Following the haunting intensity of “The Promise Song,” hard rock force Sun Dont Shine (ft. members of Type O Negative, Crowbar, Down) returns with a brand new single, “Coming Down,” out today. The track dives headfirst into the swirling tension between serenity and chaos, delivered with the unrelenting rawness the band has become known for. Watch the video here and pre-order the new four-song EP Coming Down, releasing via Corpse Paint Records this summer, below.
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What started as a simple acoustic strum evolved into a transcendent sonic trip. “This song started as an acoustic strum thing,” says vocalist/guitarist Kenny Hickey. “I only had the main vocal hook and chords when I brought it to the guys. It grew from there. The lyrical imagery tries to capture the outer-body feeling I get while meditating, particularly the feeling of falling through the earth.”
The track’s accompanying video mirrors that heady, immersive vibe with a kaleidoscopic visual experience. Psychedelic and meditative, the clip was made all the more personal by the fact that Hickey’s own daughter, Aliya, filmed his scenes —capturing the performance through a uniquely intimate lens.
Sun Dont Shine isn’t just another hard rock band. Formed by four giants of the genre—Kenny Hickey (Type O Negative, Silvertomb), Kirk Windstein (Crowbar, Down), Johnny Kelly (Type O Negative, Silvertomb), and Todd Strange (Crowbar, Down)—the band builds on a legacy of heavy music while refusing to be boxed in by it. Their sound fuses the crushing riffs of Sabbath-era doom with atmospheric, melodic flourishes and emotionally honest songwriting that burns slow and hits hard.
“I don’t want our music to be one-dimensional,” adds Hickey. “I want it to be both light and dark, dynamic and unpredictable.”
That duality runs deep in “Coming Down,” where meditative introspection gives way to thunderous crescendos. It’s a statement piece from a band built on contrast, chemistry, and a relentless desire to carve out something real in an increasingly synthetic musical landscape.
“As a huge fan of Type O Negative, I was really excited to be asked to be involved with this,” says Windstein. “We have a totally unique sound while putting all our influences together… I feel like it’s something new for this day and age to hear.”
Whether you’ve followed these players for decades or are just discovering them now, “Coming Down” is a stunning invitation into their evolving world—one that’s equal parts brutal, beautiful, and unforgettable.