While Sleeping, Stay Awake by Sons of Huns

Portland metal trio Sons of Huns dropped their sophomore record, While Sleeping Stay Awake, on July 21st (2015) via RidingEasy Records Guided by the clinical fretwork of guitarist and vocalist Pete Hughes, the album is an onslaught of memorable riffs and complex songcraft, opening with the thrashy “Osiris Slain” before moving into headier directions, like the psych-doom of “Philosopher’s Stone” and two-part prog epic “Alchemist”. There’s even guest appearances from Scott “Wino” Weinrich (Saint Vitus, The Obsessed) and Melvins drummer Dale Crover, solidifying the album among the modern heavy metal canon. “If you want to bang your head, then hell yeah, I hope the album does that,” Hughes said. “At the same time, for those on a path of self-discovery, I hope it opens doors of inquiry.” ℗ 2015 RidingEasy Records