GARZA PODCAST Welcomes Maurizio Iacono of KATAKLYSM For Deep-Dive Conversation On Death Metal And Beyond

GARZA PODCAST returns with an in-person episode featuring Maurizio Iacono, vocalist of death metal titans KATAKLYSM and mastermind behind EX DEO. Fresh off the release of KATAKLYSM’s new single “The Rabbit Hole”, the episode delivers an expansive and unfiltered conversation that spans music, history, business, and personal evolution.

The discussion begins on a relaxed note with cigars before diving headfirst into Maurizio’s journey through extreme metal. Topics include touring with VADER, lessons learned through success and mistakes, songwriting discipline, and the realities of managing a band in an increasingly competitive and inflated industry. Iacono offers candid insight into selling tickets, navigating the business side of metal, and why rebellion in heavy music doesn’t look the same as it once did.

Maurizio also reflects on his upbringing in Montreal, his transition from bass to vocals, and the mindset that carried him from underground beginnings to international stages. The conversation expands into broader themes, including leadership, longevity, and maintaining artistic identity while adapting to an ever-changing scene.

With forward-looking thoughts on future plans for KATAKLYSM and EX DEO, this GARZA PODCAST episode is both reflective and forward-thinking. Honest, thoughtful, and grounded in decades of experience, it offers a rare glimpse into the mind of one of death metal’s most respected voices — proving that growth, discipline, and perspective are just as heavy as the music itself.