VIDEO PREMIERE: Belgian doom duo SLOW debut re-recorded remastered version of "The Break of Dawn"

On January 25th 2019 code666 will release a re-recorded, remastered and remixed version of “IV – Mythologiae” by Belgian doom duo SLOW. The album will be released on vinyl, CD and as a digital download.

The album was previously released in 2015 in very small quantities and sold out quickly. Now, due to a data loss the album has now been completely re-recorded, remastered and remixed and includes a never before released bonus track "At The Break of Dawn", as well as new artwork.  Today ahead of the release which is a couple of week from now, we can present an exclusive premiere of a track lifted from this massive slab, entitled “The Break of Dawn” which you can check out in full below. 

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ALBUM PREMIERE: Philadelphia thrash punks Roadkiller deliver sneering self titled EP

By: Mark Brandt

The Philly punk scene is a powerful thing. It has always been defined by house shows, heavy riffs and a dedication to the layer of crustiness that makes the city so wonderfully twisted. It should come as no surprise that this bastion of hard hitting punk rock would be a lodestone for some of the best punk rock talent in the world. Such was the case for the mysterious Australian born guitarist of California Motorhead tribute band Motorbabe, and now frontwoman of hard hitting punk thrash heavyweights, Roadkiller. When she (who shall remain nameless) flew out to visit a friend she couldn’t get enough of the punk scene and when she met a drummer who was down to jam, she realized destiny was calling.

After an initial burst of shows, Roadkiller quickly recorded their self titled debut EP, a record fated to make your ears bleed in all the right ways. This is guitar driven high energy riffage. Clearly inspired by the eighties but capable of tapping into so much more, these songs will make you want to tear shit up as you scream along to powerful choruses and nightmarish verses. Created with the goal of fusing punk, hard rock and crossover thrash whilst still remaining uniquely Roadkillerthe band is on a mission to write quality heavy music and play out as much as possible.

With dreams of constant touring and a dedication to quality songwriting, Roadkiller are more than just another punk band. We are witnessing the birth of a well oiled machine, a group who represent the magic of all the underground has been and will be.

Blending classic vibes with a modern tinge, Roadkiller are exactly the sort of band we need in 2018. Constantly punching above their weight class and sneering their way to the top of the notorious Philadelphia scene, any way you slice it, Roadkillerare out for blood.  Their self-titled debut EP will be released on November 16th 2018 and the five blistering tracks are the perfect combination of thrash, metal and punk attitude. The EP is highly recommended for fans of Megadeth, Motorhead and Exhorder.  Check it out in all its thrashing glory below

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ALBUM PREMIERE: Disrule deliver riffs with more fat than Danish Bacon on sophomore "Sleep In Your Honour"

The world has many things to thank Denmark for over the years, not least its incomparable sense of style and Copenhagenis home to some of the world’s most sought-after designer brands and classic products. My kids would say the piece de resistance is Lego, however they probably haven't stepped on it with no socks on, if they had I am sure they’d change their tune haha.  Have you done it?  Hurts like fuck doesn’t it

When I was a kid the most famous Dane I was aware of other than Lurpak butter was Jan Molby, then when I got into metal, Lars Ulrich was obviously a name associated with Denmark and is arguably one of the countries most recognisable faces, reviled and loved in equal measure, when you trace the roots of Danish heavy metal he is probably top of the tree.

Hailing from Denmark, you’d be mad(s)(Mikkelson) to overlook the band DISRULE., because they are a diamond (King), a doom/stoner heads wet dream, because these guys can groove and rock out with the best of 'em. Clutch, Down, Fu Manchu and the mighty Black Sabbath all come to mind upon listening to their second record “Sleep In Your Honour”and in keeping with the spirit of legendary bands such as Sabbath, it was recorded live at Dead Rat Studio in just two days. 

Streaming in full today exclusively, ensure you turn this one up loud(drup) with a bier (Susanne) in hand.    “Sleep In Your Honour” is released this Friday via Seeing Red Records and is available HERE

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VIDEO PREMIERE: self confessed Dark Witch Doom Duo Blacklab release "His Name Is..."

Hailing from Osaka, Japan self confessed Dark Witch Doom Duo Blacklab,  deliver  a full frontal assault of distorted riffs, howls and ghostly vocals, as well as bags of riot girrl attitude and lo-fi bravado.  Having released their new record “Under The Strawberry Moon 2.0” on July 20^th via New Heavy Sounds, expect the usual nod to Sabbath but Blacklab have a vibe and experimental undertow not to dissimilar countrymen to Boris  incorporating elements of doom, drone, sludge and black metal to produce some truly unique.  This first Blacklab release on NHS, is a version of their ‘Under The Strawberry Moon’ album which was released in tiny numbers on CD only in Japan, a pull together of previous tracks and new songs recorded over 2017.

Remixed by Wayne Adams @ Bear Bites Horse Studio to maximum effect, make no mistake this band will not disappoint and today at THE SLUDGELORD we are very fortunate to be able to debut Blacklab’s new video for the track “His Name Is ..” which you can check out below. 

Blacklab are: Yuko Morino | guitar, vocals and Chia Shiraishi | drums.  This is what the band had to say about the track

“His Name Is ..”.is a rough rock tune, which has an irregular meter and shuffle beat. The lyrics are written in Nihon-go. The song mixes melodic and barking vocals to add a hardcore element, which is very much part of our sound.  It's the song composed soon after we formed the band, and it's one of the songs that we often play when we're asked for encore.

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ALBUM PREMIERE: LOIMANN deliver a crushing and extreme doom metal beast with 'A Voluntary Lack of Wisdom'

Post-Doom Metal unit LOIMANN are about to celebrate the release of their third full length album titled 'A Voluntary Lack of Wisdom' this Friday, November 9^th on Argonauta Records.

Formed in 2001 but under the major influences of desert rock bands alike Kyuss, Fu Manchu or Monster Magnet, LOIMANN's sound evolved over the years for a more doom and heavy psych approach. Recorded at O.F.F. Studios in Torino, Italy, during the summer of 2017 with Paul Beauchamp and Salvo Arico (Marmore/Khoy), the band's new work partially changed into the direction compared to their previous records, with a more direct and easy listening sound while never losing their heaviness. With 'A Voluntary Lack of Wisdom', LOIMANN deliver a crushing and extreme doom metal sludgecore beast with big harmonies to be stuck in your head! Find it out yourself, as today LOIMANN stream their brand new record in its entirely and exclusively with us at THE SLUDGELORD.  Now turn it up and let your speakers die!!

The album is available at Argonauta Recordsat THIS location

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ALBUM PREMIERE: Sumeru find newly discovered ferocity & deliver crushing sophomore release "Summon Destroyer"

Often in life opportunities present themselves but circumstance means that the timing just isn’t right. In the beginning as Sludgelord Records was still finding its feet, I was presented with a record that totally blew me away.  That band, Sumeruand that record, “Summon Destroyer” was something I dearly wished to support, but due to circumstances, it just wasn’t meant to be. Fortunately for me, I have been given the opportunity to do the next best thing and debut Sumeru’s new record to world ahead of its official release on October 26 through Wormhole Death Records/Aural Music(Digital/CD), Medusa Crush Records (Tape) & Mallevs Records (Tape).

A band known for their passionately fierce and ear crushing live shows, Sumeru’sonstage energy is exerted with an almost fanatical dedication that it verges on a cult-like rite of sonic exorcism and visceral upheaval. Add in the long-crafted musicianship of each member of this Sydney 5 piece, their ability to peel subconscious layers off of their audiences was apparent since their inception in 2009.

Coming some 4 years after their debut record, “Holy Lands” Sumerunow stand firmly grounded in the Australian heavy music underground as a defining force of pure riff fury and indomitable low-end groove and with new album “Summon Destroyer”, Sumeru are evermore crushing and have found a newly discovered ferocity, backed by a lyrical spirituality that seeks to take listeners minds beyond any self-imposed jurisdictions they might impose on themselves. Check out the crushing new record “Summon Destroyer” below and orders are being taken HERE. Now turn it up and let your speakers die!!

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ALBUM PREMIERE: Wasted Theory put the hammer down on album #3 "Warlords of the New Electric"

Wasted Theory’s second release with Argonauta Records, after the ‘2017 edition’ CD re-release of “Defenders of the Riff,” displays a disturbingly sober vision of slammed down, heavy rock invaders. Completed in the spring of this year, “Warlords of the New Electric” was recorded, engineered, and mixed by Joseph Boldizar (Ruby The Hatchet, Ecstatic Vision, The Age of Truth)  at Retro City Studios in Philadelphia, PA.

Wasted Theory had the following to say about the record

"When we set out to write ‘Warlords of the New Electric’ we wanted to take the energy and enthusiasm of ‘Defenders of the Riff” and develop those vibes even further. In our opinion, this is the perfect companion to the last album. We didn’t want to put out the stereotypical third album where we start getting all experimental and bizarre. So, we did the exact opposite - we took our gritty rock n’ roll origins and pushed them even heavier into the material.

The riffs are harder, the fast stuff is faster and the doom stuff is doomier. This is the perfect album for those hot, sticky summer nights hanging out at your buddy’s BBQ bonfire and having way too much to drink. This album is very much a Wasted Theory album."

Argonauta will release “Warlords of the New Electric” worldwide this Friday  October 26th 2018.  The eight song, full album hammer strike will include Vinyl and CD formats, with Digital Download and today a couple days ahead of the release you can stream the record in full.  So turn in up and let your speakers die

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ALBUM PREMIERE: DEMANDE À LA POUSSIÈRE deliver hypnotic and paralysing debut

French Blackened Post-Core band DEMANDE À LA POUSSIÈRE are set to release their self-titled debut album this coming Friday September 28^thvia Argonauta Records. The band delivers an impressive hypnotic yet aggressive sound which moves from Blackened Post Metal to Sludge and Doom, with an apocalyptic vibe of ambient bleakness. Dive into the dark sound of DEMANDE À LA POUSSIÈRE and stream their full album below, yurn up the volume and let your speaker die.   "DEMANDE À LA POUSSIÈRE” is available to purchase (HERE)

 
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ALBUM PREMIERE: Ambassador deliver a cavernous and explorative musical masterwork on "Belly of the Whale"

Debut album “Belly of the Whale” by Ambassador, is a cavernous musical quest fusing heart rending doom, shoegazing aesthetics, and a deeps pop sensibility. Hailing from Baton Rouge, Louisiana, “Belly of the Whale”, is set to drop on September 28, 2018. Eluding the stale tropes of modern rock, Ambassador evokes a sense of maturity and sonic exploration but with their emotional and vulnerable sounds remaining rooted in post rock, progressive metal and southern blues. The band has been compared to groups like Dredg, Pink Floyd and A Perfect Circle, featuring introspective and ethereal lyrics supported by concise grooves all defined by an ominous sense of melody. Each composition exposes new colours and textures with its own distinct energy and today at THE SLUDGELORDwe’re proud to be able to premiere this truly one of a kind record, check it out in full below and you can order it now (HERE)

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ALBUM PREMIERE: Hell In Town have produced a groove-laden brand of Heavy on new album "Bones"

When a new band and subsequent debut record hits your inbox, with descriptions of groove laden heaviness, and song craft laden with sludgy riffs, my interest levels are immediately spiking.. Enter stage left, French sluggers HELL IN TOWN, who conjure up a strong sense of southern heaviness on forthcoming record “Bones”. A southern fried riff machine but with an indefinable French quality, “Bones” is a record of notable distinction but armed with that essential addictive quality.

“Bones” is a record to quench the thirsts of those with the most insatiable appetite for riffs and today we can exclusively premiere the record in below.  Turn it up loud and let your speakers die, because we have HELL IN TOWN.  "Bones" is released on September 28th on CD via vapocalypse.fr and on all digital platforms

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ALBUM PREMIERE: Hessian take cues from the old guard of classic rock and deliver "Mercenary Retrograde"

On September 14th 2018, HESSIAN will release their new album “Mercenary Retrograde”.

It took five years for Hessian to get their Bachelor of Black Arts, now it’s time to accept their Master’s diploma. The Portland, Maine-based heavy metal band garnered a substantial amount of recognition for their EP and debut album - including a coveted spot as Fenriz’s Band of the Week.

Mastermind Angus McFarland oversaw every stage, from sitting at the kitchen counter studying heavy metal harmonies of “the Old Ones of heavy metal” to touring nationally and playing festivals in Sweden and the UK. After a complete upheaval in line-up, Hessian are now ready with their second album “Mercenary Retrograde”.

“The title of the album reflects the history of the band at the time of writing. Mercenary because the band consisted of hired guns, and Retrograde because we are always looking back to the Old Ones of heavy metal for inspiration.”

While Thin Lizzy are held in exceptionally high regard around Camp Hessian, there’s appreciation for any of the old guard in early metal and heavy rock - even some thrashier material as well

Hessian have been through the wringer, but perseverance and a wholehearted belief in heavy metal have allowed them to prevail. “Mercenary Retrograde” is a triumphant record that looks proudly at the past and future simultaneously. You can check out the album in full below and preorders are available HERE

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ALBUM PREMIERE: It's a new horizon for Komatsu

Komatsu is a super-massive rock band from Eindhoven, formed  in early 2010, their years of musical experience in all kinds of bands and individual creativity created a brutal mix of sludge, stoner rock and metal, the beast that is Komatsu was born.

After playing 85 shows in France, Germany, Belgium, Italy, Switzerland, England, The Netherlands, Brazil and Austria in support for the album 'Recipe for Murder One' released in 2016, Komatsu entered The Void Studio with producer Pieter Kloos in January 2018 to record the new album 'A New Horizon'.

Set for release on Friday September 7th 2018 on Argonauta Records (Vinyl/CD/digital formats) their new album will once again smash listeners, and to  make sure you get the first listen before anyone, we’ve been given the opportunity to debut the record a day early, which you can check out below.  Pre-Orders are available at: www.argonautarecords.com 

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ALBUM PREMIERE: Dead Hand demonstrate a show of force on new album 'Reborn Of Dead Light"

Dead Hand is a full widescreen sludge experience. With keyboard-expanded instrumentation and the panorama of post-metal, they’re a truly doomed, sonic horizon whose bleak beauty deliberately unfurls a slow-rolling tsunami to sweep oceanic ruin over fallen kingdoms.

Their second full-length, 'Reborn Of Dead Light' is set for release on September 7, 2018, via Divine Mother Recordings. The album was recorded and mixed between February and September 2017, with mastering completed in January 2018, all by Matt Washburn at Ledbelly Sound Studios in Dawnsonville, GA. 

Ahead of the release this Friday, today we are extremely fortunate to be able to deliver this monstrous record in full for your listening pleasure.  Check it out below and let your speakers die.  Order 'Reborn Of Dead Light" on LP, CD, Digital HERE

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ALBUM PREMIERE: Sweden's Wheel in the Sky deliver epic sophomore "Beyond The Pale"

On Friday 31 August 2018, Sweden’s Wheel In The Skyare certain to turn some heads with new album, 'Beyond The Pale', a concept album about darkness and death. Formed in 2014, their urge to create something ostentatious and grand in scale was conceived.  Debut album “Heading For The Night”, was  eight tracks of pure rock energy combined with the fury and drug-induced psychosis of sixties garage. Spiced with the anger of punk, the haunting sadness of post-rock and the epic sounds of seventies classic rock.

Fast forward to the present and now almost 3 years later Wheel in the Sky’s journey continues with an album that overflows with melody and a dark gothic energy, while tracks such as 'Burn Babylon Burn' and 'The Only Dead Girl in the City' also contain catchy pop hooks.  More importantly Wheel In The Skytells stories and “'Beyond The Pale'” is certain to take you on a journey and today at THE SLUDGELORD were offering you the chance to take that journey with us as we premiere the album in full below.  Orders are being taken HERE

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ALBUM PREMIERE: Let your speakers die with The Voyager by Clover

Kingston, New York's hardcore/sludge/post metal trio Clover are set to return with a brand new album The Voyager on 11/08/2018. Following the release of their sophomore album Exilein 2016, the bands blend off a heavy, offers a distinctive punch, weight and flow that blurs genre lines. Vocalist/bassist Andrew Guthaus' delivery is distinctive enough to permeate the no frills production and on the whole The Voyager is a definite progress and their strongest release to date. 

The Voyagerwill be released on 11/08/18 on CD and digital download.  You can preorder the album now at https://thebandisclover.bandcamp.com and there will be a record release show on 11/08 at the Anchor in their hometown of Kingston, NY. More info available  about that is available on on the Clover facebook page http://www.facebook.com/cloverband.  In the meantime you can check our The Voyager in full below and let you speakers die!!

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EXCLUSIVE STREAM & REVIEW: Aerosol Jesus bring the heavy underground to its knees with debut "Failure"

By: Charlie Butler

Album Type: EP

Date Released: 28/04/2018

Label: Astral Noize Records

Imagine the bludgeoning weight of Old Man Gloom and Sumac engulfed by a wave of thick, dirty noise and you have a good idea of the oppressive atmosphere Aerosol Jesus create.

“Failure” CS//DD track listing:

1). Legacy

2). Here is not here

3). The Inbetween

4). Lurch Leech Grasp

The Review:

Right from the first filthy, earth-shaking chord it is clear that Aerosol Jesus’ debut EP is something very special. “Failure” consists of just four tracks but this is enough to demonstrate the frightening power of this Brighton quintet.

The ominous introduction of “Legacy” builds tension with a funereal drum beat and distant squeals of feedback. When the band fully kicks in, the impact is devastating. Imagine the bludgeoning weight of Old Man Gloom and Sumacengulfed by a wave of thick, dirty noise and you have a good idea of the oppressive atmosphere Aerosol Jesus create. Sections of pummelling sludge give way to outbreaks of scratchy black metal that elevate the track into epic yet still dark territory.

Throughout the EP the music is a perfect match for the bleak despondency of the lyrics. The most spine-tingling example of this is when the slow-burning restraint of “The Inbetween” erupts into a huge lament of “Standing on the edge of life and death”. “Lurch Leech Grasp” closes proceedings with a lumbering, queasy doom riff that squeezes maximum despair from every note. The treacly tempo is punctuated by an outburst of horrible noise rock riffage that highlights Aerosol Jesus’talent to bring a level of nastiness to their sludge that few can match.

It is rare to hear a band so fully formed on their first release. If “Failure” is anything to go by, Aerosol Jesus are set to bring the heavy underground to its knees.  

“Failure”is available here

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VIDEO PREMIERE: Demon Head deliver the "The Resistance" on 420 Day!!!

Demon Head is pleased to unveil their new 7" “The Resistance”, this new release is an epilogue to the bands last album 'Thunder on the Fields’ and contains two stories that will enthral the listener. The first single “Rivers of Mars” is a haunting rock song that somehow blends the scene of a forest night with the discovery of water on the Red Planet - our closest, still unknown neighbouring world.
 

“The Resistance”is the timeless narrative of the struggles and nightmares of an underground, partisan movement in the face of totalitarian power. Demon Headhave crafted the music as a sinister rock soundtrack to tell this tale: our homage to those who defy tyranny and today you can check out the video to accompany “The Resistance” below.  The 7inch drops today via The Sign Records and is available here

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ALBUM PREMIERE: "Filthy Flowers Of Doom" by Italian heavyweights TONS

“Filthy Flowers of Doom" is Tons'second full length album. Five tracks of in your face sludge/doom metal riffs, tight drumming and a demonic voice all characterize the latest effort from Turin’s finest. Low-league occultism and weed devotion are the basis of this crushing album that will drag you into a sulphurous and sabbathian void. “Filthy Flowers of Doom” is recorded by Danilo “Deepest Sea” Battocchio, while mastering is helmed by Brad Boatright (Sleep, NAILS, Obituary) at Audiosiege (USA).Today you can check out the album in full before its official release on 20^thApril, let doom flow. Preorder here

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ALBUM PREMIERE: High Reeper's debut self titled album is doom in which we trust

Formed in 2016, HIGH REEPER and originally started as a studio band, it rapidly became apparent that these songs were meant to be heard live and loud. The band made their debut in the Philly stoner rock scene in early 2017 with success, which was followed up by the recording of their self-titled debut in May. With a sound deeply rooted in modern stoner rock, while still giving a nod to the earliest Sabbath records, HIGH REEPER'sfirst offering is driven by pounding rhythms, thick guitars and soaring, screeching vocals. Running from uptempo straightforward rock to slowed-down, heavy, early doom, with a rhythm section throwing down grooves that are deeper than the darkest abyss and guitars big enough to put a hole in your chest, HIGH REEPER is meant to be played loud and on repeat!.  With the album set for release on vinyl for the first time via Heavy Psych Sounds on Friday 16^th March, it gives us great pleasure to be able to debut this album in full below for your listening pleasure. Preorder/buy this joint here

    

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EXCLUSIVE TRAILER: Genre and Where Earthless Fits

San Diego-based trio Earthless return with their new full-length album “Black Heaven” on March 16 via Nuclear Blast Entertainment.  As commented on this here blog, the synchronicity displayed and the deep understanding of each other’s playing styles sets them apart from most instrumental jam bands right now, the trio, consisting of Isaiah Mitchell (Guitar), Mike Eginton (Bass) and Mario Rubalcaba (Drums) have an untouchable ability to jam flawlessly, fusing heavy psychedelic rock with krautrock and blues.  Today THE SLUDGELORD are thrilled to be able to share an exclusive trailer of the band sharing their thoughts on genre and where Earthless fits.  “Black Heaven” is available here 

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