Sunrunner
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Sunrunner hail from Portland Maine USA and are known for their gritty determination and courage to defy genres related to typical hard rock. Their sonic power bring old-school heavy metal that is straight down the line, and mix it with some of their wide ranges of influences for a wider palate of musical taste.
Sunrunner | |
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| Origin | Maine USA |
| Genres | Rock Music |
| Years active | 2011 - present |
| Website | https://sunrunnermusic.com/
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| Members | Joe Martignetti Dave Joy |
| Past members | Bruno Neves Frank Navarro |
Origins[edit]
Founded by Joe Martignetti, Frank Navaro, Ted MacInnes and Dave Joy in 2008/2009, the band are always pushing the boundaries of metal to carve their distinctive sound, however Sunrunner do show their softer side incorporating elements of jazz through acoustic instruments such as violin, flute, bouzouki and percussion. Not to be mixed with the subgenre “progressive metal”, which, according to the band, focuses a lot more on technicality, virtuosity, and has a very polished sound, Sunrunner are known for their ability to push the boundaries of what is typical in heavy metal, while keeping a rough, live and unpolished sound[1].
Albums[edit]
Their debut album Eyes Of The Master (2011) was well received and led to the band releasing a second album ‘Time In Stone’ (2013) which solidified them as a metal band with prog rock influence. The band toured their third album Heliodromous (2016) in the U.S., Brazil and Russia, showcasing the bands unique identity and receiving international praise.
The band worked with Grammy nominee and Swedish producer Marcus Jidell (Candlemass, Avatarium) on their fifth album Sacred Arts of Navigation. Both ‘Ancient Art of Survival’(2018) and 'Sacred Arts of Navigation'(2022)[2] saw the trimming away of some of the embellishments and artsy side of the band, to a more heavy metal centered style of music. Of course, there are still those signature Sunrunner acoustic parts, just a little less for a more rocking balance[3].
Sacred Arts of Navigation also received international praise. "'Sacred Arts of Navigation” will take you on a mysterious, adventurous ride to a miraculous world, it is the beautiful soundtrack of a marvelous journey[4]." Myth of Rock
The message behind the two albums is based on relearning our ancestor’s knowledge of survival and the ability to navigate our Earth comfortably and invisibly behind the present and near future world of technology: which is the band’s mantra. Both albums also features the voice of Brazil’s Bruno Neves on lead vocals, adding a touch of power metal to the mix. Both albums received international praise yet again with Sacred Arts of Navigation reaching number 21 in the Metal Rock Charts!
The unique video to "Where Is My Home" was created by illustrator Costin Chioreanu. Chrioreanu hails from Romania and is a graphic designer, illustrator and video artist. He has worked with bands including Naplam Death, Paradise Lost and W.A.S.P. He brings the track alive through his decorative and abstract illustrations using black ink and watercolor to deliver a truly visionary video.
Live performances[edit]
Sunrunner's debut live performance was at the Red Fox Inn in Vermont during 2009. They completed a tour of Europe to promote their album "Heliodromus" visiting Germany, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary, Romania and Russia. Upon their return the band performed dates across their hometown of Portland Maine.
Discography[edit]
Studio Albums
Sacred Arts of Navigation (2022)
Forever Nights (2018)
Ancient Arts of Survival (2018)
Heliodromus (2015)
Time in Stone[1] (2013)
References[edit]
- ↑ Faulkner, Brent (5 July 2022). "Getting to know Sunrunner". The Musical Hype.
- ↑ Screamer. "Interviews about Albums: Sunrunner". Breathing the Core. Retrieved 24 October 2023.
- ↑ De Chirico, Giancarlo (15 March 2022). "Sacred Arts of Navigation". Extra Music magazine. Retrieved 24 October 2023.
- ↑ MythofRock (17 March 2023). "SUNRUNNER - "SACRED ARTS OF NAVIGATION" (2022)". www.mythofrock.gr. Retrieved 2023-09-28.
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