Sludge metal releases, week 43

This week in sludge metal, The Ocean announces a series of French dates for February 2027, while new releases and reissues highlight the genre's enduring emotional weight. Godflesh's 'Decay' and Nirvana's 'Bleach' receive critical attention, underscoring the legacy of heavy music shaped by loss and intensity. Danish doom act Dread Witch unveil a video for 'Altar' featuring Sofia Schmidt, and Messa share a live clip from their Freak Valley Festival performance. Meanwhile, Aaron Lewis discusses the thematic depth of Staind's upcoming album, reflecting on darkness and resilience.

1. 01

   The Ocean

   The Ocean annonce 9 dates françaises en février 2027

   Oct 20 · 2 outlets

2. 02

   Godflesh

   Godflesh’s Justin Broadrick on Decay and bringing the project to an end

   Oct 19 · 2 outlets

3. 03

   Love Sex Machine

   Love Sex Machine

   Oct 25 · 1 outlet

4. 04

   Mastodon

   How Mastodon coped with the grief of two deaths and made their most cathartic album

   Oct 23 · 1 outlet

5. 05

   Nirvana

   CHRONIQUE : Nirvana "Bleach"

   Oct 23 · 1 outlet

6. 06

   Nirvana, The Cure, R.E.M.

   Nirvana, The Cure, R.E.M. : cet homme a enregistré plus de 10.000 concerts, aujourd'hui accessibles gratuitement

   Oct 22 · 1 outlet

7. 07

   Dread Witch, Sofia Schmidt

   [News] Danish Doom Metal band Dread Witch unveil official video for new single “Altar” feat. Sofia Schmidt

   Oct 22 · 1 outlet

8. 08

   Messa

   [News] Messa unveil live video for “The Dress” from their performance at Freak Valley Festival 2026

   Oct 21 · 1 outlet

9. 09

   The Ocean

   The Ocean à la basse

   Oct 20 · 1 outlet

10. 10

    Aaron Lewis, Staind

    AARON LEWIS On Upcoming STAIND Album 'The Space Between The Darkness And The Light': 'This Record Fits Perfectly Right Where It Sits'

    Oct 19 · 1 outlet

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