PRESS RELEASE
KnuckleBonz360™ and Death Celebrate Chuck Schuldiner
Every Album, Every Era, the Complete Universe Brought to Life
For Release: July 8, 2026 | Walnut Creek, CA KnuckleBonz® today announces an official collaboration Death and the estate of Chuck Schuldiner to offer the Death Experience in KnuckleBonz360™, a first-of-its-kind immersive 3D digital platform launching Summer 2026.
KnuckleBonz360™ is a digital platform featuring immersive 3D worlds built to celebrate the iconic imagery of great bands and artists. With 20+ band worlds launching in 2026, KnuckleBonz360™ BackStage Experience gives fans a place to connect with other fans, play mini-games, shop for exclusive collectibles, and explore as iconic album art and imagery come to life!
“As a kid, I would stare at album covers for hours and wonder what existed beyond those four corners, wondering what world was living just outside the frame. In building KnuckleBonz360, we got an opportunity to imagine this world using Death’s Leprosy album. Chuck Schuldiner’s vision, his artistry, and his legacy deserve to be experienced, not just remembered. That’s what the Death Experience delivers,” says Tony Simerman, CEO and Creative Director of
KnuckleBonz Corp.
The Death Experience is developed by a team of incredibly talented artists, engineers, and enthusiastic music superfans. The creators are also fans! Death’s fans from across the globe can come together in KnuckleBonz360 to
celebrate the band’s complete catalog and the unparalleled legacy of Chuck Schuldiner, widely recognized as the Father of Death Metal.
“Whether you’re sitting on a throne and toasting with the Goblet of Gore or climbing a fiery red mountain with The Sound of Perseverance helping you reach the summit, this experience is immersive and something my imagination has been starving for,” says Chris Steele, nephew of Chuck Schuldiner.
Fans will enter the Death Experience and discover an immersive world spanning the band’s entire discography, from Scream Bloody Gore to The Sound of Perseverance. At the heart of the experience, the iconic Leprosy album comes to life in stunning 3D. Every KnuckleBonz limited edition Death and Chuck Schuldiner collectible is woven into the experience, existing within the world fans can explore and collect.
The Death Experience in KnuckleBonz360 will feature exclusive digital collectibles and physical collectibles and merch that ships worldwide. This multi-player world allows Death fans to connect and explore together. The experience launches Summer 2026.
Join the KnuckleBonz360™ BackStage Experience waitlist at knucklebonz360.com.
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ABOUT
KNUCKLEBONZ®
KnuckleBonz Corp. (KnuckleBonz.com) (KnuckleBonz360.com) is a music merchandising and immersive digital experience company dedicated to the music superfan. Founded in 2003, KnuckleBonz® has spent over two decades creating high-end collectibles and content focusing on music, art, and collector culture. With the launch of
KnuckleBonz360™ (knucklebonz360.com), the company continues its mission to deliver next-level experiences and merchandise for the fans who live and breathe music.