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- 🇿🇦ZA · Music Interviews#5010K to 30K
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- 🇸🇦SA · Music Interviews#156500 to 3K
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The Misty Waters 2026 Experience
Jun 20, 2026
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The Gen AI Divide In The Cape Town Alternative Scene
Jun 11, 2026
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South African Hip-Hop's Fastest Rising Artist
May 21, 2026
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The Real Reason Metal Vocalists Cup The Mic + The Bands That Made These 3 South African Metal Vocalists
May 6, 2026
42m 09s
The Doors Pledge To Repay Artists
Apr 29, 2026
41m 56s
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/20/26 | The Misty Waters 2026 Experience | This week on Sludge Underground @Thorns_Of_Sludge shares his experience at Misty Waters Music Festival. This festival was nothing short of a love letter to artist, festival goers, anda most importantly music lovers. Hired along as a second shooter he was front and center for all 27 bands who played seeing familiar faces but also a ton of new ones. This was one of the most diverse lineups imaginable from artists within Indie, electronic, blues, rock, punk to almost everything inbetwee... | 41m 56s | ||||||
| 6/11/26 | The Gen AI Divide In The Cape Town Alternative Scene✨ | AI in musicCape Town alternative scene+3 | — | SAHARA | Cape Town | AI generated artCape Town music+3 | — | 28m 20s | |
| 5/21/26 | South African Hip-Hop's Fastest Rising Artist✨ | South African hip-hopartist journey+3 | PEGG | Dropkick Murphy'sCotton Fest mixtape | GlenwoodDurban | South African hip-hopPEGG+5 | — | 10m 21s | |
| 5/6/26 | The Real Reason Metal Vocalists Cup The Mic + The Bands That Made These 3 South African Metal Vocalists✨ | metal vocalistsmic technique+4 | ReeganMyke+1 | Facing The GallowsYour Cynical Sanity+7 | — | metalvocalists+5 | — | 42m 09s | |
| 4/29/26 | The Doors Pledge To Repay Artists✨ | local music scenemusic events+3 | — | GhastZAWalkTheseSkiesOfficial+3 | RailwaysThe Werehouse+1 | local musicmusic events+3 | — | 41m 56s | |
| 4/22/26 | The Return Of Vulvodynia✨ | Vulvodyniaband dynamics+3 | Luke Haarhoff | VulvodyniaArson Theory | TurkeyChina | VulvodyniaLuke Haarhoff+3 | — | 36m 21s | |
| 4/14/26 | South Africa's Most Underrated Metal Vocalist✨ | South African MetalWacken Metal Battle+3 | Deven | The OvermindDivine Affliction+1 | South AfricaDurban | metal vocalistSouth Africa+4 | — | 36m 39s | |
| 4/8/26 | I Thought Afrikaans Alternative Music Was Dead, I Was Wrong✨ | Afrikaans alternative musicnew wave artists+4 | — | Koos KombuisFokofpolisiekar+1 | — | Afrikaans musicalternative artists+4 | — | 31m 15s | |
| 4/4/26 | Three Dudes That Cup Pilot Episode✨ | metal musicvocalists+3 | — | Sludge Underground | South Africa | metal vocalistsgateway bands+3 | — | 42m 32s | |
| 3/25/26 | March Recap: IGNITE In South Africa, Upcoming Events, And More✨ | alternative musicmetal scene+3 | — | IGNITEMoondaygun+3 | South Africa | South African metalIGNITE+5 | — | 22m 04s | |
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| 3/17/26 | The South African Band That Disappeared For 20 Years✨ | band comebackSouth African music+3 | Warren | Plum | South Africa | PlumSouth African Bands+4 | — | 32m 17s | |
| 3/4/26 | Orange County's IGNITE Is Making Their Debut Appearance In South Africa✨ | musicband history+3 | Brett | IGNITEFuzigish | South AfricaSlovenia | IGNITESouth Africa+5 | — | 32m 42s | |
| 2/24/26 | February Recap: Calabash Cancelled, Emalyth Fest Shines, and More✨ | South African alternative scenemetal music+3 | Myke Taylor | CalabashEmalyth Fest+7 | — | CalabashEmalyth Fest+5 | — | 21m 50s | |
| 2/17/26 | Inside The Mind Of One Of Africa's Best Metal Vocalists | Step into the mind of Sunken State frontman Dwayne Hees in this unfiltered episode of Sludge Underground. We look at his journey, having grown up in an Afrikaans household in Rustenburg, starting out as a vocalist before even touching vocals, and his pre-Sunken State days with links to MoshMallow bassist Reinhardt. Dwayne talks about how he met Mat Swanepoel and how Sunken State's OG lineup was formed. The episode also looks at Dwayne's nuanced views of cancel culture within the South Afr... | 42m 41s | ||||||
| 1/27/26 | What Really Happens After Wacken? | What really happens after Wacken Open Air? In this episode, we dive deep into the challenges South African bands face after representing the country in Germany, and why breaking out internationally isn’t as straightforward as it seems. 🎤 We put YOUR questions directly to Sash, giving you the answers you’ve been waiting for. Plus, we explore what Emalyth and the Wacken Metal Battle South Africa have lined up for 2026, and what it means for the future of heavy music in South Africa If you’re ... | 38m 22s | ||||||
| 1/21/26 | P+A+G+E+S Brings A Message Of Hope And Resilience Through Doom | Marcel catches up with @PAGES_DOOM to chat about the recenet release of their album No More Can Be Done. Diving into themes of existential dread, geopolitical despair, environmental decay and raw emotion. Join in as we chat about the bands evolution, the importance of physical media, and how art as a meduim makes it's way into their music. Explore our exclusive merch store for unique and high-quality items inspired by our podcast! From stylish t-shirts to snug beanies, t... | 28m 57s | ||||||
| 1/16/26 | Best South African Bands & Releases of 2025 | Join the boys as they look back at the best South African band releases and events of 2025. From memorable gigs to standout music releases, they highlight their favourites and share a glimpse of what's coming in the remainder of 2026. #SouthAfrica #SouthAfricanPodcast #SouthAfricanBands #SludgeUnderground Explore our exclusive merch store for unique and high-quality items inspired by our podcast! From stylish t-shirts to snug beanies, there’s something for every listener. Show ... | 26m 49s | ||||||
| 12/3/25 | Skrikkeljaar Isn’t Here to Fit In And That’s the Point | Marcel sat down with Eli of Skrikkeljaar, an upcoming emo pop punk band with the added twist of being in afrikaans. Eli details his journey as a musician, the influences that shaped the bands sound, and the impact he hopes to have on those around him. Don't miss out on learning more about one of the South African scenes most promising newcomers. Explore our exclusive merch store for unique and high-quality items inspired by our podcast! From stylish t-shirts to snug beanies, there’s somethin... | 40m 34s | ||||||
| 11/19/25 | Is This The Rise Of Afrikaans Alternative? | Marcel sits down with Dierbaar, an alternative Afrikaans band from Stellenbosch, to dig into what drives their unique sound and message. We talk about why they chose to make alternative music in Afrikaans, the themes most artists shy away from, and their experience working with @Afrikalt. If you’re interested in the new wave of Afrikaans alternative music, this is a conversation you don’t want to miss. Explore our exclusive merch store for unique and high-quality items inspired by our podc... | 31m 55s | ||||||
| 11/13/25 | The Ramfest 2025 Experience | Ramfest 2025 was everything we’ve been waiting for. From Bongloard’s wild energy and Sunken State’s chaos (gorilla suit included), to Jack Parow proving he absolutely belongs on a heavy lineup, this festival was a full-on celebration of South African alternative and heavy music. Not everything went smoothly, sound issues hit hard during Vulvodynia’s set, but The Narrow and Facing the Gallows brought things right back, setting the stage for an unforgettable headliner: The Devil Wears Prada. F... | 19m 43s | ||||||
| 10/26/25 | A Crash Course In Joining The South African Alt/Metal Scene | 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, or just curious about the scene, this is your crash course into finding your own way into South Africa’s alternative music world. 🎥 Special feature: The Headbanging Panda (CPT Metal Realm)... | 18m 38s | ||||||
| 10/18/25 | What No One Tells You About Running Live Sound in South Africa | 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, the sound. Explore our exclusive merch store for unique and high-quality items inspired by our podcast! From stylish t-shirts to snug beanies, there’s something for every listener. Show your suppo... | 29m 47s | ||||||
| 10/8/25 | Punks Put On Music For Palestine | 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 Explore our exclusive merch store for unique and high-quality items inspired by our podcast! From stylish t-shirts to snug beanies, there’s something for every listener. Show your support and grab your favour... | 34m 23s | ||||||
| 9/25/25 | The Capetonian Metalcore Band Taking ZA By Storm | n this episode of Sludge Underground Marcel has a chat with Ken of DoomTrigger, 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 their music. #doomtrigger #bandinterview #metalcore #capetown #capetownmusic #southafricanmusic #southafricanmetal Explore our exclusive merch store for unique and high-quality items ... | 34m 14s | ||||||
| 9/17/25 | South Africa's Most Explosive Metal Event | We're having a chat with Devilnest's Myke Taylor & Brynn Huxtable about their upcoming Durban metal event, Recoil. The event sees Gauteng heavyweights Walk These Skies and Die Gemeente coming down to Durban for what promises to be South Africa's most explosive metal event! #southafricanmetalmusic #sametal #durbanmetal #devilnest #metalevents Explore our exclusive merch store for unique and high-quality items inspired by our podcast! From stylish t-shirts to snug beanies, there’s somethin... | 23m 56s | ||||||
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