Rachael Skinner
Oakland-based death metal outfit Necrot lit it up at Empire Live on March 11, supporting headliners Cavalera Conspiracy. Photography by Rachael Skinner. More from Empire Live …
Cavalera Conspiracy brought Sepultura fans from all over to Empire Live on March 11. Neither the setlist nor the playing disappointed. The current lineup for the band features (of course) Max and Igor Cavalera, as well as Igor Amadeus Cavalera (Max’s son) on bass and Travis Stone on guitar. Photography by Rachael Skinner. More from […]
Interview and Photography by Rachael Skinner. Daniel Vadim Von is a multi-skilled musician in the extreme metal scene, showcasing his talents as a guitarist for Morbid Angel while also taking on the role of bassist and using his brutal vocals in the band Nile. He has traveled the globe with both bands. Recently, he graced […]
Les Claypool – An Xperience Interview – by Rachael Skinner. Les Claypool is one of the most remarkable bass virtuosos of his time. His unique bass-playing style showcases a wide array of eclectic techniques, characterized by an innovative combination of strumming, plucking, and creative whammy bar manipulation. This results in the funky, gritty, and raw […]
Interview by Rachael Skinner. John Jarvis stands out as an accomplished vocalist and multi-instrumentalist, making significant waves in the metal scene with his exceptional mastery on both bass and guitar. Over the years, John has displayed his musical talents across many bands, including him utilizing his vocals and guitar skills in his band Nest, while […]
Recap by Jesse Skinner. On January 19, 2025 death metal legends Six Feet Under and Nile tore their way through Empire Live in Albany, NY for the co-headlining Revenge of the Underworld Tour, with support from Psycroptic and Embryonic Autopsy. Embryonic Autopsy is a brutal death metal band reminiscent of the popular early ’90s death […]
Recap by Jesse Skinner. Hailing all the way from Australia, technical death metal outfit Psycroptic made a lasting impression on the crowd at Empire Live in Albany, NY. Psycroptic is on the road with Nile and Six Feet Under for the Revenge of the Underworld Tour. Psycroptic arrived on the stage and dominated it from […]