1. Hello! Could you introduce yourselves to our readers?
Hello to all the readers of Painful Reality Web-Zine. We are Death's Revenge, a Death Metal band from Santiago, Chile. Our current lineup consists of myself, Angelo Yáñez (bass), Pablo Piña (vocals), Moisés Adriazola (guitar), and Octavio Becerra (drums).
2. When did you first discover Death Metal, and which bands initially caught your attention? What bands are you listening to these days?
Octavio Becerra and I discovered Death Metal during our teenage years, when we were around fifteen or sixteen, back on the island of Chiloé, where we both come from. Chiloé is located in southern Chile, where the weather is cold and rainy for most of the year. Because of that, it was common to spend countless evenings gathering at friends' houses, drinking questionable homemade alcohol, but always with plenty of Death Metal blasting in the background.
For Moisés, his first encounter with Death Metal came much earlier, when he was around nine years old. He was playing Pokémon Yellow on the family computer when "Immortal Rites" by Morbid Angel suddenly started playing from one of his brother's playlists. The progression of the riffs and the song's dark atmosphere left a huge impression on him and sparked a lifelong fascination with Death Metal.
The first bands we listened to were Death, Pestilence, Master, and Morbid Angel, along with the Swedish Death Metal pioneers such as Entombed, Dismember, and Unleashed. We were also deeply influenced by the Death-Doom scene through bands like Paradise Lost and the early work of The Gathering.
Chile also has a rich Death Metal tradition dating back to the late '80s and early '90s, and that scene has been equally important in shaping us. Bands like Pentagram, Death Yell, Atomic Aggressor, and Cancerbero have always been major influences.
These days we've been listening to a lot of Bolt Thrower, Repugnant, Tribulation, Dismember, Darkthrone, and classic extreme metal in general. We enjoy exploring different styles because we're always looking for fresh ideas when writing new music.
3. Death's Revenge was formed in 2025. What inspired you to start the band? And how did you come up with the name Death's Revenge?
One day Pablo and I were drinking whisky while watching a Morbid Angel concert. At some point I simply said, "What if we start a Death Metal band?" He immediately replied, "Let's do it." After that I messaged Octavio and Moisés asking if they wanted to join, and they both said yes without hesitation.Sometimes, when you want to play something, you simply do it. You don't overthink it. That was really our biggest motivation: to play rotten, old-school Death Metal that captures just how close death always is, in every aspect of life.
We got together the following weekend, played one song I had written along with a few covers, and everything felt incredibly natural. Right then we realized the chemistry was there, and that this project deserved to continue.
The name Death's Revenge comes from our belief that death always catches up with you. It's the only absolute certainty in life. It doesn't matter who you are, what you've done, or how long you live—sooner or later, everything comes to an end. Whether you've been good or bad, death and its revenge will eventually arrive.
4. What would you say are the band's biggest influences? And for readers who haven't heard you yet, how would you describe your music?
Our main musical influences come from classic Death Metal of the late '80s and early '90s: Death, Possessed, Morbid Angel, Entombed, Merciless, and Grotesque. We're also inspired by early Death-Doom bands such as Paradise Lost and Amorphis, as well as legendary Chilean acts like Pentagram. On top of that, Thrash Metal has played a major role in shaping our sound, especially bands like Slayer, Metallica, and Kreator.
Musically, we combine aggressive riffs with dynamic tempo changes, dark atmospheres, and a strong old-school spirit. We want our songs to be heavy, memorable, and to have an identity of their own.
Lyrically, our songs explore death from different perspectives. For example, "Dreams Bleed" was inspired by Han Kang's novel The Vegetarian, which tells the story of a woman oppressed throughout her life who experiences death, transformation, and personal destruction through dreams and lived experiences. It's an intense and deeply unsettling work.
Other songs deal with the inevitability of death, human violence, physical decay, and the fragility of existence. We draw inspiration from literature, films, television series, and true stories, always trying to present death from different perspectives while maintaining a thoughtful and critical approach.
5. Dreams Bleed is your debut demo, independently released on Bandcamp. How long did it take to write the material? Does the whole band contribute to the songwriting, or is there one main songwriter?
We wrote five songs in roughly five months. However, we decided to record only three of them for the demo, mainly because of budget limitations but also because we were already thinking ahead. Our goal is to record our first full-length album during the first half of next year, so we preferred to save some material for that release.The music is generally written by Moisés and myself. The initial ideas usually come from one of us, although we often develop the riffs and song structures together. Once we have a solid foundation, we bring the songs into the rehearsal room, where every member contributes with suggestions, arrangements, and new ideas.
It's a very collaborative process, but also a demanding one. We're highly critical of our own work and try to avoid settling for the first version of a song. We believe that constant refinement has been essential in giving Death's Revenge its own identity right from the beginning.
6. Who usually writes the lyrics, and what themes are explored on your debut demo? What usually comes first: the music or the lyrics?
I usually write most of the lyrics, although they're always reviewed and refined with input from the rest of the band. Pablo and Moisés also write lyrics, so it's a very collaborative process overall.
There isn't a fixed formula when it comes to songwriting. Sometimes a lyrical concept comes first, and we build the music around it. Other times, a few riffs create a particular atmosphere, and from that feeling we develop lyrics that naturally fit the music.
As I mentioned before, "Dreams Bleed" was inspired by Han Kang's novel The Vegetarian.
"Justice or Execution" explores the concepts of justice and redemption in relation to capital punishment. The song raises the question of whether an execution truly delivers justice, redemption, or perhaps both. Rather than providing an answer, it invites the listener to reflect on the issue. It was inspired by the classic Chilean film El Chacal de Nahueltoro, one of the most important works in Chilean cinema.
Finally, "Gate of Agony" deals with the constant presence of death inside an emergency room. It portrays death as something that silently accompanies every critical decision and every life-or-death moment. The lyrics were inspired by several episodes of the television series The Pitt.
7. I know this is currently a digital release, but are there any plans to release it on CD or cassette?
Yes. We produced an initial run of fifty American-style cassette tapes, which were sold mainly to friends and early supporters of the band. The response was so positive that we followed it up with a second run of twenty additional copies.
In addition, KDC, a record label from southern Chile, released fifty CD-R copies, and the demo will soon receive another cassette edition through the Chilean label Analog Kult.At the moment, another label has shown interest in releasing the demo as a professionally pressed CD, although nothing has been officially confirmed yet. The conversations are progressing well, so we're optimistic.
8. Has the band already started working on new material for another demo, or are you aiming to write enough songs for a full-length album?
Yes, we've already begun working on new material. We currently have several songs that didn't make it onto the demo, and they continue in the same musical and lyrical direction established on Dreams Bleed.
Our goal is to complete eight or nine songs and, once we're fully satisfied with the material, enter the studio to record our first full-length album.
9. Has Death's Revenge already had the chance to perform live? Or do you prefer working in the studio or rehearsal room? If you've already played live, which shows have been the most memorable so far?
Yes, we've played several live shows.
Our debut performance was especially memorable because we opened the event, and a surprisingly large number of people came specifically to see us. Starting our live career that way gave us a huge boost of confidence.
We genuinely love playing live. We don't see ourselves as a studio-only band. The energy we create during rehearsals shouldn't exist only on a recording—it has to be brought to the stage.
All of us regularly attend concerts and underground shows ourselves, so performing face-to-face with the audience is a fundamental part of what this band is about.
10. Death's Revenge comes from the Chilean Death Metal scene. What is your opinion on how the Chilean scene has evolved over the years?
Chile has had an incredibly strong metal scene since the 1980s. During the military dictatorship, many outstanding bands emerged despite the difficult circumstances. Throughout the 1990s, Death Metal experienced a period of remarkable growth and consolidation, giving rise to numerous bands that are now respected both inside and outside the country.
Today, metal bands can be found throughout Chile—not only Death Metal, but also Thrash, Black, Doom, and Heavy Metal. You could honestly say that Chile breathes metal.
We believe this has a lot to do with the realities of everyday life in our country: social inequality, economic hardship, and the tensions that have historically shaped Chilean society.In that context, metal has become much more than music—it serves as a form of expression, cultural resistance, and emotional catharsis.
11. Who are your all-time favorite Chilean bands? And are there any newer bands you'd like to recommend to our readers?
Some of our all-time favorite Chilean bands are Pentagram, Atomic Aggressor, Miserycore, Communion, Force of Darkness, Necroripper, Infernal Slaughter, and Cancerbero. We consider all of them essential bands within the Chilean metal scene.
As for newer or currently active bands, we'd definitely recommend Trastorned, Vomit, Morbid Cruelty, Hallux Valgus, Blood Grave, Nigromancia, STD, Hellavenger, and Hostile Faith. They're all putting out excellent material and prove that the Chilean underground is in a very healthy and exciting place right now.
12. Besides playing in Death's Revenge, are any of the members currently involved in other bands? If so, could you tell our readers a little about those projects?
Yes. Some of us are also active in other bands.
Moisés plays in Decadencia, a Metalpunk band, as well as Wretched Anomaly, a Death Slam project. He also has a solo Black Metal project that, for now, remains largely hidden from the public.
Octavio plays drums in Nocturnal Tales, a Black/Speed Metal band.
As for me, I also play bass in Fuerza Negra, a Death/Thrash Metal band.
13. When you need a break from writing music or dealing with band-related activities, what do you enjoy doing in your free time?
We spend a large part of our lives working, just like everyone else. But whenever we have free time, we love going to underground gigs and concerts. It's always inspiring to watch both established bands and new acts. Here in Santiago there are metal shows happening all the time, so if you're into heavy music, it's almost impossible to get bored.
Besides drinking plenty of beer and listening to good metal, we also try to stay physically active, read books, learn new things, and play video games.
We believe that maintaining a reasonably healthy lifestyle is essential if you want to avoid dying of a heart attack before your time. (Laughs.)
14. Thank you for taking the time to answer our questions. Do you have any final words for our readers?
Thank you very much for your interest in the band and for helping to keep the underground metal spirit alive!
We truly appreciate the opportunity to be featured by Painful Reality Web-Zine and for all the support you've shown Death's Revenge.
If you haven't listened to our debut demo, Dreams Bleed, we hope you'll give it a spin.
Take care, and we'll see you somewhere out there in the underground.
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