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Tower of Torsos (2023)
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Onward (2020)
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Carnivorous Myocardium Engorgement (2021)
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Philadelphia doom and stoner metal trio active since 2001, known for their largely instrumental approach and the prominent role of the violin alongside guitar and drums, an unusual sonic identity within the genre.
Philadelphia doom and stoner metal band formed in 2014, drawing on the slow, heavy riff traditions of both genres to craft dense, hypnotic soundscapes. Their name references the witch-like creature of Slavic folklore, a fitting emblem for their brooding, ritualistic approach.
Curwensville, Pennsylvania project formed in 2025 that fuses industrial doom and death metal, layering mechanized textures over slow, crushing heaviness.
Sunburster is a Philadelphia, Pennsylvania sludge/doom/stoner metal band formed in 2012, combining the grime and aggression of sludge with the slow, narcotic groove of stoner and doom.
Susurrant Void is a Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania death-doom project formed in 2025, combining the glacial tempos and funereal atmosphere of funeral doom with the harsh, downtuned attack of death metal.
Upper Darby, Pennsylvania act formed in 2012 that began in gothic rock and metal before shifting toward a heavier combination of gothic, doom, and death metal, balancing atmospheric gloom with crushing low-register weight.
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