Ceremony of SLUDGE IX

Ceremony of Sludge, Portland's heaviest microfest, is back for year NINE! To whet your appetite and loosen your bowels for another bone-rattling doom-off, we welcome back to the studio CoS co-founders Blaine (Mane of the Cur; Hot Won't Quit) and Justin (Witch Mountain). Joining them is Eric (engineer/producer, Husk Recording; Hair Puller), who handles live recording of the fest. Ceremony of Sludge takes place Friday, March 6 at the World Famous Kenton Club in Portland, OR. This year's lineup features Usnea, Glasghote, Brume, A//tar, and Zyl. Can't wait to see you there!

Ceremony-inspired music this week includes:

• "Help Me" by Brume (7:00)
• "Eye of Ra" by Glasghote (20:43)
• "Garbage Man" by Chat Pile (35:05)
• "Horology" by A//tar (49:38)
• "Tweak Jabber" by Dopethrone (65:29)