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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…

We took a trip to Texas Rock Bar in Potchefstroom to catch @indiedogband, @Mensdom, and @Die_Hede. Here's what you missed if you weren't there! #livemusic #afrikaansemusiek #rock #alternative Shot and edited: Marcel Smuts Song: Revolusie - Mensdom

Here's some highlights of our chat with @doomtriggercore

DoomTriggers Ken talks about the importance of maintaining a quality experience to gain new fans as well as retain existing ones.

In this episode of Sludge Underground Marcel has a chat with Ken of @doomtriggercore , one of Cape Towns most promising Metalcore bands. They dive into the bands formation, the impressive ground they've covered over the bands short time since exploding onto the scene, and the themes and messages behind…

Cape Town metalcore band DoomTrigger have been making waves throughout the South African Alt Scene. We took a moment to catch up with Ken and learn more about the band

Here's what you missed if you weren't at Westville Warehouse in Durban this weekend for Recoil hosted By Devilnest Events. Durban brought the Gees @WalkTheseSkiesOfficial @diegemeenteband @YourCynicalSanitySA and Ninerefrain brought the brutality. #durban #metal #southafricanmusic #livemusic Song: Cyanide Milkshake - Walk These Skies Shot and edited by @marcelsmuts2197 Explore our…