Biography
Hail The Sun are a swancore band from Chico, California, United States.
Formed in 2009, the band currently consists of lead vocalist and drummer Donovan Melero, guitarist Shane Gann, guitarist Aric Garcia, bass guitarist John Stirrat, and touring and studio drummer Allen Casillas. They are known for their eclectic progressive rock and math rock style, along with traditional elements of screamo and post-hardcore. They released their debut studio album, POW! Right In the Kisser! (2010), and EP, Elephantitis (2012), independently before signing to Blue Swan Records the following year. The group released their sophomore studio album, Wake, in 2014. In 2016, the band departed the label, signing to Equal Vision Records and releasing their third studio album, Culture Scars, on June 17, 2016.
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In 2017, the band released their second EP, Secret Wars, which was met with critical acclaim and was noted for the group's heavier and technical post-hardcore sound. They released their fourth studio album, Mental Knife, on September 28, 2018.
In 2023, they released their fifth studio album, Divine Inner Tension
Most recently, in 2025, they released their sixth studio album, cut. turn. fade. back.
Members:
Donovan Melero – lead vocals, drums, percussion
Shane Gann – guitars, backing vocals
Aric Garcia – guitars
John Stirrat – bass
Allen Casillas – drums
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