gurt

gurt are a London-based UK metal group active since 2010. The band’s line-up consists of Gareth Kelly, Richard Williams, David Blakemore and Bill Jacobs. They play doom sludge and sludge metal, with a sound described in terms of down-tuned guitars, heavy grooves and slow tempos.

Style and influences

The group draws on sludge, doom and related metal styles, with influences including EyeHateGod, Weedeater, Down, Crowbar and Iron Monkey. Their music also takes in the blues and groove of 1970s rock, filtered through a heavy, swampy approach associated with Louisiana sludge.

Background

gurt begin as four musicians wanting to make very loud, abrasive music. They build a reputation in London for intense live shows and for appealing to listeners who do not usually identify as metal fans. The band also includes members with connections to Sedulus and Diesel King.