Marcel sat down with Eli of Skrikkeljaar, an upcoming emo pop punk band with the added twist of being in afrikaans. Eli details his journey as a musician, the influences that shaped the bands sound, and the impact he hopes to have on those around him.

Don't miss out on learning more about one of the South African scenes most promising newcomers.

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Skrikkeljaar Isn’t Here to Fit In And That’s the Point

Marcel sits down with Dierbaar, an alternative Afrikaans band from Stellenbosch, to dig into what drives their unique sound and message. We talk about why they chose to make alternative music in Afrikaans, the themes most artists shy away from, and their experience working with ‪@Afrikalt‬ [https://www.youtube.com/@Afrikalt].

If you’re interested in the new wave of Afrikaans alternative music, this is a conversation you don’t want to miss.

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Is This The Rise Of Afrikaans Alternative?

Ramfest 2025 was everything we’ve been waiting for. From Bongloard’s wild energy and Sunken State’s chaos (gorilla suit included), to Jack Parow proving he absolutely belongs on a heavy lineup, this festival was a full-on celebration of South African alternative and heavy music.

Not everything went smoothly, sound issues hit hard during Vulvodynia’s set, but The Narrow and Facing the Gallows brought things right back, setting the stage for an unforgettable headliner: The Devil Wears Prada. For many of us, seeing them live in South Africa was a literal teenage-dream moment.

This video’s a recap of that entire experience, what worked, what didn’t, and why events like Ramfest matter so much for our local scene.

If you were there, drop a comment about your favorite set. And if you weren’t… maybe this will convince you not to miss the next one.

🎥 Featuring: Bongloard, Sunken State, Jack Parow, Vulvodynia, The Narrow, Facing The Gallows, The Devil Wears Prada, No Closure, Hellcats, Evert Snyman And The Aviary, Die Gemeente, I Believe In Giants, and Raptorbaby
🔥 Follow for more: Deep dives into South African metal, alternative, and festival culture.

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Background Music
Sunken State - Pure Hate
Raptorbaby - Memento
Die Gemeente - Power Trip
No Closure - A Darker Fate
Facing The Gallows - Pessimist
Sunken State - Swindler

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The Ramfest 2025 Experience

From small dive bars and underground venues to the people keeping the alternative flame alive, this video dives into the heart of South Africa’s alternative and metal scene.

We explore the venues, promoters, content creators, and bands that make this community what it is. Whether you’re a fan, a musician, or just curious about the scene, this is your crash course into finding your own way into South Africa’s alternative music world.

🎥 Special feature: The Headbanging Panda (CPT Metal Realm)

Here's Links to everyone mentioned in this video!

Venues:
Gauteng
Sognage: https://www.instagram.com/sognage/
Smoking Kills: https://www.instagram.com/smokingkillsbar/
Railways: https://www.instagram.com/railwayscafe/
KZN
Westville Warehouse: https://www.instagram.com/thewestvillewarehouse/
Robsons Real Bear: https://www.instagram.com/robsonsrealbeer/
Cape Town
District:  https://www.instagram.com/district.ct/
Daisy Jones: https://www.instagram.com/daisyjonesbar/
Armchair Theatre: https://www.instagram.com/ourarmchair/
Aandklaas: https://www.instagram.com/aandklasstellenbosch/

🏛️Promoters

Gauteng 
Emalyth: https://www.instagram.com/emalythevents/
Planet Karavan: https://www.instagram.com/planet.karavan/
Boogy Central: https://www.instagram.com/letsboogyyy/
KZN 
Devilnest: https://www.instagram.com/devilnestevents/
Imaginary Folk: https://www.instagram.com/theimaginaryfolk/
Cape Town
Metal4Africa: https://www.instagram.com/metal4africa/
Noisefix: https://www.instagram.com/noisefix/

📸 Communities & Creators

Everyday Metalhead: https://www.tiktok.com/@everydaymetalhead
CPT Metal Realm: https://www.tiktok.com/@cpt.metalrealm
We Did This Records: https://www.instagram.com/recordswedidthis/
itsJouska: https://www.tiktok.com/@itsjouska?lang=en
Keeshkush: https://www.youtube.com/@KeeshKush
Just Another Sound Tech: https://www.instagram.com/just_another_sound_tech/

🎸 Band Recommendations

Walk These Skies: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1rWNKANgYCrrMNG4PdYbxc
Ruff Majik: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0XFfgHElyw0xANJDuQrHyL
Lefokolodi: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2AZChLWU9RDlSkGGszB271
No Closure: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3PySwRk0wSsfgo6qKE0g06
Internet Girl: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2eVTKG3Z5bbKk2OWMIe3iL
We Kill Cowboys: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2M7xonKOedqLEmBlxm1U8k
Your Cynical Sanity: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4BqvdNRcaiFxD47kQDl2d3 
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A Crash Course In Joining The South African Alt/Metal Scene

This week we're catching up with Savannah Vermaak, A live sound engineer based in Cape Town South Africa. She Goes over experiences working within the scene, the educational content she's creating on her platform, and a behind the scenes look at one of the most important factors in live music, the sound. 

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What No One Tells You About Running Live Sound in South Africa

This week we're chatting to Kavesh Vello, The organizer of Music For Palestine, Joined by Berty of the band Necklace. We dive into the motivations behind the event, the bands playing, and the organizations involved.


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Punks Put On Music For Palestine

n this episode of Sludge Underground Marcel has a chat with Ken of D [https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCs4lYphPjBxVlI1vgLzNoRg]oomTrigger, one of Cape Towns most promising Metalcore bands. They dive into the bands formation, the impressive ground they've covered over the bands short time since exploding onto the scene, and the themes and messages behind their music.

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The Capetonian Metalcore Band Taking ZA By Storm

We're having a chat with Devilnest's Myke Taylor & Brynn Huxtable about their upcoming Durban metal event, Recoil. The event sees Gauteng heavyweights Walk These Skies and Die Gemeente coming down to Durban for what promises to be South Africa's most explosive metal event!

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South Africa's Most Explosive Metal Event

Cape Town thrashers Halvar recently returned from playing one of the biggest metal festivals in the world, Wacken Open Air. Dolf and Daniel share some of their experiences from Germany and the future plans for Halvar. 

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The Band That Carried The Flag To Germany

Devilnest is a Durban-based entity that runs metal events. It comprises of Myke Taylor & Brynn Huxtable of South African Deathcore giants Your Cynical Sanity. In this video, they talk all things Devilnest and how they aim to get Durban metal events on the map again.

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Why Durban Is Always Excluded From South Africa's Biggest Metal Events

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