Naked Sun

The Profile

Naked Sun are a music group that debuted in 1991 on the Noise label with a self-titled album blending progressive rock and metal. Fronted by vocalist Max Vanderwolf, they later returned with Wonderdrug, featuring a partially different lineup.

Debut album released in 1991 on Noise; style fuses progressive rock and metal; vocalist: Max Vanderwolf; influences cited: Rush, Van Der Graaf Generator, King Crimson; follow-up album: Wonderdrug.

A passionate, 5-star defense of Naked Sun’s self-titled 1991 debut on Noise, arguing the band fused prog rock and metal before the genre was codified. The review highlights Max Vanderwolf’s intense vocals, sax-led textures, and influences from Rush, Van Der Graaf Generator, and King Crimson. It notes a later return with Wonderdrug and laments their lack of audience at the time.