This week on Sludge Underground Marcel talks to Brett from @igniteband leading up to the bands debut appearance in South Africa. Join in as they chat about the band meeting Fuzigish's Malcom at Punk Rock Holiday in Slovenia, the bands over 30 year run, and stories from a band that's…
February was jam packed full of highs and lows across the South African alternative and metal scene, we're breaking it all down! On this episode, Marcel & Nasiphi recap the month's biggest stories: The cancellation of Calabash, the success of Emalyth Fest, and the latest releases from Sonder The Africanime,…
Dwayne, one of the best metal vocalists in Africa, talks about how he actually started off as a guitarist🇿🇦
Step into the mind of Sunken State frontman Dwayne Hees in this unfiltered episode of Sludge Underground. We look at his journey, having grown up in an Afrikaans household in Rustenburg, starting out as a vocalist before even touching vocals, and his pre-Sunken State days with links to MoshMallow bassist…
Sash answers all your Wacken-related questions🚀
What really happens after Wacken Open Air? In this episode, we dive deep into the challenges South African bands face after representing the country in Germany, and why breaking out internationally isn’t as straightforward as it seems. 🎤 We put YOUR questions directly to Sash, giving you the answers you’ve…
Wacken Metal Battle organisers answer your questions head-on
Marcel catches up with @PAGES_DOOM to chat about the recenet release of their album No More Can Be Done. Diving into themes of existential dread, geopolitical despair, environmental decay and raw emotion. Join in as we chat about the bands evolution, the importance of physical media, and how art as…
Join the boys as they look back at the best South African band releases and events of 2025. From memorable gigs to standout music releases, they highlight their favourites and share a glimpse of what's coming in the remainder of 2026. #SouthAfrica #SouthAfricanPodcast #SouthAfricanBands #SludgeUnderground All images & videos are…
Check out how Your Cynical Sanity vocalist, Myke, designed our new merch logo! Shot & Edited by @Zwane031 Voice Over by Myke Taylor of @YourCynicalSanitySA #sludgeunderground #durban #southafrica #southafricanbands #merchdesign #creativeprocess #nikonz30 🔗 Follow Sludge Underground: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sludgeunderground Podcast: https://www.sludgeunderground.com Merch: https://www.sludgeunderground.store
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…
