{"title":"Crowbar","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAbout Crowbar\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eCrowbar formed in New Orleans, Louisiana in 1989 (originally as the Slugs, becoming Crowbar in 1991). The band's central figure is founder Kirk Windstein, who has remained the only consistent member across multiple lineup changes. Crowbar is widely regarded as one of the foundational acts in New Orleans sludge metal alongside Eyehategod, Down (which Windstein co-founded), Acid Bath, and Soilent Green. Their early catalog on Pavement Records and subsequent releases on Spitfire, Candlelight, and eOne established their template for the genre.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSound and style\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eCrowbar's sound combines sludge metal, doom metal, hardcore punk, and Southern groove metal with extremely slow tempos, downtuned riffing, and Windstein's distinctive growled vocals. Their work alongside Eyehategod and other New Orleans bands established sludge metal as a recognized genre in the early 1990s.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDiscography highlights\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eObedience Thru Suffering (1991, Grindcore International)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrowbar (1993, Pavement)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTime Heals Nothing (1995, Pavement)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBroken Glass (1996, Pavement)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEquilibrium (2000, Spitfire)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSonic Excess in Its Purest Form (2001, Spitfire)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLifesblood for the Downtrodden (2005, Candlelight)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSever the Wicked Hand (2011, eOne)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSymmetry in Black (2014, eOne)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Serpent Only Lies (2016, eOne)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eZero and Below (2022, MNRK)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFor collectors\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePavement pressings of the early Crowbar catalog and subsequent label pressings are widely collected in the sludge metal community.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhere to start\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eListeners new to Crowbar typically start with Crowbar (1993) or Sonic Excess in Its Purest Form (2001). \u003cspan class=\"related-collections\"\u003eExplore more: \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/metal-vinyl-records\"\u003eMetal\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"crowbar-sonic-excess-in-its-purest-form-black-lemonade-vinyl","title":"Sonic Excess In Its Purest Form 2LP","description":"\u003cp\u003eShips 7\/17\/26 - 20th-anniversary two-LP reissue of Crowbar's Sonic Excess In Its Purest Form, pressed on black \u0026amp; lemonade vinyl; slow, heavy sludge with standouts like \"Suffering Brings Wisdom.\"\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48541014130871,"sku":"210000105970","price":38.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/main-ce095e6f.jpg?v=1781155086"},{"product_id":"crowbar-time-heals-nothing-cd","title":"Time Heals Nothing CD","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe polished surface of Crowbar's \"Time Heals Nothing CD\" invites you to feel the heft of its construction, a solid artifact of heavy metal craftsmanship. This album, their third studio effort, resonates with a raw emotional weight that is unique to Crowbar's sound. From the crushing riffs of \"The Only Factor\" to the haunting echoes in \"Embracing Emptiness,\" each track unfolds a brutal narrative that grips from start to finish. Presented under the MNRK One Music label, it exemplifies the relentless pursuit of heaviness in metal's core.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48785670471863,"sku":"210000103794","price":15.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/1594773-3551679.jpg?v=1783045608"},{"product_id":"crowbar-equilibrium-vinyl","title":"Equilibrium 2LP","description":"\u003cp\u003eCrowbar's \"Equilibrium 2LP\" slams down like a freight train barreling through a swamp; raw, relentless, and unapologetically heavy. This reissue sees the New Orleans legends bridging the gritty essence of their 90s sludge with contemporary metal, making heads bang and fists pump like it's the last call at a dive bar. These tracks don't just resonate; they echo through the bones of anyone who craves something that hits as hard as it thinks. Grab this and feel the weight of a band that's never lost their edge, increasingly connecting with a new wave of fans eager for the authenticity only Crowbar delivers.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48785819697335,"sku":"210000104947","price":38.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/4505123-3554451.jpg?v=1783046010"},{"product_id":"crowbar-time-heals-nothing-vinyl","title":"Time Heals Nothing LP","description":"\u003cp\u003eFrom the sludge-laden streets of New Orleans, Crowbar returns with their latest offering, \"Time Heals Nothing LP.\" This vinyl release captures their heavy metal essence, appealing to both nostalgic fans and a new generation alike. As they continue to thrive with over 1 million listeners on Spotify, this reissue is the perfect testament to their enduring power and influence in the metal scene.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48785896571063,"sku":"210000105173","price":29.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/4505120-3554467.jpg?v=1783046225"},{"product_id":"crowbar-sonic-excess-in-its-purest-form-cd","title":"Sonic Excess in its Purest Form CD","description":"\u003cp\u003eCrowbar delivers pure, unrelenting sludge metal on \"Sonic Excess in its Purest Form.\" This 2001 CD from Spitfire packs a punch with tracks like \"The Lasting Dose\" and \"To Build a Mountain.\" It's a blunt force of heavy sound that doesn't hold back.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48860489973943,"sku":"210000103793","price":12.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/480272-3551702.jpg?v=1783653919"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.waxtraxrecords.com\/collections\/crowbar.oembed","provider":"Wax Trax Records","version":"1.0","type":"link"}