Filipino sludge/doom metal band Polusyon premiere their new EP »Badge Of Aggression«

Bicol, Philippines based sludge/doom metal band Polusyon has just released their new EP, entitled »Badge Of Aggression«, out today April 28th, 2026.

Tracklist:
01. Badge Of Aggression
02. Pious Hypocrite
03. Invasive (ゼナビ Mix)
04. Crayons’ Box
05. Tree Of Treachery
06. Crawl (Neanderthal Live Cover)

Filthy third-world sludge/doom from the polluted streets of the Philippines (Greater Manila Area/Bicol).

Says the band: “We extend our gratitude to Living Under Concrete Struggle Crew, Rallye (Surrogate Prey / Zenabi ゼナビ), Jhomel (Nepenthe), Bicol stoner/doom/sludge brothers, and everyone who continues to support us.

Tracks 1–5 were recorded at TRⒶCEY 166 Studio. Track 6 was captured live, DIY-style at Cocojam Rehearsal Studio.

This EP is dedicated to all victims of war, red-tagging, human greed, irrational hatred, corruption, and police brutality.

ACAB 1312.”

Cover art by Jhomel of Nepenthe.
Band logo and cover typography by Wram! of L.O.C.S.
Track 6 features guitars recorded by Win of Befall.
Track 3 was mixed by Rallye of Surrogate Prey / Zenabi ゼナビ.

Polusyon is:
Nuwi – Vocals
Chris – Bass
Charles – Guitar
Kevin – Drums, Vocals, Samples

Bojan Bidovc // music enthusiast, promoter, misanthrop and sometimes a journalist as well