Black Sun Empire is a pioneering drum & bass group hailing from Utrecht, Netherlands, comprised of Rene Verdult and brothers Micha and Milan Heyboer. Formed in 1997, the trio quickly became known for their dark, cinematic sound, merging neurofunk and techstep to help shape the evolution of modern drum & bass. Black Sun Empire’s productions are marked by razor-sharp breakbeats, haunting atmospheres, and relentless basslines—an aesthetic that has defined both their solo and collaborative releases.

Over their decades-long career, Black Sun Empire has released critically acclaimed albums including *Driving Insane* (2004), *Endangered Species* (2007), *Lights and Wires* (2010), *From the Shadows* (2012), and *The Wrong Room* (2017). Their music has been released on iconic drum & bass labels such as Moving Shadow, Renegade Hardware, and their own imprints Black Sun Empire Recordings, Obsessions, and Blackout Music NL—each serving as a platform for both their signature sound and emerging neurofunk artists worldwide. In addition to extensive studio output, Black Sun Empire is renowned for their dynamic DJ performances, headlining major festivals such as Let It Roll, Outlook, and Rampage while bringing high-intensity sets to clubs around the world.

Their collaborative work spans respected names like Noisia, State of Mind, Audio, and Foreign Beggars, further expanding their impact across the drum & bass and bass music scenes. Uncompromising in their creativity and technical prowess, Black Sun Empire continues to push the boundaries of drum & bass, leading the genre into the future while inspiring producers and listeners across generations.