Uploaded April 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

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The return of one of our favorite humans in the scene: Salem Vex. He's back for an unfiltered, no BS conversation about the state of heavy music, his struggles with self-doubt & ego, industry pressures and online toxicity. He doesn't hold back and shares personal stories about betrayal, past relationships/friendships, former band beefs but ultimately finding happiness.

Salem has ressurected his band Bloodbather for one final (?) album. We chat about birthing these songs, recording process, lyrical themes, what we can expect from the album & future plans for the band.

ANAYNGSTTA drops April 24th with a limited Wax Vessel vinyl + merch drop on release day: waxvessel.com

SALEM VEX: instagram.com/salemvex
BLOODBATHER: instagram.com/bloodbather
CRUCIFICTION: instagram.com/crucifictioncult
THE REQUIEM: instagram.com/therequiemband

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