Sludge/groove metal band from Belfast, Northern Ireland, active since 2016 and merging sludge metal's abrasive heaviness with groove metal's rhythmic drive. Their sound carries the gritty intensity of Belfast's underground metal scene.

Formed in 2018, this Oslo Doom Metal and Sludge Metal outfit delivers tar-thick riffs and feedback-drenched nihilism. Their place within the frozen north that birthed an entire genre speaks to the depth of the region's heavy music culture.

When Kraanston emerged in 2016 from Turin, they brought with them a sound rooted in sludge metal and thrash metal — all Southern-fried heaviness with hardcore punk's confrontational energy. The combination of influences yields something more interesting than any single genre label implies.

The Norwegian city of Oslo / Bærum serves as headquarters for this sludge metal operation, whose arsenal includes Eyehategod-indebted misery channeled through crushing volume. Each release demonstrates a commitment to artistic evolution.

Sludge/progressive/groove metal band from England, formed in 2013 and blending sludge metal's abrasive weight with progressive structures and groove metal's rhythmic power. Their approach creates a dynamic, unpredictable sound that moves between crushing heaviness and intricate passages.

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.