Dave Gregor | Morta Skuld | The Early Days of Death Metal | The Future of Death Metal | Ep17
Dave Gregor | Morta Skuld | The Early Days of Death Metal | The Future of Death Metal | Ep17  
Podcast: The Growl Podcast - The Most Brutal Podcast on Earth
Published On: Wed Jan 21 2026
Description: Episode 17 - The Growl PodcastC.R. sits down with Dave Gregor from Milwaukee-based Morta Skuld. Morta Skuld was formed in 1990 and has been a staple in the Midwest Death Metal scene with their grassroots, groove-driven classic approach. Having been involved in the scene for over 35 years, Dave has a ton to share about history and what it was like being a part of the hills and valleys that have been Death Metal. SPONSOR: Grindcore Coffee Co. https://grindcorecoffeeco.com/00:00 - Welcome to Episode 17 01:15 - Winter and Getting Older02:43 - Joining the Military 05:39 - Getting Involved in Music06:30 - Recording First Demo in MPLS09:53 - Morphing Into Morta Skuld11:10 - Signing to Peacevill Records 15:21 - The Early Years and Touring...or not18:09 - When Band and Life Mix...It Gets Complicated20:18 - Popularity and Egos22:40 - Linup Changes24:29 - Getting Opportunities as a Local/Regional Band30:31 - Shoulda Coulda Woulda's34:23 - The Friendships Made 38:07 - The Shift Away from Death Metal 50:18 - What Happened when Morta Split?53:15 - Ressurecting Morta Skuld57:55 - Touring..the Lack There Of 01:01:18 - Working Harder Than Ever01:03:08 - What is the Current Status of Morta Skuld?01:06:35 - Milwaukee Metal Fest Record??01:09:53 - The Writing Process and New Material01:13:15 - Are There More Bands...Or Less?01:17:30 - How Is the New Material Coming Along?01:18:26 - Chemistry Between Members01:21:42 - Getting Better With Age01:24:09 - Making a Permanent Mark01:33:43 - Supportive Parents...and Others01:37:42 - The Military Road01:43:53 - Starting a Band With No Experience01:45:48 - Born Again/Black Sabbath and the Scab and Scars01:49:52 - When Are You Going To Grow Out Of If?01:52:52 - Wrapping It Up@mortaskuldofficialInstagram:@mortaskuld1officialhttps://peaceville.com/category/morta-skuld/https://peaceville.com/media/mortaskuld/https://www.facebook.com/MortaSkuld/https://www.instagram.com/mortaskuld1offical/?hl=enhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pXrdbQHaunIhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o7rfHknVa54&list=RDo7rfHknVa54&start_radio=1Check out The Growl Podcast merch store: https://www.thegrowlpodcast.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thegrowlpodcast/