Is a sub-genre of heavy metal music that originated in the Southern United States. It combines elements of traditional heavy metal and sludge with Southern rock and blues. It is characterized by its heavy, distorted guitar riffs and aggressive vocals. Bands in this genre include, Pantera, Down, Marlene and the Sons of Disaster, Acid Bath, Crowbar, Exhorder, Corrosion of Conformity, He Is Legend, Norma Jean and more. If you’re looking to sharpen your shredding skills on guitar and bass, speed up your chops on the drums, or hone your aggressive scream - the Southern Metal show is for you!