Black Sludge

Black sludge is a subgenre of metal that merges the dense, distorted riffs and deliberate pacing of sludge metal with the dark, atmospheric elements typical of black metal. Characterized by its oppressive and bleak soundscapes, black sludge often features raw, guttural vocals, doom-laden tempos, and an overall sense of grim, suffocating heaviness. Bands in this genre such as Slabdragger and Primitive Man employ thundering bass lines, heavily downtuned guitars, and complex, layered compositions to create a sound that is both haunting and crushing. The music often evokes themes of existential dread, desolation, and inner turmoil, making it a visceral and immersive listening experience.

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The Return Of Magik
Ep - 6 Tracks - Released March 14, 2025
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  1. March 14, 2025
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  23. November 13, 2020
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  30. March 17
  31. March 2
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  33. December 31, 2019
  34. September 6
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  1. March 14, 2025
  2. October 18, 2024
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  4. April 26
  5. February 23
  6. October 15, 2021
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  8. November 13, 2020
  9. July 10
  10. March 27
  11. December 31, 2019
  12. September 6
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  14. February 23, 2018
  15. May 1, 2017
  16. January 13
  17. July 8, 2016
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  20. February 26
  1. February 26, 2025
  2. January 28
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  5. May 21
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  8. March 28
  9. February 27
  10. July 22, 2022
  11. July 22
  12. September 11, 2021
  13. March 12
  14. March 5
  15. February 12
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  16. October 9, 2020
  17. June 23
  18. June 2
  19. May 13
  20. March 17