Rehearsing for the first live show in Auckland. Who should we play with?

This is my weirdest guitar tuning yet. When setting up my 1970s Greco Tele Deluxe, my luthier double- and triple-checked that I hadn’t make a mistake with A-G-C-G-B-c#! It works for me—and this track where it enables industrial-sludge and colourful chords. Tap the link to listen now.

Thank you to Mockers Rocks NZ for sharing our song “Thanasphere” and an hour of other great kiwi music on Wild Dogs Radio.

Thank you to Kiwiradio for playlisting our single, “Thanasphere.” #postmetal #progrock #sunwraith

It’s Matariki in NZ — a time of remembrance, celebrating the present, and planning for the future. Sharing our song, “Thanasphere,” today to reflect on the journey over the past year, in appreciation of our friendship, and with excitement for the album that lies ahead. Out midnight wherever you are.

Artwork reveal for the “Thanasphere” single — out Friday on your favourite streaming platform. Tap the link to listen now. #postmetal #progrock

Thanks to @progrockjournal.bsky.social for generously featuring the new single and a Q&A interview. Tap the link and listen.

Shared a moment with my young son at bedtime listening to the first broadcast of this song. 🖤 Thanks to Murray Shaw of The Swamprock Show on Radio Control 99.4FM. “Thanasphere” is out this Friday.

The unsettling lyrics of “Thanasphere,” out this Friday: I am harrowed by knowing And being understood by A bright reflection that must d—e DM us your email to hear the full track now. #postmetal #progrock #metalmusic #metal

Waves of prog rock synthesis crashing on walls of post-metal fuzz. “Thanasphere” is out this Friday. DM us your email to listen now. #metalmusic #hardrock #altrock #sunwraith

Layers of ‘70s cinematic texture and melody meet dense rock and metal instrumentation. The first single arrives 10 July. DM us your email to listen now. #metalmusic #sunwraith #postmetal #progrock

“Thanasphere” is a slab of heavy fuzz and cinematic synth. Our debut single arrives 10 July. DM us your email to listen before everyone else. #postmetal #progrock

The album masters are back and it’s the end of an amazing record production. Lucky to have experienced this a few times as an artist and it’s always moving to hear the team’s ideas and hard work fully realised. Exciting visuals in development. First release this month. #sunwraith

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Getting ready for live shows. Where should we play? Who should we play with? #nzmusic

This pedal surprised and delighted us. The Keely Electronics Guitar Effects OCTA PSI Transfigurating Fuzz, XXIV Anniversary ‘Taiga Mod,’ was used for the deepest bass fuzzes, “Siamese Dream” waveform slugs, and modulated electric acoustic jangles. #effectspedals

This early ‘80s Fernandes take on the classic Rickenbacker bass from the Japanese “lawsuit era” is one of the most stunning replicas we’ve played. At least 3 basses feature on the record and Brendon is currently using the Ricky as his main live instrument.

Your friendly neighbourhood audio engineer, @soundsliketyler.bsky.social A collaborator for nearly 20 years and loved by all bands at Big Fan. 🖤

Excited to add the Boss RC-5 to the @sunwraithband.bsky.social and @whiteheronband.bsky.social pedalboard. Pictured here with the boss of soaring vocals, chugging guitars, and sweet effects products, Steve Gibb. 🎛️🤘 #effectspedals #bosspedals

I cannot believe how loud the JC-120 is. In this space, the volume was set at about 1.5/10, while the Hiwatt Custom 100 with 120W Revv cab was on 3.5. This was the first live rehearsal in a while after enjoying the Nembrini Audio Jazz Chorus plug-in for recording (on sale now). #guitaramp #ampsim

We tried to find a place on the album for the Eventide H9 in the bass signal chain but it seems more suited to @domesband.bsky.social Some pitch shifting and heavy fuzz effects feature on a couple of tracks from the unreleased “Vol. II” record which we’ll return later. #basspedals #effectspedals

Full noise. #sunwraith

Punishing drums on the track, “Chronos.” Recorded at the Lab through those stunning Neve preamps. #progrock #postmetal #sunwraith #neve

Vintage bass tones. 🤘 #rickenbacker #pbass

The custom 1970s Neve console is one reason among many that we love recording at the Lab.

Secret weapon: vintage Heurtier cinema projector audio amplifier, manufactured in France during the 1950s or 1960s, through a ‘60s Shure PA speaker. #audioengineering #vintagegear

Vocal mixing onboard Lightship 95 recording studio. #audioengineering #recordingstudio #sunwraith #postmetal #progrock

The Sunwraith record 1 lead vocal chain: • Digital high pass EQ • EL8-X Distressor • 1176 • ⁠Calrec channel EQ • ⁠Parallel to Dolby A361 • ⁠Send to Peavey Valverb and RE-101 (slapback) 📷 Dave Holmes

Powered by the rhythm section of post-metal and experimental rock Auckland scene legends Pegasus, Ender, Carthaginian and others. Another great session at the Lab. #drums #recordingstudio

Last night, we delivered our recordings into the very capable hands of Dave Holmes to mix and master and I slept well. This is where the fun begins.

Sound design with the Spaceman Sputnik III — an all-germanium fuzz featuring vintage Soviet-era transistors. #fuzzpedal #effectspedals

Flashback to our drum session at the Lab and Logan’s climactic take on the track, “Kairos.” #postmetal #progrock #metalmusic #sunwraith

A simple setup with a bounty of effects pedals in the farmhouse. The record is sounding huge already.

A mindful work break during autumn recording sessions on the farm.

Playing acoustic Soundgarden covers late into the night.

A crisp and reflective autumn at our makeshift recording studio in rural New Zealand. #farmlife #postmetal #progrock

Heavy bass for a track that might be titled “Ruination” or “Ocean Gyre.” What should we name it? #postmetal #metalmusic #progrock

Exploring the farm between recording sessions.

This guitar has featured on every one of my recordings since 2008. #postmetal #progrock

We took some 2000s-era cameras to the recent recording sessions in Taupō to casually document our time on the farm. Got some idiosyncratic snaps of geothermal plumes, the waxing moon, and our space. #cybershot #2000s #myspace

Recording bass with the devastating EarthQuaker Devices Sunn O))) Life Pedal. #postmetal #progrock

Shared a sample of the “Thanasphere” demo to streaming services while we add more layers of fuzz to the album version. #postmetal #progrock

Embracing ‘70s prog on the track, “Kairos.” #postmetal #progrock

Recording in beautiful rural New Zealand.

Vintage and retro mics.

Weapon of choice.

We’ve made a lot of music together. This is a special project that evokes ‘70s sci-fi cinema—crafted with vintage instruments and steeped in fuzz. Follow along.