Written by moonflash on 16.09.2014 at 01:31
Thanks for the recommendation! I will surely give that band my time, sure sounds like something I would enjoy. Actually, I've only been recently getting into crust punk and discovered a bunch of tasty bands who incorporate some sludge and black metal in their crust dominated sound, the likes of Fall of Efrafa, Black Monolith, Tragedy, Martyrdöd etc. Have to say I love that combination and your list does have quite a few of those bands on it so I keep coming back to it looking to make more amazing discoveries. So far it has been a fruitful journey thanks to you. ^_^

Apart from that, my preference in metal is generally more on the bleak and dissonant side of the genre and that is true for quite a few of the bands on the list that I already know of. Specifically that Doctor Livingstone record that I already mentioned and Nails's latest effort. I also found that Herod album quite to my liking, so I can say that that particular blend of atmospheric sludge is definitely something I'm into. So that woulld be the kind of thing I hold an interest for. ^_^

Well thank you, I'm very happy this is useful for someone else other myself . I don't want to repeat what I said in earlier posts, but basically, same here. New to this, and slowly narrowing down on what I exactly like in this whole new genre I am discovering. Actually the Sludge/hardcore combination is what I seem to enjoy the most, and I am preparing a list with only bands like that.

You just reminded me to give the latest Tragedy a listen, I only know the one they released in 2006 (too old). I'm wondering if this one will make the list. Just to send you off with a recommendation again, try The Psyke Project (#3) as soon as possible. It's the greasiest, filthiest, heaviest kind of sludge/hardcore with hypnotic riffs that just... I don't know. You should experience it yourself, listen to this song in particular is you want a get a quick idea.
I am not into a lot of atmospheric sludge/post metal, and I'm sure you know that the go-to-guy for that here is Jay (teamster). But he recommended me Kowloon Walled City (#3) that fits that hardcore/atmosludge label and does great things with it.

Anyway, I keep tabs on everything I listen to, and this is just a selection. So don't hesitate to suggest something, or ask for something, and come back with feed-back. Someone stop me now or I'll add another recommendation.

Written by SceneryOfLoss on 16.09.2014 at 02:00

Have you tried Converge? It was my very first hardcore band and it remains my favourite.

Yes I have . I've listened to three of their full-lengths by now, Jane Doe being my favourite so far. But I can't say I fell in love with their any of what I heard. That's why their latest doesn't appear here, I liked it, but just not enough.

Will definitely make sure to give these a look. It's not my usual style, so it'll probably take a bit for me to get used to, but yeah...

Written by Lethrokai on 21.09.2014 at 23:42
Will definitely make sure to give these a look. It's not my usual style, so it'll probably take a bit for me to get used to, but yeah...

Of course, but I'm here to take you by the hand and guide you. You liked Idylls, maybe the next logical step is to suggest something just as chaotic, but maybe a little heavier, but still less crazy. #10 on the list, Jack The Stripper. Enjoy!

Written by Ilham on 22.09.2014 at 00:13

Written by Lethrokai on 21.09.2014 at 23:42
Will definitely make sure to give these a look. It's not my usual style, so it'll probably take a bit for me to get used to, but yeah...

Of course, but I'm here to take you by the hand and guide you. You liked Idylls, maybe the next logical step is to suggest something just as chaotic, but maybe a little heavier, but still less crazy. #10 on the list, Jack The Stripper. Enjoy!

Danke!

Sort of black metal, sort of hardcore I dunno... But maybe you will like it.

Written by Karlabos on 04.10.2014 at 22:59

Sort of black metal, sort of hardcore I dunno... But maybe you will like it.

Oh thanks Karly. I won't be able to listen for a couple of weeks, I'm in France at a friend's place. But you'll hear from me when I get to it.

Written by Ilham on 06.10.2014 at 15:44

Written by Karlabos on 04.10.2014 at 22:59

Sort of black metal, sort of hardcore I dunno... But maybe you will like it.

Oh thanks Karly. I won't be able to listen for a couple of weeks, I'm in France at a friend's place. But you'll hear from me when I get to it.

Oh that's why you haven't been checking here daily on ms then =p

Written by Karlabos on 06.10.2014 at 15:49

Oh that's why you haven't been checking here daily on ms then =p

Awwwwwwwwww. People actually notice? You'll have a special place in my heart from now on.

I need a title
who needs a Troy ... LOL

Written by Karlabos on 04.10.2014 at 22:59

Sort of black metal, sort of hardcore I dunno... But maybe you will like it.

Okay I'm listening to this, and I think I get why you said you felt a little hardcore in the vocals. The whole album made me think of an adolescent version of Code, if you see what I mean. It's honestly not bad at all. But the whole thing needs polishing, they have spirit and all, but... it still sounds amateurish. And well, you know, I'm not a fan of the folk-ish touches, but they don't dwell on that for too long so it's okay.

Okay it's not really my thing to post the updates and stuff, but since the list thread hasn't been very active, I'd like to notify some changes. I added:

#19 - Love Sex Machine - Love Sex Machine - 2012 - Doomy sludgcore. JUST LET THE WALL OF SOUND CRUSH YOU. http://tinyurl.com/bgbyhay
#31 - Piss Vortex - Piss Vortex - 2014 - Djenty grindcore - As if grindcore alone wasn't enough. http://tinyurl.com/pt594ku
#36 - Zozobra - Savage Masters - 2013 - Head-bobbing groovy, core-y sludge - http://tinyurl.com/ohyojra
#44 - Pine Barrens - King Maker - 2013 - Let's call it hardcore with thrasy and bm elements. http://tinyurl.com/obw63jr
#45 - Verdun - The Cosmic Escape of Admiral Masuka -2011 - EP - Doom/sludge, sludgecore from my hometown yeayah. http://tinyurl.com/pnpzaqr

Also bumped Fjort to #5 because it's that good.

Written by Ilham on 01.11.2014 at 18:52

Okay it's not really my thing to post the updates and stuff, but since the list thread hasn't been very active, I'd like to notify some changes. I added:

#19 - Love Sex Machine - Love Sex Machine - 2012 - Doomy sludgcore. JUST LET THE WALL OF SOUND CRUSH YOU. http://tinyurl.com/bgbyhay

I absolutely love that album. One of the dirties albums I've ever listened.

Written by mz on 01.11.2014 at 20:56

I absolutely love that album. One of the dirties albums I've ever listened.

Same here. Along with The Secret's Solve Et Caligula. If you have something similar to Love Sex Machine in mind, please tell me about it ASAP.

Written by Ilham on 01.11.2014 at 21:09

Written by mz on 01.11.2014 at 20:56

I absolutely love that album. One of the dirties albums I've ever listened.

Same here. Along with The Secret's Solve Et Caligula. If you have something similar to Love Sex Machine in mind, please tell me about it ASAP.

I'm not much similar with sludge/-core genres tbh and don't know any other band similar to LSM, using heavy as fuck filthy and discordant riffs. There was a band I checked last year that came close, but I can't find them now and have forgotten their name sorry.
Amyways, I think The Psyke Project wouldnt be out of place here. Also, why not including Flourishing, for the sake of diversity at least? One of the best modern death metal bands.
Edit: well you have The Psyke Project. Good job =p

Written by mz on 01.11.2014 at 22:42

I'm not much similar with sludge/-core genres tbh and don't know any other band similar to LSM, using heavy as fuck filthy and discordant riffs. There was a band I checked last year that came close, but I can't find them now and have forgotten their name sorry.
Amyways, I think The Psyke Project wouldnt be out of place here. Also, why not including Flourishing, for the sake of diversity at least? One of the best modern death metal bands.
Edit: well you have The Psyke Project. Good job =p

Aw too bad. Give me holla if you remember their name.
But yeah The Psyke Project could totally fit the sludgecore tag, and they have that same "we'll drown you in a tsunami of noise" approach. Which is why they found themselves so high in the list.

About Flourishing. I tried listening to that The Sum Of All Fossils album, and to be honest, I remember stopping it in the middle because I thought to myself "this is not bad at all and I can hear the originality/quality, but not for me". But even if I did like it, it wouldn't have had its spot here: I didn't hear any hardcore in it.

Also, what are you saying? This list is very diverse! The only common denominator is hardcore, but many different other genres, when associated with it, are present .

Written by Ilham on 01.11.2014 at 23:44


Also, what are you saying? This list is very diverse! The only common denominator is hardcore, but many different other genres, when associated with it, are present .

Technically, I didn't say that the list is not diverse. I just said that including that specific band makes the list more diverse, which is true since I don't see any tech death here :p
I don't know what flourishing exactly is. As said before, I'm a hardcore noob but from what I've read online and my own superficial vision on the genre, they are hardcore.

Written by mz on 01.11.2014 at 23:54

Technically, I didn't say that the list is not diverse. I just said that including that specific band makes the list more diverse, which is true since I don't see any tech death here :p
I don't know what flourishing exactly is. As said before, I'm a hardcore noob but from what I've read online and my own superficial vision on the genre, they are hardcore.

Why aren't you a lawyer?
I should give Flourishing another go then. I'll come back to make fun of your noob ass if it's not hardcore.

Didn't you like the last Kvelertak?

Written by Karlabos on 02.11.2014 at 00:02

Didn't you like the last Kvelertak?

Good point. I did. I preferred the one before, but I did. I will add that one with a couple more tomorrow, when I know where to put it. Thank you, young man.

Written by Ilham on 02.11.2014 at 00:00


Why aren't you a lawyer?

Maybe because I don't like it?

Written by mz on 02.11.2014 at 00:21

Maybe because I don't like it?

Really? You do have the same humour though .

Are you familiar with Baptists? Another outfit in the vein of Converge. Pretty solid stuff.

To further your workload, check Homewrecker from Ohio (provided you haven't already). Saw them play with Eyehategod and Enabler, and they kicked serious tush. They're also playing at MDF. Not sure how I'd classify their sound, but there's definitely some crust/grind elements.

Written by Paz on 15.11.2014 at 18:29

Are you familiar with Baptists? Another outfit in the vein of Converge. Pretty solid stuff.
Bandcamp

Yep I've heard both their 2013 and 2014 releases. It's cool but nothing really blew me away. I remember liking the previous album, Bushcrafts, more than this one, and that's the one I should be adding. Thanks for reminding me about it .

Written by Guest on 15.11.2014 at 18:53

To further your workload, check Homewrecker from Ohio (provided you haven't already). Saw them play with Eyehategod and Enabler, and they kicked serious tush. They're also playing at MDF. Not sure how I'd classify their sound, but there's definitely some crust/grind elements.

No workload, I know Homewrecker. I have written "thrash+crust with sludge elements" on my notebook. I suppose you were linking me to Worms & Dirt there, fantastic album that I should add to the list. I unfortunately listen faster than I update it :/.
I will be seeing Enabler at Temples, that I'm happy about. It would be funny if Homewrecker came as well.

Hi. I have suggestions. Listen to them. K thanks

Written by Alex F on 23.11.2014 at 21:06

Hi. I have suggestions. Listen to them. K thanks

O hai. I lissened to The Dillinger Ezkape Planz already, but thx 4 teh rest. U get feedbak in a few day. K bai.

Um, excuse me, if I recall correctly you enjoyed my suggestions.....*cough*add some*cough*

Written by Alex F on 04.12.2014 at 03:40

Um, excuse me, if I recall correctly you enjoyed my suggestions.....*cough*add some*cough*

I am busy tracking label vote farmers. Promise I'll do a massive update tomorrah.