atmospheric sludge metal

2026
atmospheric sludge metal Surprise-released 12th studio album

On March 20, 2026, the band surprise-released their 12th studio album, An Undying Love for a Burning World , and announced the addition of vocalist/guitarist Aaron Turner , best known for bands such as Isis and Sumac , who began rehearsing with the band in April 2024. On that same…
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2025
atmospheric sludge metal Roeder announced no longer touring

In January 2025, drummer Jason Roeder announced on his social media pages that he would no longer be touring and he intended to sell most, if not all, of his musical equipment. In a follow-up post, Roeder denied he was retiring from music altogether, and further stated: “As far as…
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2022
atmospheric sludge metal Scott Kelly retired from music

Following a Facebook post confessing to allegations of abuse towards his wife and family, Scott Kelly retired from music and public life in August 2022. According to a statement released by the band’s Facebook page the next day, Kelly had been quietly expelled from the group in late 2019 when…
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2016
atmospheric sludge metal Released teaser trailer for upcoming album

On August 1, 2016, the band released a teaser trailer for their upcoming album online. Their eleventh studio album, titled Fires Within Fires , was released on September 23, 2016.

atmospheric sludge metal Confirmed reissues on vinyl

On May 5, 2016, Relapse Records confirmed they were reissuing A Sun That Never Sets and The Eye of Every Storm on vinyl on June 17 with new artwork.

atmospheric sludge metal Performed at Roadburn 2016

The band performed at Roadburn 2016, with Brooklyn Vegan’s Ian Cory writing that “once the house lights came up it was hard to justify watching anything else.” This was part of their series of shows performed in celebration of their 30th anniversary as a band.

2011
atmospheric sludge metal Entered studio to record follow-up

The band entered the studio in December 2011 to record the follow-up to Given to the Rising . The new album, entitled Honor Found in Decay , was released in late October 2012.

2007
atmospheric sludge metal Given to the Rising released

The band released their ninth studio album Given to the Rising on May 8, 2007, through Neurot Records. On this album Neurosis re-incorporated a more aggressive approach into their music once again, and the album was well received by critics.

2004
atmospheric sludge metal Incorporated clean vocals and acoustic instrumentation

Beginning with A Sun That Never Sets , Neurosis began incorporating clean vocals and acoustic instrumentation with a growing folk music influence, more noted presence of classical string instruments (which had been used sparsely since Souls At Zero ) as well as slower tempos and a more contemplative sound. Allmusic…
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1996
atmospheric sludge metal Relapse Records debut Through Silver in Blood

In 1996, Neurosis attracted mainstream attention with its Relapse Records debut, Through Silver in Blood and subsequent tour with Pantera . In 1999, Neurosis released Times of Grace , which was designed to be played synchronously with Grace , an album released by Neurosis’ ambient side project, Tribes of Neurot…
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