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Lausanne sludge metal and death'n'roll veterans active since 2002, evolving from their stoner rock roots into more complex, powerful metalesque songwriting across five studio albums. Fans praise their technical skill, awesome riffing, and unexpectedly humorous lyrics.
Sludge/groove metal band from London, active since 2006 and delivering thick, rhythmically driven heaviness that fuses sludge's abrasive textures with groove metal's head-nodding power. Their longevity in the London scene speaks to their consistent output.
Active in Stockholm since 2019, this Swedish act forges Doom Metal and Sludge Metal built on Eyehategod-indebted misery channeled through crushing volume. Each release demonstrates a commitment to artistic evolution.
Groove/sludge metal band from Ubeda in Jaen province, formed in 2016 and delivering thick, rhythmically punishing compositions from inland Andalusia. Their abbreviated Basque-influenced name adds a distinctive identity to their heavy sound.
Parisian sludge metal act delivering crushing, low-end-heavy riffage with tracks like "Ass Blasted" and "Smoothbore" that speak to their abrasive, no-frills approach. Their sound wallows in the thick, distorted tones and punishing tempos characteristic of the sludge genre.
Heavy duo from Norwich featuring Jade Ashleigh Squires and Thom Longdin, blending doom, sludge, drone, and psychedelic elements since 2018 on Church Road Records. Their albums Here Lies Kulk, We Spare Nothing, and It Gets Worse build atmospheric, crushing compositions from a deceptively minimal two-piece setup.
Moscow sludge and post-metal band blending dark hardcore, neocrust, and screamo elements, active since 2013. Their 2017 album Смирение (Humility) was recorded at Pentagram House studio in Moscow and released through Towner Records, delivering five tracks of aggressive, atmospheric post-metal.
Progressive doom/sludge metal band from London, active since 2011 and navigating the boundary between progressive composition and the crushing weight of doom and sludge metal. Their sound balances intricate arrangements with monolithic heaviness.
Death'n'roll/sludge metal/crust punk band from Tartu, Estonia, formed in 2019 and fusing three distinct styles into a grimy, high-energy blend. Their Estonian-language project name adds local character to their genre-crossing approach.
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