Sludge metal releases, week 38

This week in sludge metal, new albums from Emma Ruth Rundle, Mastodon, and Rosetta mark significant creative milestones, while Godflesh and The Ocean reveal tracks and collaborations that deepen the genre's experimental edge. Releases from 30,000 Monkies and new live footage from Fange and Witch Ripper highlight ongoing performances and evolving artistic visions. Additional coverage includes a solo project from Pepper Keenan and reflections on past works from Soundgarden and Nirvana.

1. 01

   Emma Ruth Rundle, Chelsea Wolfe, Alice in Chains

   Emma Ruth Rundle releases new album These Killing Times

   Sep 19 · 11 outlets

2. 02

   Mastodon, Brent Hinds

   Mastodon Announces 'Marrow Deep' Amid Grief and Rebuilding

   Sep 17 · 4 outlets

3. 03

   Godflesh

   GODFLESH Shares New Song 'Master And Slave' From Upcoming 'Decay' Album

   Sep 16 · 4 outlets

4. 04

   The Ocean, Thorsten Quaeschning, Tangerine Dream

   [News] The Ocean reveal new single “Milk Of My Dreams” ft. Thorsten Quaeschning (Tangerine Dream)

   Sep 18 · 3 outlets

5. 05

   Rosetta

   Rosetta annonce un nouvel album

   Sep 17 · 2 outlets

6. 06

   30, 30,000 Monkies

   Nouvel album de 30,000 Monkies en écoute

   Sep 16 · 2 outlets

7. 07

   Soundgarden, Scorpions

   Soundgarden Scorpions Animals

   Sep 20 · 1 outlet

8. 08

   Kurt Cobain, Nirvana

   Kurt Cobain’s Attempt To Mimic Another Band Gave Nirvana Their First Hit in 1991

   Sep 20 · 1 outlet

9. 09

   Fange, Hellfest

   Fange : live @ Hellfest 2026 (vidéo)

   Sep 18 · 1 outlet

10. 10

    Méchant Colosse

    [News] Méchant Colosse unveils officiallyric videofor new single “Que Dieu Blesse L’Amérique” from new EP “Éponyme”

    Sep 18 · 1 outlet

11. 11

    Soundgarden

    Deep Cut Friday: “Head Down” by Soundgarden

    Sep 18 · 1 outlet

12. 12

    Witch Ripper, Friendship Commanders

    [News] Witch Ripper unveil full KEXP performance video – On tour now with Friendship Commanders

    Sep 17 · 1 outlet

13. 13

    Corrosion of Conformity, Down, Pepper Keenan

    CORROSION OF CONFORMITY And DOWN's PEPPER KEENAN Is Working On His First-Ever Solo Album: 'I'm Pulling Out All The Stops On This Sucker'

    Sep 17 · 1 outlet

14. 14

    Mastodon

    Mastodon Turn Tragedy Into Triumph on Marrow Deep: Cover Story

    Sep 17 · 1 outlet

15. 15

    Hole

    Hole Released Debut Album “Pretty On The Inside” 30 Years Ago Today

    Sep 17 · 1 outlet

16. 16

    Nirvana

    Il était une fois : "Sappy" par Nirvana

    Sep 17 · 1 outlet

17. 17

    10,000 Years

    10,000 Years – Esox Lucifer

    Sep 16 · 1 outlet

18. 18

    Elder

    CHRONIQUE : Elder "Through Zero"

    Sep 15 · 1 outlet

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