Cypress Hill And Z2 Debut ‘Black Sunday’ Graphic Novel
by Brendan M. Allen
As part of the ongoing celebration of Cypress Hill’s seminal and groundbreaking album, Black Sunday, Z2 has announced Cypress Hill: Black Sunday. The graphic novel commemorates the impact of the 31 year old album and the history of the band. In collaboration with members of Cypress Hill, writers Noah Callahan-Bever and Gabriel Alvarez take you on a narrative journey through the making of the album.
Artwork from Ken Knudsten, Sebastian Piriz, Giorgio Pontrelli, Felix Ruiz, and Guillermo Sanno immerses you deep in the vibe and historic cultural events that surrounded Cypress Hill as they brought the album Black Sunday to life. With a new cover by the designer of the original album cover, Jay Papke, and a new interview with Cypress Hill as they look back on the album that made them superstars, this is a tribute that is truly Insane in the Brain.
When asked about Black Sunday’s iconic sound and cover art aesthetic B-Real shared:
We called it Black Sunday because we’re Raiders fans and also Black Sabbath fans. So Black Sunday felt like an appropriate title for the album. We tried to match the imagery up with what we were putting down musically.
Another aspect of the ongoing celebration is the exclusive vinyl included with the Platinum Editions. What began as a joke on a 1996 episode of The Simpsons has now become a true multi-cultural milestone. Cypress Hill and the London Symphony Orchestra: Black Sunday Live at the Royal Albert Hall, captured as a feature-length concert film, will be in cinemas for a special theatrical event March 30, March 31, and April 2.
Cypress Hill and the London Symphony Orchestra: Black Sunday Live at the Royal Albert Hall, the full length live album, will be released June 6, 2025. Only 500 copies of this historic concert will be available in exclusive green vinyl by preorder at this link in the Platinum Signed Bundle.
“It was amazing to take this journey with the people of London who supported Cypress Hill from day one,” said Sen Dog of the project.
Available for pre-order now at this link, with a retail release date of June 3rd, 2025, the Black Sunday graphic novel follows Z2’s first Cypress Hill collaboration, Tres Equis. The books chart the band’s path and the battles they fought as they rose to the challenge of delivering a sophomore album that would outshine their powerful debut release.
The entire book is set against the backdrop of the L.A. Riots, Lollapalooza, and touring with their friends The Beastie Boys. The Black Sunday graphic novel also includes an extensive interview with album designer Jay Papke, taking fans behind the scenes to show the elaborate process behind the album’s cover. It also contains a brand new interview with B-Real, Sen Dog, and Eric Bobo as they reflect back on the album, graphic novel, and their lasting legacy.
