sludge metal

Neurosis prepares for most widespread North American tour in nearly two decades

In less than three weeks, Neurosis will embark on the band's most widespread North American tour since before the turn of the millennium.

On the eve of their thirtieth anniversary, the forceful aural surge of Neurosis will be felt with a deluge of performances set to take place in sixteen cities across America and Ca

Unearthly Trance announces reformation; live performances

Now back and once again in the rehearsal laboratory, the band is firing on all cylinders and has already planned live outings and has begun writing new material for album number six. Expect nothing but the most soul crushing occult doomed metal from the deepest depths and beyond.

Like a phoenix undead, Brooklyn based black/doom/sludge trio Unearthly Trance has returned!

The Midnight Ghost Train – Cold Was The Ground (Napalm Records)

A collection of outstanding tunes that should see The Midnight Ghost Train's Cold Was The Ground on top of your must get purchases list
Release Date: 
28 Feb 2015 - 12:00pm

This is a powerful album, and will be a contender for my album of the year!

Cardinal Wyrm - Black Hole Gods (Own Label)

A solid slab of doom...

This album came out in the beginning of August, so I’m rather slow on the uptake this time around.

Lord Mantis- Death Mask (Profound Lore)

2014 churns out some more quality black-tar sludge.
Release Date: 
29 Apr 2014 (All day)

Okay, so 2014 is seriously turning into the year of doom.

EyeHateGod - New Full-Length on the Way

Exciting times ahead...

Following countless years of personal hardships, studio disasters and times of music industry indecision, New Orleans' own EyeHateGod, with much relief and excitement, are proud to

Another End - ...Whispers From (Mulligore Productions)

The album in its entirety is eerie and dark but delivered in such a stunning manner.
Release Date: 
20 Sep 2013 (All day)

Between you and me and whoever the hell else is reading this— my all time favourite subgenre of all subgenres of metal is hands down: sludge metal.

Kingshifter - 26 Tons (Pavement Entertainment)

It's like Mastodon and Stonesour had a baby.
Release Date: 
3 Sep 2013 (All day)

It’s a Wednesday afternoon and I’ve finally had the time in my busy life to sit down and listen to KingShifter’s newest album release, 26 Tons.  Now

Primitive Man- Scorn (Relapse Records)

A nasty sludge surprise for lovers of all things grim and hate-filled.
Release Date: 
20 Aug 2013 (All day)

Disgusting, horrifying, gut-wrenching . . . these are just a select few phrases that make my ears prick up when I hear people talking about a new release.

No Anchor - The Golden Bridge (Own Label)

Original Australian bass driven sludge rock...
Release Date: 
26 Nov 2012 - 12:30am

I've been waiting for this.