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Gus Rios (Cold Slither): The Toys That Saved Me
May 30, 2025 Gus Rio
Fresh from his reveal as Cold Slither frontman Zartan, drummer/guitarist/vocalist Gus Rios provides the following homage to the impact of the toys that defined his childhood and shaped his adulthood.
Left To Die’s Gus Rios on ‘Leprosy’ as the Sound of Perseverance
August 24, 2022 Gus Rio
Three years on from a suicide attempt, Left To Die drummer Gus Rios discusses living a childhood dream by performing with former Death members.
Video Premiere: Union Black – “Walking In My Shoes”
July 29, 2021 Albert Mudrian
Watch Gruesome drummer Gus Rios step out from behind the kit and front tribute/cover band Union Black with an arresting Depeche Mode cover.
Gus Rios (Gruesome, Union Black) On His Brush With Suicide and Fighting Depression
July 26, 2021 Decibel Magazine
Drummer/guitarist/vocalist Gus Rios pens an editorial about overcoming suicidal thoughts.