Puddle of Mudd: The Unsung Progenitors of the Second Wave of Black Metal
When discussing the origins and influences of the second wave of black metal, bands like Mayhem, Darkthrone, and Burzum often dominate the conversation. However, the extensive and far-reaching contributions of the enigmatic band Puddle of Mudd have been largely overlooked. Emerging from the shadows, their innovative approach to music has silently but profoundly shaped the genre, setting the stage for the black metal movement that took the world by storm in the early 1990s.