Unruly - Unruly (2020)

'Unruly are a 3 piece sludge band from Te Whanganui a Tara, New Zealand. Named after an infamous family of British travellers whose beach littering escalated into becoming a rolling media spectacle during the summer of 2018.

Long time members of the incestuous Wellington punk scene, previous bands include TVX, Bonecruncher, Freak Magnet, DAHTM, Meth Drinker, Drug Problem, Influence and too many more to name.'

Released through SludgeLord records in the UK.

https://thesludgelord.bandcamp.com/album/unruly

Distant Fear - Mortal Column (2019)

Tāmaki Makaurau's Distant Fears debut release from the end of 2019. Crushing crusty, old school death metal/hardcore featuring members of Witchrist, and Shallow Grave among other. Released on Wrought Material. Up for free on bandcamp!

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DAHTM - Silver Banshee (2019)

First release from Wellington's newest Doom/Crust band DAHTM. Featuring members of Rogernomix and Ayn Randy, this is definitely another Wellington band to check out and watch for releases in 2020!

https://dahtm.bandcamp.com/releases

TVX - S/t (2019)

Very special release by Wellington's Tvx in memory of their vocalist and beloved friend of ours Anna, who sadly passed away last year. Produced using live vocals from one of their last gigs. She would have been so bloody chuffed if she heard this. Records are still available that you can buy through bandcamp.

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RIP Anna <3 <3 <3

Shallow Grave - Threshold Between Worlds (2018)

Back from the abyss, sludge stalwarts Shallow Grave return with another 12'' of blackened sludge/doom. Fucking solid, buy the 12'! Released on Sludgelord records.

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Draulicht - Demo (2018)

First demo from new Auckland Doom metal band Draulicht. Release on Hairy Palm. Featuring members of Slavedriver and Trepanation.

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Pantihero - S/t (2017)

First ep from Wellington crusty sludge band Pantihero. $5 on bandcamp. Released on Razored Raw.

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Over Population - Civilisation and it's Discontents (2017)

Crushing new release from Napier's' Sludge trio Over Population. Check out the upcoming release show in Wellington. $3 on bandcamp.

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Meth Drinker / Dead Instrument - Split (2016)

Latest Split from Meth Drinker, with Danish Grindcore band Dead instrument. Released by Drop Out records from Poland.

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Ritual Abuse - White Smoke Ritual Demo (2016)

First recording from Wellingtons new Doom outfit Ritual Abuse. They are opening for Weedeater in a week or two so go check em. Free on bandcamp.

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Lord of Solitude - Vampire Ritual​/​To The Devil​.​.​.​A Daughter (2015)

Lord of Solitude are a Stoner/Sludge/Doom metal band from Auckland. Only just heard about these guys recently, well worth checking them out live if you get a chance too! Ep 5 bukka on bandcamp.

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Open Tomb - Demo 1 (2011)

The very first demo from Open Tomb. Also check the new stuff by these guys out on their bandcamp!

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Open Tomb - Open Tomb (2012)

Early ep from Hamilton's Doom/Sludge act Open Tomb.

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Also Check Out:

Open Tomb - Slower Than Thou: Here

Shallow Grave - S/T (2013)

Shallow Grave are a doom metal band from Auckland, this is their 2013 self titled release, I picked this tape up through Taphephobia Productions and it fuckin' rules. Slow, creepy, atmospheric, groovy, its great. This shit is fucking heavy, crushing doom. Its also available through their bandcamp, well worth checking out. I think I have a vague memory of seeing these guys at a house party once with Meth Drinker, Crawler and Viking Weed (might be wrong about that, foggy memory), that fucking ruled.

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Drug Problem - Self Titled (2008)

2008 Lp from Wellingtons Drug Problem.

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Drug Problem - Demo (2006)

1st demo from old Wellington band Drug Problem. Brilliant fusion of Power Violence/Sludge/Doom.

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Over Population - Think Locally, Die Globally (2014)

Over Population are a Doomy Sludge Metal band with crusty influence from Naiper. This is their first release.

 http://over-population.bandcamp.com/releases

Meth Drinker s/t 7" (2013) Meth Drinker/Moloch split (2013)

Last year, whilst on tour in Europe, Wellington's Meth Drinker released two records, one a self titled 7", and the other a split with the UK's Moloch. I haven't managed to get either of these, but some of the Meth Drinker tracks can be heard via their bandcamp:

Meth Drinker s/t 7"
Meth Drinker/Moloch

Ape of Unreason - ll (2014)

Ape of Unreason are a newish Doomy/Neo Crust/Post Rock band from Christchurch. This is their debut release, up for free on bandcamp. Watch out for these guys.

http://apeofunreason.bandcamp.com/releases

Lies and Slander - Demo (2013)

Lies and Slander are a 3 piece Grindcore/Sludge/Doom band from Invercargill. This is a demo teaser from hopefully upcoming album.



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