The MetalSucks Podcast #565 - Vaughn Stoffey (Defeated Sanity)
Nov 18, 2024
Vaughn Stoffey, a member of the renowned death metal band Defeated Sanity, dives deep into their latest album, Chronicles of Lunacy. He discusses the intriguing use of a Taxi Driver sample in their single ‘Accelerating The Rot’ and the thin line between tasteful and tasteless gore in horror. The conversation touches on the late Tony Todd’s legacy, the addictive nature of overcoming fear in creativity, and the band’s exciting plans for touring next year. Stoffey also reveals insights into the album's artwork, emphasizing the importance of artistic expression.
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Sampling As A Lyrical Bridge
- Defeated Sanity used the Taxi Driver sample to give listeners a cultural clue when extreme vocals obscure lyrics.
- Vaughn says samples help encapsulate lyrical intent and connect immediately with listeners.
Film Shock From Real-Animal Footage
- Petar describes being disturbed by Wake in Fright's real kangaroo slaughter during research.
- Vaughn compares that visceral reaction to how realistic gore in films like Cannibal Holocaust affects viewers.
Realism Intensifies Horror's Impact
- Vaughn argues realistic gore triggers stronger empathy and discomfort than animal death in horror.
- He links Savini's lifelike effects and Vietnam footage as examples that blur fiction and reality.
