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The Cursed
12+ albums
groove metaldoom metalheavy metalstoner metalmetal
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The Cursed is a stoner / groove doom metal band from New Jersey, USA. They formed in 2006 by Overkill frontman Bobby 'Blitz' Ellsworth (Vocals), ex-Hades guitarist Dan Lorenzo, Job The Raver (Bass) and Drummer Mike Christi (Non-Fiction). Bobby "Blitz" Ellsworth and Dan Lorenzo began collaborating together in late 2005, and came up with a style that while still heavy, is a departure from the intense Thrash metal of Overkill or Hades. Instead opting for sludge, stoner doomer style of Black Sabbath, Danzig with compound thunderous rhythm guitar riffs with dangerous lead riffs for a catchy sound straight from stoner rock/metal movement (Think sludgy doom thrashers Post Mortem (US)). They released their debut album Room Full Of Sinners in 2007 via Screaming Ferret Wreckords which enjoyed press coverage such as Magazine Reviews, a 5/5 rating from CD Universe and a 8.5 rating from All Music. User-contributed text is available under the Creative Commons By-SA License; additional terms may apply.
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# Why The Cursed Merits Your Attention This project presents a fascinating artistic pivot: established thrash metal figures exploring slower, heavier terrain without abandoning their technical foundations. The collaboration between Ellsworth and Lorenzo demonstrates how seasoned musicians can authentically embrace new stylistic constraints—the restraint of doom demands a different precision than thrash's velocity. Their approach synthesizes Black Sabbath's foundational heaviness with contemporary groove sensibilities, creating something that feels both historically rooted and genuinely contemporary. What distinguishes their work is the intersection of songcraft and sludge aesthetics; rather than sacrificing melody for brutality, they pursue both simultaneously. For listeners curious about how experienced artists navigate reinv
