Corrupted

Corrupted is a Japanese sludge and doom metal band active since 1994 in Osaka. They are notable for their extremely slow, heavy music — often lasting well over an hour per piece — combined with lyrics sung almost entirely in Spanish despite having no direct connection to Spanish-speaking cultures. This deliberate linguistic displacement is one expression of their broader commitment to anti-commercial, anti-spectacular values.

The band has maintained an adamant refusal to do interviews, professional photo shoots, or any form of conventional publicity. They operate outside of the usual channels of metal promotion and have rarely toured despite a career spanning over twenty years.