Sludge Metal

The Ocean – Phanerozoic I: Palaeozoic Review

By Dr. A.N. Grier on October 29, 2018 in 2018, German Metal, Metal Blade, Progressive Metal, Reviews, Sludge Metal, Progressive Metal, Sludge Metal, 73 comments

“When I listen to The Ocean, I can’t help but think of Angry Metal Guy. Though I was a fan before (especially of fluxIon and the Precambrian double album), Noctus and Angry Metal Guy convinced me to take Pelagial seriously. That album soared through 2013, taking home the coveted AMG RotM award and AMG‘s end o’ the year spot. All year long, it never let up its hold on me. And it still hasn’t. It’s been five years and, now, I stand here holding Pelagial’s follow-up, Phanerozoic I: Palaeozoic.” Teutonic plates are shifting.

Carcharodon – Bukkraken Review

By GardensTale on October 24, 2018 in 2018, Argonauta Records, Death Metal, Italian Metal, Reviews, Sludge Metal, Sludge Metal, 56 comments

“Although Carcharodon come from the filigreed halls of Italy, legendary for its theatricality, they named themselves after the genus for the great white shark and the megalodon, and they call their music macho metal. If you still don’t know which side of the subtlety fence they fall on: there’s a song on here called “Whalefucker.”” Macho, macho metal.

Deadbird – III: The Forest Within The Tree Review

By Akerblogger on October 17, 2018 in 20 Buck Spin, 2018, American Metal, Doom Metal, Reviews, Sludge Metal, Doom Metal, Sludge Metal, 54 comments

“We all thought the bird was dead, but like a phoenix the bird has risen. Ten years after their second full-length Twilight Ritual, Arkansas based Deadbird – featuring Rwake vocalist Christopher Terry and drummer Jeff Morgan – are alive and kicking and ready to spread their wings and flap doom into your face.” There’s a Deadbird in the sky! Everybody wonders why.

Druglord – New Day Dying Review

By Kenstrosity on September 12, 2018 in 2018, American Metal, Reviews, Sludge Metal, Sludgelord Records, Stoner Metal, 33 comments

“Druglord? Methinks our illustrious overlord, Angry Metal Guy, has given me a stoner-sludge album to review. This is great for me because I really like what similar stoner-sludge bands—namely Dopethrone, Thirst Planet, and Forming the Void—have released lately. Hailing from Richmond, Virginia, Druglord take to the streets with an extra-crunchy blend of stoner-doom and sludge.” This is your brain on Druglord.

Allfather – And All Will Be Desolation Review

By Mark Z. on September 6, 2018 in 2018, Hardcore, Reviews, Rotting Throne Records, Sludge Metal, Hardcore, Sludge Metal, 75 comments

“If the conversations I’ve seen on the interwebs are any indication, 2018 hasn’t been the greatest year for metal. In that regard, Allfather’s new album should come with an apology. Sorry for breaking your fucking necks, the sticker would read. But we had to remind you what good metal is all about.” Father knows beast.

Lurk – Fringe Review

By Master of Muppets on August 20, 2018 in 2018, Death Metal, Doom Metal, Finnish Metal, Reviews, Sludge Metal, Transcending Obscurity, Death Metal, Doom Metal, Sludge Metal, 55 comments

“Hailing from this hallowed homeland of haunted hopelessness and hunting for a home in your heart are Lurk, a four-piece sludge-doom act who really know how to pick an album cover. Fringe is the band’s third full-length and, as you can probably guess, there will be no happiness here, but that’s not always a bad thing, is it?” No joy, no love in Finland.

Atavisma – The Chthonic Rituals Review

By Master of Muppets on July 31, 2018 in 2018, Death Metal, Doom Metal, French Metal, Memento Mori, Reviews, Sludge Metal, Death Metal, Doom Metal, Sludge Metal, 148 comments

“Get your shitkickers on and nightlights ‘n Prozac at the ready, yo, today we’re going somewhere filthy and utterly devoid of light or joy. France’s Atavisma will be dragging us pleasantly by the throat through a subterranean and sinister network ov nightmares which they call The Chthonic Rituals. I’m just here to narrate the whole ordeal and giggle as you lot wail and bump into each other in the dark.” Bumping in the night.

The Lion’s Daughter – Future Cult Review

By Mark Z. on July 25, 2018 in 2018, American Metal, Black Metal, Electronica Metal, Reviews, Season of Mist, Sludge Metal, Black Metal, Electronica Metal, Sludge Metal, 78 comments

“When your parents said to follow your passion, I don’t think they meant for you to throw on a zip-up face mask, sling a taxidermy animal over your shoulder, and become a fucking weirdo. Yet that’s exactly what The Lion’s Daughter have done on third album Future Cult, and the result is sure to confound anyone familiar with the band previously.” Taxidermy is creepy.

Amarok – Devoured Review

By Master of Muppets on July 2, 2018 in 2018, American Metal, Doom Metal, Reviews, Sludge Metal, Translation Loss, Doom Metal, Sludge Metal, 56 comments

“Today’s Angry Metal Offering is not only more doom, it’s more doom. California’s Amarok give zero fucks for your patience or your pitiful attention span, and they take over an hour to inform you of this on their debut full-length – Devoured.” Make time for crushing.

Gaerea – Unsettling Whispers Review

By Master of Muppets on June 29, 2018 in 2018, Black Metal, Portuguese Metal, Progressive Metal, Reviews, Sludge Metal, Transcending Obscurity, Atmospheric Black Metal, Black Metal, Sludge Metal, 284 comments

“A black metal Transcending Obscurity release with monochrome artwork: who could have ever foreseen this one falling into my velvety grasp? Portugal’s Gaerea certainly put their Muppet-est foot forward when casting Unsettling Whispers into the Angry Metal Promo Sump, and yet I was wary. Black metal is the best metal, ov course, but it’s also everywhere and lately sounding too similar to itself. Sure, a few vague details got my attention, but I’m a poseur and all the Muppet love in the world can’t make an album innovative or objectively meritorious; did I perhaps build my hopes too high only to find yet another band trying to be either Ulcerate or Agalloch?” Black metal art.