My series on the connections between the literary and the brutal returns with an exploration of how the apocalyptic visions and imaginative world-building of science fiction novels and short stories have influenced metal and hard rock artists. I am joined this time by one such musician: Dave Muntean is guitarist and vocalist for sci-fi-themed death metallers Nucleus, whose debut full-length Sentient is due out April 15 on Unspeakable Axe Records. We’ll discuss his own inspirations before digging into a selection of songs with fine riffage and exterrestrial themes. Jason Kolkey: Do you have a favorite SF novel? Dave Muntean: I … Continue reading Morbid Tomes: Sci-Fi Slaughterhouse, with Dave Muntean of Nucleus