Remove the Defender: Chess and Metal Music - The Connections Between
Precision on both the chessboard and the fretboard

Where Metal Meets Mastery
The Story Behind Remove the Defender
Global Roots. Complex Rhythms. Unmatched Innovation.
Remove the Defender merges the raw intensity of technical death metal with the precision of metalcore, driven by members from diverse cultures and musical backgrounds. Our sound is shaped by a unique blend of real and fictional personas, pioneering the use of 10-string guitars across multiple albums. Beyond music, our bandleader’s expertise in chess adds a strategic layer to our creative process, reflecting in our compositions and upcoming interactive offerings.
PUSHING THE ENVELOPE
Our 10-string guitar music unlike anything you've heard from other 9 and 10 string guitar artists - we use our 10-string guitar in context of 2000s era revival!
Check out the music we've published so far!
Master the Opening: Where Metal Meets Chess Strategy
Our upcoming chess courses will teach you openings that light the fire across the board! Never lose to positional chess again! Tell your opponent where they can shove it!
Explore chess openings that are just as intense as our metalcore music! Courses are coming soon! Stay tuned!
Our bandleader is also an opening guru at chess!
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