Tag: SLUDGE
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Philly Sludge Titans Sunburster Announce “No Semblance Of Peaceful Existence”
Philadelphia sludge rock veterans Sunburster finally unveil their debut full-length No Semblance of Peaceful Existence via Knife Hits Records on October 24. Ten tracks of relentless heaviness channel bluesy NOLA sludge, tortured vocals, and existential despair. The band’s decade-long grind in Philly’s underground scene culminates in this grim, bone-rattling record — no hope, no light,…
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Boris Celebrate 20 Years Of “Pink” And “dronevil” With Deluxe Reissues On Relapse
Japanese heavy music icons Boris mark two decades of Pink and dronevil with expansive reissues on Relapse Records. Pink returns as a 2xLP for the first time, featuring an etched D-side, plus a massive 6xLP box set including unreleased sessions and live material. dronevil also reemerges as a unified 2xLP “joint mix” — a first…
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Zagorje Express Announces Its Third Edition
Zagorje Express announces the third edition of a one-day festival featuring an exciting new lineup. Celebrating contemporary underground music and emerging talents, the festival promises live performances across multiple genres.
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Philadelphia Sludge Band Sunburster Share New Song “Exile To Elba”
Philadelphia sludge rock band Sunburster will release their long-awaited debut full-length, No Semblance of Peaceful Existence, on October 24 via Knife Hits Records. Active for over a decade, Sunburster have built a reputation among fans of Eyehategod and Melvins for their punishing heaviness and blues-soaked grooves. The new album is a 10-track descent into bleak,…
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Nashville Heavy Duo FRIENDSHIP COMMANDERS Shared The Official Video For Their New Single “MIDHEAVEN”
Nashville-based heavy duo Friendship Commanders have shared the official video for their new single “MIDHEAVEN,” the latest track from their forthcoming album BEAR, out October 10 on Magnetic Eye Records (pre-order). Bear was co-produced by band members Buick Audra (guitars, vocals) and Jerry Roe (drums, bass) along with their longtime collaborator, Kurt Ballou, who also tracked the instrumental performances and mixed the record. The project is centered around the ever-elusive idea of belonging—where it…
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Nashville Heavy Duo Friendship Commanders Announce New Album “BEAR,” Share Dual Single “X / MIDHEAVEN”
Nashville heavy duo Friendship Commanders have announced the release of their new album BEAR, due out October 10, 2025 via Magnetic Eye Records. The record was co-produced by band members Buick Audra (guitar, vocals) and Jerry Roe (drums, bass), alongside longtime collaborator Kurt Ballou, who also handled mixing and tracking. Centered on the concept of…
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Giant Haze – Cosmic Mother
Stoner rock has become a go-to style for many contemporary bands in recent years. However, in today’s music landscape, where artists and bands pop from all the possible parts of the globe on an almost daily basis, many of them fall for classic cliches, offering a repetitious, predictable, bland sound that directly points out their…
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Legendary Japanese Trio Boris Announce 20th Anniversary Editions Of Landmark Albums ‘Pink’ And ‘dronevil’
Japanese legends Boris are celebrating the 20 Year Anniversary of landmark albums Pink and dronevil with special editions of each release, incoming October 17 from Relapse. The iconic album Pink will be available for the first time in a decade as a 20th Anniversary Reissue featuring the original CD sequence as a 2XLP for the first time ever, with an exclusive D side etching on…
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Heavy Rock Newcomers Die Spitz Announce Debut Album “Something To Consume,” Share Lead Single
As postmodern society crumbles, Texas four-piece Die Spitz combine their passion, friendship, identity, and artistry to fight against the inescapable decay that surrounds life on their debut album, Something to Consume, due Sept 12th via Third Man Records. “There’s a political side to it, but addiction and love can also be all-consuming”, Ellie Livingston says. And as the band trade off…
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SKLOSS – The Pattern Speaks LP (Fuzz Club)
The Pattern Speaks by Austin/Glasgow duo SKLOSS is a record that transcends the tropes of post-metal, psych, doom, and shoegaze, while simultaneously harnessing their heaviest virtues, resulting in an immersive, at times pulverizing, yet often startlingly beautiful listen. It is, quite frankly, one of the most distinct and emotionally resonant heavy records of recent years.…
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Tritonic – Alexamenos!
“Alexamenos!” is the latest release by Tritonic, an outstanding English quartet based in London. It’s their second piece of work in 2025, arriving as an adequate follow-up of “Demiurge,” another excellent standalone single released earlier this year that you should also check out as soon as possible. Together, these two compositions serve as a perfect…
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Zagorje Express Vol. 2
After a widely praised debut, Zagorje Express is set to make a roaring return to Zabok’s ZCUK Regenerator Club on Saturday, May 31. Organized by Regenerator in collaboration with the Gokul Association, the concert series brings a bold format back to the heart of Croatia’s alternative scene: ten bands, each delivering 20-minute sets. The event’s…
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