Sun Dont Shine (feat. members of Type O Negative, Crowbar & Down) announce debut album »Birth To Death« and premiere »In The End« music video!
US metal supergroup Sun Dont Shine (feat. members of Type O Negative, Crowbar, Down and Silvertomb) return with new single and music video »In The End« taken from their debut album, »Birth To Death«, due out in 2026 via Corpse Paint Records.
»In The End« is available now on all streaming platforms as well as in CD format featuring tracks »What You Are«, »Coming Down«, »The Promise Song« and »Cryptomnesia«.
Tracklist:
01. Power To Live
02. What You Are
03. Coming Down
04. All You Wasted
05. When It’s Time To Leave
06. The Promise Song
07. What You Are
08. Black To Red
09. In The End
Courtesy of Corpse Paint Records:
Sun Dont Shine, the powerhouse convergence of four iconic musicians who have shaped the landscape of hard rock, announces the release of their deeply moving new single »In The End«. With the release of »In The End«, Sun Dont Shine officially announces their debut full-length album, »Birth To Death« – coming out in early 2026 on Corpse Paint Records.
Album pre-orders:
CD + T-shirt + bandanna at corpsepaintrecords.com
Vinyl coming soon: Exclusive vinyl variants to follow at Revolver.com
The track represents a profound artistic evolution for the band, showcasing a slower, more contemplative side while maintaining the raw emotional intensity that defines their sound.
Comprised of Kenny Hickey (Type O Negative, Silvertomb), Kirk Windstein (Crowbar, Down), Johnny Kelly (Type O Negative, Silvertomb), and Todd Strange (Crowbar, Down), Sun Dont Shine (formerly known as Eye Am) channels decades of hard-earned experience into a fresh and uncompromising sonic assault that pushes boundaries while honoring their collective musical heritage.
“»In The End« was one of those melodies that stayed with me from the moment it was written. I found myself humming it constantly. It carried a different weight – slower, more reflective – but the lyrics cut deep in a way that immediately made me think about the people we’ve lost along the way. For us, that includes giants who shaped this band’s very DNA: Peter Steele, Dimebag Darrell, and most recently, Ace Frehley,” reflects Corpse Paint Records’ Andrew Spaulding.
The single serves as both a tribute and a meditation on mortality, exploring themes that resonate far beyond the metal community. The song reminds us that none of us escape that final chapter, but we’re given these days in between to make our story matter. This philosophy is reflected not only in the track’s introspective lyrics but in its accompanying video concept – not a literal “Groundhog Day,” but the idea that each new day is a gift to rewrite, to realign, to live with intention.
“»In The End« is a great example of what we want Sun Dont Shine to sound like. It’s got dynamics, melody and a bit of heaviness to it,” says Windstein. With his earth-shaking riffs and Hickey’s evocative, often ethereal melodies, the band strikes a delicate balance between heavy and haunting. Kelly’s drumming keeps things tight but never feels constrained, while Strange’s bass lines act as the backbone, holding down the bottom end with a ferocity only years in the rock trenches can cultivate.
»In The End« exemplifies the group’s dynamic blend of heaviness and atmospheric nuance. Their music tells stories of resilience, reflection, and catharsis, with every song feeling like a journey guided by a sense of purpose that’s as intense as it is unpredictable. »In The End« showcases what truly sets Sun Dont Shine apart: the chemistry among its members. You can hear it in every note – a raw, almost unfiltered energy that comes from playing with people who have been through it all together, both the highs and the lows. Their music is about embracing imperfections and channeling them into something transcendent, capturing a moment rather than chasing perfection.
“»In The End« is the journey we’re all on… and the one we all must eventually take,” the band concludes, encapsulating the universal truth that makes this single so powerfully resonant.
Bojan Bidovc // music enthusiast, promoter, misanthrop and sometimes a journalist as well