For Chainlinks 065, we have Nick Sakes, founder, vocalist, and guitarist of Dazzling Killmen. Decibel Magazine reports: "Dazzling Killmen are among the most fearless and inventive bands of the early ’90s. The once-overlooked group is a major inspiration for a raft of bands that built on their combination of emotion and melodicism, among them Dillinger Escape Plan, Coalesce, Converge, and many more."
Dazzling Killmen are among the many great bands descending upon Minneapolis for the weekend of June 5-7, 2026, to play the fifth installment of Caterwaul, the annual festival celebrating all the noisiest, most iconoclastic fringes of rock. Blast Dazzling Killmen here, get your Caterwaul tickets here, and enjoy Chainlinks 065...
1. Joshua Tree / Mojave Desert
Having never been to the Mojave Desert, seeing this otherworldly landscape absolutely blew my mind. Photos and videos cannot convey the alien feel of this place.
2. Redwood Trees / Massive Mountainous Landscapes
Being in a state of total awe for the hours we drove in Northern California on our day off on the recent West Coast tour was unforgettable. Being dwarfed by nature is one of my all-time favorite states of mind. Highlight: Drive-Through Tree Park in Leggett, CA.
3. Semi-retirement from TradWork Office Space
I turned 62 years old last December right after triple bypass heart surgery and a couple of months later got laid off from my office job as an architectural designer. I decided to start drawing my social security money, taking unemployment and scheduling as many Dazzling Killmen shows as possible and just entering a new lifestyle, albeit a little leaner moneywise. Semi-retired semi-pro musician now.
4. Mississippi Studios, Portland, Oregon
Hands-down, the best venue I’ve ever played... the people running the place, the look of a small Vaudeville theater, that separate restaurant and bar next door, just WOW. A+++
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