KAM LEE's MASSACRE To Perform Entire 'Death By Metal' Demo From His Pre-DEATH Band MANTAS
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Kam Lee, who was a member of an early version of DEATH as well as the pre-DEATH band MANTAS alongside guitarist/vocalist Chuck Schuldiner and guitarist Rick Rozz, will perform live and re-record the entirety of the MANTAS's "Death By Metal" demo. As part of a significant music legacy initiative, Kam's post-DEATH band MASSACRE will bring to life the demo and other MANTAS classics, which have not been performed live for over 43 years. This endeavor aims to commemorate the foundational songs and music of the death metal genre.
"Massacre Plays Mantas Death By Metal Demo" is a powerful tribute to one of the most influential demo recordings in death metal history, featuring Kam — the original vocalist and drummer on the legendary "Death By Metal" demo. This unique collaboration brings together Lee and MASSACRE to perform the entire "Death By Metal" demo live, capturing the raw energy and primal intensity of the earliest days of Florida death metal. For the first time ever, fans will witness Lee revisiting this seminal work from his long and influential career, alongside MASSACRE's crushing sound.
The first show this year where "Massacre Plays Mantas Death By Metal Demo" will be performed will be the Kill-Town Death Fest XI, set to take place September 3-6, 2026 at at Pumpehuset in Copenhagen, Denmark.
Kill-Town Death Fest XI organizers said: "We are beyond elated to announce that Kam Lee and MASSACRE will be performing the MANTAS 'Death By Metal' demo for the very first time ever! Besides being the first performance of this legendary material that lead the way for the formation of DEATH, it will be the only performance worldwide for all of 2026! This will be a historical moment in death metal history, so be sure not to miss out!"
Lee commented: "I'm extremely proud of the material we've created. Throughout my career, I've consistently felt proud of the legacy and music that MANTAS and DEATH produced. These songs hold a significant place in the history and culture of death metal's origins. I appreciate the collaborative work we accomplished and recognize it as a substantial part of my legacy, similar to those who contributed to its creation.
"As MASSACRE brings these classics to the forefront, our objective is to pay homage to this material through live performances and re-recordings, thus securing its lasting impact.
"I'm cognizant that my perspective won't be universally shared, and some individuals may hold unfavorable opinions. However, I don't invest time in trying to alter the opinions of those with preconceived notions about me, deeming it an exercise in futility. My primary focus is on showcasing this material in a positive light, leveraging the expertise of top-notch musicians to execute these songs impeccably.
"As always I thank my fans and those who have supported me throughout my journey all these years. Thank you!"
Last August, Lee was asked by Soundterror what it was like working with Chuck in the early 1980s. He responded: "We were kids, so I only knew him as a teenager. So, I can't really expand on him as an adult. I can only tell you that we were teenagers, we were 15-, 16-year-olds just having fun playing music in the garage. We never thought it was gonna become what it did, what it's become."
Asked why he left DEATH, Kam said: "Why did I leave DEATH? [Chuck] kicked me out because I tried to get him to go out with a girl."
(Source: www.blabbermouth.net)
