Black Sun Empire
Electronic band from Utrecht · formed 1997
- darkstep
- dnb
- drum & bass
- drum and bass
- Drum n Bass
- dubstep
- electronic
- neurofunk
- Shows on record
- 29
- Rooms played
- 24
- Cities
- 19
- Releases
- 49
- Last show
- Jun 13, 2026Le kilowatt
About
Black Sun Empire is a band from Utrecht, formed in 1997, tagged darkstep, dnb, drum & bass by its sources. Shows on record run from 2008 to 2026, across 24 rooms in 19 cities.
- Black Sun Empire formed in 1997 — MusicBrainz
- Black Sun Empire is based in Utrecht — MusicBrainz
- Micha Heyboer: member — MusicBrainz
- Milan Heyboer: member — MusicBrainz
- Rene Verdult: member — MusicBrainz
- Black Sun Empire has 25 release group(s) on MusicBrainz spanning 1999–2021 — MusicBrainz
- black sun empire is based in Utrecht, Netherlands — black sun empire on Bandcamp
- Latest release on Bandcamp: Cheat CodeShadow League (2025-09-12) — Bandcamp
- Black Sun Empire has 296935 listeners on Last.fm — Black Sun Empire on Last.fm
- Black Sun Empire has released 10 recordings between 2021 and 2025 — Black Sun Empire on Discogs
The summary is assembled from the record fields and shows on this page; each fact listed names its source. See Sources & corrections for what each source supplied.
Shows
29 on record · Songkick| Date | Venue | Billing | With |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 30, 2026 | Graanfabriek · GroningenHeadlinerwith Merikan | Headliner | Merikan |
| Nov 14, 2026 | Gretchen · BerlinHeadlinerwith Merikan, SIREN | Headliner | Merikan, SIREN |
Shows per year
- 20081 show
- 20102 shows
- 20111 show
- 20122 shows
- 20131 show
- 20142 shows
- 20153 shows
- 20162 shows
- 20171 show
- 20182 shows
- 20191 show
- 20211 show
- 20222 shows
- 20243 shows
- 20251 show
- 20264 shows
| Date | Venue | Billing | With |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 13, 2026 | Le kilowatt · Vitry-sur-SeineSupportwith Arcando, ASDEK, Virus Syndicate, +20 | Support | Arcando, ASDEK, Virus Syndicate, +20 |
| Feb 14, 2026 | Le Bikini · ToulouseHeadlinerwith S.P.Y, Agressor Bunx | Headliner | S.P.Y, Agressor Bunx |
| Sep 5, 2025 | Tivoli · UtrechtSupportwith Delta Heavy, Ed Rush, Audio, +3 | Support | Delta Heavy, Ed Rush, Audio, +3 |
| Oct 31, 2024 | MŠK Štadión · ZilinaHeadlinerwith Ed Rush, Merikan | Headliner | Ed Rush, Merikan |
| Sep 6, 2024 | TivoliVredenburg · UtrechtHeadlinerwith Burr Oak, Pythius, Prolix, +5 | Headliner | Burr Oak, Pythius, Prolix, +5 |
| Feb 17, 2024 | Simplon · GroningenHeadlinerwith Levela, gyrofield, KOARSE | Headliner | Levela, gyrofield, KOARSE |
| Dec 2, 2022 | Motion & the Marble Factory · BristolSupportwith Dimension, Friction, Kings Of The Rollers, +20 | Support | Dimension, Friction, Kings Of The Rollers, +20 |
| Apr 8, 2022 | TivoliVredenburg · UtrechtSupportwith Andy C, Benny L, mefjus, +15 | Support | Andy C, Benny L, mefjus, +15 |
| Dec 18, 2021 | Domaine Nightclub Atlanta · AtlantaSupportwith Metrik, Macky Gee, DJ Odi, +2 | Support | Metrik, Macky Gee, DJ Odi, +2 |
| Apr 5, 2019 | TivoliVredenburg · UtrechtSupportwith Chase & Status, MC Rage, RIDO, +6 | Support | Chase & Status, MC Rage, RIDO, +6 |
| Sep 29, 2018 | Le Cadran · LiègeHeadlinerwith Neonlight, Audio (BE), Prolix, +6 | Headliner | Neonlight, Audio (BE), Prolix, +6 |
| Mar 30, 2018 | TivoliVredenburg · UtrechtSupportwith Camo & Krooked, Audio, Ivy Lab, +4 | Support | Camo & Krooked, Audio, Ivy Lab, +4 |
| Mar 31, 2017 | TivoliVredenburg · UtrechtHeadlinerwith Ed Rush, Phace, Loadstar, +7 | Headliner | Ed Rush, Phace, Loadstar, +7 |
| Oct 28, 2016 | The Great Saltair · MagnaSupportwith Flux Pavilion, Zeds Dead, Alison Wonderland, +8 | Support | Flux Pavilion, Zeds Dead, Alison Wonderland, +8 |
| Oct 26, 2016 | Regent Theater · Los Angeles (LA)Headlinerwith Phace, mefjus, Ivy Lab, +4 | Headliner | Phace, mefjus, Ivy Lab, +4 |
| Dec 31, 2015 | Brussels Event Brewery (BEB) · Sint-Jans MolenbeekSupportwith Icicle, Phace, Annix (UK), +5 | Support | Icicle, Phace, Annix (UK), +5 |
| Jun 5, 2015 | HQ Complex · AdelaideSupportwith The Blackout, State Of Mind, Neonlight | Support | The Blackout, State Of Mind, Neonlight |
| Jan 9, 2015 | fabric · LondonSupportwith Alix Perez, Ivy Lab, Dismantle, +9 | Support | Alix Perez, Ivy Lab, Dismantle, +9 |
| Dec 12, 2014 | Tw7 - Paris Nord Villepinte · VillepinteSupportwith Border, Nuit 1, Pass 2 Nuits, +20 | Support | Border, Nuit 1, Pass 2 Nuits, +20 |
| Mar 21, 2014 | Metro City · PerthSupportwith The Blackout, Shapeshifter, Dillinja, +1 | Support | The Blackout, Shapeshifter, Dillinja, +1 |
| Nov 16, 2013 | Klokgebouw · EindhovenHeadlinerwith Jameszoo, The Flexican, Tom Trago, +18 | Headliner | Jameszoo, The Flexican, Tom Trago, +18 |
| Nov 3, 2012 | Effenaar Grote Zaal · EindhovenSupportwith The Blackout | Support | The Blackout |
| Mar 31, 2012 | Effenaar Grote Zaal · EindhovenSupportwith The Blackout, Bare Noize, Nymfo, +1 | Support | The Blackout, Bare Noize, Nymfo, +1 |
| Jan 28, 2011 | De Helling · UtrechtSupportwith As Enemies Arise, Haribo Macht Kinder Froh, No Turning Back, +1 | Support | As Enemies Arise, Haribo Macht Kinder Froh, No Turning Back, +1 |
| Oct 30, 2010 | WAMU Theater · SeattleSupportwith Steve Aoki, Stève, Congorock, +1 | Support | Steve Aoki, Stève, Congorock, +1 |
| May 23, 2010 | ACE Nightclub · TorontoHeadlinerwith Hive, Marcus Visionary, DJ Spyne | Headliner | Hive, Marcus Visionary, DJ Spyne |
| May 24, 2008 | Los Angeles (LA) · Los Angeles (LA)Supportwith Uberzone, Kenneth Thomas, Robbie Long, +5 | Support | Uberzone, Kenneth Thomas, Robbie Long, +5 |
Where they play
24 rooms in 19 citiesRooms played most
- TivoliVredenburg · Utrecht5 shows
- Effenaar Grote Zaal · Eindhoven2 shows
- ACE Nightclub · Toronto1 show
- Brussels Event Brewery (BEB) · Sint-Jans Molenbeek1 show
- De Helling · Utrecht1 show
Cities played
- Utrecht7 shows
- Eindhoven3 shows
- Groningen2 shows
- Los Angeles (LA)2 shows
- Adelaide1 show
and 14 other cities
Releases
49 releases, 1999–2025
Sep 12, 2025 · Album · 9 tracks
The PurgeShadow League, Pythius
Aug 29, 2025 · Album · 2 tracks
Welcome To The JungleShadow League
Jul 4, 2025 · Album · 3 tracks
Mar 28, 2025 · Album · 2 tracks
Consume The Power
2024
Modern PropagandaBlack Sun Empire, State of Mind
Aug 4, 2023 · Album · 3 tracks
ExecutionistRedpill, Black Sun Empire, Virus Syndicate
Mar 27, 2023 · Track · 1 track
Modern Propaganda
2023
Doctrine
2023
Steppenwolf
2023
Executionist
2023
Scarface
2022
ESP
2022
Timelords
2022
Driving Insane Remixes
2021 · Ep
Mud EP
2019 · Ep
The Wrong Room Remixed
2018 · Album
The Wrong Room
2017 · Album
The Violent Five
2016 · Ep
Until The World Ends
2015 · Ep
Hideous Remixes
2014 · Ep
Sidus
2014 · Ep
From the Shadows: Remix EP
2013 · Ep
Variations on Black
2013 · Compilation
From the Shadows
2012 · Album
Subsonik Remix EP
2011 · Ep
Lights and Wires
2010 · Album
Endangered Species
2007 · Album
Endangered Species, Part 2
2007 · Ep
Endangered Species, Part Three
2007 · Ep
Resident Presents: Black Sun Empire Recordings
2007 · Compilation
Crash Bunny / Unpleasant Surprise
2006
Endangered Species, Part One
2006 · Ep
Cruel & Unusual
2005 · Album
Driving Insane
2004 · Album
Early Years
2002 · Compilation
Smoke EP
2002 · Ep
The Piruh Years
2002 · Compilation
Voltage / Skin Deep
1999 · Single
Album
Album
Album
Album
Lineup
- Micha Heyboer
- Milan Heyboer
- Rene Verdult
Airplay
Photos, art and posters
Sources & corrections
| Source | Used for |
|---|---|
| MusicBrainz | Artist facts |
| black sun empire on Bandcamp | Artist facts |
| Bandcamp | Artist facts, Releases, Photos |
| Black Sun Empire on Last.fm | Artist facts |
| Black Sun Empire on Discogs | Artist facts |
| KEXP | Airplay |
| Songkick | Show history, Show posters |
| Discogs | Credited on the record; no item on this page cites it |
| Last.fm | Credited on the record; no item on this page cites it |
| Wikidata | Credited on the record; no item on this page cites it |
This is a partial record of publicly documented activity. Missing shows, releases or members do not mean there are none. It does not confirm availability for booking.