This 2022 album sees Cave In return to a distinctly heavy sound, merging the metallic sludge of their early work with a renewed sense of melodicism. It stands as a powerful testament to the band's resilience and enduring creative force.
- Recorded with Converge guitarist Kurt Ballou at God City Music, "Heavy Pendulum" marks Cave In's first album in five years.
- The album was released on May 20, 2022, by Relapse Records, leaning into the heavier, doom-laden aspects of the band's sound.
- Critics noted the album's blend of crushing riffs and atmospheric passages, drawing comparisons to both their early metalcore roots and their more experimental later work.
Cave In is a rock band from Massachusetts, known for blending elements of metal, post-hardcore, and psychedelic rock. They formed in the late 1990s and have released a string of influential albums across various subgenres. By 2022, Cave In had weathered significant personal tragedy, channeling their grief into a series of recordings that saw them return to a heavier sound.
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