Sludge supergroup Metal Down has officially begun recording their new album, a first in nearly two decades for eager fans.
A long wait
Down’s last full studio album was in 2007 with Over The Under. In 2014, the group released an EP, Down IV – Part IIbut since then, musical projects have become rare. However, after months of intensive writing sessions, the band finally seems ready to deliver a long-awaited sequel.
Photos shared on social networks show the group hard at work in the studio, hinting at a new crucial stage in the production of this much-awaited album.
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An imminent return to the stage
In addition to these recording sessions, Down also announced some concerts planned in the coming months in the United States, alongside Danzig, Abbath and Cro-Mags. These stage appearances will likely offer fans the opportunity to get a first glimpse of the new opus in preparation.
