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12 янв 2026
LEFT TO DIE Has 'Talked About' Writing And Recording Original Music: 'That Would Be Great', Says RICK ROZZ
LEFT TO DIE is the band featuring classic DEATH members Rozz and Terry Butler (also formerly of MASSACRE and currently in OBITUARY) paired with GRUESOME founders Matt Harvey (EXHUMED) and Gus Rios (ex-MALEVOLENT CREATION).
LEFT TO DIE performs most of the songs from DEATH's classic "Leprosy" album, along with cuts from DEATH's debut LP, "Scream Bloody Gore".
Asked by Pod Scum if releasing an EP with LEFT TO DIE "makes more sense nowadays than" putting out an LP, Rick responded: "I don't know. We just thought it would be a good idea. If it happens. It's talk [right now]. And my idea was that the four of us would each write a song. And, of course, there'd be other input from the other members, but the main majority [of each of the four songs would be done by the individual member who wrote it]. And then maybe do a couple of cool covers and do, like, a six-song [EP], [with] four originals. And that was just an idea that I came up with. I'm not speaking for the other guys. But an EP has been talked about. I have riffs. Gus has riffs. Everybody plays guitar as well, so everybody can write a fricking riff. But we'll see what happens, man. Only time will tell."
Rozz also talked about his songwriting process, explaining: "I don't really look at it as a job thing. And it all depends. I've got guitars sitting around. I pick 'em up every once in a while and sometimes I just play some rock guitar or I'll play some acoustic stuff. But as far as writing metal stuff — no, I don't think about it too much. I just sit down and I'll have a riff and I'll have my phone and I'll put record and I'll just play at acoustically. I'll put the riff down. And I have probably 20 riffs on my phone, just little snippets, so I don't forget. Then when it's time to really, 'Okay, shit, I need to put some stuff together…' I dig jamming by myself, but it's so much cooler to play riffs with a drummer. I miss getting in the room with people and jamming to where you can really get a good feel. You know when a riff is cool, but then maybe somebody else might not like it. And I'm not gonna go, 'Oh, it has to be there.' 'Cause somebody might go, 'Yeah, that sounds like this, that and the other.' Da da. And then we'd be like, 'Okay, cool. What you got?' [Laughs]"
The Riff Crew channel on YouTube recently uploaded professionally filmed video of LEFT TO DIE's entire March 9, 2025 concert at the Melbourne Dethfest at Corner Hotel in Melbourne, Australia. Check it out below.
Featured songs in the video:
00:00 Intro
00:45 Leprosy
07:29 Open Casket
12:31 Infernal Death
16:25 Sacrificial
20:05 Torn To Pieces
23:39 Regurgitated Guts
27:34 Left To Die
32:32 Scream Bloody Gore
37:10 Zombie Ritual
42:57 Pull The Plug
48:10 Evil Dead
Back in November 2023, Rozz said that it has been an "honor" to perform songs from DEATH's revered first two studio albums, "Scream Bloody Gore" and "Leprosy" as part of LEFT TO DIE. In an interview with BLABBERMOUTH.NET, Rozz was asked whether he had any trepidation over learning material he hasn't played since 1989, which is the year he was dismissed by DEATH leader Chuck Schuldiner. "It was quite terrifying at first, especially when I saw we were doing a full tour," he said. "I had my taste of anxiety before the East Coast run that we did. I was like, 'Holy crap. I have to learn all of these songs and some 'Scream Bloody Gore' songs, and we're playing in front of people. I was like, 'Ugh.' Other than that, it's cool. It's chilled out a little bit."
Rozz then went on to discuss whether he has come "full circle" in his career by playing the songs that helped start his musical career. "It's been a blessing," he said. "I've made some new friends and rekindled my friendship with Terry. We room together. It's pretty cool. Then, getting to know Gus and Matt. They're so good at what they do. They're so passionate about the music and the songs. It's a really good feeling. It's an honor. There's nothing full circle about it, but it's pretty cool."
Rozz was also asked whether he has noticed increased fan support for DEATH, particularly the band's early period. "Definitely, especially these first two DEATH records," he said. "Not that people aren't passionate about the other records. There seems to be something with these first two records. It's an honor. It's flattering. It's a blessing. All of it all wrapped up into one. Those guys could have said, 'Nah. I'm good. We have enough on our plate.' They didn't have to learn all these songs and do a tribute to these records, but they did. It really is cool. It's been a lot of fun. When you're doing something with cool people — nobody is on their high horse or thinks they're owed something from someone else, that's the coolest thing about it. Everyone is doing their thing and gets along. There's no baloney."
Founded in 1984 by Chuck Schuldiner under the original name of MANTAS in Altamonte Springs, Florida, DEATH was among the more widely known early pioneers of the death metal sound, along with California's POSSESSED. Inspired by NASTY SAVAGE, DEATH was among the first bands in the Florida death metal scene. In the late '80s, the band was both a part of and integral in defining the death metal scene which gained international recognition with the release of albums by a number of area acts.
In late 2023, LEFT TO DIE completed a run of West Coast dates that included a guest appearance from "Scream Bloody Gore" drummer Chris Reifert (also of AUTOPSY) in Oakland, California. Reifert performed the DEATH classics "Infernal Death" and "Evil Dead".
LEFT TO DIE completed its first U.S. tour in July 2022. A European run of shows followed this past March and April 2023.
Butler previously stated how LEFT TO DIE came together: "After the [2021] Chuck tribute shows that Matt, Gus, and myself did, Rick posed the question, 'Would anyone want to see some 'Leprosy' shows?' With a resounding 'yes!', the masses had spoken. Matt and Gus threw their hats in immediately and, in my opinion, they were the only real choice to bring this thing to life."
Schuldiner died on December 13, 2001 after a battle with pontine glioma, a rare type of brain tumor.
"Born Human: The Life And Music Of Death's Chuck Schuldiner", the fully authorized biography of the legendary DEATH frontman, was released in November via Decibel Books.
"Born Human", authored by accomplished journalist David E. Gehlke ("The Scott Burns Sessions: A Life In Death Metal 1987-1997", "Turned Inside Out: The Official Story Of Obituary"),features exclusive interviews, contributions, stunning new Ed Repka cover art and previously unreleased, hand-selected photographs from those who knew Chuck best. "Born Human" brings life to the dramatic story of the man who blazed an iconic path in metal music, laying the foundation for generations to come.
Fans can order their copy now at store.decibelmagazine.com.
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