Various, Noosebomb, Fistula, Misanthrope Project, Ravens Creed, Coffins, Fossegrimen, Witch-Lord, Kongh, Deadbird, Raw Radar War, Raw Radar War

Louisiana Sludge

Black Sabbath slowed below the speed limit, soaked in Gulf humidity, feedback and cheap bourbon — five bands, one phone book.

West Midlands Metal

Downtuned riffs from a factory city — Sabbath to grindcore, four decades of Birmingham making music heavier.