Sumac (band)

Sumac
Sumac performing at Brudenell Social Club, Leeds, UK, 2017
Background information
OriginVancouver, British Columbia, Canada; Vashon, Washington, USA
GenresPost-metal, sludge metal
Years active2014 (2014)–present
LabelsProfound Lore, Thrill Jockey, Sub Pop
MembersAaron Turner
Brian Cook
Nick Yacyshyn

Sumac (stylized as SUMAC) is an American/Canadian post-metal supergroup that formed in 2014. It features the Vancouver, British Columbia-based Nick Yacyshyn (Baptists), Seattle, Washington-based Brian Cook (Russian Circles, Botch, ex-These Arms Are Snakes) and Vashon, Washington-based Aaron Turner (Mamiffer, Old Man Gloom, ex-Isis). Sumac released its debut album The Deal through Profound Lore Records in 2015.