There’s something about bands from Seattle, Washington, that really sets them apart from the rest of the pack. Being from Seattle carries some weight,...

In Planet Loss, the debut of Wallowing, they show themselves to be quite capable in the ways of UK sludge, by means of six...

Having last heard Tides of Sulfur on their split with The Air Turned to Acid back in 2015 (since their 2016 full-length debut somehow...

Since its birth in the late 60’s to early 70’s, heavy metal has essentially been about volume and the power of the almighty riff,...

As Conan have been proving since 2006, not everything from Liverpool is about gorgeous football (Liverpool FC) or the "Mersey Beat" (which gave the world The...

For punks, authenticity is key. So when Toronto hardcore giants Cancer Bats announced their fifth studio LP was to be recorded with multi-platinum producer...

In the stoner metal genre there are few bands as notorious as Weedeater, and their colorful front man "Dixie" Dave Collins. After the demise...

When I see the term “sludge” used to describe a band, I usually assume there’s going to be a healthy dose of stoner-friendly blues...

The UK hardcore scene is seriously stepping up its game right now. Formerly thriving off its own self-sufficient success, tons of great UKHC bands...

I feel like atmospheric sludge went into a slump almost as soon as it started to blossom. There are groups like Isis, who can...