Seattle’s swampy rivers and wild forests set an atmospheric scene for the tale of Earth – the slowest metal band on earth – which created the drone metal genre, was an inspiration to the grunge rock scene and had an unfortunate hand in Kurt Cobain’s death.
Direction
Clyde Petersen captures Seattle's gloom like a character.
Sound
The mix makes Earth's glacial riffs feel physically present.
Director
Clyde Petersen
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Earth's 'Hex' album was recorded while Dylan Carlson was actively fighting to stay sober—those endless riffs were literally keeping him alive.
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