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Hailing from San Diego, Cave Bastard is a formidable force in extreme metal, formed in 2014 by Troy Oftedal and Nick Padron, later joined by Steve Pearce and a rotating cast of collaborators. Known for blending death metal, grindcore, sludge, and progressive elements, the band has carved out a reputation for heavy, genre-blending sound that defies easy categorization. Their music has appeared on Bandcamp with tags spanning black metal to progressive metal, while press coverage highlights their relentless intensity and forward-thinking approach.