Drummer Steve Asheim of death metal titans, Deicide, is featured in an interview with Highway 81 Revisited, and during the chat he's asked to name some of his drum influences.

Says Steve: "Starting off I was a KISS fan, so like Peter Criss, ’70s KISS, before the makeup came off and all that garbage. Clive Burr with Iron Maiden. Judas Priest, Dave Holland was a solid drummer. He was influential in a sense that he would just hold down a heavy line and let the guitars do the heavy lifting. After that, Lars [Ulrich] with Metallica, Dave Lombardo with Slayer, Gene [Hoglan] from Dark Angel. A couple other drummers, Tommy Aldridge, Vinny Appice. That’s really all is took. After that it was 'Let’s start blasting,' and that was its own thing that came up. I saw Pete (Sandoval of Morbid Angel) blasting at that point. That’s how that developed."

Read the complete interview at Highway 81 Revisited.

Deicide are currently out on their North American Banished By Sing tour. The trek includes special guests Krisiun, Inferi, and Cloak.

Banished By Sin North American Tour 2024:

September
9 - Mechanicsburg, PA - Lovedraft's Brewing Co.
10 - Brooklyn, NY - Brooklyn Monarch
11 - Waterbury, CT - Elite 23
13 - Quebec City, QC - Salle Montaigne
14 - Montreal, QC - Le Studio TD
15 - Toronto, ON - Lee's Palace
16 - Detroit, MI - The Sanctuary
17 - Chicago, IL - House of Blues
18 - Minneapolis, MN - Skyway Theater - Studio B
19 - Winnipeg, MB - Park Theatre
20 - Regina, SK - The Exchange
21 - Edmonton, AB - The Starlite Room
23 - Vancouver, BC - Rickshaw Theatre
24 - Seattle, WA - El Corazon
25 - Portland, OR - Bossanova Ballroom
26 - San Francisco, CA - DNA Lounge
27 - Fresno, CA - Fulton 55
28 - Los Angeles, CA - 1720
29 - San Diego, CA - Brick by Brick
30 - Las Vegas, NV - Backstage Bar

October
1 - Mesa, AZ - The Nile Theater
2 - El Paso, TX - Rockhouse Bar & Grill
3 - Denver, CO - Marquis
4 - Albuquerque, NM - Sunshine Theater
5 - Dallas, TX- Trees
6 - Austin, TX - Come And Take It Live
7 - Corpus Christi, TX - House of Rock
8 - Houston, TX - Scout Bar
9 - New Orleans, LA -Southport Music Hall
11 - Tampa, FL - The Orpheum

Fans won’t want to miss the live celebration of Deicide's 13th album, Banished By Sin, which dropped back in April. This opus, cementing Deicide's legacy and influence in the death metal scene, is a testament to the band's unwavering commitment to their craft, promising a collection of tracks that are both ferocious and unapologetically blasphemous, now to be witnessed live.

Banished By Sin represents Deicide ascending to new heights, with 12 tracks that delve into themes of darkness, sin, and corruption. The album promises to be a significant addition to the band's storied discography, offering both new and long-time fans a profound listening experience.

Order here.

Banished By Sin tracklisting:

"From Unknown Heights You Shall Fall"
"Doomed To Die"
"Sever The Tongue"
"Faithless"
"Bury The Cross…With Your Christ"
"Woke From God"
"Ritual Defied"
"Failures Of Your Dying Lord"
"Banished By Sin"
"Trinity Of None"
"I Am I…A Curse Of Death"
"The Light Defeated"

"From Unknown Heights You Shall Fall" video:

"Sever The Tongue" video:

"Bury The Cross…With Your Christ" video:

Originating from the depths of Tampa, Florida in 1989, Deicide were conjured by Steve Asheim and Glen Benton. Rising to infamy with their second album, Legion, they have since become a monolithic figure in the death metal universe. Their catalog of destruction includes twelve studio albums, a live album, two compilations, and two live DVD's. Notably, their first two albums, Deicide and Legion, stand as monumental achievements in death metal sales. Deicide, notorious for their relentless assault on the senses and unapologetic brutality, are on the verge of unleashing their thirteenth album - a testament to their undying legacy in crafting the most punishing soundscapes in death metal.

(Steve Asheim photo - Gene Smirnov)