[3] In 2017, the band released their second EP, Secret Wars, which was met with critical acclaim and was noted for the group's heavier and technical post-hardcore sound.
Originating in Chico, California, members Donovan Melero, Shane Gann, Aric Garcia, and John Stirrat formed Hail the Sun in 2009 whilst in college.
[7] The creative process was heavily influenced by other post-hardcore musical groups the Fall of Troy and Hot Cross, and was dubbed "a sort of paradigm shift in the way post-hardcore can be played, combining a progressive hammer-on-pull-off heavy style of guitar playing and more free range drumming with a huge decrease in riffage, conventional time signatures and simplistic song structures resulted in a spastic, technically savvy sound which fit right in with the high energy mood and feel post-hardcore was known for.
"[8] After three years of extensive touring, Hail the Sun became acquainted with Sacramento, California-based post-hardcore band Dance Gavin Dance, eventually signing to Will Swan's independent record label Blue Swan Records.
[9] Hail the Sun released their sophomore studio album, Wake, on September 23, 2014, through the label, to critical acclaim.
[12] On April 27, it was announced that Hail the Sun was set to release their third studio album, Culture Scars, on June 17, 2016.
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[16] On January 2, 2018, Hail the Sun published a statement confirming that they were recording their upcoming fourth studio album with producer Beau Burchell of American post-hardcore band Saosin.