
The concluding track, “Glory Black,” juxtaposes heavy guitars with soothing elements.