The Grasshopper Lies Heavy

**The Grasshopper Lies Heavy** is a Texas-based experimental noise/sludge metal band known for their raw, confrontational sound and chaotic live performances. Formed in San Antonio in the mid-2000s, the group blends crushing heaviness with avant-garde textures, often incorporating elements of powerviolence, industrial noise, and atmospheric dread. Their work leans into themes of existential angst and societal collapse, reflected in titles like *A Cult That Worships A God Of Death* and *Indifference Apocalypse*.

With a fiercely DIY ethos, they’ve self-released much of their catalog (including recent projects like *Collection I* and *The Act of Buying Groceries*) while collaborating with labels like Robot Elephant. Their discography—ranging from blistering short-form bursts to sprawling, suffocating compositions—has cemented them as cult favorites in underground heavy music circles. Whether through suffocating feedback or bone-rattling rhythms, their sound feels like a primal scream against modern absurdity.

Genres

Noise Rock

Sludge Metal

Avant-garde

Latest Release

Various Plants and Animals Under Domestication

The Grasshopper Lies Heavy

Ep - 4 Tracks - Released January 6, 2022