Formed: 1983
From:
Orlando,
FL,
United States
Last Known Status: Disbanded
Latest Death News
Below is our complete Death news coverage, including columns and articles pertaining to the band. Some articles listed may be indirectly related, such as side projects of the band members, etc.
Note: We began associating news directly with bands in late 2003. Therefore, earlier band news may not be listed on this page.
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Death Tribute Band Left To Die Sign With Relapse
Death tribute project Left To Die have signed with Relapse Records. The lineup features Death veterans Terry Butler (Obituary, etc.) and Rick Rozz (ex-Massacre), alongside Matt Harvey (Exhumed, Gruesome, etc.) and Gus Rios (Gruesome, ex-Malevolent Creation).
The group will release their debut album “Initium Mortis” on July 17th, with the first single “Archangel” now streaming online.
The band members shared their thoughts on taking the project to the next level, with Matt Harvey stating: More...
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Rare Chuck Schuldiner (Death) Madonna Cover Shared
A rare instrumental cover of Madonna’s hit “Frozen,” recorded by the late Chuck Schuldiner (Death, Control Denied), has surfaced online courtesy of his nephew, Chris Steele.
According to Steele, Schuldiner demoed the track during the early stages of his battle with cancer, a struggle he would sadly lose in 2001.
Steele shared a video earlier today of himself giving the song the “car stereo test,” and commented on the recording, stating: More...
Gruesome Premiere New Single & Music Video
Gruesome, the death metal project paying homage to the legendary Floridian band Death, have unveiled a new track titled “Condemned Identity.” The song is featured on Gruesome’s upcoming album Silent Echoes, which is set for release on June 6th via Relapse Records.
Vocalist/guitarist Matt Harvey (Exhumed, etc.) shared the following thoughts on the song: More...
Gruesome Premiere Title Track To Upcoming Album
The title track from Gruesome’s upcoming album “Silent Echoes” made its online debut earlier today, May 6th. Marking the death metal band’s first full-length release in seven years, the album is slated to drop on June 6th via Relapse Records. “Silent Echoes” continues Gruesome’s tradition of paying homage to Death, with this album specifically serving as a tribute to the latter's landmark 1991 album “Human.”
Offering a glimpse into what fans can expect from this long-awaited return, the band commented briefly on the new track: More...
Quadvium (Testament, Ex-Obscura) Premiere Single
Quadvium have just premiered their latest single, “Apophis,” accompanied by a video directed by Philipp Koch. The song marks the newest collaboration between renowned fretless bassists Steve Di Giorgio (Testament, ex-Death) and Jeroen Paul Thesseling (ex-Obscura, etc.). It appears on the duo’s upcoming debut album, Tetradom, which is set to arrive on May 30th via Agonia Records.
Speaking together on the track, the pair shared: More...
Gruesome Premiere New Single & Music Video
Death metal outfit Gruesome are set to return with their first new full-length in seven years, “Silent Echoes,” arriving June 06th through Relapse Records. To mark the occasion, the band have premiered a music video for the lead single “A Darkened Window,” directed by The C.O.I.N., both of which streaming via YouTube and Spotify for you now below.
“Silent Echoes” stands as a tribute to the late Sean Reinert, renowned for his drumming with Death and Cynic. Reinert had initially been slated to produce the album, having served as a close friend and mentor to Gruesome drummer Gus Rios.
In homage to his legacy, the band used the very snare drum Reinert played on Cynic’s seminal album “Focus” during the recording sessions. Those sessions were once again helmed by longtime collaborator Jarrett Pritchard.
The group shared the following thoughts on the track and what it represents for this next era: More...
Quadvium (Testament, Ex-Obscura) Debut Single
A music video for Quadvium’s debut single, Náströnd, has just premiered. This fretless bass-driven track comes from the minds of bassists Steve Di Giorgio (Testament, ex-Death) and Jeroen Paul Thesseling (ex-Obscura, etc.), who are gearing up to release their debut studio album, Tetradom, on May 30th.
The duo shared the following thoughts on this new release: More...
Changeling Premiere New Single & Music Video
Progressive death metal outfit Changeling is set to unleash its self-titled debut album on April 25th via Season Of Mist. Spearheaded by Tom “Fountainhead” Geldschläger (ex-Obscura), the band's formidable lineup also includes drummer Mike Heller (ex-Fear Factory), bassist Arran McSporran (Vipassi, Virvum), and vocalist Morean (Alkaloid, etc.).
The first taste of the album arrives with a newly released music video for the lead single, "Abyss," which is now streaming below.
Adding to the album's ambitious scope, a diverse cast of guest musicians contributed to this conceptual effort, with the following names among those featured: More...
Forbes Ranks "The 38 Greatest Metal Bands"
In an unexpected move, Forbes recently compiled a list of heavy metal bands they believe have had the “most significant impact on the metal genre”, factoring in the genre's overall history. Known more for their focus on business and finance, Forbes’ entry into heavy metal ranking has sparked conversation, especially due to some controversial choices in the lineup.
If you're curious and have some time, you can check out their full explanations over at forbes.com. For a quick glance at their picks, here's the list: More...
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Azaab Premiere New Song "When Worlds Collide"
Pakistani death metal band Azaab have teamed up with Metalundergound.com to exclusively premiere their new song "When Worlds Collide", taken from their upcoming new album "Summoning the Cataclysm". The track includes a guest solos by guitarist Bobby Koelble (ex-Death).
The effort will be released on April 15th by Satanath Records (Russia) and Maxima Music Pro (Indonesia) and includes another guest guitar solo by Phil Tougas (First Fragment), and guest vocals by Nick Mkhl (Brutal Sphere) and Aissam El Hassani (Vile Utopia).
Check out now "When Worlds Collide" streaming via YouTube for you now below.
Azaab Premiere New Song "B.L.O.O.D.B.O.R.N"
Pakistani brutal death metal band Azaab premiere a new song entitled “B.L.O.O.D.B.O.R.N”, taken from their upcoming new album "Summoning the Cataclysm". The record will be released on April 15th by Satanath Records (Russia) and Maxima Music Pro (Indonesia). the effort includes guest guitar solos by Bobby Koelble (ex-Death) and Phil Tougas (First Fragment), and guest vocals by Nick Mkhl (Brutal Sphere) and Aissam El Hassani (Vile Utopia).
Check out now "B.L.O.O.D.B.O.R.N" streaming via YouTube for you below.
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Azaab Premiere New Song "The Infernal Citadel"
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Islamabad, Pakistan-based death metal outfit Azaab have teamed up with Metalundergound.com to exclusively premiere their new song "The Infernal Citadel", taken from their impending new album "Summoning The Cataclysm", which will be co-released by Satanath Records and Maxima Music Pro on April 15th, 2022. Phil Tougas (First Fragment) contributes a guest solo on this particular track.
The album features additional guest appearances by Bobby Koelble (ex-Death), Nick Mkhl (Brutal Sphere), Aissam El Hassani (Vile Utopia).
Former Death Members Form New Band, Left To Die
Left To Die is a new band featuring classic Death members Terry Butler (Obituary) and Rick Rozz (ex-Massacre), paired with Gruesome founders Matt Harvey (Exhumed) and Gus Rios (ex-Malevolent Creation). The Florida-based band is currently writing an EP and planning a summer US tour, performing the classic Leprosy album in its entirety, along with cuts from Scream Bloody Gore.
Terry Butler had this to say about how the band came together: “After the recent Chuck Tribute shows that Matt, Gus, and myself did, Rick posed the question, "Would anyone would want to see some Leprosy shows?" With a resounding “yes!” the masses had spoken. Matt & Gus threw their hats in immediately and in my opinion they were the only real choice to bring this thing to life!! Left To Die coming your way soon!!”
Rick Rozz added: “It’s going to be an absolute honor and pleasure to play these 34+ year-old songs on stage with Terry after all these years, along with the talents of Matt and Gus - it’s gonna be brutal!”
Matt Harvey and Gus Rios were both very excited about the project coming together. Harvey reflected, “When Gus and I started Gruesome as a Death tribute, we never thought that it would lead to us playing some of our favorite songs alongside the guys that recorded them, but here we are - and I couldn’t be more stoked!”
Gus went even further to say, “When Rick contacted me about his idea I was immediately on board, since Leprosy is not only my favorite Death album, but my favorite Death Metal album of all time! I’m very grateful and stoked that Terry and Matt were also on board - the metal will flow this summer!”
Necronemesis (Ex-Death, Mantas) Premiere New Video
Puerto Rican death metal outfit Necronemesis premiere their new music video for "They Live in the Attic", taken from their new album "Some Things Should Stay Underground". The band features guitarist Rick Rozz, best known as a founding member of Death and pre-Death band Mantas, as a guest member. The record is out now via Horror Pain Gore Death Productions.
Necronemesis (Ex-Death, Mantas) Premiere New Track
Puerto Rican death metal outfit Necronemesis premiere a new track titled "They Live in the Attic", taken from their upcoming new album "Some Things Should Stay Underground". The band features guitarist Rick Rozz, best known as a founding member of Death and pre-Death group Mantas, as a guest member. The record will be out in stores June 4, 2021 via Horror Pain Gore Death Productions.
See: New Documentary On Late Cynic Drummer Reinert
In honor of yesterday’s one-year anniversary of his passing a new film on late Cynic/Death drummer Sean Reinert has premiered online streaming for you below. The one-hour long documentary examines Reinert‘s life in music and his legacy featuring comments from members of Megadeth, Testament and Meshuggah.
Death - "Spiritual Healing" Bobblehead Coming
Relapse will be releasing a limited-edition Death "Spiritual Healing" double bobblehead on October 15, 2020. This 7'' tall and hand-numbered bobblehead figure comes together with a custom butterfly effect "Spiritual Healing" LP, both exclusive to this strictly limited to 500 units package.
Death To All Share Two Death Playthrough Videos
Death To All - the Death tribute act mainly comprised of former members of the group, premiere their quarantined playthrough clips of “Zero Tolerance” and “Overactive Imagination“. You can stream them via YouTube below.
Death: ‘Non:Analog – On:Stage Series‘ Launched
Relapse Records launch a new series of previously unreleased Death live recordings called, ‘Non:Analog – On:Stage Series‘. Relapse and the Death estate plan to release a number of life performances recorded throughout the group’s career via this new series. The first entry to be premiered is a concert tracked during a June 22nd, 1995 performance in Montreal, QC streaming via YouTube for you below:
Comments the label: More...
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Ralph Santolla (Ex-Deicide, Obituary) In A Coma
Guitarist Ralph Santolla (Devil’s Highway, ex-Deicide/Obituary/Death, etc.) is currently in coma after suffering a heart attack on Tuesday (May 29th). His mother posted the below statement on his condition via Facebook:
“Friend and family..it is out there now so let me tell you what I know. Ralph thought he had a spider bite on Saturday. Went to the hospital. It was not a spider bite, it was a blood clot. Tuesday nite he fell and he had a heart attack. John Rocha gave him CPR until EMT arrive. His heart had stopped but they got him back. His visuals are staple but he is in a coma.
He is on a ventilator but he is breathing around it he could breathe on his own but they do not want to had additional strain to his body. He is in a coma. That is the main concern at this moment. They can fix everything else. We are having as many of his friends as he can come and talk to him and play music. There has been a minimal movement but some.
It is ICU but he is in a private room and they are letting anyone in and they can stay as long as they want. So please pray as he has people all over the world praying and if you can come and spend time with him. Please..he needs to get back from the place that he is in. I love you all…let’s just work on getting him out of the coma if we can. I will keep everyone update the best I can” More...