The late 1990s were a prosperous era for the genre of metallic hardcore, and few bands embodied it better than Drowningman. Hailing from Burlington, Vermont, they became a fixture in the northeast music scene, fitting in seamlessly alongside acts such as Converge and Cave In. What set Drowningman apart was their remarkable confidence, which shone through in their early work and set them apart from their peers. While they could deliver discordant and heavy music with the best of them, they also had a knack for crafting more subdued tracks that showcased their songwriting prowess. Notably, “Sadder Than Saturday” stands out as a prime example of their ability to seamlessly blend extreme and serene elements, drawing on noise rock, anthemic melodies, and massive riffs. For fans of m...