Sludge Metal

Sludge Metal is a raw, gritty rock subgenre that fuses doom metal’s slow, down-tuned riffs with hardcore punk’s visceral energy. With crushing guitar distortion, guttural vocals and thunderous drums, it delivers a haunting, cathartic sonic assault. Discover essential bands, albums and playlists that define this underground movement. Dive into the murky depths of Sludge Metal’s darkest riffs and raw power.