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"Post Apocalyptic Depression" marks a return to Mantar's raw and unpolished roots, diverging from the polished production of their previous album. The duo delivers a concise and aggressive collection of tracks, with none exceeding four minutes, emphasizing a punk-influenced approach. Recorded live at Black Bear Studios in Gainesville, Florida, the album captures an organic and primal energy. Tracks like "Halsgericht" and "Cosmic Abortion" showcase the band's ability to blend heavy riffs with anthemic choruses, creating a visceral listening experience. Overall, the album is praised for its coherent style, subtle variations, and the band's commitment to a raw, unfiltered sound. Kerrang! Review The Heavy Chronicles Review Transcended Music Blog Review Metal Blade Records Artist Page Album of The Year Similar Albums Apple Music Similar Artists Genre: Sludge Metal Country: Germany Final Verdict: 65% (Good Album) Yearly Ranking: 36th / 163 Highlight:...

Bongripper's album Empty , released on April 19, 2024, continues the band's tradition of delivering crushing instrumental sludge metal. The album comprises four expansive tracks: "Nothing," "Remains," "Forever," and the title track "Empty," each showcasing the band's ability to craft dense, heavy soundscapes. Critics praise the album's dynamic range, noting the seamless integration of doom-laden riffs with atmospheric passages that build tension and depth. The production quality is highlighted for capturing the raw power of the band's performance, providing a visceral listening experience. Overall, Empty is considered a compelling addition to Bongripper's discography, solidifying their status in the doom metal genre. Sources: Sputnikmusic Metal Storm Everything Is Noise Genre : Sludge Metal Country : US Final Verdict: 65% (Good Album) Yearly Ranking : 311th / 1021 Highlight : Remains Made me think of: Sleep Electric Wiz...

Heriot's debut album Devoured by the Mouth of Hell is an explosive and terrifyingly intense entry into the metal scene, blending elements of industrial, sludge, and metalcore. Tracks like "Foul Void" and "Siege Lord" show off the band's aggressive edge, while songs like "Opaline" and "Lashed" incorporate haunting atmospheric textures and clean vocals, adding a surprising depth to the brutality. The album has garnered widespread acclaim for its precision, heaviness, and versatility, balancing guttural vocals and churning riffs with moments of eerie calm​ ( louder ) ​ ( Kerrang! ) ​ ( Distorted Sound Magazine ) . Genre : Sludge Metal Country : UK Final Verdict: 58% (Forgettable Album) Yearly Ranking : 615th / 740 Highlight : Siege Lord Made me think of: Code Orange Nails Conjurer #newalbum #newalbum2024 #albumrelease #newmusic #albumoftheday #nowspinning #NowPlaying #musicdiscovery #SludgeMetal #Heriot #UK #LP #Album #release  

Genre : Sludge Metal Country : US Final Verdict: 65% (Good Album) Yearly Ranking : 123th / 410 Highlight : Unbidden Guest Made me think of: Eyehategod Neurosis Kylesa #newalbum #newalbum2024 #albumrelease #newmusic #albumoftheday #nowspinning #NowPlaying #musicdiscovery #SludgeMetal #Thou #US #LP #Album #release  

Genre : Sludge Metal Country : US Final Verdict: 68% (Good Album) Yearly Ranking: 33th / 307 Highlight : Trismegistus Made me think of: Mastodon Melvins Black Tusk #newalbum #newalbum2024 #albumrelease #newmusic #albumoftheday #nowspinning #NowPlaying #musicdiscovery #SludgeMetal #HighOnFire #US #LP #Album #release  

Genre : Sludge Metal Country : US Final Verdict: 59% (Pleasant Album) Yearly Ranking : 91th / 119 Highlight: Doubt Made me think of: Daughters Full of Hell Code Orange #newalbum #newalbum2024 #albumrelease #newmusic #albumoftheday #nowspinning #NowPlaying #musicdiscovery #SludgeMetal #Meth. #US #LP #Album #release  

Genre : Sludge Metal Country : US Final Verdict: 67% (Good Album) Yearly Ranking: 9th / 46 Highlight : I AM NOTHING I AM EVERYTHING Made me think of: Red Fang Mastodon Pallbearer #newalbum #newalbum2023 #albumrelease #newmusic #albumoftheday #nowspinning #NowPlaying #musicdiscovery #SludgeMetal #LordDying #US #LP #Album #release  

  Genre : Post Metal Country : UK Final Verdict : 65% (Good Album) Yearly Ranking : 181th / 642 Highlight : Torch Bearer Made me think of: Russian Circles Cult of Luna Amenra