Brazilian progressive metal band Jack The Joker has released their latest single, “Sun,” along with an accompanying lyric video, out now via Frontiers Music Srl as of May 22, 2025. Hailing from Northeast Brazil, the band—Raphael Joer (vocals), Felipe Facó (guitars), Lucas Colares (guitars), Gustavo Pinheiro (bass), and Vicente Ferreira (drums)—is known for blending regional styles like maracatu, forró, baião, and frevo into their modern prog metal sound. Their music draws inspiration from the metaphysical backlands of Brazilian literature, reflecting humanity’s struggle against nature’s hostility.
“Sun” explores the duality of an abusive relationship, with the band describing it as “the vengeful star that both gives life and takes it away,” symbolizing emotional dependency fed by fleeting affection and countered by abuse. The track follows their 2024 singles, including “Denied,” which addressed social inequalities in Brazil, and continues to build buzz in the prog scene with its fusion of regional influences and heavy riffs. Stream “Sun” and watch the lyric video, and check out the video for “Denied” to catch up on their recent work.