Rachael Skinner
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 […]
Recap by Jesse Skinner. On January 19, 2025, Empire Live in Albany, NY received a ferocious onslaught of death metal from the iconic band Nile and brutality legends Six Feet Under on the Revenge of the Underworlds Tour, with support from Psycroptic and Embryonic Autopsy. Extreme music innovators, Nile conquered the stage from the moment […]
Recap by Jesse Skinner. On January 19, 2025, death metal legends Nile and Six Feet Under brought the Revenge Of The Underworld Tour to Empire Live in Albany, NY. This co-headlining tour had support from Psycroptic and Embryonic Autopsy. Moments before Six Feet Under took the stage, you could hear Chris Barnes warming up his […]