Anything that I would ever consider to label as “sludge rock” even a little is always interesting listen as well as being something that’s just hard to pin down in general because that covers a wide base. Even then, bands … Continue reading Escape Is Not Freedom – Surrounded By the Great Nothing
The very concept of instrumental metal is one that’s about as original as instrumental rock, but it’s quite more difficult to pull off more so than it’s rock counterpart simply because while heaviness on its own is something that can … Continue reading Dragunov – Arkhipov
There are many, many works of sludge out there that range so much in just how much raw heaviness they bring to the table, and it’s quite uncommon that we see a band bring it justice when it’s mixed with … Continue reading Lord Mantis – Universal Death Church
It’s no secret if you know anything about me that Transcending Obscurity Records is, without doubt, my favorite record label by far. They were one of the labels that I became interested very early on when I started doing reviews … Continue reading Transcending Obscurity Records – Label Sampler 2020
To create some high-quality sludge of any sort, you’re gonna have to know how to create something that’s just as heavy as it is mesmerizing in its own special way. Making it on its own without any support from other … Continue reading Grey Stag – The Boats
It’s not too terribly often that I find myself venturing into the world of noise rock for any particular reason other than it just happens to be that way coincidently ever since my first taste of the style via Wrong’s … Continue reading CHRMR – Warbirds
There are many different sounds out there in the world of music that it’s almost impossible to keep track of them all as so many different acts are coming up with new sounds that are definitely interesting, but can easily … Continue reading Alienatör – Pariahs
To make a soundtrack for the very end of the world is a very novel idea that has seen many attempts over the years across many different forms of music. Foreboding and thick, dark atmospheres with constant pressure are necessary … Continue reading Turin Horse – Prohodna
There’s a brand of aggression throughout metal that I just don’t immerse myself in despite my love for it: sludge. It’s so visceral and holds so much excellence in its endless heaviness that it’s hard for me to rip myself … Continue reading Hammerhands – Model Citizen
For those who take the time to sit down and analyze music, we listen to the extent where you can really pick apart the band’s influences just from listening to them. And it’s become a trend where weed is a … Continue reading Oenos – Noir II
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