Steve Asheim, best known as the powerhouse drummer and songwriter behind death metal legends Deicide, is taking a surprising detour from blast beats to piano pedals. He will release Volume One, a solo collection of classical piano pieces, on April 20, 2026 through his own label, SteevoRecords.
The album will feature both original compositions and reinterpretations of classical masters, including Franz Liszt, Frédéric Chopin, and Sergei Rachmaninoff (also spelled Rachmaninov). Fans can pre-order the release today alongside the stream of the first two singles – “Unstern I: Sinistre, Disastro” and “Unstern II: Darkstar”.
Pressed on transparent blue vinyl, Volume One will include 10 tracks, giving listeners a chance to experience a completely different side of Asheim‘s musicality.
Speaking to Blabbermouth, Asheim emphasized that this project doesn’t signal any shift away from Deicide. “I’d just like to point out that I’m still in Deicide. Everything is fine. We’re all looking forward to our tours this year and the future. This is just a hobby project release,” he said.
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