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United States Crowbar has established itself as an influential sludge metal band, consistently touring and releasing music since its formation.
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Request A ShowCrowbar teamed up with Eyehategod for live performances, creating a 'Black Mass of Sludge'. Both bands are notable figures in the New Orleans metal scene.
The release of 'Symmetry In Black' in 2014 marked a partnership with producer Duane Simoneaux.
Crowbar has a partnership with MNRK Heavy, which released their full-length album 'Zero And Below' on March 4th, 2022.
Metal Covenant interviewed Crowbar's frontman Kirk Windstein in Stockholm during the band's 30th-anniversary tour.
Kirk Windstein discussed Crowbar's history, a new Down album, and what it takes to be a 'lifer' in an interview on Robbs MetalWorks in 2024.
Crowbar performed a matinee show at Reggies Chicago alongside Eyehategod.
Crowbar has been associated with Zoo Entertainment (record label) during their career.
Crowbar has been associated with E1 Music (record label) during their career.
Crowbar has been associated with Gold Metal (record label) during their career.
Crowbar has been associated with Spinefarm Records during their career.
Crowbar released their debut album 'Obedience thru Suffering' through Pavement Music.
Crowbar released 'Odd Fellows Rest' through Mayhem Records.
Crowbar released 'Equilibrium' and 'Sonic Excess in Its Purest Form' through Spitfire Records.
Crowbar released 'Lifesblood for the Downtrodden' through Candlelight Records.
Crowbar released 'Symmetry in Black' through Century Media Records.
Phil Anselmo's Housecore Records re-released Crowbar's back catalog starting in 2009.
Crowbar toured with Hatebreed as part of the Stillborn Fest in 2009 and later opened for them on the '20 Years of Desire' and '15 Years of Perseverance' tours in 2018.
Crowbar toured with The Acacia Strain as part of the Stillborn Fest in 2009 and later alongside Hatebreed in 2018.
Crowbar toured with The Casualties as part of the Stillborn Fest in 2009.
Crowbar toured with Thy Will Be Done as part of the Stillborn Fest in 2009.
Crowbar supported Overkill on the annual Metal Alliance tour in mid-2017.
Crowbar opened for Killswitch Engage on a short fall tour in November 2018.
Crowbar toured North America and Europe with Sepultura in support of their album "Zero and Below".
Crowbar toured North America and Europe with Sacred Reich in support of their album "Zero and Below".
Crowbar, an American sludge metal band, was formed in New Orleans, Louisiana, in 1990. The band is fronted by vocalist and guitarist Kirk Windstein, who has been the sole constant member throughout its history. Early iterations of the group, dating back to 1988, included Windstein’s involvement in hardcore punk band ShellShock, where he met drummer Jimmy Bower. After the tragic death of guitarist Mike Hatch, the band continued under names like Aftershock and Wrequiem before settling on Crowbar in 1991, chosen due to another band using their previous name, The Slugs. Influenced by bands such as Celtic Frost, Crowbar blended brooding doom metal with hardcore punk aggression, helping to define the sound of sludge metal, though Windstein has expressed a dislike for the term itself.
Crowbar’s debut album, “Obedience thru Suffering,” was released in 1991. The band gained national recognition following their 1993 self-titled album, produced by Phil Anselmo (Pantera, Down). This album led to MTV’s “Headbangers Ball” featuring their music videos for “All I Had (I Gave)” and “Existence Is Punishment,” which also received commentary from Beavis and Butt-Head. This exposure facilitated major tours with Pantera and supported their continued recording efforts. Over the years, Crowbar has shown an inclination for covering various artists, including Gary Wright’s “Dream Weaver,” Iron Maiden’s “Remember Tomorrow,” and Led Zeppelin’s “No Quarter,” showcasing their ability to adapt and heavy up diverse musical styles. The band has also seen various member changes, with Pat Bruders (2005-2013) and Rex Brown appearing on bass.
The band has maintained a consistent output of studio albums, including “Broken Glass” (1996), “Equilibrium” (2000), and “Lifesblood for the Downtrodden” (2005). In 2011, they released their ninth studio album, “Sever the Wicked Hand,” and continued to tour with notable acts like Hatebreed and The Acacia Strain. Their album “Symmetry in Black” followed in 2014, and in 2022, Crowbar released their twelfth studio album, “Zero and Below.” The band continues to tour both domestically and internationally, sharing stages with bands such as Sepultura and Sacred Reich, further solidifying their legacy within the heavy metal genre.
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