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| 24 May 2023 | #81 Psycard Reading - Rich Stevenson (Lowen, Dreadbeggar, Sombre, Dead Flesh, Praetorian) | 00:47:15 | |
This week, Floyd, Nina and Shem sit down to read Psycards with long-time friend and collaborator Rich Stevenson, about being the bass player in Lowen, why he's in a million bands, and sharing stories about their friendship and time together. If you have a question, would like some advice, or have a recommendation you'd like to be read out / played on the podcast, please email us a question or voice note to ; SerpentTempleMail@gmail.com Serpent Temple: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/serpent_temple Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/SerpentTempl... Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/serpent_temple Nina's band, Lowen: Bandcamp - https://www.lowen.bandcamp.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lowen_band/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Lowenband This episode is also available in video format on Youtube here. The intro to the show is "In The Temple Of The Serpent" by Lowen. | |||
| 21 Mar 2021 | #10: Weekly Review - Atomic Rooster, Admiral Angry and new Ominous Ruin | 01:17:13 | |
1. Atomic Rooster - In Hearing Of (0:00:34) 2. Admiral Angry - Buster (0:21:02) 3. Ominous Ruin (0:53:13) This week we dive into "In Hearing Of" by Atomic Rooster, "Buster" by Admiral Angry, and the new album "Amidst Voices That Echo in Stone" by Ominous Ruin. Nina Saeidi from Lowen and Floyd Elphinstone from Legion discuss while Lowen guitarist Shem Lucas films. Serpent Temple: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/serpent_temple Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/serpenttemplepromo Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/serpent_temple Atomic Rooster - https://www.angelfire.com/ar2/vincentcrane/ Admiral Angry - https://shelsmusic.bandcamp.com/album/buster
Ominous Ruin - https://ominousruin.bandcamp.com Nina's band, Lowen: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lowen_band/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Lowenband Bandcamp - https://www.lowen.bandcamp.com Floyd's band Legion: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/legionblackmetaluk Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/legionblackmetaluk Bandcamp - https://legionblackmetal.bandcamp.com The show intro is "A Crypt in the Stars" by Lowen | |||
| 24 Apr 2022 | #51: Weekly Review - Sadness - 'Ames De Marbre' | 00:51:12 | |
This week, Shem and Floyd look at a recent find, 'Ames De Marbre' by the Swiss band Sadness, a fairly avant-garde Goth-Doom album with Buzzsaw Celtic Frost Guitars and lyrics in four languages! Serpent Temple: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/serpent_temple Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/SerpentTemplePromo Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/serpent_temple Shem's band, Lowen: Bandcamp - https://www.lowen.bandcamp.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lowen_band/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Lowenband This episode is also available in audio-only format on Spotify, Apple Music, Stitcher, Amazon, and most other places you can find podcasts. The intro to the show is "A Crypt in the Stars" by Lowen. | |||
| 26 May 2024 | #94: Chloe & Ben from Raven Records (Heavy Metal Record Shop, Camden Town) Interview & Psycard Reading | 00:33:52 | |
We sat down with Chloe and Ben from Raven Records, a Heavy Metal Record Shop in Camden town, UK to talk about music, Coffee, and their Alcohol-free bar, and our interview is conducted in their lovely downstairs hangout space, we also read their Psycards and see what they have in store. They also ship records worldwide, so even if you don't live in the UK or near London, their site is worth checking out to see if they have any hidden gems you'd like to add to your vinyl collection! Raven Records If you have a question or recommendation you'd like to be read out / played on the podcast, please email us a question or voice note to ; SerpentTempleMail@gmail.com Serpent Temple: Nina's band, Lowen: This episode is also available in audio-only format on Spotify, Apple Music, Stitcher, Amazon, and most other places you can find podcasts. The intro to the show is "In The Temple of the Serpent" by Lowen. | |||
| 18 Apr 2021 | #15: Weekly Review - Gorguts, Zeal and Ardor and new Memoriam | 01:23:33 | |
1. Gorguts - Considered Dead 1991 (0:00:50) 2. Zeal and Ardor - Devil Is Fine 2018 (0:24:26) 3. Memoriam - To The End 2021 (0:46:55) This week we dive into Death Metal Classic "Considered Dead" by Gorguts on it's 25th anniversary, the avant-garde metal debut "Devil Is Fine" by Zeal & Ardor, and the new brutal full-length "To The End" by Memoriam. Nina Saeidi from Lowen and Floyd Elphinstone from Legion discuss while Lowen guitarist Shem Lucas films. Gorguts - https://gorguts.bandcamp.com/ Zeal and Ardor - https://zealandardor.bandcamp.com/ Memoriam - https://willettsio.bandcamp.com/ Serpent Temple: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/serpent_temple Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/serpenttemplepromo Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/serpent_temple Nina's band, Lowen: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lowen_band/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Lowenband Bandcamp - https://www.lowen.bandcamp.com Floyd's band Legion: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/legionblackmetaluk Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/legionblackmetaluk Bandcamp - https://legionblackmetal.bandcamp.com The intro to the show is "A Crypt in the Stars" by Lowen | |||
| 24 Jul 2022 | #58: Weekly Review - Grave Lines "Communion", Wormrot "Hiss" and Tom G Warrior interview (Hellfest 2022) | 00:52:36 | |
#GraveLines #Wormrot #tomgwarrior Weekly Review Roundup (0:00:00) 1. Grave Lines - Communion 2022 (0:03:34) 2. Wormrot - Hiss 2022 (0:25:00) 3. Hellfest Interview w/ Tom G Warrior (0:40:06) This week we look at the Heavy Gloom of Grave Lines' new album "Communion", the frenetic grind of Wormrot's new album "Hiss" and our Hellfest interview with the legendary Tom G Warrior. Serpent Temple: Nina's band, Lowen: Grave Lines - https://gravelinesuk.bandcamp.com/ Wormrot - https://wormrot.bandcamp.com/ The intro to the show is "A Crypt in the Stars" by Lowen. The outro to the show is "Serpent Temple theme" by Lowen. | |||
| 29 May 2022 | #55: Weekly Review - Allsiah, Misery Index and Septicflesh | 00:49:32 | |
#Allsiah #MiseryIndex #Septicflesh Weekly Review Roundup (0:00:00) 1. Allsiah - Hallowed Halls, Consecrated Stone 2022 (0:01:06) 2. Misery Index - Complete Control 2022 (0:14:37) 3. Septicflesh - Modern Primitive 2022 (0:30:49) This week we look at the new Allsiah album "Hallowed Halls, Consecrated Stone", the bellicose new record from Misery Index "Complete Control" and the grandiose new album "Modern Primitive" by Septicflesh. Serpent Temple: Nina's band, Lowen: Allsiah - https://allsiah.bandcamp.com/merch Misery Index - https://miseryindex.bandcamp.com/ Septicflesh - https://septicflesh.bandcamp.com/ This episode is also available in video format on Youtube here. The intro to the show is "A Crypt in the Stars" by Lowen. | |||
| 01 Sep 2021 | #30: Weekly Review - Wishbone Ash, Acid Bath and new Wormwitch | 01:20:09 | |
#WishboneAsh #AcidBath #Wormwitch Weekly Review Roundup (0:00:00) 1. Wishbone Ash - Argus 1972 (0:00:41) 2. Acid Bath - When the Kite String Pops 1994 (0:23:30) 3. Wormwitch - Wolf Hex 2021 (0:57:11) This week we dive into the lush guitar harmonies of "Argus" by Wishbone Ash, followed by the filth-ridden sludge of "When the Kite String Pops" by Acid Bath, and the joyous blackened crust of Wormwitch's "Wolf Hex". Nina Saeidi from Lowen and Floyd Elphinstone discuss while Lowen guitarist Shem Lucas films. Serpent Temple: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/serpent_temple Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/SerpentTemplepromo Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/serpent_temple Wormwitch - https://wormwitch.bandcamp.com Nina's band, Lowen: Bandcamp - https://www.lowen.bandcamp.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lowen_band/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Lowenband This episode is also available in audio-only format on Spotify, Apple Music, Stitcher, Amazon, and most other places you can find podcasts. The intro to the show is "A Crypt in the Stars" by Lowen. | |||
| 16 May 2021 | #18: Weekly Review - Akercocke, Cobalt and new Spectral Wound | 01:13:41 | |
1. Akercocke - Words That Go Unspoken, Deeds That Go Undone 2005 (0:01:14) 2. Cobalt - Slow Forever 2016 (0:26:42) 3. Spectral Wound - A Diabolic Thirst 2021 (0:51:38) This week we dive into Prog Blackened-Death Metal classic "Words That Go Unspoken, Deeds That Go Undone" by Akercocke, then the menacing intensity of "Slow Forever" by Cobalt, and the howling new "A Diabolic Thirst" by Spectral Wound. Nina Saeidi from Lowen and Floyd Elphinstone discuss while Lowen guitarist Shem Lucas films. Serpent Temple: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/serpent_temple Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/SerpentTemplePromo Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/serpent_temple Akercocke - https://akercocke.bandcamp.com/album/words-that-go-unspoken-deeds-that-go-undone Cobalt - https://profoundlorerecords.bandcamp.com/album/slow-forever Spectral Wound - https://spectralwound.bandcamp.com/album/a-diabolic-thirst Nina's band, Lowen: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lowen_band/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Lowenband Bandcamp - https://www.lowen.bandcamp.com This episode is also available in video format on Youtube here. The intro to the show is "A Crypt in the Stars" by Lowen | |||
| 31 Jan 2023 | #73: Weekly Review - Bloodstock Open Air 2023 Line up Rundown | 00:34:38 | |
This week Nina and Floyd talk about the bands slated to perform at this year's Bloodstock Open Air festival, who they're looking forward to seeing and more! If you have a question or recommendation you'd like to be read out / played on the podcast, please email us a question or voice note to ; SerpentTempleMail@gmail.com Serpent Temple: Nina's band, Lowen: This episode is also available in audio-only format on Spotify, Apple Music, Stitcher, Amazon, and most other places you can find podcasts. The intro to the show is "In The Temple of the Serpent" by Lowen. | |||
| 25 Apr 2024 | #92: Bloodstock Open Air 2024 Line-Up Rundown | 00:55:57 | |
Floyd and Nina discuss the Bloodstock Open Air 2024 Band Line Up, who their favorites are, who they are excited to see, and who they have never heard of before. If you have a question or recommendation you'd like to be read out / played on the podcast, please email us a question or voice note to ; SerpentTempleMail@gmail.com Serpent Temple: Nina's band, Lowen: This episode is also available in audio-only format on Spotify, Apple Music, Stitcher, Amazon, and most other places you can find podcasts. The intro to the show is "In The Temple of the Serpent" by Lowen. | |||
| 08 May 2022 | #53: Weekly Review - Lykathea Aflame - 'Elvenefris' | 01:15:29 | |
This week, Shem and Floyd look at one of their favourite albums of all time, the legendary "Elvenefris" by Czech band Lykathea Aflame Lykathea Aflame Elvenefris Cassette Re-press by Lifeless Chasm - https://lcruk.bigcartel.com/product/lykatheaaflame-elvenefris-cassette Serpent Temple: Shem's band, Lowen: This episode is also available in video format on Youtube here. The intro to the show is "A Crypt in the Stars" by Lowen. | |||
| 18 Jul 2021 | #25: Weekly Review - Voices, Lingua Ignota and new Froglord | 01:02:43 | |
#Voices #LinguaIgnota #Froglord Weekly Review Roundup (0:00:00) 1. Voices - An Audience of Mannequins 2021 (0:00:49) 2. Lingua Ignota - Pennsylvania Furnace 2021 (0:17:12) 3. Froglord - Mystic Toad 2021 (0:35:20) This week we dive into the frenetic new Voices single "An Audience of Mannequins", the sorrowful reflection of "Pennsylvania Furnace" by Lingua Ignota, and the anuran new offering from Froglord "The Mystic Toad" Nina Saeidi from Lowen and Floyd Elphinstone discuss while Lowen guitarist Shem Lucas films. Serpent Temple: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/serpent_temple Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/SerpentTemplepromo Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/serpent_temple Lingua Ignota - https://linguaignota.bandcamp.com Froglord - https://froglord.bandcamp.com Nina's band, Lowen: Bandcamp - https://www.lowen.bandcamp.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lowen_band/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Lowenband This episode is also available in video format on Youtube here. The intro to the show is "A Crypt in the Stars" by Lowen. | |||
| 06 Mar 2023 | #77: Psycard Reading - Andy Valiant (Flamebearer, Oak) | 01:23:47 | |
Ahead of their show together at Masters of the Riff II, Nina and Andy Valiant (Flamebearer, Oak), sit down and read his psycards and talk about being in a band, what its like to be a vocalist, nerves and stagefright, and a whole bunch of stories in between. Support Flamebearer; Serpent Temple: Nina's band, Lowen: Bandcamp This episode is also available in video format on Youtube here. The intro to the show is "In The Temple of the Serpent" by Lowen. | |||
| 07 Nov 2021 | #36: Bonus Episode - Dune: Part One (2021 Movie) Review | 00:53:51 | |
#Dune #DuneMovie #SerpentTemple This week we look at Denis Villeneuve's take on the classic Science fiction Dune saga. This episode is also available in audio-only format on Spotify, Apple Music, Stitcher, Amazon, and most other places you can find podcasts. The intro to the show is "A Crypt in the Stars" by Lowen. | |||
| 24 May 2023 | #83: Raiding The Metal Archives #2 - Khasm, Alfheim, Cannibal Landlord, Sinister Creed, Triskelyon, Salient,Ep. #83 Metal Archives #2 - Khasm, Alfheim, Cannibal Landlord, Sinister Creed, Triskelyon, Salient, | 00:41:50 | |
#SerpentTemple #MetalArchives Metal Archives Episode Introduction (0:00:00) 1. Khasm - Season's Turn (0:02:08) 2. Alfheim - Ocaso Eternal (0:06:11) 3. Cannibal Landlord - Beginning of the End (0:11:45) 4. Sinister Creed - All That Lies Beneath (0:15:09) 5. Powerful - Welcome To The Slaughterhouse (0:21:09) 6. Salient - To Conquer Hell - (0:26:30) 7. Triskelyon - Downfall (0:29:49) This week we delve further into the dusty corridors of the Metal Archives and see what's up. Serpent Temple: Nina's band, Lowen: This episode is also available in audio-only format on Spotify, Apple Music, Stitcher, Amazon, and most other places you can find podcasts. The intro to the show is "In The Temple Of The Serpent" by Lowen. | |||
| 10 Apr 2022 | #49: Weekly Review - Friends of Hell, Slaegt and Meshuggah | 00:52:17 | |
#FriendsOfHell #Slaegt #Meshuggah Weekly Review Roundup (0:00:00) 1. Friends of Hell - Friends of Hell 2022 (0:00:42) 2. Slaegt - Goddess 2022 (0:16:52) 3. Meshuggah - Immutable 2022 (0:30:36) This week we look at the fuzzed out doom of Friends of Hell's self-titled debut, The throwback blackened thrash of Slaegt's "Goddess", and the legendary Meshuggah's new album "Immutable". Serpent Temple: Nina's band, Lowen: | |||
| 20 Jul 2024 | #95: Catch up, Hardcore Shows, Harm's Way, Outbreak 2024 | 00:52:13 | |
This week, Floyd and Nina catch up after he visited Outbreak 2024 in Manchester, and Nina attended her first Hardcore show, Harm's Way playing at the London Underworld. Serpent Temple: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/serpent_temple Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/SerpentTemplePromo Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/serpent_temple Nina's band, Lowen: Bandcamp - https://www.lowen.bandcamp.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lowen_band/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Lowenband | |||
| 15 May 2022 | #54: Weekly Review - Nechochwen, Tzompantli and King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard | 00:56:50 | |
#Nechochwen #Tzompantli #KingGizzardAndTheLizardWizard Weekly Review Roundup (0:00:00) 1. Nechochwen - Kanawha Black 2022 (0:02:23) 2. Tzompantli - Tlazcaltiliztli 2022 (0:25:24) 3. King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard - Omnium Gatherum 2022 (0:40:56) This week we look at the excellent "Kanawha Black" by Nechochwen, the brutal and awesome "Tlazcaltiliztli" by Tzompantli and the wonderful new album by King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard "Omnium Gatherum". Serpent Temple: Nina's band, Lowen: King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard Bandcamp The intro to the show is "A Crypt in the Stars" by Lowen. | |||
| 20 Nov 2022 | #68: Weekly Review - Damnation 2022 and Santiago Metal Scene Report | 00:51:30 | |
This week, Floyd is fresh back from visiting Damnation's first year being hosted in the Manchester BEC arena, and Nina is fresh back from her visit to South America. Floyd gives a run down of the event and Nina shares what it was like to attend a Demonauta show in Santiago Chile. Serpent Temple: Nina's band, Lowen: This episode is also available in video format on Youtube here. The intro to the show is "In The Temple of the Serpent" by Lowen. | |||
| 28 Mar 2023 | #78: Weekly Review - Hellripper "Warlocks Grim and Withered Hags" | 00:36:11 | |
#Hellripper This week, Floyd and Nina catch up after a couple of weeks' break, and review the new Hellripper album "Warlocks Grim and Withered Hags" If you have a question, would like some advice, or have a recommendation you'd like to be read out / played on the podcast, please email us a question or voice note to ; SerpentTempleMail@gmail.com Serpent Temple: Nina's band, Lowen: This episode is also available in audio-only format on Spotify, Apple Music, Stitcher, Amazon, and most other places you can find podcasts. The intro to the show is "In The Temple of the Serpent" by Lowen. | |||
| 17 Oct 2021 | #34: Weekly Review - Rare Bird, Car Bomb and new Frontierer | 01:01:37 | |
#RareBird #CarBomb #Frontierer Weekly Review Roundup (0:00:00) 1. Rare Bird - Rare Bird 1969 (0:00:00) 2. Car Bomb - Meta 2016 (0:00:00) 3. Frontierer - Oxidized 2021 (0:00:00) This week we dive into the soulful prog rock of Rare Bird's self titled album from 1969, The furious mathcore of Car Bomb's "Meta", and the new unbridled sonic assault of new album "Oxidized" by Frontierer. Serpent Temple: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/serpent_temple Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/SerpentTempl... Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/serpent_temple Nina's band, Lowen: Bandcamp - https://www.lowen.bandcamp.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lowen_band/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Lowenband This episode is also available in audio-only format on Spotify, Apple Music, Stitcher, Amazon, and most other places you can find podcasts. The intro to the show is "A Crypt in the Stars" by Lowen. | |||
| 30 Aug 2022 | #60: Psycard Reading - Fantasy Artist Laguz Lykamo | 01:32:48 | |
This week we talk to Laguz Lykamo, a talented artist whose vibrant work is fantastical and evocative. We talk about his art, inspirations, growing up in Costa Rica, and much more! You can buy prints of Laguz' work here - https://thefae.bigcartel.com/ You can follow Laguz' Instagram here. Serpent Temple: Nina's band, Lowen: Bandcamp This episode is also available in video format on Youtube here. The intro to the show is "A Crypt in the Stars" by Lowen, and the outro is "Serpent Temple theme" by Lowen. | |||
| 13 Jun 2022 | #56: Weekly Review - Artificial Brain, Church Of The Cosmic Skull, and Origin | 00:50:44 | |
#ArtificialBrain #ChurchOfTheCosmicSkull #OriginBand Weekly Review Roundup (0:00:00) 1. Artificial Brain - Artificial Brain 2022 (0:00:28) 2. Church Of The Cosmic Skull - There Is No Time 2022 (0:19:10) 3. Origin - Chaosmos 2022 (0:33:38) This week we look at the angular blackened-death metal brilliance of Artificial Brain's new self titled third album, The driving 70's inspired brilliance of the new Church of the Cosmic Skull's new album "There Is No Time", and the awesome new hundred miles per hour tech death of Origin's new album "Chaosmos". Serpent Temple: Nina's band, Lowen: Artificial Brain - https://profoundlorerecords.bandcamp.com/album/artificial-brain Church Of The Cosmic Skull - https://churchofthecosmicskull.bandcamp.com/album/there-is-no-time Origin - https://agoniarecords.bandcamp.com/album/chaosmos The intro to the show is "A Crypt in the Stars" by Lowen. this episode is available in video form on Youtube here. | |||
| 01 May 2022 | #52: Weekly Review - Tyrannus, Undeath and Darkher | 00:44:32 | |
#Tyrannus #Undeath #Darkher Weekly Review Roundup (0:00:00) 1. Tyrannus - Unslayable 2022 (0:00:30) 2. Undeath - It's Time... To Rise From The Grave 2022 (0:13:45) 3. Darkher - The Buried Storm 2022 (0:28:33) This week we look at the debut "Unslayable" from Scottish band Tyrannus, the brutal sophomore album "It's Time... To Rise From The Grave" by Undeath, as well as the new album "The Buried Storm" from Darkher. Serpent Temple: Nina's band, Lowen: Tyrannus - https://tyrannus.bandcamp.com/ Undeath - https://undeath.bandcamp.com/ Darkher - https://darkher-uk.bandcamp.com/ The intro to the show is "A Crypt in the Stars" by Lowen. This episode is also available in video format on Youtube here. | |||
| 22 Aug 2021 | #29: Weekly Review - Bloodstock Open Air Festival 2021 | 01:06:56 | |
#Bloodstock #BOA2021 This week we review Bloodstock Open Air 2021, the UK's biggest independent Metal festival, and look into it's triumphant return this year with a run down of the bands we caught live, as well as a look at the rest of the festival and how it all went down. Serpent Temple: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/serpent_temple Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/SerpentTemplepromo Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/serpent_temple Nina's band, Lowen: Bandcamp - https://www.lowen.bandcamp.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lowen_band/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Lowenband This episode is also available in audio-only format on Spotify, Apple Music, Stitcher, Amazon, and most other places you can find podcasts. The intro to the show is "A Crypt in the Stars" by Lowen. | |||
| 02 Oct 2022 | #62: Rings of Power - Lord of the Rings deep dive | 00:59:03 | |
This week, in a change to our regular content, Nina and Floyd discuss the new Lord of the Rings streaming show Rings of Power. As two huge Lord of the Rings fans they go into what it is they like and don't like about the show and what they think the future will hold for it. Serpent Temple: Nina's band, Lowen: This episode is also available in video format on Youtube here. The intro to the show is "In The Temple of the Serpent" by Lowen. | |||
| 21 Mar 2022 | #47: Weekly Review - Immolation, Tuskar and Venom Prison | 00:53:28 | |
#Immolation #Tuskar #VenomPrison Weekly Review Roundup (0:00:00) 1. Immolation - Acts of God 2021 (0:00:34) 2. Tuskar - Matriarch 2021 (0:15:07) 3. Venom Prison 2021 (0:26:06) This week we look at the return of Death Metal Kings, Immolation with their new album "Acts of God", the muscular sludge of Tuskar's "Matriarch" and Venom Prison's vicious new album "Erebos". Serpent Temple: Nina's band, Lowen: Immolation - Tuskar - Venom Prison - This episode is also available in video format on Youtube here. The intro to the show is "A Crypt in the Stars" by Lowen. | |||
| 05 Dec 2021 | #40: Weekly Review - New Release Roundup (Green Lung, Mystras and more) | 00:51:36 | |
#SerpentTemple #GreenLung #Mystras This week, Nina and Floyd look at some recent releases from the world of heavy music, including "Black Harvest" by Green Lung and Mystras' "Empires Vanquished and Dismantled", as well as some other excellent releases they've been listening to lately. Serpent Temple: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/serpent_temple Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/SerpentTemplePromo Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/serpent_temple Nina's band, Lowen: Bandcamp - https://www.lowen.bandcamp.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lowen_band/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Lowenband This episode is also available in video format on Youtube here. The intro to the show is "A Crypt in the Stars" by Lowen. | |||
| 09 Oct 2022 | #63: Psycard Reading - Tom Clements from Everest Queen ( & Praetorian & Orme ) | 00:28:14 | |
This week we sit down with our buddy Tom Clements from Hertfordshire Prog Sludge band Everest Queen, to discuss their new album "Murmurations", his other bands, Praetorian and Orme, as well as Everest Queen's recent announcement that they are playing the 2023 edition of Desertfest, all while reading Tom's psycards. The theme song is "In The Temple of the Serpent" by Lowen. Everest Queen Serpent Temple: Nina's band, Lowen: | |||
| 28 Feb 2021 | #6: Weekly Review - Om, Electric Moon and new Wardruna | 01:14:24 | |
1. Om - Advaitic Songs - 2012 (0:00:34) 2. Electric Moon - Live at Freak Valley 2019 - 2020 (0:23:08) 3. Wardruna - Kvitravn (0:50:43) This week we dive into "Advaitic Songs" by Om, "Live at Freak Valley 2019" by Electric Moon and the new album, "Kvitravn" by Wardruna. Nina Saeidi from Lowen and Floyd Elphinstone from Legion discuss while Lowen guitarist Shem Lucas films. Serpent Temple: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/serpent_temple Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/serpenttemplepromo Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/serpent_temple Om - https://omband.bandcamp.com/ Electric Moon - https://electric-moon.bandcamp.com/ Wardruna - https://wardruna.bandcamp.com/ Nina's band, Lowen: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lowen_band/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Lowenband Bandcamp - https://www.lowen.bandcamp.com Floyd's band Legion: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/legionblackmetaluk Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/legionblackmetaluk Bandcamp - https://legionblackmetal.bandcamp.com The show intro is from "A Crypt in the Stars" by Lowen. | |||
| 06 Jun 2021 | #21: Weekly Review - Melechesh, Wyatt E and new Vokonis | 01:17:02 | |
Weekly Review Roundup (0:00:00) 1. Melechesh - Emissaries 2006 (0:00:40) 2. Wyatt E - Exile To Beyn Neharot 2017 (0:39:53) 3. Vokonis - Odyssey 2021 (0:59:50) This week we dive into the Middle Eastern Blackened-Thrash Metal classic "Emissaries" by Melechesh, then the hypnotic "Exile to Beyn Neharot" by Wyatt E, and the triumphant new album "Odyssey" by Vokonis. Nina Saeidi from Lowen and Floyd Elphinstone discuss while Lowen guitarist Shem Lucas films. Serpent Temple: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/serpent_temple Facebook -https://www.facebook.com/SerpentTemplePromo Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/serpent_temple Melechesh - https://osmoseproductions.bandcamp.com/album/emissaries Wyatt E - https://wyattdoom.bandcamp.com Vokonis - https://vokonis.bandcamp.com/album/odyssey Nina's band, Lowen: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lowen_band/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Lowenband Bandcamp - https://www.lowen.bandcamp.com This episode is available in a video format on Youtube here. The intro to the show is "A Crypt in the Stars" by Lowen | |||
| 17 Apr 2023 | #80: Weekly Review - Kerrang! Living Loud, Entheos "Time Will Take Us All" and Bloodrust "At Glory's End" | 00:36:02 | |
#SerpentTemple #kerrang #entheos Metal Archives Episode Introduction (0:00:00) 1. Kerrang! - Living Loud (0:01:03) 2. Entheos - "Time Will Take Us All" (0:11:10) 3. Bloodrust - "At Glory's End" (0:21:53) This week we talk about the new Kerrang! book, Living Loud, The excellent new Entheos album "Time Will Take Us All" and the brutal new album from Bloodrust "At Glory's End" If you have a question, would like some advice, or have a recommendation you'd like to be read out / played on the podcast, please email us a question or voice note to ; SerpentTempleMail@gmail.com Serpent Temple: Nina's band, Lowen: This episode is also available in video format on Youtube here. The intro to the show is "In The Temple Of The Serpent" by Lowen, the outro to this week's episode is "Hades Fire" by Bloodrust. | |||
| 09 Jan 2022 | #41: Weekly Review - Malignant Altar, Archspire, LLNN | 00:50:01 | |
#MalignantAltar #Archspire #LLNN Weekly Review Roundup (0:00:00) 1. Malignant Altar - Realms of Exquisite Morbidity 2021 (0:01:25) 2. Archspire - Bleed The Future 2021 (0:17:04) 3. LLNN - Unmaker 2021 (0:35:50) This week we look at the brutal "Realms of Exquisite Morbidity" by Malignant Altar, The energetic tech-death of Archspire's "Bleed The Future" and the crushing "Unmaker" by LLNN". Serpent Temple: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/serpent_temple Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/SerpentTemplepromo Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/serpent_temple Nina's band, Lowen: Bandcamp - https://www.lowen.bandcamp.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lowen_band/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Lowenband Malignant Altar ; Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/malignantaltar Dark Descent Bandcamp - https://darkdescentrecords.bandcamp.com/album/realms-of-exquisite-morbidity Archspire ; Facebook - https://en-gb.facebook.com/Archspireband Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/archspireofficial LLNN; Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/llnnband Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/llnn.band This episode is also available in audio-only format on Spotify, Apple Music, Stitcher, Amazon, and most other places you can find podcasts. The intro to the show is "A Crypt in the Stars" by Lowen. | |||
| 14 Feb 2022 | #44: Psycard Reading - Callum from Tyrannus | 01:42:11 | |
#SerpentTemple #Tyrannus This week Nina Saeidi and Floyd Elphinstone talk to Callum from Tyrannus, an antifascist Blackened Death Metal band, he talks about his inspirations, Tyrannus' soon to be released album, and the Scottish metal scene. Serpent Temple: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/serpent_temple Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/SerpentTemplePromo Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/serpent_temple Nina's band, Lowen: Bandcamp - https://www.lowen.bandcamp.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lowen_band/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Lowenband Tyrannus - Bandcamp - https://tyrannus.bandcamp.com/ Linktree - https://linktr.ee/Tyrannus This episode is also available in video format on Youtube. The intro to the show is "A Crypt in the Stars" by Lowen. | |||
| 30 May 2021 | #20: Psycard Reading with Katie Davies of Pupil Slicer | 02:03:33 | |
Nina Saeidi of Lowen, joined by her co-host Floyd of Legion, does a Psycard reading with Katie Davies of the awesome Mathcore band Pupil Slicer, while Lowen guitarist Shem films. We use Psycards as an interview format to draw out Jungian readings from the talented musicians that cross our paths. Serpent Temple: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/serpent_temple Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/serpenttemplepromo Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/serpent_temple Pupil Slicer: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/pupilslicer Bandcamp - https://pupilslicer.bandcamp.com Twitter - https://twitter.com/PupilSlicer Nina's band, Lowen: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lowen_band/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Lowenband Bandcamp - https://www.lowen.bandcamp.com Floyd's band Legion: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/legionblack... Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/legionblackm... Bandcamp - https://legionblackmetal.bandcamp.com This episode is also available in a Video format on Youtube here. The podcast intro is "A Crypt in the Stars" by Lowen. | |||
| 14 Mar 2021 | #9: Weekly Review - Coroner, Cult of Luna and new Black Sheep Wall | 01:03:38 | |
1. Coroner - Punishment for Decadence (0:00:30) 2. Cult of Luna (featuring Julie Christmas) - Mariner (0:17:39) 3. Black Sheep Wall - Songs for the Enamel Queen (0:40:06) This week we dive into "Punishment for Decadence" by Coroner, "Mariner" by Cult of Luna (featuring Julie Christmas), and the new album, "Songs for the Enamel Queen" by Black Sheep Wall. Nina Saeidi from Lowen and Floyd Elphinstone from Legion discuss while Lowen guitarist Shem Lucas films. Serpent Temple: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/serpent_temple Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/serpenttemplepromo Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/serpent_temple Coroner - https://www.coroner-reunion.com/ Cult of Luna - https://cultofluna.bandcamp.com/ Black Sheep Wall - https://silentpendulumrecords.bandcamp.com/album/songs-for-the-enamel-queen Nina's band, Lowen: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lowen_band/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Lowenband Bandcamp - https://www.lowen.bandcamp.com Floyd's band Legion: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/legionblackmetaluk Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/legionblackmetaluk Bandcamp - https://legionblackmetal.bandcamp.com The show intro is "A Crypt in the Stars" by Lowen. | |||
| 01 Aug 2021 | #27: Weekly Review - Mort Garson, Inter Arma, and new Danny Elfman | 01:19:21 | |
#MortGarson #InterArma #DannyElfman Weekly Review Roundup (0:00:00) 1. Mort Garson - Mother Earth's Plantasia 1976 (0:00:34) 2. Inter Arma - Sulphur English 2019 (0:22:59) 3. Danny Elfman - Big Mess 2021 (0:53:15) This week we dive into the charming Moog-driven atmospheres of "Mother Earth's Plantasia" by Mort Garson, followed by the unparalleled scope of "Sulphur English" by Inter Arma, and bizarre brilliance of Danny Elfman's new album "Big Mess". Nina Saeidi from Lowen and Floyd Elphinstone discuss while Lowen guitarist Shem Lucas films. Serpent Temple: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/serpent_temple Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/SerpentTemplePromo Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/serpent_temple Mort Garson - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mort_Garson Inter Arma - https://interarma.bandcamp.com Danny Elfman - https://dannyelfman.bandcamp.com/album/big-mess Nina's band, Lowen: Bandcamp - https://www.lowen.bandcamp.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lowen_band/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Lowenband This episode is also available in a video format on Youtube. The intro to the show is "A Crypt in the Stars" by Lowen. | |||
| 26 Feb 2023 | #75: Weekly Review - Enslaved "Forest Dweller", Memoriam "Rise To Power" | 00:51:26 | |
#Enslaved #Memoriam Weekly Review Roundup (0:00:00) 1. Enslaved - Forest Dweller (0:00:24) 2. Memoriam - Rise To Power (0:19:43) This week, Floyd and Nina look at Enslaved's new "Forest Dweller" EP and Memoriam's new album "Rise To Power" If you have a question, would like some advice, or have a recommendation you'd like to be read out / played on the podcast, please email us a question or voice note to ; SerpentTempleMail@gmail.com Serpent Temple: Nina's band, Lowen: This episode is also available in video format on Youtube here. The intro to the show is "In The Temple of the Serpent" by Lowen. | |||
| 27 Mar 2022 | #48: Weekly Review - Disembowelment - 'Transcendence into the Peripheral' (Part One) | 01:09:52 | |
This week, in the first of a two-part episode, Shem and Floyd look at legendary Death-Doom album, "Transcendence into the Peripheral" by Australian band Disembowelment. Disembowelment: Serpent Temple: Shem's band, Lowen: This episode is also available in video format on Youtube here. The intro to the show is "A Crypt in the Stars" by Lowen. | |||
| 13 Jun 2021 | #22: Weekly Review - Flower Travellin' Band, 1914, Noctule | 01:29:10 | |
#FlowerTravellinBand #1914 #Noctule Weekly Review Roundup (0:00:00) 1. Flower Travellin' Band - Satori 1971 (0:00:40) 2. 1914 - Blind Leading the Blind 2018 (0:39:53) 3. Noctule - Wretched Abyss 2021 (0:59:50) This week we dive into the Psychedelic Proto-Metal of "Satori" by Flower Travellin' Band, then the Brutal Blackened Death Doom of "Blind Leading the Blind" by 1914, and the awesome new album "Wretched Abyss" by Noctule. Nina Saeidi from Lowen and Floyd Elphinstone discuss while Lowen guitarist Shem Lucas films. Serpent Temple: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/serpent_temple Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/SerpentTemplepromo Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/serpent_temple Flower Travellin' Band - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flower_Travellin%27_Band 1914 - https://x1914x.bandcamp.com Noctule - https://noctule.bandcamp.com Nina's band, Lowen: Bandcamp - https://www.lowen.bandcamp.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lowen_band/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Lowenband This episode is also available in video format on Youtube. The intro to the show is "A Crypt in the Stars" by Lowen. | |||
| 23 Oct 2022 | #65: Weekly Review - Pestilence "Consuming Impulse" review | 00:35:34 | |
With Nina on holiday this week, Shem and Floyd look into the stone cold 1989 Death Metal classic "Consuming Impulse" by Dutch band Pestilence. Pestilence Serpent Temple: Nina's band, Lowen: This episode is also available in video format on Youtube here. The intro to the show is "In The Temple of the Serpent" by Lowen. | |||
| 26 Dec 2023 | #90: Top 10 Albums of 2023 + Dave Ingram Interview (Benediction, Bolt Thrower, Hail Of Bullets & more!) | 01:28:30 | |
This week Floyd and Nina present their own top 10 albums of 2023! Including albums by; Baroness, Green Lung, Bloodrust, Cattle Decapitation, Enslaved, Morag Tong, Triumph Of Death, Mutoid Man, Dying Fetus, Astriferous, Ozric Tentacles, Memoriam, Horrendous and more! Also included in this episode is our interview with Legendary Death Metal frontman Dave Ingram, we sat down with him for a pint at The Black Heart in Camden and chatted about Death Metal, Dr. Who, Desert rock and more! If you have a question or recommendation you'd like to be read out / played on the podcast, please email us a question or voice note to ; SerpentTempleMail@gmail.com Serpent Temple: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/serpent_temple Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/SerpentTemplePromo Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/serpent_temple Nina's band, Lowen: Bandcamp - https://www.lowen.bandcamp.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lowen_band/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Lowenband This episode is also available in audio-only format on Spotify, Apple Music, Stitcher, Amazon, and most other places you can find podcasts. The intro to the show is "In The Temple of the Serpent" by Lowen. No ownership is implied of any of the song clips used in this episode, rights are retained by their holders and all music present is included for review purposes only. | |||
| 17 Apr 2022 | #50: Weekly Review - Alunah, Vein.FM and Terzij De Horde | 00:37:48 | |
#Alunah #VeinFM #TerzijDeHorde Weekly Review Roundup (0:00:00) 1. Alunah - Strange Machine 2022 (0:00:30) 2. Vein.FM - This World Is Going To Ruin You 2022 (0:12:31) 3. Terzij De Horde - In One Of These, I Am Your Enemy 2022 (0:20:58) This week we look at the classic doom of Alunah's "Strange Machine", the wounded fury of Vein.FM's "This World Is Going To Ruin You" and the meticulously crafted black metal of "In One Of These, I Am Your Enemy" by Terzij De Horde Serpent Temple: Nina's band, Lowen: Alunah - https://alunah.uk/ Vein.FM - https://www.veintv.net/ Terzij De Horde - https://terzijdehorde.bandcamp.com/ The intro to the show is "A Crypt in the Stars" by Lowen. | |||
| 18 May 2023 | #82: Leicester Uprising 2023, Desertfest 2023, Fires In The Distance & Cattle Decapitation | 00:47:01 | |
#Uprising #Desertfest #FiresInTheDistance #CattleDecapitation Episode Introduction (0:00:00) 1. Fires In The Distance - "Air Not Meant For Us" (0:09:58) 2. Cattle Decapitation - "Terrasite" (0:29:27) This week we talk about Nina's recents Lowen shows at Uprising and Desertfest, as well as the new Fires In The Distance album "Air Not Meant For Us" as well as the new Cattle Decapitation album "Terrasite" If you have a question, would like some advice, or have a recommendation you'd like to be read out / played on the podcast, please email us a question or voice note to ; SerpentTempleMail@gmail.com Serpent Temple: Nina's band, Lowen: This episode is also available in audio-only format on Spotify, Apple Music, Stitcher, Amazon, and most other places you can find podcasts. The intro to the show is "In The Temple Of The Serpent" by Lowen. | |||
| 03 Oct 2021 | #33: Weekly Review - Hashashin, Helloween and new Carcass | 01:23:27 | |
#Hashashin #Helloween #Carcass Weekly Review Roundup (0:00:00) 1. Hashashin - Nihsahsah 2016 (0:00:47) 2. Helloween - Keeper of the Seven Keys Part 2 1988 (0:20:45) 3. Carcass - Torn Arteries 2021 (0:50:46) This week we dive into the intricate psychedelic drone prog of Hashashin's "Nihsahsah", the euphoric power metal of Helloween's "Keeper of the Seven Keys Part 2" and Visceral tour de force of Carcass' new album "Torn Arteries". Nina Saeidi from Lowen and Floyd Elphinstone discuss while Lowen guitarist Shem Lucas films. Serpent Temple: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/serpent_temple Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/SerpentTempl... Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/serpent_temple Nina's band, Lowen: Bandcamp - https://www.lowen.bandcamp.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lowen_band/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Lowenband The intro to the show is "A Crypt in the Stars" by Lowen. | |||
| 19 Feb 2023 | #75: Weekly Review - Katatonia, Ahab and Jonathan Hulten | 00:48:18 | |
This week Nina and Floyd look at Katatonia's new album "Sky Void of Stars", Ahab's "The Coral Tombs" and Jonathan Hulten's "The Forest Sessions". If you have a question, would like some advice, or have a recommendation you'd like to be read out / played on the podcast, please email us a question or voice note to ; SerpentTempleMail@gmail.com Serpent Temple: Nina's band, Lowen: This episode is also available in video format on Youtube here. The intro to the show is "In The Temple of the Serpent" by Lowen. | |||
| 14 Mar 2022 | #46: Psycard Reading - Harrison White from Novena | 01:25:44 | |
#SerpentTemple #Novena This week Nina Saeidi and Floyd Elphinstone talk to Harrison White from Novena, a Prog metal band that are distinguishing themselves on the UK and international Prog scenes with their debut album "Eleventh Hour", We read Harrison's psycards and talk to him about his life and inspirations as an artist. Serpent Temple: Nina's band, Lowen: Novena - This episode is also available in video format on Youtube here. The intro to the show is "A Crypt in the Stars" by Lowen. | |||
| 12 Feb 2023 | #74: Weekly Review - Hellfest 2023 Line-up Review | 01:36:21 | |
This week, Floyd and Nina look at the line-up for Hellfest 2023 and pick out which bands they are excited to see, who they're not so fussed by, and who they've never heard of. If you have a question, would like some advice, or have a recommendation you'd like to be read out / played on the podcast, please email us a question or voice note to ; SerpentTempleMail@gmail.com Serpent Temple: Nina's band, Lowen: This episode is also available in video format on Youtube here. The intro to the show is "In The Temple of the Serpent" by Lowen. | |||
| 26 Nov 2023 | #87: Damnation 2023 Review + Khemmis Interview & Psycard Reading | 01:26:19 | |
We had the pleasure of attending 2023's edition of the Damnation Festival at the BEC arena in Manchester, we talk about what it was like to visit the festival, as well as Nina getting to perform at the event as a guest vocalist for Kurokuma, what bands we saw, what the event was like, and what future additions might bring! After the review is the audio from our interview with Denver Colorado's Khemmis, who brought their epic doom to the UK for the first time during the 2023 edition of Damnation. Serpent Temple: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/serpent_temple Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/SerpentTemplePromo Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/serpent_temple Nina's band, Lowen: Bandcamp - https://www.lowen.bandcamp.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lowen_band/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Lowenband | |||
| 20 Jun 2021 | #23: Hellfest 2022 Line up announcement special | 01:09:39 | |
This week we dive into the exciting recent announcement that Hellfest 2022 will span two weekends and feature a truly staggering amount of incredible music, discussing the bands that have been announced as well as sharing stories from previous years spent at the festival and what you can expect if you plan to attend next year's event. Nina Saeidi from Lowen and Floyd Elphinstone discuss while Lowen guitarist Shem Lucas films. Serpent Temple: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/serpent_temple Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/SerpentTemplepromo Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/serpent_temple Hellfest: https://www.hellfest.fr/tickets-informations.html Nina's band, Lowen: Bandcamp - https://www.lowen.bandcamp.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lowen_band/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Lowenband This episode is also available in video format on Youtube. The intro to the show is "A Crypt in the Stars" by Lowen. | |||
| 19 Sep 2021 | #32: Weekly Review - Coven, Afterbirth and new Turnstile | 00:58:35 | |
#Coven #Afterbirth #Turnstile Weekly Review Roundup (0:00:00) 1. Coven - Witchcraft Destroys Minds and Reaps Souls 1969 (0:00:41) 2. Afterbirth - Four Dimensional Flesh 2020 (0:23:34) 3. Turnstile - Glow on 2021 (0:43:07) This week we dive into the Occult Proton-metal of "Witchcraft Destroys Minds and Reaps Souls" by Coven, followed by the Sci-fi Slams of "Four Dimensional Flesh" by Afterbirth, and then the happy, dream punk of Turnstile's "Glow on" Nina Saeidi from Lowen and Floyd Elphinstone discuss while Lowen guitarist Shem Lucas films. Serpent Temple: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/serpent_temple Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/SerpentTemplePromo Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/serpent_temple Nina's band, Lowen: Bandcamp - https://www.lowen.bandcamp.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lowen_band/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Lowenband This episode is also available in audio-only format on Spotify, Apple Music, Stitcher, Amazon, and most other places you can find podcasts. The intro to the show is "A Crypt in the Stars" by Lowen. | |||
| 28 Mar 2021 | #12: Weekly Review - Carmen, Blind Guardian and new Pupil Slicer | 01:14:21 | |
1. Carmen - Fandangoes in Space (0:01:16) 2. Blind Guardian - Nightfall in Middle Earth (0:19:19) 3. Pupil Slicer - Mirrors (0:43:33) This week we dive into 70s flamenco rock album "Fandangoes in Space" by Carmen, the Silmarillion epic "Nightfall in Middle Earth" by Blind Guardian, and the blistering new album "Mirrors" by Pupil Slicer. Nina Saeidi from Lowen and Floyd Elphinstone from Legion discuss while Lowen guitarist Shem Lucas films. Serpent Temple: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/serpent_temple Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/serpenttemplepromo Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/serpent_temple Carmen - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fandangos_in_Space Blind Guardian - https://www.blind-guardian.com/ Pupil Slicer - https://pupilslicer.bandcamp.com/ Nina's band, Lowen: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lowen_band/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Lowenband Bandcamp - https://www.lowen.bandcamp.com Floyd's band Legion: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/legionblackmetaluk Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/legionblackmetaluk Bandcamp - https://legionblackmetal.bandcamp.com The podcast's intro is "A Crypt in the Stars" by Lowen. | |||
| 30 Jan 2022 | #43: Weekly Review - Mourning Beloveth, Electric Wizard and Damim | 00:58:08 | |
#MourningBeloveth #ElectricWizard #Damim Weekly Review Roundup (0:00:00) 1. Mourning Beloveth - A Murderous Circus 2005 (0:03:24) 2. Electric Wizard - Wizard Bloody Wizard 2017 (0:22:44) 3. Damim - The Bloodied (Graphic Novel) 2021 (0:44:40) This week we look at the sorrowful "A Murderous Circus" by Mourning Beloveth, the catchy riffs of "Wizard Bloody Wizard" by Electric Wizard, and the new Graphic novel "The Bloodied" by London Technical Death Metal band Damim. Serpent Temple: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/serpent_temple Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/SerpentTemplepromo Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/serpent_temple Nina's band, Lowen: Bandcamp - https://www.lowen.bandcamp.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lowen_band/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Lowenband Mourning Beloveth: Website - https://www.mourningbeloveth.com/ Bandcamp - https://mourningbelovethofficial.bandcamp.com Electric Wizard: Website - http://www.electricfuckinwizard.com/ Damim: Website - http://www.dam-nation.co.uk/ Bandcamp - https://dam-nation.bandcamp.com/merch This episode is also available in audio-only format on Spotify, Apple Music, Stitcher, Amazon, and most other places you can find podcasts. The intro to the show is "A Crypt in the Stars" by Lowen. | |||
| 11 Apr 2021 | #14: Weekly Review - Osamu Kitajima, White Ward and new Mare Cognitum | 01:59:43 | |
1. Osamu Kitajima - Benzaiten (0:00:50) 2. White Ward - Love Exchange Failure (0:48:53) 3. Mare Cognitum - Solar Paroxysm (1:11:33) This week we dive into Japanese psych fusion gem "Benzaiten" by Osamu Kitajima, the black metal jazz of "Love Exchange Failure" by White Ward, and the new astral exploration "Solar Paroxysm" by Mare Cognitum. Nina Saeidi from Lowen and Floyd Elphinstone discuss while Lowen guitarist Shem Lucas films. Serpent Temple: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/serpent_temple Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/serpenttemplepromo Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/serpent_temple Osamu Kitajima - https://everland-music.bandcamp.com/album/osamu-kitajima-benzaiten-1976-2019 White Ward - https://whiteward.bandcamp.com/
Mare Cognitum - https://marecognitum.bandcamp.com/ Nina's band, Lowen: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lowen_band/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Lowenband Bandcamp - https://www.lowen.bandcamp.com This episode is available in video format here. The show intro is "A Crypt in the Stars" by Lowen. | |||
| 23 May 2021 | #19: Psycard Reading with Maxim of Allsiah | 02:05:40 | |
Nina Saeidi of Lowen, joined by her co-host Floyd of Legion, does a Psycard reading with Maxim Taite-Ellis of Allsiah. We use Psycards as an interview format to draw out Jungian readings from the talented musicians that cross our paths. Serpent Temple: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/serpent_temple Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/serpenttempl... Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/serpent_temple Allsiah: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/allsiah Bandcamp - https://allsiah.bandcamp.com Nina's band, Lowen: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lowen_band/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Lowenband Bandcamp - https://www.lowen.bandcamp.com Floyd's band Legion: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/legionblackmetaluk Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/legionblackmetaluk Bandcamp - https://legionblackmetal.bandcamp.com The podcast intro is "A Crypt in the Stars" by Lowen. | |||
| 04 Apr 2021 | #13: Pyscard Reading with Hal Sinden of Talanas & Eulogy Media | 03:28:55 | |
Nina Saeidi of Lowen, joined by her co-host Floyd of Legion, does a Psycard reading with Hal Sinden of Talanas and Eulogy Media. We use Psycards as an interview format to draw out Jungian readings from the talented musicians that cross out paths. This week we had artist Orch drawing us as we talked, you can check out his incredible work here: https://www.instagram.com/orchlondon/ Serpent Temple: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/serpent_temple Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/serpenttemplepromo Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/serpent_temple Talanas: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/talanasband Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/talanasband Bandcamp - https://talanas.bandcamp.com Eulogy Media: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/eulogymedia Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/eulogymedia Website - https://www.eulogymedia.com Nina's band, Lowen: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lowen_band/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Lowenband Bandcamp - https://www.lowen.bandcamp.com Floyd's band Legion: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/legionblackmetaluk Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/legionblackmetaluk Bandcamp - https://legionblackmetal.bandcamp.com The show intro is "A Crypt in the Stars" by Lowen. | |||
| 25 Jul 2021 | #26: Weekly Review - Magma, Igorrr and new Darkthrone | 01:27:28 | |
#Magma #Igorrr #Darkthrone Weekly Review Roundup (0:00:00) 1. Magma - Mëkanïk Dëstruktïẁ Kömmandöh 1973 (0:00:55) 2. Igorrr - Savage Sinusoid 2017 (0:30:07) 3. Darkthrone - Eternal Hails... 2021 (0:58:19) This week we dive into the Zeuhl prog-rock of "Mëkanïk Dëstruktïẁ Kömmandöh" by Magma, followed by the genre-bending "Savage Sinusoid" by Igorrr, and the heavy metal of Darkthrone's new album "Eternal Hails...". Nina Saeidi from Lowen and Floyd Elphinstone from Legion discuss while Lowen guitarist Shem Lucas films. Serpent Temple: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/serpent_temple Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/SerpentTemplepromo Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/serpent_temple Magma - https://www.magmamusic.org/en/home/ Igorrr - https://igorrr.bandcamp.com Darkthrone - https://peaceville.bandcamp.com/album/eternal-hails Nina's band, Lowen: Bandcamp - https://www.lowen.bandcamp.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lowen_band/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Lowenband This episode is also available in a video format on Youtube. The intro to the show is "A Crypt in the Stars" by Lowen. | |||
| 25 Feb 2021 | #5: Psycard Reading with Jake Harding and Stgrn' Matt of Grave Lines | 03:31:59 | |
Nina Saeidi of Lowen and co-host Floyd Elphinstone do a Psycard reading with Jake and Matt of Grave Lines, a London/Brighton based band that play a unique form of powerful, dark and introspective heavy music. We use Psycards as an interview format to draw out Jungian readings from the talented musicians that cross our paths. Artist Ignas Pledys drew us as we talked, you can find his work over on his Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/red.pandas.inflated.ego/ Serpent Temple: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/serpent_temple Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/serpenttemplepromo Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/serpent_temple Grave Lines: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/grave_lines Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/gravelinesband Bandcamp - https://gravelinesuk.bandcamp.com Nina's band, Lowen: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lowen_band/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Lowenband Bandcamp - https://www.lowen.bandcamp.com The show intro is from "A Crypt in the Stars" by Lowen | |||
| 03 Apr 2022 | #48: Weekly Review - Phlebotomized - 'Immense Intense Suspense' (Part Two) | 01:11:50 | |
This week, in the final part of a two-part episode, Shem and Floyd look at the incredible Prog Death Doom of Phlebotomized's classic "Immense Intense Suspense". Phlebotomized: Serpent Temple: Shem's band, Lowen: This episode is also available in video format on Youtube here. The intro to the show is "A Crypt in the Stars" by Lowen. | |||
| 24 Feb 2024 | #91: Shayan (Trivax, Iblis Manifestations) Psycard Reading & Interview | 01:05:53 | |
We had the pleasure of sitting down with friend of the podcast, Shayan of the Black Metal band Trivax, as well as his own podcast, Iblis Manifestations. We read his Psycards and talked to him about his story and what it's like to be a Heavy Metal musician in Iran, among other things! Trivax: Iblis Manifestations: Serpent Temple: Nina's band, Lowen: This interview is available in video form here. | |||
| 27 Nov 2022 | #69: Demilich Interview - Antti Boman Psycard Reading | 00:39:50 | |
This week, Nina and Floyd talk to Antti Boman of legendary Finnish Death Metal band Demilich, ahead of their show at the Underworld on the 17th November 2022, as well as a clip of the song "When The Sun Drank The Weight Of Water" from the show. Support Demilich; Serpent Temple: Nina's band, Lowen: This episode is also available in Video format on Youtube here. The intro to the show is "In The Temple of the Serpent" by Lowen. | |||
| 28 Nov 2021 | #39: Weekly Review - Metal Genre Tier List Battle | 00:59:41 | |
#SerpentTemple #TierList This week, Nina and Floyd share their Tier list rankings of the various sub genres of Metal and heavy music and discuss their reasons for their respective rankings. Serpent Temple: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/serpent_temple Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/SerpentTemplePromo Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/serpent_temple Nina's band, Lowen: Bandcamp - https://www.lowen.bandcamp.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lowen_band/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Lowenband This episode is also available in video format on Youtube here. The intro to the show is "A Crypt in the Stars" by Lowen. | |||
| 08 Aug 2022 | #59: Weekly Review - Reeking Aura "Blood and Bonemeal", Ithaca "They Fear Us", and Imperial Triumphant "Spirit of Ecstasy" | 01:07:01 | |
#ReekingAura #Ithaca #ImperialTriumphant Weekly Review Roundup (0:00:00) 1. Reeking Aura - Blood and Bonemeal 2022 (0:06:12) 2. Ithaca - They Fear Us 2022 (0:22:22) 3. Imperial Triumphant - Spirit of Ecstasy 2022 (0:37:10) This week we review the ugly brutality of Reeking Aura's "Blood and Bonemeal", Ithaca's awesome new album "They Fear Us", and Imperial Triumphant's Labyrinthian "Spirit of Ecstasy". Serpent Temple: Nina's band, Lowen: Reeking Aura - https://reekingaura.bandcamp.com/ Ithaca - https://ithacauk.bandcamp.com/ Imperial Triumphant - https://imperialtriumphant.bandcamp.com/ The intro to the show is "A Crypt in the Stars" by Lowen. The outro to the show is "Serpent Temple theme" by Lowen. | |||
| 06 Nov 2022 | #67: Weekly Review - Creepmime "Shadows" | 00:30:03 | |
This week Shem and Floyd look into 1993 Dutch Death metal release "Shadows" by Creepmime. Creepmime Serpent Temple: Nina's band, Lowen: This episode is also available in video format on Youtube here. The intro to the show is "In The Temple of the Serpent" by Lowen. | |||
| 25 Sep 2022 | #61: Weekly Review - Bloodstock, UK Deathfest, Gatecreeper, Akercocke | 00:46:41 | |
This week we do a roundup of the events and live shows that we have been to in the last couple of months, including Bloodstock, UK Deathfest, Akercocke at the Green Door Store, Gatecreeper at the Underworld, Atomic Rooster at the Eel Pie Club and more. Serpent Temple: Nina's band, Lowen: This episode is also available in video format on Youtube here. The intro to the show is "In The Temple of the Serpent" by Lowen. | |||
| 09 Dec 2023 | #89: Psycard Reading - Silas & Saski + Ed Wynne (Ozric Tentacles) | 00:32:48 | |
We sat down with the lovely Silas & Saski to talk about their project and creativity and the range of instruments they make use of from all over the world, as well as talking to Ed Wynne from Ozric Tentacles and reading his Psycards too! Silas & Saski - https://silasandsaski.com/ Ozric Tentacles - https://ozrics.com/ Serpent Temple: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/serpent_temple Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/SerpentTemplePromo Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/serpent_temple Nina's band, Lowen: Bandcamp - https://www.lowen.bandcamp.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lowen_band/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Lowenband | |||
| 25 Mar 2021 | #11: Black Sheep Wall Interview (2021) | 01:13:20 | |
Nina Saeidi of Lowen and Floyd Elphinstone of Legion chat to American post-hardcore/sludge band Black Sheep Wall about their new album "Songs for the Enamel Queen". In the interview is (Left to right, top to bottom); Juan Hernandez Cruz (Black Sheep Wall - Bass) Nina Saeidi (Serpent Temple Host) Jackson Thompson (Black Sheep Wall - Drums) Floyd Elphinstone (Serpent Temple Host) Brandon Gillichbauer (Black Sheep Wall - Vocals) Scott Turner (Black Sheep Wall - Guitars) Andrew Hulle (Black Sheep Wall - Guitars) Serpent Temple: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/serpent_temple Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/serpenttemplepromo Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/serpent_temple Black Sheep Wall Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/blacksheepwallband Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/blacksheepwallband/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/blacksheepwall Nina's band, Lowen: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lowen_band/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Lowenband Bandcamp - https://www.lowen.bandcamp.com Floyd's band Legion: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/legionblackmetaluk Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/legionblackmetaluk Bandcamp - https://legionblackmetal.bandcamp.com The show intro is from "A Crypt in the Stars" by Lowen | |||
| 29 Sep 2023 | #85: Psycard Reading - Nathanael Underwood interview (Damim, The Bloodied) | 01:12:44 | |
We spoke to our friend Nathanael Underwood and read his psycards whilst talking about the new Damim EP "World Turned Hell" amongst other things! Thank you to Vincent Tessier for the additional mixing and audio processing for this episode! Damim: Damim's New EP 'World Turned Hell': https://bfan.link/world-turned-hell-1 Damim's comic "The Bloodied" - Issue 2: https://dam-nation.bandcamp.com/merch... If you have a question you would like read out on air, or would like to contact the podcast, please email us on: Serpenttemplemail@gmail.com Serpent Temple: Nina's band, Lowen: | |||
| 12 Dec 2022 | #71: Top 10 Albums 2022 | 00:35:43 | |
This week Floyd and Nina present their own top 10 albums of 2022! Including albums by; Spirit World, Wormrot, Terzij De Horde, Imperial Triumphant, Immolation, Sigh, Misery Index, Origin, Grave Lines, Slaegt, Meshuggah, Dystopian Future Movies, Tzompantli, Black Braid, Undeath, Ithaca, and more! If you have a question or recommendation you'd like to be read out / played on the podcast, please email us a question or voice note to ; SerpentTempleMail@gmail.com Serpent Temple: Nina's band, Lowen: This episode is also available in Video format on Youtube here. The intro to the show is "In The Temple of the Serpent" by Lowen. | |||
| 11 Jul 2021 | #24: Weekly Review - Leaf Hound, Myrath and new Amenra | 01:06:26 | |
#LeafHound #Myrath #Amenra Weekly Review Roundup (0:00:00) 1. Leaf Hound - Growers of Mushroom 1971 (0:00:40) 2. Myrath - Shehili 2019 (0:25:16) 3. Amenra - De Doorn 2021 (1:02:14) This week we dive into the Psychedelic Classic "Growers of Mushroom" by Leaf Hound, then the Tunisian Progressive Metal of "Shehili" by Myrath, and the harrowing new masterpiece "De Doorn" by Amenra. Nina Saeidi from Lowen and Floyd Elphinstone discuss while Lowen guitarist Shem Lucas films. Serpent Temple: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/serpent_temple Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/SerpentTemplepromo Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/serpent_temple Leaf Hound - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leaf_Hound Myrath - https://www.myrath.com Amenra - https://amenra.bandcamp.com Nina's band, Lowen: Bandcamp - https://www.lowen.bandcamp.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lowen_band/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Lowenband This episode is also available in video format on YouTube here. The intro to the show is "A Crypt in the Stars" by Lowen. | |||
| 16 Oct 2022 | #64: Weekly Review - Innumerable Forms, Acephalix, and Cosmic Putrefaction | 00:34:09 | |
#InnumerableForms #Acephalix #CosmicPutrefaction This week Nina and Floyd look at a trio of Death Metal bangers, starting with "Philosophical Collapse" by Innumerable Forms, "Theothanatology" by Acephalix, and "Crepuscular Dirge for the Blessed Ones" by Cosmic Putrefaction. Serpent Temple: Nina's band, Lowen: This episode is also available in video format on Youtube here. The intro to the show is "In The Temple of the Serpent" by Lowen. | |||
| 25 Apr 2021 | #16: Weekly Review - Sir Lord Baltimore, Sleep, and new Shrines | 01:06:08 | |
1. Sir Lord Baltimore - Kingdom Come 1970 (0:00:40) 2. Sleep - The Sciences 2018 (0:21:58) 3. Shrines - Ghost Notes 2021 (0:52:24) This week we dive into Proto Metal Classic "Kingdom Come" by Sir Lord Baltimore, the return of Sleep with "The Sciences", and the new post-punk tinged "Ghost Notes" by Shrines. Nina Saeidi from Lowen and Floyd Elphinstone from Legion discuss while Lowen guitarist Shem Lucas films. Serpent Temple: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/serpent_temple Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/serpenttempl... Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/serpent_temple Sir Lord Baltimore - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kingdom_Come_(Sir_Lord_Baltimore_album) Sleep - https://sleep.bandcamp.com/album/the-sciences Shrines - https://apocalypticwitchcraft.bandcamp.com/album/ghost-notes Nina's band, Lowen: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lowen_band/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Lowenband Bandcamp - https://www.lowen.bandcamp.com This episode is available in video format on Youtube here. The intro to the show is "A Crypt in the Stars" by Lowen | |||
| 23 Jan 2022 | #31: Psycard reading with Maz (Ex Tour Manager and Radio Presenter) | 02:14:48 | |
#SerpentTemple Nina Saeidi of Lowen, joined by her co-host Floyd Elphinstone, carry out a Psycard reading with Ex Tour Manager and Radio Presenter Maz. We use Psycards as an interview format to draw out Jungian readings from the talented musicians that cross our paths. Serpent Temple: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/serpent_temple Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/serpenttempl... Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/serpent_temple Nina's band, Lowen: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lowen_band/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Lowenband Bandcamp - https://www.lowen.bandcamp.com This episode is also available in an audio-only format on Spotify, Apple Music, Stitcher, Amazon, and most other places you can find podcasts. The podcast intro is "A Crypt in the Stars" by Lowen. | |||
| 09 Aug 2021 | #28: Weekly Review - Last Days Here - The Pentagram Documentary | 00:59:19 | |
#LastDaysHere #Pentagram This week we take a look at "Last Days Here" The Pentagram documentary directed by Don Argott and Demian Fenton. Nina Saeidi from Lowen and Floyd Elphinstone discuss while Lowen guitarist Shem Lucas films. Serpent Temple: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/serpent_temple Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/SerpentTemplePromo Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/serpent_temple Nina's band, Lowen: Bandcamp - https://www.lowen.bandcamp.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lowen_band/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Lowenband This episode is also available in video format on Youtube. The intro to the show is "A Crypt in the Stars" by Lowen. | |||
| 21 Nov 2021 | #38: Weekly Review - Top 10 Albums of 2021 | 00:42:13 | |
#SerpentTemple #YearEndList #TopAlbumsOf2021 This week, Nina and Floyd share their top 10 albums (as well as some honourable mentions) from 2021 in a year packed with awesome music! Serpent Temple: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/serpent_temple Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/SerpentTemplepromo Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/serpent_temple Nina's band, Lowen: Bandcamp - https://www.lowen.bandcamp.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lowen_band/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Lowenband This episode is also available in video format on Youtube here. The intro to the show is "A Crypt in the Stars" by Lowen. | |||
| 18 Feb 2021 | #4: Weekly Review - Converge, Obscure Sphinx and new Froglord | 01:11:34 | |
1. Converge - Jane Doe - 2001 (00:34) 2. Obscure Sphinx - Epitaphs - 2016 (23:08) 3. Froglord - Save The Frogs - 2021 (50:43) This week we dive into "Jane Doe" by Converge, "Epitaphs" by Obscure Sphinx and the new album "Save The Frogs" by Froglord. Nina Saeidi from Lowen and Floyd Elphinstone discuss while Lowen guitarist Shem Lucas films. Serpent Temple: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/serpent_temple Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/serpenttemplepromo Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/serpent_temple Converge - https://www.convergecult.com/ Obscure Sphinx - https://obscuresphinx.bandcamp.com/ Froglord - https://froglord.bandcamp.com/ Nina's band, Lowen: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lowen_band/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Lowenband Bandcamp - https://www.lowen.bandcamp.com The show intro is from "A Crypt in the Stars" by Lowen. | |||
| 22 Feb 2022 | #45: Weekly Review - Enslaved Special | 02:26:44 | |
#SerpentTemple #Enslaved #EnslavedBand This week, Floyd Elphinstone and Shem Lucas take an in-depth look at one of their all-time favourite bands, Enslaved. Based in Bergen, Norway, Enslaved are widely respected for their contributions towards Extreme Metal, as a band they have released fifteen studio albums as well as numerous EPs and split records, they have continued to push the sonic boundaries of their work and continued to develop and progress leaving many of their contemporaries behind in the process, Shem and Floyd talk about a portion of this illustrious career and why Enslaved's music means so much to them. Serpent Temple: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/serpent_temple Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/SerpentTemplePromo Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/serpent_temple Shem's band, Lowen: Bandcamp - https://www.lowen.bandcamp.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lowen_band/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Lowenband Enslaved: Official Website - http://enslaved.no/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/enslaved Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/enslavedofficial "Heimvegen" - Enslaved Documentary: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mIGlN... This episode is also available in video format on Youtube here; https://youtu.be/roUry-i2M60 The intro to the show is "A Crypt in the Stars" by Lowen. | |||
| 03 Dec 2023 | #88: Wil Collins (Prosthetic Records, Candescent A.D.) Interview & Psycard Reading + Coffin Mulch Interview & Psycard Reading | 01:03:03 | |
This week we talk to the lovely Wil Collins from Prosthetic Records and Candescent A.D. about what it's like to work as a publicist in the music industry as well as his band Candescent A.D. and what got him into the music scene, After that our interview with Coffin Mulch from this year's Damnation festival, where we talk to them about being in a burgeoning Death Metal band, and Floyd gets an opportunity to banter about general Scottish vibes. Candescent AD Bandcamp - https://candescentafterdeath.bandcamp.com/album/dissociation-in-three-fractions Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/candescent_a.d/?hl=en Prosthetic Records https://www.prostheticrecords.com/ Coffin Mulch - Bandcamp - https://coffinmulch.bandcamp.com/album/spectral-intercession Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/coffinmulch Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/coffinmulch/ Serpent Temple: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/serpent_temple Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/SerpentTemplePromo Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/serpent_temple Nina's band, Lowen: Bandcamp - https://www.lowen.bandcamp.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lowen_band/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Lowenband | |||
| 16 Jan 2022 | #42: Psycard reading with Alastair Riddell (Flamebearer, Blood Island Raiders & more!) | 02:03:44 | |
#SerpentTemple #AlastairRiddell #Flamebearer This week Nina Saeidi and Floyd Elphinstone talk to Alastair Riddell, a veteran of the London metal scene who has played in, to name a few; Flamebearer, Age of Taurus, Blood Island Raiders, Carnival of Souls, Crowning Glory, Decomposed, Evil Knievel, Mindfield, Mourn, Pombagira, Sourvein, and a few more! He shares stories with us of his time playing metal and talks about his new band, Flamebearer! Serpent Temple: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/serpent_temple Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/SerpentTemplepromo Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/serpent_temple Nina's band, Lowen: Bandcamp - https://www.lowen.bandcamp.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lowen_band/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Lowenband Flamebearer; Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/flamebearerband This episode is also available in audio-only format on Spotify, Apple Music, Stitcher, Amazon, and most other places you can find podcasts. The intro to the show is "A Crypt in the Stars" by Lowen. | |||
| 11 May 2024 | #93: Julie Weir (Label Director, Music For Nations) | 00:54:04 | |
This week, we were lucky enough to be invited to the Sony head offices to have a lovely conversation with Julie Weir, Label Director of Music For Nations, about her life in the Music industry, Magic, and more! Music For Nations - Serpent Temple: Nina's band, Lowen: | |||
| 30 Oct 2022 | #66: Weekly Review - Demilich "Nespithe" | 00:28:49 | |
This week Shem and Floyd look into 1993 Labyrinthian Finnish Death Metal masterpiece "Nespithe" by Demilich. Demilich Serpent Temple: Nina and Shem's band, Lowen: This episode is also available in video format on Youtube here. The intro to the show is "In The Temple of the Serpent" by Lowen. | |||
| 09 Feb 2021 | #2: Weekly Review - Behemoth, Gaahl's Wyrd and new Cryptic Shift | 01:24:21 | |
1. Behemoth - The Satanist - 2014 (00:59) 2. Gaahl's Wyrd - GastiR Ghosts Invited - 2019 (30:56) 3. Cryptic Shift - Visitations from Enceladus - 2020 (55:20) This week we discuss "The Satanist" by Behemoth, "GastiR Ghosts Invited" by Ghaal's Wyrd and the new album "Visitations from Enceladus by Cryptic Shift. Nina Saeidi from Lowen and Floyd Elphinstone discuss while Lowen guitarist Shem Lucas films. Behemoth - https://www.behemoth.pl/ Gaahl's Wyrd - https://gaahlswyrd.bandcamp.com/album/gastir-ghosts-invited Cryptic Shift - https://cryptic-shift.bandcamp.com/album/visitations-from-enceladus Lingua Ignota - Agnus Dei - https://linguaignota.bandcamp.com/album/agnus-dei Save the Black Heart! - https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/savetheblackheart Nina's band, Lowen: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lowen_band/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Lowenband Bandcamp - https://www.lowen.bandcamp.com The show intro is "A Crypt in the Stars" by Lowen. | |||
| 04 Dec 2022 | #70: Dystopian Future Movies Interview - Caroline Cawley Psycard Reading | 01:00:33 | |
This week Nina talks to Caroline Cawley of awesome Nottingham-based Post-rock/ Doom-gaze band Dystopian Future Movies. They talk about the new Dystopian Future Movies album "War of the Ether", as well as the story that inspired its creation, and a whole lot else! Support Dystopian Future Movies; Serpent Temple: Nina's band, Lowen: This episode is also available in video format on Youtube here. The intro to the show is "In The Temple of the Serpent" by Lowen. | |||
| 23 Jan 2023 | #72: Live Roundup (Anaal Nathrakh, Sigh, Flamebearer, The Hu, Reality Unfolds) | 00:55:49 | |
We're back after a Xmas break and this week Floyd and Nina recount live shows they attended at the end of 2022 / beginning of 2023, including De Profundis, Sigh and Anaal Nathrakh at the Scala, Commoner, Flamebearer and Gevaudan at Aces & Eights, and Floyd going to see The Hu, as well as going to Hardcore all-dayer Reality Unfolds at the New Cross Inn. As well as a live roundup, Floyd and Nina discuss new albums by Cattle Decapitation, Reburied, Memoriam and Ahab & more! If you have a question or recommendation you'd like to be read out / played on the podcast, please email us a question or voice note to ; SerpentTempleMail@gmail.com Serpent Temple: Nina's band, Lowen: This episode is also available in audio-only format on Spotify, Apple Music, Stitcher, Amazon, and most other places you can find podcasts. The intro to the show is "In The Temple of the Serpent" by Lowen. | |||
| 02 Nov 2021 | #35: Weekly Review - Ozric Tentacles, Power Trip, and new 1914 | 01:10:20 | |
#OzricTentacles #PowerTrip #1914 Weekly Review Roundup (0:00:00) 1. Ozric Tentacles - Technicians of The Sacred 2015 (0:00:53) 2. Power Trip - Nightmare Logic 2017 (0:17:03) 3. 1914 - Where Fear and Weapons Meet 2021 (0:37:24) This week we look at the electronica tinged prog rock of "Technicians of the Sacred" by Ozric Tentacles, the crossover thrash beatdown of Power Trip's "Nightmare Logic" and the harsh cannon-fire walls of riffs in 1914's "Where Fear and Weapons Meet". Serpent Temple: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/serpent_temple Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/SerpentTemplePromo. Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/serpent_temple Nina's band, Lowen: Bandcamp - https://www.lowen.bandcamp.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lowen_band/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Lowenband This episode is also available in video format on Youtube here. The intro to the show is "A Crypt in the Stars" by Lowen. | |||
| 14 Nov 2021 | #37: Weekly Review - Damnation Festival 2021 | 00:36:22 | |
#DamnationFest #DamnationFestival #Damnation This week we look at the triumphant Sold Out return of Damnation, the UK's largest indoor Metal festival. We discuss the bands that played, the goings on around the festival itself and what's coming up in the future. Serpent Temple: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/serpent_temple Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/SerpentTemplePromo Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/serpent_temple Nina's band, Lowen: Bandcamp - https://www.lowen.bandcamp.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lowen_band/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Lowenband This episode is also available in a video format on youtube here. The intro to the show is "A Crypt in the Stars" by Lowen. | |||
| 07 Mar 2021 | #7: Weekly Review - Death, Primordial and new Lingua Ignota | 01:25:12 | |
1. Death - Symbolic (0:01:26) 2. Primordial - Exile Amongst the Ruins (0:34:48) 3. Lingua Ignota - Agnus Dei (1:01:48) This week we dive into "Symbolic" by Death, "Exile Amongst the Ruins" by Primordial, and the new EP "Agnus Dei" by Lingua Ignota. Nina Saeidi from Lowen and Floyd Elphinstone from Legion discuss while Lowen guitarist Shem Lucas films. Serpent Temple: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/serpent_temple Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/serpenttemplepromo Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/serpent_temple Death - https://death.bandcamp.com/ Primordial - https://www.primordialofficial.com/ Lingua Ignota - https://linguaignota.bandcamp.com/ Nina's band, Lowen: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lowen_band/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Lowenband Bandcamp - https://www.lowen.bandcamp.com Floyd's band Legion: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/legionblackmetaluk Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/legionblackmetaluk Bandcamp - https://legionblackmetal.bandcamp.com The show intro is from "A Crypt in the Stars" by Lowen. | |||
| 16 Oct 2023 | #86: Psycard Reading - Alexander Jones Interview (Undeath) | 00:22:02 | |
We had the pleasure of sitting down to chat with Alex Jones from Undeath and read his Psycards ahead of their show at the Craufurd Arms in support of Municipal Waste and Gel, UNDEATH: If you have a question you would like read out on air, or would like to contact the podcast, please email us on: Serpenttemplemail@gmail.com Serpent Temple: Nina's band, Lowen: Bandcamp | |||
| 11 Feb 2021 | #3: Psycard Reading with Cam Shuck of Sufferer & Ancient Hatred | 03:05:34 | |
Nina Saeidi of Lowen and co-host Floyd Elphinstone do a Psycard reading with Cam Shuck of Sufferer, Ancient Hatred (album coming soon), Cam Shuck Productions and Satellite Studios. We use Psycards as an interview format to draw out Jungian readings from the talented musicians that cross out paths. Artist Ignas Pledys drew us as we talked, you can find his work over on his Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/red.pandas.inflated.ego/ Serpent Temple: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/serpent_temple Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/serpenttemplepromo Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/serpent_temple Sufferer: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/suffererofficial Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/suffererband666 Bandcamp - https://sufferer666.bandcamp.com Big Cartel - https://suffererofficial.bigcartel.com Nina's band, Lowen: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lowen_band/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Lowenband Bandcamp - https://www.lowen.bandcamp.com The show intro is from "A Crypt in the Stars" by Lowen. | |||
| 12 Jul 2022 | #57: Hellfest and Outbreak 2022 Festival Recap | 01:17:12 | |
#hellfestopenair #outbreak This week Nina and Floyd recap their recent trips to Hellfest in Clisson, France and Outbreak in Manchester UK, Sharing their experiences, their favourite sets bands played at the events, and what people can expect if they go to either of the festivals, as well as their hopes for future editions of the festivals. Serpent Temple: Nina's band, Lowen: This episode is also available in video format on Youtube here. The intro music is "A Crypt in the Stars" by Lowen. | |||
| 02 May 2021 | #17: Weekly Review - Neurosis, Botanist and new Steel Bearing Hand | 01:27:04 | |
1. Neurosis - Through Silver in Blood 1996 (0:00:31) 2. Botanist - VI: Flora 2014 (0:31:23) 3. Steel Bearing Hand - Slay in Hell 2021 (0:59:16) This week we dive into Post/Sludge Metal classic "Through Silver in Blood" by Neurosis, then the ethereal beauty of "Flora: VI" by Botanist, and the blistering new "Slay in Hell" by Steel Bearing Hand. Nina Saeidi from Lowen and Floyd Elphinstone discuss while Lowen guitarist Shem Lucas films. Serpent Temple: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/serpent_temple Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/serpenttemplepromo Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/serpent_temple Neurosis - https://neurosis.bandcamp.com Botanist - https://verdant-realm-botanist.bandcamp.com Steel Bearing Hand - https://steelbearinghand.bandcamp.com Nina's band, Lowen: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lowen_band/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Lowenband Bandcamp - https://www.lowen.bandcamp.com The intro to the show is "A Crypt in the Stars" by Lowen | |||
| 02 Jun 2023 | #84: Psycard Reading - T Coles (Author of "Death Metal", & Sail) | 01:34:20 | |
T Coles, Author of the "Death Metal" book from the 33 1/3 series (and member of the band Sail), joins the podcast to talk about Morbid Angel, Zelda and Labour Unions whilst having their Psycards read. Serpent Temple: Nina's band, Lowen: This episode is also available in video format on Youtube here. The intro to the show is "In The Temple of the Serpent" by Lowen. | |||
| 11 Mar 2021 | #8: Sam Loynes of Akercocke, Voices, Antichrist Imperium & Shrines | 01:51:13 | |
Nina Saeidi of Lowen does a Psycard reading with Sam Loynes of Akercocke, Voices, Antichrist Imperium and Shrines. We use Psycards as an interview format to draw out Jungian readings from the talented musicians that cross out paths. Artist Ignas Pledys drew us as we talked, you can find his work over on his Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/red.pandas.inflated.ego/ Serpent Temple: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/serpent_temple Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/serpenttemplepromo Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/serpent_temple Akercocke: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/akercockeband Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/akercockeofficial Website - https://www.akercocke.co.uk Voices: Instagram - https://instagram.com/voiceslondon Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/voiceslondon BigCartel - htttps://voicesofficialmerch.bigcartel.com Antichrist Imperium: Instagram - https://instagram.com/theantichristimperiumofficial Facebook - https://facebook.com/theantichristimperium BigCartel - https://theantichristimperium.bigcartel.com Shrines: Instagram - https://instagram.com/shrines_uk Facebook - https://facebook.com/shrinesofficial Bandcamp - https://apocalypticwitchcraft.bandcamp.com/album/shrines Nina's band, Lowen: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lowen_band/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Lowenband Bandcamp - https://www.lowen.bandcamp.com Floyd's band Legion: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/legionblackmetaluk Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/legionblackmetaluk Bandcamp - https://legionblackmetal.bandcamp.com The show intro is from "A Crypt in the Stars" by Lowen. | |||