Interview: From Tape Trading to Concept Albums: Matt Harvey of EXHUMED on Metal, Memory, and Mayhem

Today we’re diving deep into the mind of Matt Harvey—a musician whose journey through death metal mirrors the evolution of the underground itself. From trading demo tapes and reading fanzines to crafting ambitious concept albums rooted in 19th-century Scottish murder, Matt reflects on music, memory, and what it means to grow up metal without losing the hunger.

From obsessive teenage note-taking to writing film scores and concept albums, Matt Harvey’s story is one of evolution without erasure. The passion that fueled tape trading still burns—just sharpened by experience. With tours underway and more announcements on the horizon, one thing’s certain: this isn’t a band resting on legacy.

EXHUMED w/ The Black Dahlia Murder, Suffocation, Decrepit Birth, Necrot, Wormwitch:
11/01/2017 Studio Seven – Seattle, WA w/ Exhumed
11/02/2017 HIFI Music Hall – Eugene, OR w/ Exhumed
11/03/2017 Vinyl at Hard Rock – Lake Tahoe, NV w/ Exhumed
11/04/2017 Phoenix Theater – Petaluma, CA w/ Exhumed #
11/05/2017 KnotFest – San Bernardino, CA w/ Exhumed # **
11/06/2017 Club Red – Mesa, AZ w/ Exhumed


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