Portuguese heavy sludge hitters Vaneno have just dropped the official video for “Sludgehammer”, the crushing second single from their forthcoming album Chaos, Hostility, Murder, due out May 26 on Raging Planet Records.
Shot in black and white, “Sludgehammer” embodies everything Vaneno stands for: heavy, unrelenting riffs, cavernous grooves, and a primal energy that feels like it could destroy entire brick walls. The track delivers a punishing blend of sludge, stoner, and death metal, the kind of sound that grabs you by the throat and doesn’t let go.
Mixed and mastered by Pedro Mau (SinWav Audio), who also worked on the band’s debut EP, Chaos, Hostility, Murder marks a new era for Vaneno; tighter, darker, and more aggressive than ever.
If you missed it, watch the video for lead single “Necropotent” at this location.
Vaneno’s journey began in 2017 when three friends—Miguel Nunes (drums), Eduardo Cunha (guitar), and António Tavares (guitar)—started jamming together, laying the foundation for what would become their distinct sludge-infused sound. By late 2019, the band expanded to a five-piece with the addition of Pedro Fernandes on bass and Alexandre Fernandes on vocals, marking a turning point in their commitment to bringing their music to the masses.
Since then, the band has undergone a lineup change, with Eduardo Cunha stepping down and Felipe Peraboa taking over on guitar.
Their previous release, Struggle Through Absurdity, showcased four powerful tracks that blend sludge, stoner, and death metal influences, creating an aggressive sound full of heavy, muscular riffs and pummeling rhythms. Vaneno’s raw, unrelenting style continues to evolve, and Chaos, Hostility, Murder promises to take their music to even greater heights.
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