For fans of: Rammstein, Celtic Frost, Empyrium, The Vision Bleak Sun After Dark is the project of Benjamin König from Germany, best known as a founding member of the black metal band Lunar Aurora (1994–2012). As the band’s primary composer, he was responsible for nine albums and various compilations. Now, with Sun After Dark, König will release his debut album, Tatkraft — a German word meaning drive, energy, or moxie. The music on Tatkraft blends modern elements with black metal, dark atmospheres, heavy guitars, and intense, evocative moods, with a hint of mythology woven in. Life is made up of stories, experiences, and defining moments — mastering it often requires “tatkraft”. This album explores those experiences, shaped and expressed with that same spirit. The lyrics are in English, German, and Bavarian dialect, a nod to König’s roots in Upper Bavaria. Tatkraft was produced by Victor Bullok (Triptykon) at Woodshed Studio in autumn 2024. Following this collaboration, Thomas Helm and Benjamin König have decided to continue Sun After Dark as a duo. However, the project remains a studio endeavour, with no plans for live performances — each member is active in other well-known bands, such as Empyrium and Dark Fortress, where they can be seen on stage. Line-up:
Benjamin König – Guitars, Bass, Keys
Thomas Helm – Vocals
Matthias Jell – Vocals
Martin Falkenstein – Vocals
Matthias Landes – Drums
Katrin Rohde – Strings Follow Sun After Dark online:
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