The Blackest of Suns

The Blackest of Suns are an American metal outfit, hailing from Danbury, Connecticut. Formed in October of 2006 by original frontman Chad Hexane and central songwriter/keyboardist Mikal Greison, the sextet is comprised of: vocalist Markus Fallon, guitarists Rodric Novak and C.J. Edmund, bassist Wayne Dalbec, skinsman Johnny Haven, and main composer Greison.

Since inception, The Blackest of Suns have released a total of four studio albums.

Background information

 * Origin: Danbury, Connecticut, United States
 * Genres: Groove metal, electronicore, alternative metal, dark wave, funk rock, rap metal
 * Years active: 2006-present
 * Labels: Relapse, Sumerian, Roadrunner

Musical style and themes
The Blackest of Suns, although primarily considered a metal group, are quite difficult for critics to classify; they have been categorized in various genres such as avant-garde, heavy metal, digital hardcore, experimental, and nu metal. Mikal Greison has noted that the band's contributors are not willing to "stick to just one or two sounds and appeal to a wide audience". For the most part, they are concerned with what they, and their closest companions, desire playing. Their influences are plentiful, but frontman Markus Fallon has gone on record to say that the inspirations are mainly Deftones, Enter Shikari, Mr. Bungle, Between the Buried and Me, Cypress Hill, Fatboy Slim, and Pantera.

All of the lyrics are penned by Greison, seeing as how he composes a majority of The Blackest of Suns' music. Much of the lyrical content revolve around the likes of psychedelic experiences, absurdism, the frequency of critiquing the music business, and even mankind itself.

Current members

 * Markus Fallon - lead vocals (2011-present)
 * Mikal Greison - keyboards, electronics, synthesizer, turntables, piano, composition (2006-present)
 * Rodric Novak - lead guitar (2008-present)
 * Wayne Dalbec - bass guitar (2007-present)
 * C.J. Edmund -  rhythm guitar (2013-present)
 * Johnny Haven - drums, percussion, background vocals (2006-present)

Former members

 * Chad Hexane - lead vocals (2006-2009)
 * Arnold Fenix - lead vocals (2009-2010)
 * Blair Noland - lead guitar (2006-2007)
 * Xavier Skye - rhythm guitar (2007-2009)
 * Garrie Brotton - rhythm guitar (2010-2011)
 * Nicolai King - rhythm guitar (2011-2013)

Session-only

 * Mark Heylmun - lead guitar ("Somewhere Under the Rainbow")
 * Greg Puciato - lead vocals ("Rejoice, Japanophiles!")

Discography

 * Somewhere Under the Rainbow (2008)
 * Bring the Pain (2009)
 * Rejoice, Japanophiles! (2011)
 * Attackers Who Are Goalies (2013)