Black One is the fifth studio album by American
drone metal band
Sunn O))). As the title implies, the album is very
black metal-influenced, utilizing many guest musicians of the genre, including Malefic and Wrest from
Xasthur and
Leviathan, respectively. Malefic, a sufferer of
claustrophobia, was allegedly locked in a casket during his recorded performance to the vocals on the track "Báthory Erzsébet".[9]
2,000 copies included a bonus disc titled Solstitium Fulminate, containing a mix of live performances recorded at
Roskilde Festival in 2005 and the immediately preceding European tour.
"Orthodox Caveman", previously known as "Caveman Salad", is based on live material from the White (see Live White) tour. "Báthory Erzsébet" was recorded as a tribute to
Quorthon (as well as the
countess who inspired
Bathory's name) and, according to an interview with
Terrorizer magazine, is loosely built "around a really slowed down riff from 'A Fine Day to Die'".[citation needed]
Track listing
Black One
"Sin Nanna" – 2:19
Oren Ambarchi: vocals, bowed cymbals, flies, drums, el. guitars, atmos