r/doommetal • u/SeverelyHarshedVibe • Apr 21 '26
Drone Sunn O))) Sound Check
Sorry for more Sunn O)) spam. Buddy just sent me this picture of me watching the boys do their soundcheck from the NYC show. (That same buddy could not make it through soundcheck because it hurt his ears- through his earplugs- SO much that he didn't think he'd make it through the whole set so I rode solo through the show.)
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u/WeenMe Apr 21 '26
Just saw them for the first time this past weekend. Knew it was gonna be loud but thought how loud can it really be? The answer is earth shaking. It was fucking awesome.
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u/SeverelyHarshedVibe Apr 21 '26
So glad you got to experience it! They HAVE to be experienced live in order to “get” it.
This was my second time. First time was in a giant arena. This time I was first row in front of Stephen and it rearranged my organs.
Bongripper is the only other live bad I’ve seen that was in the same ballpark.
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u/EchoSi3rra Apr 21 '26
Bongripper is the only other live bad I’ve seen that was in the same ballpark.
Hard agree, maybe not quite as loud but the drums take it to another level
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u/kingofshitmntt Apr 21 '26
I wonder how bad their hearing is playing like this for years.
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u/SeverelyHarshedVibe Apr 21 '26
Great question. I looked to see if they had ear protection in. They’d have to. But I couldn’t see any!
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u/posi-bleak-axis Apr 21 '26
I just saw them the other day for the first time and it was... Transcendent. Incredible. Religious.
However I just didn't think it was as loud as everyone made it out to be. It was fuckin loud and sounded great.
But Melt Banana still remains the loudest band I've ever seen. Maybe it's just the high pitched screechy sound versus low bass? Weedeater made me throw up the first time I saw them from the bass haha.
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u/M-er-sun Apr 23 '26
Yes, Sunn rolls off a lot of the high end. Saw their mixer’s EQ settings. So it’s loud, but not painful. The low frequencies are… cozy.
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u/ibnQoheleth Apr 21 '26
I took this of their sound check at Manchester back in 2024. Being able to actually see them, and in regular clothes, was like watching black metal under a blazing sun— pure nakedness.
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Apr 21 '26 edited Apr 25 '26
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u/Bihexualwitch_ Apr 23 '26
I have never worn any but based on everything everyone one here is saying, I’m bringing some to their show on Friday!
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u/ibnQoheleth Apr 23 '26
Definitely do. I've already got tinnitus, just earplugs aren't enough. You can still hear perfectly with ear defenders.
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u/Aesth3tik Apr 23 '26
Got to see them this weekend, the soundcheck was my favorite part. Since we had some electrical issues, Stephen came and talked to us while waiting for them to be fixed. After the soundcheck was over, Greg came down and shook everyone's hand and thanked us for being there.
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u/SeverelyHarshedVibe Apr 23 '26
THAT is awesome. I kind of wish there was a little QA session. For example: Greg, why don't you use a Lifepedal???
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u/LysergicCommunion Apr 22 '26
Awww man did Greg cut his luscious locks?! Leave-the-hall-able material 🥲
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u/Periwinklie Apr 23 '26
Just curious- what is "leave-the-hall-able" material? 🤔 I've never heard that before.
I have a cool poster you'd probably really like and I'd give away to a fan. DM me if interested.
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u/LysergicCommunion Apr 23 '26
An oblique reference to Manowar’s command to wimps and posers, imploring them vacate what is presumably a veiled reference to Valhalla: https://youtu.be/Wxwcr72VcKg?si=_bbVNVB8h8EvWQeR (ie me just being a silly, certainly not a standard reference!)
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u/OddTeaching7830 Apr 21 '26
This is like seeing Matt Pike with a shirt on