Eyehategod is an American sludge metal band formed in 1988 in New Orleans, Louisiana. Known for their heavy, distorted sound and raw, emotional lyrics, they blend elements of punk rock and southern rock. The band's music often addresses themes of addiction, suffering, and the struggles of life. The group gained a cult following in the underground music scene and has influenced many other bands within the sludge metal and doom metal genres. Eyehategod's discography includes several albums, with their self-titled release in 2014 marking a significant return after a lengthy hiatus.