After an explosive set in Sacramento, I caught up with Luca Indrio of Necrot to talk tour life, the underground grind, and what keeps death metal authentic in a world that’s constantly trying to water it down. Despite being a bit bruised from the pit myself, Luca and I dove into a deep conversation about music, passion, and staying true.
On Tour Life and Keeping Warm
“The tour’s been great—every show has been [expletive] amazing,” Luca starts, fresh off another intense set. Necrot’s been grinding hard: 60+ shows in 70 days, from Japan to the Pacific Northwest. But for Luca, the hardest part isn’t the fatigue—it’s the cold.
“I wouldn’t go into the snow unless I had to play music,” he says. “I don’t like cold weather. You load in, it’s freezing. Then you get inside and it’s blazing hot. You’re always putting clothes on and taking them off. That’s the only part I hate. Everything else? I love it.”
From Italy to Oakland – A Global Death Metal Journey
Originally from Italy, Luca moved to Oakland in his early 20s. He reflects on the transition not as a struggle, but as part of the journey.
“I don’t feel like I need to be anywhere specifically. I just want to do what I love, and that’s play music. People are the same everywhere. The death metal scene is what matters—it connects us.”
What Sets Necrot Apart
Necrot’s 2017 album Blood Offerings wasn’t just well-received—it was named Album of the Year by multiple underground outlets.
Did Luca see it coming?
“You never know,” he says. “You put it out the way you like it, and hope people connect with it. But if you’re writing to please someone, you’re already [expletive] up. That’s not metal. That’s not real.”
Luca credits the success of Blood Offerings with helping Necrot land tours with giants like Cannibal Corpse, Immolation, and Suffocation. But for them, it’s all about the work.
“We’re doing what we always wanted to do. Playing death metal, writing more, touring more. We’re not rookies anymore—we’re building something real.”
What Death Metal Needs More Of
When asked what’s missing in death metal today, Luca doesn’t hesitate.
“I love when death metal has a punk edge—and when it sounds evil. Some bands are missing that. You can’t just throw a bunch of happy riffs and breakdowns together and call it death metal. That’s not the point.”
DIY or Die
Necrot built themselves from the ground up, and Luca’s advice to new bands is clear: do it yourself for as long as possible.
“You gotta do the [expletive] work. Tour, write, self-release. Only work with people who are real, who care. If someone’s talking about ‘business models’ and all that fake [expletive], walk away. Trust people who live and breathe this.”
On Fame, Fashion, and Staying Grounded
With death metal visuals now showing up in mainstream fashion, I asked Luca what he thinks about people rocking death metal merch without knowing the bands.
“I don’t care,” he says flatly. “I don’t live in that world. I barely watch TV, I don’t have Netflix. If someone’s wearing a Napalm Death shirt and doesn’t know the music? Whatever. I’m doing my thing.”
On Finding the Right Bandmates
Forming Necrot wasn’t fast or easy—it took years of waiting for the right fit.
“You can’t build something real with people who aren’t 100% in. We waited until we found someone like Sonny [Reinhardt, guitar]—someone who had the same mindset. You need people who live for this. Otherwise, you’re wasting your time.”
Looking Ahead – New Album, Same Ethos
So what can fans expect from the new Necrot record?
“It’s the same [expletive],” Luca says with a grin. “A continuation of Blood Offerings. It’s not a copy, but it’s still death metal. That’s what we do.”
No Rockstars Here – Just People Playing Death Metal
As the conversation winds down, I ask if he’s ever met one of his idols only to be disappointed. He says no—everyone’s been cool.
“This isn’t rockstar music. Nobody’s acting like gods out here. We’re all just people, playing death metal, drinking beers, and living it.”
Final Words
Luca’s message isn’t complicated, but it hits deep: do the work, stay true, and don’t fake it. In a world trying to commodify every scene, Necrot stands as a reminder of what death metal is all about—passion, grit, and authenticity.
Be on the lookout for Necrot’s next album via Tankcrimes in the coming year—and until then, keep grinding, keep moshing, and support your local scene.
Catch Necrot on tour and stream Blood Offerings wherever you get your music
Watch the full video interview below.
Interview by Aldo Guzman | Editing by Capital Chaos TV
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