Crowbar
Everything published on Viyolens under Crowbar — reviews, buying advice and how-tos written for players and producers in the UK.
The Best Sludge Metal Songs Right Now
These six tracks cover the breadth of the genre: Eyehategod's hostility, Crowbar's weight, the Melvins' structural invention, Acid Bath's range, Neurosis's dynamics and Grief's desolation.
Sludge Metal for Newcomers: Where to Start
Sludge metal rewards patience but can repel unprepared listeners. This guide explains what to expect, which records to start with and how to build up through the canon in the right order.
The Best Sludge Metal Artists to Know
From the Melvins' Pacific Northwest slowdown to Eyehategod's New Orleans chaos and Neurosis's shift toward post-metal, these are the artists who define the genre.
Essential Sludge Metal Albums Explained
Six records that define the genre: the Melvins' original synthesis, Eyehategod's New Orleans extremity, Crowbar's weight, Acid Bath's range, Neurosis's ambition and Grief's desolation.
