EP306 – Travis of Carrion Vael: Slay Utterly & True Crime Tech Death

In EP306, Tom sits down with Travis of Carrion Vael to talk about the upcoming album “Slay Utterly”, arriving January 16th via Unique Leader Records, and the intense, research-driven approach behind the band’s technical death metal sound.Travis breaks down how Carrion Vael writes songs inspired by serial killers, cult leaders, and true crime, approaching violent subject matter with analysis and storytelling rather than shock for shock’s sake. The conversation explores the psychology of infamous figures, the balance between art and discomfort, and how extreme themes can coexist with technical precision.Also discussed:Writing death metal based on real historical crimesAlbums King of the Rhine and Slay UtterlySongs about Jim Jones and David Parker RayMetal influences and formative live show experiencesPulling inspiration from hip-hop and underground rapPreparing for album release shows and new merch dropsCarrion Vael’s upcoming Metal Monday appearance at MagBarThis episode is a must-listen for fans of technical death metal, true crime, Unique Leader Records artists, and extreme underground music.#CarrionVael #TechnicalDeathMetal #SlayUtterly #DeathMetalPodcast #TrueCrimeMusic #ExtremeMetal #UniqueLeaderCarrion Vael podcast, Slay Utterly interview, Travis Carrion Vael, technical death metal discussion, true crime death metal, Unique Leader Records interview, extreme metal podcast, underground death metal band