Videos

Marcel sat down with Eli of Skrikkeljaar, an upcoming emo pop punk band with the added twist of being in afrikaans. Eli details his journey as a musician, the influences that shaped the bands sound, and the impact he hopes to have on those around him. Don't miss out on…

This week Marcel has a chat with Eli of Skrikkeljaar about the waves the band has been making. Don't miss out on one of South Africa's most promising new bands🔥

This past Saturday was Dawn Of The Titans 4 at Railways in Pretoria hosted by Hardman Productions. Here's what you missed if you weren't there! Shot by: @Thorns_Of_Sludge Featuring: @sunkenstate2684 @GhastZA @WalkTheseSkiesOfficial @fadinggrayband @SurdusMetal @YourCynicalSanitySA Song: Sunken State - Bring Back The Guillotine

Here's what you missed if your weren't at Dawn Of The Titans at Baileys last night hosted by Hardman Productions Video by Marcel @ghast_band @humannebula @walk_these_skies @yourcynicalsanity @fading_gray_band #metal #bands #livemusic #alt #alternative

Dierbaar chat about being part of the new Wave of Afrikaans music and the role @Afrikalt plays in it. Check out the full interview on YouTube 🔥 #southafricanmusic #afrikaansmusiek #alternative #alt #sludgeunderground #southafricanpodcast

Marcel sits down with Dierbaar, an alternative Afrikaans band from Stellenbosch, to dig into what drives their unique sound and message. We talk about why they chose to make alternative music in Afrikaans, the themes most artists shy away from, and their experience working with @Afrikalt. If you’re interested in…

@marcelsmuts2197 had a chat with Dierbaar recently about the rise of Afrikaans alternative music in recent years and their reasoning for pursuing alternative in Afrikaans. Full episode drops on YouTube tomorrow 🔥 #afrikaansband #afrikaansmusiek #alternative #alt #band #southafricanpodcast #southafricanmusic.

Ramfest 2025 was everything we’ve been waiting for. From Bongloard’s wild energy and Sunken State’s chaos (gorilla suit included), to Jack Parow proving he absolutely belongs on a heavy lineup, this festival was a full-on celebration of South African alternative and heavy music. Not everything went smoothly, sound issues hit…

From small dive bars and underground venues to the people keeping the alternative flame alive, this video dives into the heart of South Africa’s alternative and metal scene. We explore the venues, promoters, content creators, and bands that make this community what it is. Whether you’re a fan, a musician,…

This week we're catching up with Savannah Vermaak, A live sound engineer based in Cape Town South Africa. She Goes over experiences working within the scene, the educational content she's creating on her platform, and a behind the scenes look at one of the most important factors in live music,…

This week we're chatting to Kavesh Vello, The organizer of Music For Palestine, Joined by Berty of the band Necklace. We dive into the motivations behind the event, the bands playing, and the organizations involved. #punkrock #punk #palestine #fundraising #livemusic #giftofthegivers Edited by Marcel Smuts Website https://www.sludgeunderground.com Merch https://sludgeunderground.store/ Instagram…