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The master of melancholy is happy to tell stories of gaming in the studio in the ’90s, the band’s shared love of the medium and why a level of escapism is necessary for his enjoyment.

Though known for his modern take on noise rock, the guitarist finds himself a slave to the grind.

The electronic music champion stops by the Kill Screen arcade to discuss boomer shooters, survival horror, the Hotline Miami soundtrack and what kind of game he would like to score next.

One of our earliest player characters returns with a friend to talk about ditching class to play Atari, terrible games and amazing OSTs.

As Kill Screen upgrades to the fourth dimension, the Nerd himself takes the time to talk all things metal.

After the successful Mega Drive release of their single “High Tariff Behaviour,” the party slam players hope to raise bits while lowering IQs.

The frontman for the progressive metal practitioners explores worlds while out on the road.

The Seattle metallic hardcore unit are leveling up their sound thanks in no small part to their digital disposition.

The vocalist, guitarist and bassist of the hybrid heavy act share just how much gaming contributed to their very existence.

The hyper-prolific drummer turns technological limitation to boundless potential.

The guitarist shares how formless black metal took shape around Cainhurst Castle.

In the final installment of our conversation with the vocalist, the trio confronts the transformation of “nerd culture.”

The USBM pillar shines a light on how gaming help shepherd him down his blackened path.

As the band returns to their heavier roots, the vocalist and die-hard gamer seeks some lighter escapism.

The bassist and drummer of Decibel’s recent death-doom favorites open up about their love of gaming, with a little help from your dependable co-nerds.

The hyper-prolific drummer leans into his gaming fate in our increasingly technocratic world.

Dungeon synth’s growing stats give the label founder the chance to go AFK and meet his community IRL.

The prolific drummer and self-described “hardcore casual gamer” overcomes, overthrows his need for competitive online gaming.

The Portland rocker always puts music first, though sometimes the devil can be found in the details.

The former Decibel columnist and Bluesky’s current top musician just wants to have fun.

The computer metal mastermind finds endless imagination in physical limitation.

The guitarist/vocalist shares the elements that lead the Denver doom quintet to Hyrule.

After two years of Kill Screen, it’s time… to return to our first featured band.

Catch your breath at TRVE Brewing Co. before facing Metal & Beer Fest’s final boss, courtesy of Kill Screen!

The classics never go out of style for the grind bassist, but they can certainly benefit from some fresh blood.

The death metal vocalist is terrified of God—and some of gaming’s most iconic horror titles.

Newly returned to the world of gaming, the Denver bassist seeks what lies beyond the technological boundaries.

In rediscovering his past love of gaming, the hyper-prolific vocalist remembers to love the present.

Stream the pitch black cover of “Theme of Laura (Reprise)” ahead of the album’s release.

The Italian dwarven metal vocalist proves that his fans yearn for the mines.