The prolific Ohio death metal band NunSlaughter issue tons of live albums, splits, EPs and compilations, but it has been five years between full-length studio releases. Their latest is Satanic Chaos Legions. Frontman Don Of The Dead gives us the lowdown on all things NunSlaughter.
Chad Bowar: Was there anything unique about the songwriting process for Satanic Chaos Legions compared to previous albums?
Don Of The Dead: Yes, we had time to demo most of the songs and re-work them to be better and better. It was a huge boost to have a studio that we can work in with very little notice. The music and the lyrics continued to evolve and we crafted what we think is a vicious album.
What will be your strongest memory of the recording of the album?
This was a collaborative effort and I relaxed a bit and relied on the creativity of the other band members more than I ever did on previous recording. Each person brought music and lyrics and ideas to the recording sessions and we took our time.
What was the biggest challenge in its creation?
Picking the songs that were going to make it on the album and deciding what order we wanted people to listen to the music in. Luckily Tormentor took on the challenge and he did an excellent job in his selections.
Are there any disadvantages to self producing the album?
No, not one that I can think of. It’s the best we have made and that is satisfying. I do not see the value in hiring some one outside of the band when we have the talent in house.
How did you come to sign with BLKIIBLK?
We were in contact with Mike Gitter for about a year. He was, at the time, held up with another label and he was not able to offer us a deal. Right before we made a decision on where to go he call me while on tour and said he made a move to BLKIIBLK and he still wanted to sign NunSlaughter. We were stoked to work with him and BLKIIBLK. Their roster was growing and they had some very colid bands already under their belt. We decided to take a change and just went for it.
The album is being released on vinyl. Are you a collector?
Not any longer as I moved many times and just did not want to damage the collection. I let almost all of me albums go except for some NunSlaughter LPs and 7”s. When I was collecting I only had bootlegs and picture LPs. I did not buy or even have any regular records in my home except for NunSlaughter.
You filmed a couple of videos for the album. Do you enjoy the process?
We will have at least 6 videos for this album and we are talking about possibly do more. It is a fun process and I enjoy seeing the idea come to fruitions and working out difficulties and hurdles that the filming and editing process inherently has built in to it.
How important are videos these days?
I have no idea. I suppose it does not hurt but I could not tell you if it helps to any significant degree. I dig watching them and making them.
The promotion process has changed a lot since the band started. Do you prefer the old school way when there was more mystique around a release, or do you like the current social media driven promotion with much more transparency and interaction?
In the ’80s I at least understood what was going on. All the social media and algorithms I just don’t get it but that’s why we let other people figure that out. I just want to make music.
You have a European tour coming up. Is there anywhere you haven’t played live that you’d still like to get to?
Many places that I would like to have NunSlaughter perform. Scotland, Ireland, Vietnam, Greece, Turkey, Bosnia, South Korea, Taiwan, New Zealand just to name a few. I’m not dead yet but I doubt I will perform in most of those countries.
What’s the coolest site/attraction you’ve been able to visit while on tour?
Stonehenge was very cool. Teotihuacán in Mexico was also incredible. Most of the time we do not have the ability to sightsee but that’s ok. It gives me a reason to visit places on my own.
With so much material, how challenging is it to come up with a setlist for a tour, and do you change it up at all from show to show?
We have a few songs that are on almost every set list but the band know about 60 plus songs. Now granted, that is not that much when you consider our catalog consists of 300 songs, but it is a start. Some songs will never be played live but basically the NunSlaughter people let us know what works and what does not.
It’s hard to shock people in 2026. Do you get as much backlash for your lyrics/name/imagery as you did in your early days?
Not much anymore but at least it is an original name and people do not forget it.
What are some of your non-musical interests and hobbies?
I only have one and that is riding motorcycles.
What’s the best movie or TV show you’ve watched lately?
Right now I am watching Falling Sky on Netflix. It is about 10 years old but I never saw it and I dig the story line. Before the it was Paradise on Netflix. For the most part I watch post apocalyptic or dystopian movies or series. That of course includes lots of zombie flicks, too.
(interview published June 25, 2026)
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