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EP392: We're chatting to Ashley of Lower Hollow on this episode. We're looking at where the band started, band member departures, the future of the band, and more. #sludgeunderground #southafricanband #lowerhollow #southafricanmetalheads Theme Video: Marcel Smuts Website https://www.sludgeunderground.com Merch https://sludgeunderground.store/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sludgeunderground TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@sludgeunderground YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@sludgeunderground Twitter https://twitter.com/Sludge031 Facebook https://www.facebook.com/SludgeUnderground

In the last Battle For Wacken interview we sit down with Sash, the driving force behind Battle For Wacken Sub-Saharan Africa, the biggest metal event in Sub-Saharan Africa. Featuring 12 bands from across Angola, Kenya, South Africa, Namibia, Mozambique, and Botswana, this event is not just a competition, it's a…

Another dive into a Wacken Metal Battle Sub-Saharan Africa finalist and this time we're chatting to Angolan metalers @eternalkatastrophy5695 . Join in as we chat about the difficulties of being a band in Angola, The growth of the metal and alternative community over the last two years, as well as…

Next in line with catching up with each of the Wacken Metal Battle Sub-Saharan Africa Finalists @marcelsmuts2197 has a chat with Die Gemeente's Francios Smith and Tyler Hattingh. Join in as they delve into the formation of the band, their respective histories as seasoned musicians, as well as their experiences…

Here's what you missed if you didn't hit Sowaar Bar Pretoria this past weekend. Comment if you spot yourself! Bands: @sunkenstate2684 @YourCynicalSanitySA @DivertedDisorder @moshmallowband Song: I Am Divinity - Sunken State Shot and edited by @marcelsmuts2197

This weeks Wacken Metal Battle Finalist is Hiraeth. A modern melodic metal band from Johannesburg South Africa who are back from a hiatus and ready to take on the South African scene with a new lineup. Join in as we chat about their thoughts on the current skill level of…

This week Marcel has a chat with Lenny of Irony Destroyed. A metalcore band hailing from Nairobi Kenya. Join in as they chat about the kenyan scene, the challenges they face as an extremely niche genre, as well as being so geographically isolated from the rest of the African metal…

Next up in our line of interviewing each of the Wacken Metal Battle Sub-Saharan Africa finalist we have Raven In Flesh. A Tswanian black metal band hailing from Botswana's legendary metal scene. Join in as Marcel dives into the origins of the band, the challenges they face and the prospect…