Latest about Death
In April 1995, Chuck Schuldiner looked back on how his ambitious style helped galvanize a movement that still resonates to this day
The fretless metal bass pioneer recalls refusing to leave Testament, the homemade bass built out of necessity and Death’s determination to avoid the familiar
The virtuoso took a detour from heavy music to work on TV and film scores in the ’90s. Now he’s working on new material with Cynic – and a signature guitar with Kiesel. He explains how he came to join and leave Death, and how sexuality has informed his take on metal
He left his mark on 1995 album Symbolic, and while he moved on to jazz, he still keeps metal sensibilities within his playing
Schuldiner’s mid-late ‘90s custom shop guitar was used in the studio “from time to time” – and now it's up for auction on eBay
The Cynic guitarist has made the switch after 10 years with Strandberg guitars, which will see him play Kiesels “in the studio and on stage”
Inspired by British glam rock, Andy LaRocque’s distinctive guitar approach means he’s in demand for guest solos – but recording for Chuck Schuldiner and co took his playing to the edge
The life and times of the visionary Death guitarist who set the blueprint for an entire genre
