(October 2023) Episode 528 is BUZZOV•EN, one of the bands from the American South (they’re from North Carolina) that created the sludge metal genre in the 1990s. It combines super-low guitar riffs as in doom and stoner metal with punk-style vocals featuring vicious and violent lyrics (so I’m told, I can’t understand them), along with irreverent dialogue clips appended to the songs. Apparently their live shows were chaotic and violent. I like it but it’s not for everyone.
Favorite album: Sore
Favorite song: Mainline
Compared to expectations: ↑
Recommendation: Try them out if you like the loud low grind, although it can be uneven and the rage can make it unsettling.
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