Corrosion of Conformity

Corrosion of Conformity is an American band formed in 1982 that began in the hardcore punk scene and over time incorporated elements of crossover thrash, sludge, and southern-leaning heavy metal. Their sound is characterized by heavy, riff-driven guitars, a mix of aggressive and grooved tempos, and shifts between shouted punk delivery and grittier, more melodic vocals as their style evolved. The band is known for its stylistic evolution and for blending punk intensity with metal weight.