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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Relictus/Umbrae
Single - Released April 22, 2024

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Brainoil
Buried Inside
CELESTE
Cult Leader
Fall Of Efrafa
Fistula
Hexis
Iron Monkey
KEN Mode
Leechmilk
Mistress
Obscure Sphinx
Planks
Taint
The Throne
Hexis
CELESTE
Cult Leader
KEN Mode
Obscure Sphinx
Fall Of Efrafa
16
Iron Monkey
Fistula
Brainoil
Leechmilk
Buried Inside
Taint
Planks
Mistress
The Throne
30,000 monkies