The Infamous Gehenna, often simply known as Gehenna, has carved out a niche in the hardcore punk and metal scene with their relentless and aggressive music that combines elements of sludge, crust punk, black metal, and even power violence. Emerging in the mid-1990s, Gehenna quickly became associated with the darker, more abrasive fringe of heavy music, gaining a reputation for their intense live performances and uncompromising sound.

With releases like "Negative Hardcore" and "Heavy Metal Suicide," the band continued to push the boundaries of extremity, melding doom-laden riffage with ferocious hardcore punk savagery. Their work is characterized by a grim atmosphere and lyrical content that often delves into themes of violence, nihilism, and apocalyptic visions, a style that was on full display in the combined release of "Deathkamp Ov the Skull + Funeral Embrace." Albums like "Negotium Perambulans in Tenebris" and "Upon the Gravehill" exhibit the band's consistency in delivering blistering tracks that are as relentless in tempo as they are in their bleak worldview. "The War of the Sons of Light and the Suns of Darkness" shows the band blending biblical and historical references with their trademark sonic brutality, solidifying their status as one of the most uncompromising and notorious acts in the underground metal and hardcore scenes. Despite their shadowy and enigmatic presence, The Infamous Gehenna has managed to maintain a cult following throughout the years, thanks to their unwavering dedication to their art form and their influential role in their respective genres.

Genres

Blackened Crust

Latest Release

Negative Hardcore

The Infamous Gehenna

Album - 10 Tracks - Released July 28, 2022