West Cumbria’s stoner/sludge metal band, ‘Drudge' have finally released their debut album Lay Your Burden Down.’

The group was set to release the project in early April last year, but Covid-19 and impending lockdowns meant they had to postpone the album for a whole year.

But, this week, and with much anticipation from fans, they were finally able to release the album. Prior to the virus the band had plans to gig at the Tractor Shed Brewery in Workington, where bands from all over the country would have the chance to play their newest material.

John Branch, the band’s drummer said: “We had been sitting on the album for two months and wanted to get it out but unfortunately the venue had to be cancelled.”

The band, which is based in Workington, is a four-piece with John the drummer, vocalist Michael Woods, guitarist Andrew Fitzy and “the enigma known simply as,” Unyan, who plays the bass.

Each member has hopes to get back out and start playing and to return to their touring days. Back in 2019 they had a busy schedule, filled with events and gigs at venues up and down the country including their first gig in Scotland.

The band had wanted to continue their growing success by touring with their latest album, ‘Lay Your Burden Down'. But they, like so many, are waiting for lockdown to ease off before getting back on the road.

John said about the forced delay: “The restrictions have meant we haven’t been able to rehearse as much or get in the room and make a racket. That’s what I’m looking forward to the most once lockdown ends.”

The band plan on getting back on tour this summer to pick up where they left off in March a year ago. 

Their music can be listened to on all major streaming services with their latest release coming soon. For more details go to: www.drudgeband.com.