Sludgecore

Sludgecore is a heavy, grimy sub-genre of metal that merges elements of sludge metal with the intensity and aggression of hardcore punk. Characterized by its down-tuned guitars, slow to mid-paced tempos, and thick, viscous riffs overlaid with screamed, growled, or shouted vocals, the genre often conveys a sense of brooding darkness and raw emotion. Bands in the sludgecore scene distinguish themselves with a palpable weight in their sound, capturing a feeling of desperation and despondency. Their music typically explores themes of personal and societal strife, painting bleak sonic landscapes. The fierce, abrasive sound of sludgecore is crafted to be as oppressive and relentless as the name suggests, drawing listeners into a cathartic realm of thunderous distortion and harrowing lyrical content.

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Head Hammer Man
Album - 10 Tracks - Released April 5, 2024
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  1. April 5, 2024
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  3. January 14, 2022
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  7. February 22, 2019
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  10. May 29, 2017
  1. April 5, 2024
  2. April 9, 2021
  3. February 22, 2019
  1. February 28, 2024
  2. January 14, 2022
  3. March 12, 2021
  4. February 12
  5. February 15, 2019
  6. January 18
  7. May 29, 2017