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STRATA: Looking back over these last three releases - tell us how the story or thread of their connection came about.

John Snell: A themed connection between the songs isn’t something that happens too often. "The Crown" starts the journey with loss and despair. "New Plague" is an observation that humans may not have been put here by something benevolent, but by some unknown entity spreading death and chaos. "Scum of My Life" is about the grip that this entropic force can get on people, and our destiny to break free from those chains. Connecting the songs with a common theme of our protagonist's struggle with despair and transforming into empowerment and finally overcoming pain and struggle is the positive message we are sharing.

STRATA: Your current single "Scum of my Life" we have been hearing some comparing it to a style similar to Slipknot. Is there an influence in your music from them?

John Snell: I love Jim Root's style and I noticed his writing style and mine are very similar. I would watch some of Root's videos and his fingers and moments were a lot of what I was doing. Seems natural some of our music would be on par with theirs. 

STRATA: How is the metal scene overall in Florida? Is there room for more metal music?

 John Snell: We have played with bands from all over and we all assume it’s better somewhere else. When we hear they go through the same struggles and challenges we do, it drives us to work harder to stand out. 

 The metal music community is strong and no matter where you go in the world; when you meet someone that likes the same music you instantly have a bond and a connection that I don’t feel you get with any other genre of music. So there is always room for more bands that are writing original music. 

STRATA: Is there a new breed of metal coming from the area?

John Snell: LiveKill’s music I would feel is its own breed of metal. It’s not thrash, or death or deathcore - yet we touch a bit on all those genres. I also see a cross between Metalcore/Hardcore and Deathcore starting to emerge as its own form that has tons of younger kids going to shows. They call it Hardcore but it’s really its own thing.

STRATA: Reading over your press, it seems LiveKill is looking to bring a new metal sound forward. Can you tell us more about your direction and goals?

John Snell: I hear a lot of bands say they want to  be like Hatebreed or Slayer for example. You will never top what they have done. It’s been done already and they are the best at it. So for Livekill, I try to write something that hasn’t been done yet. 

STRATA: Festival season will soon be upon us again. Is there any festival that LiveKill would consider the "DREAM" festival to play a stage on?

John Snell: Everyone says they want Festivals to play, but honestly they are very stressful. Tons of bands the same day and usually there are tons of issues. Just look at what happened with “Blue Ridge” this past year. but, “Wacken Open Air” in Germany is one of those we all dream for and so do we.

STRATA: For your listeners and your growing platform - what is LiveKill presenting in 2024?

John Snell: Our new full length is complete and we have released (4) singles off the LP to date. The full album release and touring in 2024 is our main goal. 

Song:

"This was the first song I could hear the guitar riff in my head before I played it. A lot of songs speed up half-way into the song. I did the opposite with "Scum Of My Life" slowing it down, letting it breathe and creating the emotion that draws you in.

It’s one of those songs that when you finish you can’t wait for everyone to experience it." - John Snell

Video: 

"Scum Of My Life" is the final episode in this three part series. The videography depicts our protagonist ability to take back her freedom that was taken from her in “New Plague”. That thru her pain and loss in “Vengeance” she was able to overcome and in the end win her battle over the darkness in her life.

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“Scum Of My Life’

YT: https://youtu.be/5AmL0fX3Pcc?si=Xk9iN3q6ObT0yFWs

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/41rEAiPXVSYVJwbatCEvuo?si=bcd4a77e1898418f

Press: 

Livekill releases 'New Plague' a chart-topping heavy metal single showcasing their evolution and intense sound, From their upcoming album 'Evil Ecstasy'. #livekill @LiveKillBand

From their upcoming album ‘Evil Ecstasy’ Livekill, a prominent force in the modern metal scene, has released their ferocious new single “New Plague,” the third single from their upcoming album “Evil Ecstasy.” This electrifying track has made significant waves, charting in the USA (#2), Canada (#1), and the UK (#3), further establishing Livekill as a powerhouse in heavy metal. “New Plague”…