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KILL SCREEN 025: Joe Linden of PRIMITIVE MAN Has a Horrifying Need for Speed
November 22, 2023 Michael Wohlberg and James Lewis
The Colorado drummer is fully immersed in the world of speedrunning video games for a good cause.
Little Cottage and Kill Screen Team up for DOUBLE FATALITY Collab Beer for Denver’s Metal & Beer Pre-Fest
November 8, 2023 Michael Wohlberg and James Lewis
The latest Metal & Beer Fest: Denver 2023 collaboration is so deliciously nerdy, you’ll be finishing them in no time.
KILL SCREEN 024: Ben Hutcherson of KHEMMIS Talks the Supermassive Impact of Rediscovering Gaming
November 8, 2023 Michael Wohlberg and James Lewis
The doom metal wizard may still be farming his gaming XP, but has already cast a spell on a popular horror franchise.
KILL SCREEN SIDE QUEST: MANIPULATOR (the Band) to Release Manipulator! the Video Game Alongside Album
November 1, 2023 Michael Wohlberg and James Lewis
Decibel’s nerdiest column digs up how Manipulator the band begat Manipulator! the Game.
KILL SCREEN 023: Chris Grigg of WOE and the Branching Paths of History
October 25, 2023 Michael Wohlberg and James Lewis
The USBM subversive and underground tech entrepreneur found his road to darkness—despite a radical 8-bit choice.
KILL SCREEN: The Lost Levels // Members of THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER, TOMB MOLD, UNDEATH And More Talk Horror Games (Video Premiere)
October 18, 2023 Michael Wohlberg and James Lewis
In honor of arguably the most metal month of the year, Kill Screen looks back on some of our favorite interview moments to date about our horror games—including previously unseen content.
KILL SCREEN 022: John Baizley of BARONESS Opens Up About Being a Gamer
October 11, 2023 Michael Wohlberg and James Lewis
Extreme music’s modern-day Renaissance man expands his love of swords and sorcery to the digital realm.
KILL SCREEN 021: Derrick Vella and Payson Power of TOMB MOLD and the Enduring Love of Gaming
September 27, 2023 Michael Wohlberg and James Lewis
Whether it’s console gaming or PC gaming, the death metal guitarists’ love of video games will never rot.
KILL SCREEN 020: Serena Cherry of SVALBARD Doesn’t Fake Her Love of Gaming
September 13, 2023 Michael Wohlberg and James Lewis
The guitarist and vocalist is happily (and furiously) exploring a world of her own.
KILL SCREEN 019: Derek Rydquist and Justin McKinney of THE ZENITH PASSAGE Aren’t Here to Rage Against the Machine
August 30, 2023 Michael Wohlberg and James Lewis
The tech death duo are naturally curious about gaming’s artificial intelligence.
KILL SCREEN 018: Enrique Sagarnaga of THE SILVER is a Top Competitor for Your Friends List
August 16, 2023 Michael Wohlberg and James Lewis
The drummer and metal publicist is ready to squad up when you are.
KILL SCREEN 017: Alex Kulick of HORRENDOUS Knows Their Role Includes Playing Video Games
August 2, 2023 Michael Wohlberg and James Lewis
When it comes to role-playing games, bigger is better for the multi-talented musician.
KILL SCREEN 016: Austin Haines of OUTER HEAVEN is More Than the Big Boss of Death Metal
July 19, 2023 Michael Wohlberg and James Lewis
The death metal vocalist is eager to confront any and all cosmic horrors that await in the digital universe.
KILL SCREEN 015: Smittens of CALLIGRAM is Here to Test EA’s Patience
July 5, 2023 Michael Wohlberg and James Lewis
The U.K. bassist spares no detail or feeling when it comes to his former life as a game tester.
KILL SCREEN 014: Meet A.L.N. of MIZMOR, the God of Puzzles
June 21, 2023 Michael Wohlberg and James Lewis
For Decibel’s latest cover star, doom and gloom can sometimes give way to fun and games.
KILL SCREEN 013: For Dustin Davidson of AUGUST BURNS RED, Video Games Are a Family Matter
June 7, 2023 Michael Wohlberg and James Lewis
The bassist and lifelong gamer wants to come together to share his love of The Legend of Zelda and Nintendo.
KILL SCREEN 012: Reese Alavi of CREEPING DEATH Goes Medieval on Their Gaming Tastes
May 24, 2023 Michael Wohlberg and James Lewis
The death metal vocalist wants you to play anything other than RuneScape.
KILL SCREEN 011: FROZEN SOUL and CENTURY MEDIA Are So Cool, They’re Giving Away an Exclusive ‘Glacial Domination’ Nintendo Switch!
May 3, 2023 Michael Wohlberg and James Lewis
Vocalist Chad Green, bassist Samantha Mobley and guitarist Michael Munday want to share their love of gaming with their fans in the most literal sense.
KILL SCREEN 010: Katie Davies and Josh Andrews of PUPIL SLICER Give 100 Percent to This Interview
April 19, 2023 Michael Wohlberg and James Lewis
The genre-slashing U.K. phenoms have seen their video game obsession blossom into something more.
KILL SCREEN 009: Knox Colby of ENFORCED Bows to No King Dork
April 5, 2023 Michael Wohlberg and James Lewis
Da mighty crossover vocalist prefers his digital body counts to be in the billions.
KILL SCREEN 008: Rob Fusco of ONE KING DOWN May Let Gravity Win, But Not You
March 22, 2023 Michael Wohlberg and James Lewis
Before the hardcore vocalist landed on ‘Bloodlust Revenge,’ he was busy tearing up ‘Yars’ Revenge.’
KILL SCREEN 007: Vincent Bennett and Devin Shidaker of THE ACACIA STRAIN Want You to Watch Your Gaming Language
March 8, 2023 Michael Wohlberg and James Lewis
The vocalist and guitarist need you to sit down, shut up and just have fun.
KILL SCREEN 006: For Adam Bartlett of GILEAD MEDIA, Hell is Other Players
February 22, 2023 Michael Wohlberg and James Lewis
If you want to be signed to Gilead Media, you better know how to click on heads.
KILL SCREEN 005: Alan Cassidy and Max Lavelle of THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER Know the Rhythm of the Night
February 8, 2023 Michael Wohlberg
Yes, the drummer and bassist know that it’s a ‘Castlevania’ reference.
KILL SCREEN 004: Colin Young of DEADBODY and GOD’S HATE Rejects Convention, Embraces Modernity
January 25, 2023 Michael Wohlberg and James Lewis
The Deadbody bassist/Twitching Tongues vocalist/God’s Hate drummer appreciates gaming’s past but has his sights set on what the future may hold.
KILL SCREEN 003: Andrew Lee of RIPPED TO SHREDS Has the Power of God Mode and Anime on His Side
January 11, 2023 Michael Wohlberg and James Lewis
The master of shred and blast beat enthusiast doesn’t play when it comes to action role-playing games.
KILL SCREEN 002: Mike McKenzie of THE RED CHORD Wants You To Live Your Best (Digital) Life
December 14, 2022 Michael Wohlberg and James Lewis
The hyper-prolific guitarist for the Red Chord, Umbra Vitae, Wear Your Wounds and many more is a true gaming champion. Literally.
KILL SCREEN 001: Kyle Beam of UNDEATH is Ready to Wage War(craft)
November 16, 2022 Michael Wohlberg
The Undeath guitarist has put so many hours into a certain game it will make you say, “WoW!”