EP331 Redivider on Building a Death Metal Band From Scratch, Authenticity & The Louisville Scene

Jacob and Jake from Redivider join Tom to talk about turning a casual death metal jam project into a fully realized album, surviving lineup challenges, and carving out a sound that feels raw, honest, and authentic.What started as friends playing heavy riffs quickly evolved into a year-long writing and recording process — dialing in tone, tightening chemistry, and refusing to rush the record. The result: a debut they’re proud to stand behind.They get into:• the grind of building a death metal band from nothing• why authenticity matters more than chasing fame• vocal training and endurance techniques (including methods inspired by Melissa Cross)• early influences from Florida and Swedish death metal• the evolution from deathcore back to classic death metal roots• booking smart tours vs. burnout• balancing studio time with live shows• Louisville’s underground metal scene and rising local bandsThe conversation also dives deep into the legends that shaped them — from Metallica and Slayer to Death, Cannibal Corpse, Morbid Angel, and Whitechapel — plus stories from local gigs and their upcoming April show.If you’re into grassroots death metal, DIY touring, and bands doing it for the right reasons, this episode hits hard.🎧 Listen now and discover one of the most promising heavy acts coming out of the Midwest scene.#Redivider#DeathMetal#LouisvilleMetal#UndergroundMetal#DIYBands#MetalPodcast#HeavyMusic#ExtremeMetal#AndNowTheBandRedivider interview, death metal podcast, underground metal bands 2026, Louisville metal scene, DIY touring bands, death metal vocals training, Florida death metal influence, independent metal bands, heavy music podcast