Chris Elliott (Cell Arts Media / Black Angeles) caught up with Andre Cornejo of San Jose, California grind and metal outfit Deathgrave to discuss the band’s latest album “Hell Is Evil,” released August 21, 2026, through Tankcrimes. Andre breaks down the making of the band’s most ambitious record to date, what it means to operate for thirteen years in the underground while deliberately carving out a sound that shares influences with bands like Napalm Death, Godflesh, and Siege without sounding like any of them, and the story behind guest and backup vocals from Chris Reifert of Autopsy on the track “Hard to Swallow.” Continue reading
Keefy caught up with Scotty Health of Tankcrimes, a most excellent Metal and Punk record label from Northern California. Scotty detailed his entire origin story, how he got started with D.I.Y. zines, shows, and labels. He has grown Tankcrimes into a monster label with killer acts such as Necrot, Deathgrave, Morbikon, Dystopia, Dead Heat, BAT, Ghoul, and more! More than that, Scotty has been a leader in the Metal and Hardcore scene, also offering incredible merch options, and great customer service too. Tankcrimes is also sponsoring the “The Brainsqueeze Tour” with Municipal Waste, Ghoul, and Necrot too!