Dave Wolfe has been creating music most of his life. With his recent project, BloodCrusher, he is cementing his place in the world of metal music. He seems to be pumping out music at an alarming rate, but a lot of it is diverse and creative enough to stand on its own. Please check out the below interview and support via the links at the bottom!
CEREBRAL REVIEWMENT - Dave? May I call you that?
DINGUS - Dave works for me. I’ve also been know to respond to Dingus or Bubby. Whichever you prefer.
Can you start by telling us about YOU! Describe yourself and describe you music!
I’m a career hermit for the most part. Father, husband and gear in the economic machine. I’m 38 and I’ve been creating music in one form or another since I was 15.
Bloodcrusher is a relatively recent project, starting in March of 2024. It’s pretty much my way of paying respect to the brutal shit I grew up with. Along with being a much needed creative outlet.
What instrument did you learn first? Which one did you start practicing most recently?
The first instrument I really took seriously were the drums. Definitely what made me fall in love with creating music, or at least assisting in the creation. I picked up guitar and bass pretty quick after, but didn’t really take them as seriously as the drums for quite some time. Vocals were always something I messed around with, so those kind of evolved alongside everything else.
I think the most recent instrument I’ve learned is the banjo. There was a point in time that I was doing some acoustic one-man-band stuff, and I ended up getting a mandolin, harmonica and banjo for shits and giggles. I like to learn, and those were always instruments I enjoyed the sound of in songs, so I figured fuck it. I’m not very good at any of them, but it’s fun to noodle around on something that doesn’t sound like it’s erupting from the bowels of the beast.
Music-wise, what was happening for you before Bloodcrusher?
Oh man, I haven’t really stopped recording since I got my first 4 track in 2001, so there’s been a lot. Nothing really gained much traction or attention, but I’ve always just liked the process of creating a song that I can personally enjoy. Started out drumming in a few death metal bands, but I quickly began recording stuff by myself. I had a few black metal projects for a while, floated around making acoustic bullshit for a bit and then gravitated right back to the stuff that makes me feel whole and alive… that big chugalug, the undeniable brutality, the grinds, the slams, the darkness.
I understand you are a chef? and a Father of 3? What are you, like, busy or something? Could you share a little about your kids? Ages? Hobbies? What they think of dad growling around the house?
I'm a catering chef and baker. It kind of varies from week to week. Either boredom or ulcer-inducing stress, with very little in between. But I like it a lot. I have a lot of freedom with my work, and I’ve always loved working with food.
And yeah, I’ve got 3 hellspawn. 19, 13 and 8 years old. It’s absolutely insane to think about it. I really don’t feel like I’m pushing 40, time flies. But they are the greatest, so much cooler than I will ever be. They’re all pretty into art and music, and it makes me so proud any time they show me a drawing or play me some music they’ve been working on.
What can you say about your "gore compilation" videos on instagram?
I’m a sucker for ridiculous death scenes in movies, and I got tired of posting the same old shit over and over. So, I just started digging for the gnarliest stuff I could find.
Would you say you went the one-man-band route due to being so busy? Would you enjoy a full band if it was simple?
I think most of it has to do with the ease of creation when working by myself. I don’t have to compromise and I don’t have to wait. I am, admittedly, a pretty impatient dude. When I sit down to record a song, I usually don’t stop until I feel like it’s done. From drums to vocals, I really try to finish what I start while I still have that spark of creativity. This can be a day or a week, but once I start focusing on a new track, I can’t really feel satisfied until it’s done.
I love the idea of getting a band together, but it’s just difficult to fit into my weird ass schedule.
More Messmer The Impaler please! Speaking of side projects, will we ever hear a black metal focused project from you?
Funny you say that, it’s almost 20 years since an old black metal release, and I’ve been seriously considering doing some new tracks for that project. We’ll see.
How do the features and collabs come to fruition?
Luck mostly, I think. I’m incredibly humbled to have been able to work with the folks that I have. But it’s just been a result of me reaching out, and them being stoked enough on the material to want to hop on board. It’s absolutely insane to me that I’ve been able to feature some of the vocalists that I have. Like I said, I am incredibly humbled and grateful.
Towards the end of your interview on The Heavy Metal Sitdown, you used a phrase that resonated with me. I believe you were being asked about your future Bloodcrusher plans, you said you planned to "just keep fartin' stuff out." Well, please fucking do! We love it Dave!
Massive respect to everyone who has shown their support.
Huge thanks to Dave for the interview!!!!
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