YOB beats intestinal disease, ex-Bell Witch drummer howls on 'Mirror Reaper' I Aggressive Tendencies

YOB's Mike Scheidt and Bell Witch's Dylan Desmond discuss the spectre of death that haunted both of their new releases: 'Our Raw Heart' and 'Mirror Reaper,' respectively. YOB's brush involved Mike's struggles with an intestinal disease (acute diverticulitis), which placed him in the hospital and could have killed him if he'd delayed heading to the E.R. Bell Witch dealt with the passing of former drummer Adrian Guerra, at which point Dylan and replacement skins man Jesse Shreibman were unsure whether or how to continue. In the end, they kept going and included unused vocals that Adrian had recorded for 'Four Phantoms' in the middle of their new album. Interview conducted July 4 outside of Toronto's Mod Club, while the bands were on tour together.
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[@sunflowerseeds873]

Such an amazing way to honor Adrian, by including him. An amazing talent gone way too soon. ADRIAN left such an impact on the many lives that he touched. REST EASY ADRIAN.
"BELL WITCH"
🖤

[@KATTLAN.]

Great interview! Mirror reaper and a raw heart has become some of my favorite albums of all time. Cant wait whats to come!

[@noisydope]

agreed. when i saw them live playing it a year or two ago, easily one of the best shows ive ever been to.

[@SeniorBrochacho]

Doomy wholesomeness! Its nice to see bands encourage each other and come together. These guys are so dope too. Both are worth checking out

[@AggressiveTendencies]

Doom doesn't have to be all gloom, right?! And ya, both worth jamming.

[@iceticketliongaming806]

@@AggressiveTendencies sometimes it’s the gloom in doom that brings people together🙂

[@Weedeater58]

Mirror Reaper is a monstrous slab of perfection.

[@nimanikpoor2135]

Goddamn mirror reaper, so unique, so beautiful...

[@NathanHarman]

hell yeah Dylan

[@mlrdmn]

great content, thank you!

[@AggressiveTendencies]

Thank YOU for watching.

[@UberKvlt]

Can’t wait to catch Bell Witch supporting Conan later this year

[@AggressiveTendencies]

Hell yeah. Enjoy!

[@AkiWataru]

Damn still have creeps when listening.

[@AdolfStalin]

Intestinal Disease is also the name of a noisy grindcore band.

[@AggressiveTendencies]

HA!

[@virtuosoification]

a really good n underrated one at that !