1 hour 7 minutes with Rodney Dunsmore of DEVASTATION | INTO THE DARKNESS Interview Series

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Published 2020-05-20

In this Episode, Rodney Dunsmore, vocalist of Texas Death/ Thrash legends DEVASTATION discusses the origin of the band's iconic blindfolded skull 'mascot', Violent Termination to Idolatry, working with Scott Burns, live shows/touring, the early / mid 80's Texas scene, Rodney's vocal approach / influences, Combat Records, the demise of the band, and why it is that Texas bands always seem a bit more extreme than bands from the rest of the country... If you are a fan of DEVASTATION this conversation will not disappoint.

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All Comments (21)

@darkhymnsfromthecoldnorth 3 years ago

Id like to hear a Devastation comeback album.
@blaspherian 4 years ago

I've seen Devastation many times ...always super killer live as Rodney said..VERY INTENSE! also Rodney is one of the coolest dudes ever, always a nice guy! One of Texas' best!
@michaelgonzales92mg 4 years ago

Thats badass to see my dads Best bud from highschool doing interviews shedding some light on Devastations history and mentioning all the best heavy underground Texas Metal bands. My dad had told me he use to be at the merch stand selling their merch on tour, and he had alot of mexican teens and older Mexican people buying tons of merch from them, they absolutely loved Devastation. My dad even took a picture with a couple of dudes who thought he was in the band lol
@metalneanderthal 4 years ago

Now get Devastation from Chicago! But seriously very cool to have Rodney on. I also really like Devastation from Texas too!
@screamsfromthegrave3324 4 years ago

An amazing band, Idolatry is one of the best in 90's metal!
@incognito3862 5 months ago

I'd love to catch Devastation live if they ever come back. R.I.P. Dave Burk 🤘
@kryitor6541 2 years ago

Criminaly insane that they didn't blow up
@dogbossgotyou1332 2 years ago

Devastation of Texas & Devastation of Chicago should do a tour together.
@CarlosHernandez-bw1on 4 years ago

Rodney is the coolest.
@ryandiamond5871 1 year ago

I believe that show with malevolent came to Toronto in 91, I missed it , this band rips , I love signs of life, idolatry kills, great band.
@HelpAlongYourWay 2 years ago

Yes I would be interested in the release of that older material.
@shiftyrec 4 years ago

Great interview! Thanks for sharing!
@metalurgov4943 2 years ago

They done absolutely brilliant gig in London a few years back, our necks were hurting for a week after that...I still remember the guitar player wearing skirt)
@crimson_coocherto 1 year ago

Banger TV's best interview yet
@eddiemaiden4751 4 years ago

Another awesome interview. Keep them coming I love these interviews from these genera's of bands.
@edlicari3909 3 years ago

Devastation rules!!!! 🤘🏻🤘🏻
@jamieeades1353 2 years ago

Dude, I feel ya.. "Soundtrack to my youth" also. Devastation!
@hmetaljustin 4 years ago

Very cool! Always loved Signs and Idolatry.
@thrashaddiction 4 years ago

very metal to get these underground legends, def keep doing this type & style in the future, great channel...
@donnieharrison2337 4 years ago

Good interview...Devastation Signs of life is an awesome record....