Downthesun is a six-piece nu metal band from Kansas City, Missouri. The band was formed by bassist Lance "Kuk" Collier and samples operator Nathan Church who were in the band together that opened for Slipknot in mid 1999. This put them in touch with Slipknot's Shawn "Clown" Crahan. After deciding to replace their guitarist they auditioned several players, The band went through several line up and name changes before becoming Downthesun.

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