A conversation with Bill Steer (Carcass/ ex- Napalm Death)

Join us for a chat with guitar iconoclast Bill Steer as Carcass prepares for a tour of Australia alongside The Black Dahlia Murder and Freedom of Fear throughout April 2024.
We kick off the discussion by revisiting the seminal album Scum by Napalm Death, where Bill shares memories of the recording process and his contributions to the album's songwriting. We discuss From Enslavement to Obliteration, which topped the UK Indie charts, and explore its lasting significance to Bill and the band. We also talk about the idea of performing the album live at festivals.
The conversation shifts to Carcass's The Curse EP, and Bill explains his departure from Napalm Death and provides insights into the catalyst behind his decision.
Exploring Carcass's sonic evolution from Reek of Putrefaction to Symphonies of Sickness, we discuss the inspirations behind the intricate compositions on the latter album, showcasing the band's growth and musical prowess.
Moving on to the making of Necroticism-Descanting the Insalubrious, Carcass's first 'guitar hero' album, Bill shares the process of recruiting Michael Amott and their collaborative songwriting approach. Reflecting on the band's deal with Columbia Records in the US, we discuss what could have been done differently.
Don't miss the opportunity to catch Carcass live in action, alongside The Black Dahlia Murder and Freedom of Fear, on the following dates:
April 2nd: Magnet House, Perth
April 4th: The Gov, Adelaide
April 5th: Northcote Theatre, Melbourne (SELLING FAST!)
April 6th: Manning Bar, Sydney (SELLING FAST!)
April 7th: Princess Theatre, Brisbane
April 10th: Meow, Wellington
April 11th: Loons, Christchurch
April 12th: Galatos, Auckland
Tickets are on sale now, so grab yours before they sell out! Visit the following links for ticket purchases:
Melbourne, Sydney: www.moshtix.com.au
Perth, Adelaide: www.oztix.com.au
Brisbane: www.ticketmaster.com.au
Wellington: moshtix.co.nz
Christchurch: www.undertheradar.co.nz
Auckland: galatos.co.nz

[@goatsurgeon]

I LOVE this guy. I was at a show in 2023 when he played in Salt Lake City and got to act like an air guitar idiot right in front of him. What a legend! His foot was right up on the edge of the stage and I was right up against the bar. I'll never forget the brief eye contact we made, he gave me this look like "quit acting like an idiot" haha he stared/glared at me for a moment
I'll just say his signature was etched by lasers into the inside of my cranium that night at that moment haha
I love the way he plays, it was awesome to see him in action up close with my tongue hanging out

[@conalcochran156]

Mentally Murdered EP (1989) by Napalm Death is one of my favorite Bill Steer recordings. I’ve been a fan of his since 1990. Great interview!!!

[@thrash2groove]

Another amazing interview! I'm checking out that book 'The Machine Stops'

[@Coldwallbar]

Bill is my greatest of all time

[@jamesmuir1808]

Fantastic interview, one of the best I've listened to for sure! Keep it up mate, hope you get more with Bill in the future

[@robertg305]

Damn. This page has some badass interviews!

[@JP_world_traveller]

Carcass came to Japan but they performed at loud park,Makuhari Messe,Chiba prefecture just next to Tokyo prefecture,Japan so I had to go there to see them from near Osaka,Japan. They are coming to Japan again next week so I will see them in Osaka,Japan Wednesday next week. cheers