Rick Rozz Interview 2026 | Left To Die, Early DEATH Demos, Chuck Schuldiner Stories & Death Metal History

Death Metal legend Rick Rozz of Left To Die joins The Zach Moonshine Show on Metal Devastation Radio for an in-depth conversation about the origins of DEATH, the early Mantas demo era, Chuck Schuldiner memories, guitar tones, touring, and the upcoming Left To Die release Initium Mortis out July 17, 2026 via Relapse Records.Rick discusses how Matt Harvey of EXHUMED / GRUESOME painstakingly relearned and reconstructed the original 1983-1984 Mantas and DEATH demo material, bringing classic underground songs back to life with modern production while keeping the raw old-school spirit intact.Topics include:• The new single “Archangel”• Recreating the early DEATH demo sound• Chuck Schuldiner stories from the road• Old-school tape trading culture• Rick Rozz guitar tone and amp settings• BC Rich guitars and classic Death Metal tone• Touring Europe and South America• Working with Terry Butler, Gus Rios, and Matt Harvey• The legacy of Scream Bloody Gore and LeprosyFeaturing members of:DEATHLEFT TO DIEMASSACREEXHUMEDGRUESOMEOBITUARYIf you worship classic Florida Death Metal, old-school DEATH, Slayer-inspired riffing, and the roots of extreme Metal, this interview is essential listening.Subscribe for more exclusive interviews, underground Metal coverage, and brutal radio broadcasts from Metal Devastation Radio.STAY LOUD.Buy the record here https://www.relapse.com/pages/left-to-die-initium-mortisCheck out the full episode here: https://www.mixcloud.com/thezachmoonshineshow/rick-rozz-of-left-to-die-interview-zach-moonshine-show-death-metal-history-chuck-schuldi/