There seems to be at least 3 different bands called Distant Sun. Ordered by the number of plays: 1) Russian, formed in 2010 (power/thrash-metal) A project of a guitarist/vocalist Alexey Markov with various guest musicians from Moscow metal scene. The first 6-song EP "Sunless Citadel" was recorded in summer 2011 and released in December 2011. The main influences are Metallica, Rage, Blind Guardian and Iron Savior. 2) Canadian, formed in 2001 (electronic).