The Cold Sun Explained

The Cold Sun
Type:	Studio
Artist:	Loathe
Cover:	The_Cold_Sun_(Loathe).jpg
Released:	14 April 2017
Studio:	Glow in the Dark Studios, Atlanta, Georgia^[1] ^[2]
Genre:	Metalcore progressive metal djent nu metalcore
Length:	34:53
Label:	SharpTone
Producer:	Loathe Matt McLellan
Prev Title:	Prepare Consume Proceed
Prev Year:	2015
Next Title:	I Let It In and It Took Everything
Next Year:	2020

The Cold Sun is the debut studio album by British heavy metal band Loathe. The album was released on 14 April 2017 through SharpTone Records.^[3] The Cold Sun is a concept album about two protagonists in a post-apocalyptic world.

The album received positive reviews from music critics, and the band was nominated for best new band at the 2018 Metal Hammer Golden Gods Awards.^[4]

Musical style

The Cold Sun has been described as metalcore, djent, technical metal and nu metalcore containing elements of hardcore punk and electronic music.

Personnel

Loathe

• Kadeem France – lead vocals
• Erik Bickerstaffe – guitar, vocals
• Connor Sweeney – guitar, backing vocals
• Shayne Smith – bass, backing vocals
• Sean Radcliffe – drums

Additional

• Marawan Abdelmola – additional vocals (track 5)
• Loathe – producer
• Matt McClellan – producer, engineer, mixing, keys
• Troy Glessner – mastering
• Septian Tito – artwork

Notes and References

1. News: . Maxwell . Kelsey . Band 'excited and speechless' over debut album launch . 2 April 2017 . 3 September 2023.
2. Web site: Metal Paths Interview Loathe. Metalpaths.com. 13 April 2017 . 3 September 2023.
3. Web site: . Loathe - The Cold Sun . 3 September 2023.
4. News: The Golden Gods Awards 2018 nominations are live – vote now. loudersound. 3 September 2023. en.