Slugdge is an enigmatic extreme metal duo that crawls through the underbelly of the metal scene with a fusion of sludge, black metal, and death metal, all while spinning elaborate tales about the mythos of slugs. The band was formed in the United Kingdom in 2012, conjured from the minds of Kev Pearson, handling guitar and bass duties, and Matt Moss responsible for vocals and lyrics. Slugdge stands out in the metal community not only for their crushing riffs and technical precision but also for their unique lyrical focus on gastropod-themed lore and a darkly comedic worship of the eldritch mollusk deity they call “Mollusca.”

Their work took a significant leap forward with the release of "Esoteric Malacology" in 2018, which was widely acclaimed in the metal underground for its inventive blend of genres and its sophisticated songwriting. This album entrenched them as a formidable presence in the niche of thematic extreme metal. Prior to this release, "The Cosmic Cornucopia" in 2017, served as a compilation of their work from 2013 to 2015, providing new listeners a comprehensive introduction to the band’s early sonic and lyrical evolution. Although "Putrid Fairytale" has been listed among their recent work, it is in fact one of the tracks featured on the "Esoteric Malacology" album. The band continues to intrigue and astonish listeners with their grotesquely fascinating universe and ear-crushing intensity.