+**Sludge Metal** is a subgenre of [Heavy Metal](/wiki/heavy_metal) that fuses the slow, crushing weight of [Doom Metal](/wiki/doom_metal) with the abrasive intensity of Hardcore Punk. It is characterized by downtuned guitars, thick distortion, often sludgy tempos, and harsh, guttural vocals, creating a bleak and oppressive atmosphere.
+## See also
+- [Doom Metal](/wiki/doom_metal)
+- [Hardcore Punk](/wiki/hardcore_punk)
+- [Stoner Metal](/wiki/stoner_metal)
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