Originally intended as a short-lived joke band, San Fran bay area hardcore group SUNAMI formed in 2019 and swiftly gained notoriety for their violent debut live performance. The band rapidly continued past their planned time frame with the release of three EPs and, ultimately, their self-titled debut album in 2023, with Revolver crediting them as "in the upper echelon of bands dominating the hardcore zeitgeist".

Surprise-releasing their debut self-titled album in 2023, SUNAMI surpassed all expectations, with the self-released album barrelling into view with zero warning and sending the hardcore community reeling. From Distorted Magazine declaring "the album goes obscenely and extremely hard" through to critics praising its down-tuned riffs, riot-ready breakdowns and furious lyrics that packs a mean yet tasty punch, SUNAMI have become leaders in their genre; and their frenzied live shows have become the stuff of legend.