Cough

Emerging Experimental Rock Group

Cough is a sludge/doom metal band that formed in Richmond, Virginia, in 2005. The group is known for its heavy and oppressive sound, combining the slow tempos and thick guitar distortion of doom metal with the harshness and rawness of sludge. Throughout their career, they have been recognized for their intense and immersive live performances. Cough's discography includes several albums that have contributed to their standing within the metal community. Their work has been characterized by a bleak atmosphere and themes that often explore despair and darkness, which are hallmarks of the genres they operate within. The band has garnered a dedicated following among fans of underground metal music.