The Abominable Iron Sloth

The Abominable Iron Sloth is an American sludge metal band[2] from Sacramento, California.[3] The band features vocalist/guitarist Justin Godfrey, guitarists Cayle Hunter and Jeff Irwin, bassist Mike Martin, and drummer Mitch Wheeler. They released their eponymous debut album through Goodfellow Records in early 2006.[1] Their second album, The Id Will Overcome, was released in 2010.[4]

The Abominable Iron Sloth
Also known asThe Indomitable Iron Sloth
OriginSacramento, California, U.S.
GenresSludge metal
Years active2003 (2003)–present
Labels
Associated acts
Members
  • Justin Godfrey
  • Cayle Hunter
  • Jeff Irwin
  • Mike Martin
  • Mitch Wheeler

The band's sound, which combines "the heaviness of Black Sabbath with the concussive force of hardcore punk,"[2] has been compared to those of sludge metal acts such as Eyehategod, Acid Bath, Iron Monkey[1] and Melvins.[3]

Band members
  • Justin Godfrey – vocals, guitar
  • Cayle Hunter – guitar
  • Jeff Irwin – guitar
  • Mike Martin – bass
  • Mitch Wheeler – drums

Discography

Studio albums

  • The Abominable Iron Sloth (2006)
  • The Id Will Overcome (2010)

References
  1. Rivadavia, Eduardo. "The Abominable Iron Sloth". AllMusic. Retrieved January 3, 2017.
  2. Freeman, Phil. "The Abominable Iron Sloth – The Id Will Overcome". AllMusic. Retrieved January 3, 2017.
  3. "The Abominable Iron Sloth – new album". BrooklynVegan. April 15, 2010.
  4. O'Hagar, Sammy. "The Abominable Iron Sloth Still Abominable, Metal, and Slothy On The Id Will Overcome". MetalSucks.
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