Sister Murder is breaking barriers in Brutal Death Metal — delivering uncompromising heaviness and standing out as an all-female force in the Indonesian scene. With their debut album Resurrecting the Wounded Psyche now set for a digipak re-release, the band shares their story, influences, and vision.
Serial Metalbums: Sister Murder stands out not only for its sheer sonic brutality but also as an all-female force in Brutal Death Metal. How did the band initially come together, and what made you realize you had something unique as a unit?
Levita Damaika: Sister Murder started pretty raw.we were just a group of friends who loved brutal death metal and wanted to create something heavy together. At first it was about playing shows, sharing riffs, and being part of the underground. But over time we realized that being an all-female band in this scene gave us a different kind of presence. The chemistry between us, the energy we brought to the stage, and the way people reacted made it clear that we had something unique as a unit. It wasn’t planned. It just grew naturally from our passion and connection.
Serial Metalbums: Do you feel that being an all-female band influences the way you write music, approach performance, or interact with your audience — consciously or subconsciously?
Levita Damaika: In some ways, yes. We know people see us differently because we’re all women in a scene that’s mostly male, and that energy does affect how we carry ourselves on stage. But when it comes to writing music, we don’t think in terms of gender. We just try to be as heavy and honest as possible. If anything, being all-female gives us a stronger drive to prove that brutality has no gender. It makes the connection with the audience even more intense.
Serial Metalbums: Your debut album delivers a relentless blend of aggression and precision. What kind of artistic and emotional direction did you aim for when creating Resurrecting the Wounded Psyche?
Levita Damaika: When we wrote Resurrecting the Wounded Psyche, the goal was simple. make it heavier, darker, and more honest than anything we’ve done before. The aggression reflects everything we’ve bottled up over the years, and the precision came from us wanting every hit, every riff, to leave a mark. It’s the most personal and violent thing we could put out at this point in our lives.
Serial Metalbums: The title seems to hint at a theme of inner struggle and psychological healing. What lyrical themes do you explore throughout the album? Is there a deeper concept tying the songs together?
Levita Damaika: Yeah, we tried to connect that idea from the very beginning. Starting with our first single Aborted of Rotten Fetus, then Human Body Dismemberment, Soul Bomber Destruction, Final Dying Repudiation, Aberration Mental Collapse, and finally Beneath the Blood Moon. Each track carries its own story of pain and violence, but together they represent the bigger picture of inner struggle and how we channel it into our work.
Serial Metalbums: You first released the album independently, and now a digipak CD edition is planned for September via Underground Syndicate. What motivated this physical re-release? Will it include any changes — perhaps new artwork, remastering, or bonus material?
Levita Damaika: At first we just wanted to put the album out independently, no waiting, no label. just raw and straight to the people. But when Underground Syndicate offered to release a digipak CD, it felt like the right move to give the record a stronger presence. A physical release means something different in the underground.it’s more personal, more collectible, and it also gives fans all over the world a chance to actually hold and collect our album.
Serial Metalbums: Can you walk us through the recording process of the album? Where and how did you bring it to life, and what challenges (creative or technical) did you face during its production?
Levita Damaika: The recording process was pretty much like most bands. drums first, then guitars, bass, and vocals. We worked in a small local studio, nothing fancy, but we pushed ourselves as hard as we could. The biggest challenge was making sure the sound stayed clear without losing impact, because with this kind of music it can easily get messy. The trickiest song to record was definitely Aberration Mental Collapse, since the tempo changes were really demanding to keep tight. That struggle was tough, but it gave the album its own character.
Serial Metalbums: How has the response been so far — both within the Indonesian metal scene and internationally? Were there any reactions that surprised or moved you in particular?
Levita Damaika: The response has been stronger than we expected. In the Indonesian scene, people have supported us from the start,friends, local bands, and fans who’ve followed our journey. Internationally, we were surprised to see our music reach places we never imagined, with messages coming from Asia like japan, thailand china, then our friends from germany russia, Italy Europe, the US, even South America. What moved us most is when people said the songs connected with their own struggles. That’s when we realized the brutality we put out carries meaning beyond just heaviness.
Serial Metalbums: What are your biggest musical influences — both from the brutal death metal realm and from outside the genre?
Levita Damaika: From the brutal death metal side, bands like Analepsy, Abominable Putridity, Nile, Death and Disgorge have definitely shaped our sound then Nile , Death , But outside of death metal, we also take inspiration from hardcore, grind, even some darker shoegaze and industrial stuff. It’s not always obvious in the music, but those influences shape how we write, how we build atmosphere, and how we carry emotion into the brutality.
Serial Metalbums: Now that the debut album is gaining momentum with a physical release, are you already working on new material? Can we expect a follow-up in the near future?
Levita Damaika: Yes, we’ve already started sketching ideas for new songs. Right now it’s still early, but the energy is there and we don’t want to lose the momentum. We’re experimenting with heavier riffs and darker themes, while keeping the same intensity that defines Resurrecting the Wounded Psyche. A follow-up will definitely come. it’s just a matter of when we feel it’s ready to hit as hard as it should.
Serial Metalbums: What would you say to young women — especially in Southeast Asia who are passionate about metal but hesitant to step into the extreme music world?
Levita Damaika: We’d say. don’t let fear or doubt stop you. The extreme music world can feel intimidating, but passion and persistence matter more than anything else. If metal is in your heart, go for it. You don’t have to fit anyone’s mold to play loud, heavy, and extreme. Especially in Southeast Asia, representation matters. your voice, your energy, your presence can inspire others too. It’s not about proving you’re ‘good enough,’ it’s about owning your place in the scene.
