MASTER

Few names command as much respect in the history of Death Metal as Master. Formed in 1983 in Chicago, Illinois, Master is widely recognized as one of the pioneering forces of the genre—helping shape the sound and attitude of Death Metal before it even had a name.

Now based in Uherské Hradiště, Czech Republic, the band continues its relentless path with a powerful line-up led by the iconic Paul Speckmann, backed by Ruston Grosse and Pat Shea. With over four decades of unyielding intensity, Master remains a raw and uncompromising force on stage and in the studio—true to the old-school spirit yet more alive than ever.

At CastellHell 2025, expect no gimmicks, no trends—just pure, ferocious Death Metal from a band that helped define it. This is history. This is Master.