EP 226 Bludgeoned by Deformity: "Epoch of Immorality", Faith, Rage & Death Metal Revival

On Episode 226 of And Now The Band, host Tom sits down with Bradon and Devin of Bludgeoned by Deformity, one of death metal’s most brutal and emotionally charged rising acts. Their debut EP, "Epoch of Immorality," drops June 6th via Iron Fortress Records, and this conversation dives deep into its creation, personal struggles, and the healing power of extreme music.

BLUDGEONED BY DEFORMITY unites vocalist Devin Swank (Sanguisugabogg, Tomb Sentinel, Earthburner, Immortal Torment, Ablation, ex-Limbsplitter), bassist Ethan Buttery (Jivebomb, Sinister Feeling), drummer Adam Jarvis (Pig Destroyer, Misery Index, End Reign, Fulgora, Lock Up, Scour), and guitarists Bradon Studebaker (Immortal Torment, ex-Rejoice) and Andre Pickens (Tsuris). The band was formed in 2024 by Studebaker and Swank, who have known each other from years spent together in the Columbus death metal and punk scene, both sharing a mutual love for mid-1990s/early-2000s East Coast death metal, citing Pyrexia, Internal Bleeding, Eternal Suffering, and Scattered Remnants. The two quickly wrote the first EP, and shortly after, Jarvis, Buttery, and Pickins joined the lineup, and the band immediately recorded Epoch Of Immorality in August of 2024.

🎤 In this episode:

🩸 The story behind Bludgeoned by Deformity and how Ohio’s rural decay and religious trauma shaped their sound

💿 The EP’s raw brutality, tight composition, and guest features — including Chris Basile (Pyrexia)

🧠 How anger, grief, and trauma inspire Devin’s visceral lyrics

🎓 Tom shares personal stories of loss and connection through metal, reflecting on music’s power to heal and unite

🎸 Devin’s evolution from faith to extreme metal — and how it redefined his worldview

🖤 Nostalgia for '90s-style death metal, physical albums, and legendary T-shirt collections

🏟️ Tour plans, live show reflections from LDB Fest and Southgate House Revival, and the Louisville scene

👕 Merch stories, DIY ethics, and future goals for this crushing new band

⚰️ Stream "Epoch of Immorality" by Bludgeoned by Deformity

🔗 Coming June 6th via Iron Fortress Records

🔗 Connect with Bludgeoned by Deformity

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Bandcamp: Bludgeoned by Deformity Music

YouTube: @BludgeonedByDeformity

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