The Body is an experimental metal duo known for their powerful and often unsettling fusion of sludge metal, noise, and dark ambient music. Comprised of Chip King on guitars and vocals and Lee Buford on drums and programming, the band was formed in Providence, Rhode Island, in 1999. The Body's music is characterized by its crushing soundscapes, haunting atmospherics, and King's distinctive, high-pitched shrieks. They are well-regarded for their willingness to collaborate with artists from a wide array of genres, expanding their auditory palette with each project.

Over the years, The Body's discography has grown to become a labyrinth of bleak sonic explorations and harrowing lyrical themes, often touching upon existential despair and the dark corners of the human experience. Notable recent releases such as "I've Seen All I Need To See" and "I Shall Die Here" manifest the duo's continued evolution in crafting visceral auditory experiences. Their experimental bent is exemplified in projects like "Leaving None But Small Birds," a collaborative effort with the group BIG|BRAVE that intertwines folk elements into their signature heavy sound. The diversity in their catalog, which also includes mixes and reinterpretations of their work, like "A Curse (Remixed by Moss Of Aura)," demonstrates the duo's dedication to pushing the boundaries of what heavy music can be.

Genres

Death Industrial

Drone

Drone Metal

New England Metal

Noise Rock

Post-doom Metal

Post-metal

Rhode Island Indie

Sludge Metal

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Latest Release

The Crying Out of Things

The Body

Album - 9 Tracks - Released November 8, 2024