sludge metal

The death/sludge outfit Slugdge might seem superficial at first, but the concept goes deeper than clever puns and outlandish lore. Learn more with our interview with Slugdge's Matt Moss.

The Irish sludge/doom metal band teams up with Oxbow vocalist Eugene Robinson for an exercise in atmospheric heaviness and riff worship.

Ted delivers double-duty on this edition of Records of the Week, looking at two albums released midway through the careers of their respective bands.

Space is an empty, empty place, and within it there are areas even emptier still - take a trip through them now with the debut album from this instrumental doom/ambient UK act.

Lengthy and mournful dirges make the American doom group's new album a gripping portrait of suffering. Read our full review.

Watch a new video for "Tooth & Nail," off the New York progressive sludge three-piece's upcoming album "Nefarious Wave," showing off the mean and fast side of their diverse sound.

The Eyehategod frontman talks about the band's new album, what they're doing in a world without shows, and the lessons and legacy of their past.

The Sumac vocalist and guitarist discusses the limitations of metal, the joy in creating, and the necessity of being tripped up.

Baroness's John Baizley speaks about their latest album "Gold & Grey" and its upcoming full livestream performance, plus musings on the challenges and opportunities the COVID-19 era has created for musicians.

Pure, oozing despondency which pulls from Modern music and contemporary sludge alike.