Black Sun Trine

Black Sun Trine is a heavy hitting rock band trio based in Los Angeles. 

Songwriter and founder, John Holfmann, hails from Queens, NY. He is a Man of many talents but the Special FX & Make-up side of the movie business lured him to Hollywood decades ago. He wails on vocals and guitar… yet he has also probably molded and hand sculpted your favorite big screen beast. 

John Avila is a world-wide bassist originally known from the band, Oingo Boingo!  He is now a record producer, mixer, engineer, and session bassist/vocalist at “Brando’s Paradise”, his studio in Los Angeles.

Brandon Whynaucht met Holfmann through a mutual Friend as he too was a Special FX Make-Up Artist in Hollywood. It was realized very quickly after starting to jam that he shared a love for heavy, hard-hitting, true Rock & Roll. It brought an instant connection and undeniable chemistry to the vision and sound of Black Sun Trine’s debut album.

“Rock & Roll will never die”! This was the epitome of Holfmann’s attitude after a terrible car accident in 2016 where he tragically dislocated both of his thumbs. The Doctors said if he opted for corrective surgery, he would never play guitar again.

The inception of Black Sun Trine came from an intense, dark season of pain and suffering unlike Holfmann had ever experienced before.

Holfmann decided to keep singing, keep playing, keep writing and keep fighting to keep the spirit of Rock & Roll badassery, alive! 

In just under a month of playing together, Black Sun Trine was ready for the studio. The result was nothing short of an aggressive, in your face masterpiece… soon to be re-released on all major platforms. 

Holfmann & Avila have also been patiently waiting to release the new album, Ascension, featuring Vinny Appice formerly of Black Sabbath & Dio. We’ve got a lot of rockin’ to do – and we invite you on this journey with us.

Black Sun Trine is planning a re-release of the self titled, debut album.

Stay tuned for an unforgettable, rock n’ roll ride!

All songs written and produced by John Holfmann.

Produced, Mixed and Engineered by John Avila.

John Holfmann – Lead Vox/Guitar

John Avila – Bass / Back-up Vox

Brandonius Whynaucht – Drums / Back-up Vox