On the second date of the Decibel Tour, featuring Cannibal Corpse, Napalm Death and Immolation, I caught up with Marissa Martinez of Cretin, a grindcore band with deep roots and a sound steeped in old-school death metal energy. We talked about their writing process, influences, touring with legends, and the freedom that comes with doing it all yourself.
Back to the Grind(core)
Formed in 1992 as a high school band, Cretin has grown into a cult favorite within the grindcore and death metal scenes. Though life took them in different directions for a while, the passion for heavy music never left. Marissa reflects, “It wasn’t until we were in our 30s that we were actually able to put everything together and make it happen.” And perhaps it was for the best—Cretin returned with sharper focus and lessons learned from watching their peers brave the ups and downs of band life.
Categories: cretin, Interviews
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