Skip to content
Friday, May 22, 2026
Latest:
  • K L P S / The Grey / Helve @ The Peer Hat, Manchester, 27th February 2026
  • Review: –(16)– ‘Forgeries Vol. 1, 1972 – 1984’
  • Review: TONS ‘Stoned Villains’
  • Review: Taxology ‘A Deep Dive In The Colourful And Mysterious Garden Of Mr. Taxology’
  • Review: Burned Up Bled Dry ‘Next Stop… Dead Stop…’
The Sleeping Shaman

The Sleeping Shaman

The 'Heavier Than Thou' Webzine

Header - Spotify Playlist

  • News
  • Album & EP Reviews
    • #
    • A
    • B
    • C
    • D
    • E
    • F
    • G
    • H
    • I
    • J
    • K
    • L
    • M
    • N
    • O
    • P
    • Q
    • R
    • S
    • T
    • U
    • V
    • W
    • X
    • Y
    • Z
  • Interviews
    • A-F
    • G-Q
    • R-Z
  • Live Reviews
  • Articles
  • Streams
  • Shaman Shop
    • Shaman Recordings
    • Vinyl Records
    • Compact Discs
    • Merch
    • Downloads
    • Basket

Sludge

Yanomamo/Slomatics – Split EP
Album & EP Reviews S Y 

Review: Yanomamö/Slomatics – Split EP

23rd August 202127th September 2021 Maxx Iommium Records, Slomatics, Sludge, Yanomamö

Iommium Records from Sydney, Australia, are releasing this 7” Split, on blue coloured vinyl, featuring two tracks between label stalwarts

Read More >>
Wallowing
Streams 

Premiere: Wallowing ‘Orbital Detritus’ – Taken From 4-Way Split With Vixen Maw, Slabdragger & Thin

12th August 202121st September 2021 Lee Edwards Black Voodoo Records, Doom, Grindcore, Slabdragger, Sludge, Sludgelord Records, Thin, Vixen Maw, Wallowing

The UK’s Sci-Fi obsessed doom, grind and sludge metal maniacs Wallowing who, after the release of their truly awesome long

Read More >>
Planet Of The Dead ‘Pilgrims’
Album & EP Reviews P 

Review: Planet Of The Dead ‘Pilgrims’

5th August 20219th September 2021 Richard Murray Independent, Planet Of The Dead, Sludge

Planet Of The Dead look past all the beauty of their homeland of New Zealand to prepare their minds for

Read More >>
Potemkin ‘Sludge Vol. 1’
Album & EP Reviews P 

Review: Potemkin ‘Sludge Vol. 1’

19th July 20219th September 2021 Harry Holmes Doom, Independent, Potemkin, Sludge

Yep. That’s some sludge. A concise little cassette/digital release from Malmö, Potemkin stick right to the sweet spot of True

Read More >>
Kita ‘Ocean Of Acid’
Album & EP Reviews K 

Review: Kita ‘Ocean Of Acid’ EP

13th July 20219th September 2021 Richard Murray Doom, Kita, No Profit Recordings, Sludge

Kita are a Finnish, sludge, death, hate, doom, progressive fuelled menacing project. This is their debut EP entitled Ocean Of

Read More >>
Remote ‘Дым’
Album & EP Reviews R 

Review: Remote ‘Дым’

9th July 202113th August 2021 Josuph Price Addicted Label, Doom, Remote, Sludge

Hailing from Russia, Remote have been spewing out huge walls of gradually more extreme pitch-black pick ‘n’ mix sludge for

Read More >>
Sorcia ‘Death By Design’
Album & EP Reviews S 

Review: Sorcia ‘Death By Design’ EP

7th July 202113th August 2021 Josh Schneider Acoustic, Desert Records, Doom, Sludge, Sorcia

I remember back in high school discovering new music (I was late to the party) and really getting into searching

Read More >>
Gangrened
Streams 

Video Premiere: Gangrened ‘Triangeli’ – ‘Deadly Algorithm’ Vinyl Drops Tomorrow

1st July 202113th September 2021 Lee Edwards Burial Records, Domestic System, Doom, Gangrened, Gure Hitzak, Kohina Records, Noizeland Records, Odio Sonoro, Quebranta Records, Sludge, Trepanation Recordings, Violence In The Veins

Although released on CD and Digital via Trepanation Records and Gure Hitzak back in April, after a three month delay

Read More >>
Red Beard Wall '3'
Album & EP Reviews R 

Review: Red Beard Wall ‘3’

16th June 202121st July 2021 Josh Schneider Desert Records, Doom, Red Beard Wall, Sludge

You can’t discuss Red Beard Wall without first discussing the legendary red beard of lead singer/guitarist Aaron Wall. After all,

Read More >>
Somnuri
Interviews R-Z 

Somnuri: Interview With Drummer Phil SanGiacomo

11th June 202121st July 2021 Lee Beamish Blues Funeral Recordings, Prog Metal, Sludge, Somnuri

Hot off the back of releasing the fantastical new album, Nefarious Wave, I got the opportunity to fire some questions

Read More >>
Splendidula
Streams 

Video Premiere: Splendidula ‘Oculus’ – Taken From ‘Somnus’ That’s Out Now Via Argonauta Records

11th June 202121st July 2021 Lee Edwards Argonauta Records, Doom, Sludge, Splendidula

Back in January it was an honour for The Shaman to bring you a premiere of the epic doom and

Read More >>
  1. «
  2. 1
  3. 2
  4. ...
  5. 17
  6. 18
  7. 19
  8. ...
  9. 63
  10. 64
  11. »
  • ← Previous
  • Next →

Basket

If You Can Help

Shaman Shop

Latest StreamsView All

Premiere: –(16)– ‘Forgeries Vol 1, 1972–1984’ – New Album Drops Tomorrow, 1st May
Featured Streams 

Premiere: –(16)– ‘Forgeries Vol 1, 1972–1984’ – New Album Drops Tomorrow, 1st May

30th April 202630th April 2026 Lee Edwards

Few bands have carved out a path quite like –(16)–. For more than three decades, the Southern California veterans have

Video Premiere: Alunah ‘La Pucelle’ – From New Split With Samavayo, Out 5th June
Featured Streams 

Video Premiere: Alunah ‘La Pucelle’ – From New Split With Samavayo, Out 5th June

23rd April 202623rd April 2026 Lee Edwards
Video Premiere: TESA – Second Excerpt From ‘TESA MAN’ Marks Today’s Release Of ‘INTERVAL’
Featured Streams 

Video Premiere: TESA – Second Excerpt From ‘TESA MAN’ Marks Today’s Release Of ‘INTERVAL’

3rd April 20263rd April 2026 Lee Edwards
Video Premiere: TESA – Excerpt From ‘TESA MAN’ Ahead Of This Friday’s Release Of ‘INTERVAL’
Featured Streams 

Video Premiere: TESA – Excerpt From ‘TESA MAN’ Ahead Of This Friday’s Release Of ‘INTERVAL’

1st April 20261st April 2026 Lee Edwards

Must Attend

Roadburn Festival

Weirdo Canyon Dispatch

Weirdo Canyon Dispatch

About

The Sleeping Shaman
After a hiatus The Sleeping Shaman is awake. Although we won't set the world on fire, we aim to bring you the latest reviews, interviews and premieres from the 'heavier than thou' underground.

Information

  • Disclaimer
  • FAQ
  • Get Involved
  • Payment & Delivery Info
  • Privacy Policy
  • Contact

Quick Links

  • Album & EP Reviews
  • Interviews
  • Articles
  • Live Reviews
  • Streams
  • Shaman Shop

Get Involved

Wanna Get Involved
© 2005 - 2026 The Sleeping Shaman // Artwork by CAVUM. All rights reserved.

Powered by
►
Necessary cookies enable essential site features like secure log-ins and consent preference adjustments. They do not store personal data.
None
►
Functional cookies support features like content sharing on social media, collecting feedback, and enabling third-party tools.
None
►
Analytical cookies track visitor interactions, providing insights on metrics like visitor count, bounce rate, and traffic sources.
None
►
Advertisement cookies deliver personalized ads based on your previous visits and analyze the effectiveness of ad campaigns.
None
►
Unclassified cookies are cookies that we are in the process of classifying, together with the providers of individual cookies.
None
Powered by