Darren “Daz” Brookes, guitarist and founding member of the legendary British death metal band BENEDICTION, has been a driving force behind the group’s relentless sound since their inception in 1989. With their upcoming ninth studio album, Ravage Of Empires, set to release on April 4, 2025, via Nuclear Blast Records, BENEDICTION is poised to once again dominate the death metal scene. Following the success of their 2020 album Scriptures, which marked a triumphant return for vocalist Dave Ingram, Ravage Of Empires promises to deliver a bone-crushing blend of tremolo riffs, hammering grooves, and unrelenting aggression. As the band prepares to embark on the Tales of the Triple Death Tour and make appearances at iconic festivals like Wacken Open Air and Maryland Deathfest, I caught up with Daz to discuss the making of the new album, their enduring legacy, and what fans can expect from this next chapter in BENEDICTION’s storied career.
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