Into The Necrosphere (Jackie Smit)

Finally making his Into The Necrosphere debut, my guest on this episode is Jason Mendonca of the peerless Akercocke. We chat about the band reforming and the response to their most recent record, Renaissance In Extremis, as well as - inevitably - the cinematic magnificence of The Exorcist. Then on 'What I'm Cranking This Week', I sing the praises of Cavusum, Sanctvs and The Great Ones.

Making his long overdue debut on Into The Necrosphere this week is the mighty Matt Wilcock, formerly of Akercocke, now shredding for Satan in The Antichrist Imperium and Werewolves (amongst other projects). We discuss his music career, growing up in Australia, death metal vocals and (gasp) Guns 'n Roses. Plus - I review the new Blaze of Perdition record, "The Harrowing of Hearts". Follow the show on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook (@intothenecrosphere). This podcast is also available on YouTube

My guest this week is Alexander von Meilenwald, creative visionary behind one of my favourite bands of all time, The Ruins of Beverast. We discuss his writing process, live performances, new music and much more. Plus, reviews of the latest Valdrin record and the recently released split EP by Árstíðir lífsins and Carpe Noctem. I also spotlight London black metallers, CogaS, on my demo of the week, rant about incels hating The Last of Us 2 and much more. Support the bands featured on this episode: CogaS - https://cogas.bandcamp.com/ The Ruins Of Beverast - https://theruinsofbeverast.bandcamp.com/ Valdrin - https://valdrin.bandcamp.com/ Carpe Noctem - https://carpenoctem.bandcamp.com/ Árstíðir lífsins - https://arstidirlifsins.bandcamp.com/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/intothenecrosphere Instagram - @intothenecrosphere Twitter - @INecrosphere

Charles Hedger (aka Ghul) of Mayhem is my guest on what is, without a doubt, one of my favourite episodes of the podcast to date. We discuss everything from the making of “Daemon” to his joining the band, working out on the road, film scores and more. I also review the latest records by Kalt Vindur and Selbst and ask whether Anaal Nathrakh has run out of ideas in my roundup of the latest metal news. Subscribe to Ghul’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/CEdwardAlexander Support the bands featured on this episode: Mayhem - https://www.thetruemayhem.com/ Selbst - https://selbst.bandcamp.com/ Kalt Vindur - https://kaltvindur.bandcamp.com/ Check out my new Teespring store for Into The Necrosphere t-shirts, hoodies, face-masks etc. - https://teespring.com/stores/into-the-necrosphere Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/intothenecrosphere Instagram - @intothenecrosphere Twitter - @INecrosphere This podcast is also available on YouTube

This week I'm joined by a legend of Florida death metal - Donald Tardy, drummer for Obituary. We discuss his evolution as a musician, growing up in the death metal scene as well as his feline rescue charity, Metal Meowlisha. Also - reviews of two highly anticipated 2021 releases by The Amenta and The Ruins of Beverast. As always, please support the fine musicians featured on this episode: Obituary - https://obituary.bandcamp.com/ The Ruins Of Beverast - https://theruinsofbeverast.bandcamp.com/ The Amenta - https://theamenta1.bandcamp.com/ Head to Teespring store for Into The Necrosphere t-shirts, hoodies, face-masks etc. - https://teespring.com/stores/into-the-necrosphere. Follow the show on social media: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/intothenecrosphere Instagram - @intothenecrosphere Twitter - @INecrosphere

The legendary Aaron Stainthorpe of My Dying Bride joins me this week in what turns out to be one of my favourite episodes of the podcast to date. I also review the latest EP by Shrines as well as the new full length by New Zealand's Blindfolded And Led To The Woods. As always, please support the fine musicians featured on this episode: My Dying Bride - http://mydyingbride.net/ Shrines - https://apocalypticwitchcraft.bandcamp.com/album/ghost-notes Blindfolded And Led To The Woods - https://balttw.bandcamp.com/ Please take a moment to visit The Candlelighters and donate what you can: https://www.candlelighters.org.uk/ Head to Teespring store for Into The Necrosphere t-shirts, hoodies, face-masks etc. - https://teespring.com/stores/into-the-necrosphere. Follow the show on social media: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/intothenecrosphere Instagram - @intothenecrosphere Twitter - @INecrosphere

Suckas are dropped, hexes are cast and posers are slain as the great Alan Averill of Primordial and the Agitators Anonymous podcast joins me for an absolutely gargantuan episode. I also discuss the virtues of At The Gates leaning into their progressive influences for their latest album, “The Nightmare Of Being”, and I tell you why Withered’s first record in five years may be a Top 20 contender in an already stellar year for heavy music. As always, please support the bands featured on this episode: Primordial - https://primordialofficial.bandcamp.com/ At The Gates - https://atthegates.se/ Withered - https://withered.bandcamp.com/ Check out the Agitators Anonymous podcast: https://shows.acast.com/agitators-anonymous-the-alan-averill-podcast Head to Teespring store for Into The Necrosphere t-shirts, hoodies, face-masks etc. - https://teespring.com/stores/into-the-necrosphere. Follow the show on social media: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/intothenecrosphere Instagram - @intothenecrosphere Twitter - @INecrosphere

Aaron Aedy of the legendary Paradise Lost is my guest this week. We discuss the band’s contentious mid-career passage, how they managed to stay together after more than 30 years and much more. I also review the sophomore record by Aenigmatum and throw fifty shades of grim at the latest metal news headlines. Please support the bands featured on this podcast. Paradise Lost - https://www.paradiselost.co.uk/ Aenigmatum - https://aenigmatum.bandcamp.com/ Black Anvil - https://blackanvil.bandcamp.com/ Visit my Teespring store for Into The Necrosphere t-shirts, hoodies, face-masks etc. - https://teespring.com/stores/into-the-necrosphere. Follow the show on social media: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/intothenecrosphere Instagram - @intothenecrosphere Twitter - @INecrosphere

Episode 100 has finally arrived and on this instalment of the show, I’m talking to the legendary Kristian “Gaahl” Espedal about Gaahl’s Wyrd, his approach to making music, what really happened during the infamous 2010 Vice interview, his passion for fine wine and much more. I’m also joined by my friend, Evan Hopper of Quell, for an extended news rant and I review the latest record by Australian black metal duo, Norse. Support the bands featured on this episode: Gaahl’s Wyrd - https://gaahlswyrd.bandcamp.com/ Quell - https://quell.bandcamp.com/ Norse - https://norsemetal.bandcamp.com/ Follow the show on social media: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/intothenecrosphere Instagram - @intothenecrosphere Twitter - @INecrosphere Visit my Teespring store for Into The Necrosphere t-shirts, hoodies, face-masks etc. - https://teespring.com/stores/into-the-necrosphere.

The legendary Terrance Hobbs of Suffocation finally makes his Into The Necrosphere debut this week. We discuss the past, present and future of the band, Terrance's black metal influences and much more. Plus - I review new releases by Hate and Heathen Deity and I weigh in on the latest metal news (and scandals). Support the bands featured on this episode: Suffocation - https://www.suffocationofficial.com/ Hate - https://hate.bandcamp.com/ Heathen Deity - https://heathendeity.bandcamp.com/ Voices - https://voiceslondon.bandcamp.com/ Follow the show on social media: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/intothenecrosphere Instagram - @intothenecrosphere Twitter - @INecrosphere Visit my Teespring store for Into The Necrosphere t-shirts, hoodies, face-masks etc. - https://teespring.com/stores/into-the-necrosphere.

On this episode, I’m talking to Sammy Duet of Goatwhore. We discuss a host of topics including the band’s next record, along with a deep-dive into the making of Acid Bath’s seminal “When The Kite String Pops” record. I also review the new 1914 and Funeral Winds records and North England black metal collective, Aldorfrea, joins the immortal ranks of other greats who have been featured on my Demo of the Week segment. Support the bands featured on this episode: Goatwhore - https://goatwhore.bandcamp.com/ Aldorfrea - https://aldorfrea.bandcamp.com/ 1914 - https://x1914x.bandcamp.com/ Funeral Winds - https://funeralwinds.bandcamp.com/ Crowbar - http://www.crowbarnola.com/ Follow the show on social media: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/intothenecrosphere Instagram - @intothenecrosphere Twitter - @INecrosphere Visit my Teespring store for Into The Necrosphere t-shirts, hoodies, face-masks etc. - https://teespring.com/stores/into-the-necrosphere.

David Haley of The Amenta, Werewolves, Psycroptic, Ruins etc. makes his long-overdue debut on Into The Necrosphere this week for an epic conversation about black metal, drumming, and much more. Plus, I review “Prophecies Of Eternal Darkness” by Necrofier and Peru’s Earthwomb are featured in my Demo of the Week segment. Support the bands featured on this episode: The Amenta - https://theamenta1.bandcamp.com/ Werewolves - https://werewolvesdeathmetal.bandcamp.com/ Psycroptic - https://psycroptic.bandcamp.com/ Ruins - https://ruins-tasmania.bandcamp.com/ Necrofier - https://necrofier.bandcamp.com/ Earthwomb - https://earthwombperu.bandcamp.com/ Follow the show on social media: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/intothenecrosphere Instagram - @intothenecrosphere Twitter - @INecrosphere Visit my Teespring store for Into The Necrosphere t-shirts, hoodies, face-masks etc. - https://teespring.com/stores/into-the-necrosphere.

This week Christian Larson of Necrofier talks to me about the making of “Prophecies Of Eternal Darkness”, starting a black metal band at this stage of his career and a whole lot more. Plus - reviews the new Doedsvangr and Ghost Bath records, and I settle the debate about who should make up the big four in an epic news rant. (Hint: it’s just one band and their name rhymes with “cement”). Support the bands featured on this episode: Necrofier - https://necrofier.bandcamp.com/ Doedsvangr - https://doedsvangr.bandcamp.com/ Ghost Bath - https://ghostbath.bandcamp.com/ Goat Torment - https://goattorment.bandcamp.com/ Follow the show on social media: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/intothenecrosphere Instagram - @intothenecrosphere Twitter - @INecrosphere Visit my Teespring store for Into The Necrosphere t-shirts, hoodies, face-masks etc. - https://teespring.com/stores/into-the-necrosphere.

Dennis Mikula of Ghost Bath joins me on this installment of the podcast to talk about “Self Loather”, crypto trading, Japanese beer and much more. Plus, I review “Silence Is Eternal” by Vredensdal and showcase the musical onslaught by one-man Antipodoean black metal battering ram, The Furor. Support the bands featured on this episode: Ghost Bath - https://ghostbath.bandcamp.com/ Vredensdal - https://vredensdal.bandcamp.com/ The Furor - https://thefuror.bandcamp.com/ Glorior Belli - https://gloriorbelli.bandcamp.com/ Follow the show on social media: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/intothenecrosphere Instagram - @intothenecrosphere Twitter - @INecrosphere Visit my Teespring store for Into The Necrosphere t-shirts, hoodies, face-masks etc. - https://teespring.com/stores/into-the-necrosphere.

Vredensdal’s main man, Mikael, joins me this week to set the world to rights and run me through a track-by-track breakdown of his killer new record, “Silence Is Eternal”. I also review new records by Defod, Der Weg Einer Freiheit and Exodus. Plus - all kinds of trash talk ensues when I pour through the latest metal news headlines. Support the bands featured on this episode: Vredensdal - https://vredensdal.bandcamp.com/ Defod - https://defod.bandcamp.com/ Der Weg Einer Freiheit - https://derwegeinerfreiheit.bandcamp.com/ Exodus - https://exodusattack.com Immortal - https://www.immortalofficial.com/ Follow the show on social media: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/intothenecrosphere Instagram - @intothenecrosphere Twitter - @INecrosphere Visit my Teespring store for Into The Necrosphere t-shirts, hoodies, face-masks etc. - https://teespring.com/stores/into-the-necrosphere.

Nikita Kamprad of Der Weg Einer Freiheit is my guest on the show this week. We discuss his new record, "Noktvrn", in detail, along with a host of other topics. I also review new records by Ars Magna Umbrae, Whoredom Rife and one my most anticipated releases of 2021, "Breaking The Trauma Bond", by Voices. As always, please support the bands featured on this episode: Der Weg Einer Freiheit - https://derwegeinerfreiheit.bandcamp.com/ Ars Manga Umbrae - https://arsmagnaumbrae.bandcamp.com/ Whoredom Rife - https://whoredomrife.bandcamp.com/ Voices - https://voiceslondon.bandcamp.com/ Tombs - https://tombscult.bandcamp.com/ Follow the show on social media: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/intothenecrosphere Instagram - @intothenecrosphere Twitter - @INecrosphere Visit my Teespring store for Into The Necrosphere t-shirts, hoodies, face-masks etc. - https://teespring.com/stores/into-the-necrosphere.

This week I’m joined by Peter Benjamin and Sam Loynes of Voices to discuss the making of “Breaking The Trauma Bond”, movie scores, onstage visuals, the enduring influence of Killing Joke and a whole lot more. I also review new records by Lock Up and The Lurking Fear and react to some of the latest metal news headlines. As always, please support the bands featured on this episode: Voices - https://voiceslondon.bandcamp.com/ Lock Up - https://www.facebook.com/LockUpOfficial The Lurking Fear - https://www.facebook.com/thelurkingfearofficial Destroyer 666 - http://www.destroyer666.uk/ Follow the show on social media: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/intothenecrosphere Instagram - @intothenecrosphere Twitter - @INecrosphere Visit my Teespring store for Into The Necrosphere t-shirts, hoodies, face-masks etc. - https://teespring.com/stores/into-the-necrosphere.

This week I’m signing off 2021 in style, starting with an epic conversation with Jack Gibson of Exodus. We discuss “Persona Non Grata”, BBQ, the Big Four, the culture wars and much more. I also scrape my jaw off the floor long enough to review the new Pyrexia and give in to the demands of the mob by giving the latest Hypocrisy effort a second chance to convince me. As always, please support the bands featured on this episode: Exodus - https://exodusattack.com/ Pyrexia - https://www.facebook.com/pyrexiadeathmetal Hypocrisy - https://www.hypocrisyband.com/ Immolation - https://immolation.bandcamp.com/ Follow the show on social media: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/intothenecrosphere Instagram - @intothenecrosphere Twitter - @INecrosphere Visit my Teespring store for Into The Necrosphere t-shirts, hoodies, face-masks etc. - https://teespring.com/stores/into-the-necrosphere.

You all didn’t I was going to hint at a Xmas surprise and not deliver, did you?! On this special Yuletide episode, Evan Hopper (Quell) and Marco (Stellar Master Elite) join me to toast the season with copious amounts of wine, beer and sporadically intelligent conversation about a host of different topics. Along the way, we also debut a track off the forthcoming Quell full length and discuss the new Funeral Mist record in depth. As always, please support the bands featured on this episode: Funeral Mist - https://funeralmist.bandcamp.com/ Quell - https://quell.bandcamp.com/ Stellar Master Elite - https://stellarmasterelite.bandcamp.com/ Marduk - https://marduk.nu/ Follow the show on social media: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/intothenecrosphere Instagram - @intothenecrosphere Twitter - @INecrosphere Visit my Teespring store for Into The Necrosphere t-shirts, hoodies, face-masks etc. - https://teespring.com/stores/into-the-necrosphere.

I’m back and on my first episode of 2022, Kelly Tee of the Slave To The Underground podcast joins me for a riotous celebration of last year’s best records. Expect plenty of banter, fiery debate and a connoisseur’s selection of gloriously grim noise. As always, please support the bands featured on this episode: Quell - https://quell.bandcamp.com/ Stormruler - https://stormruler.bandcamp.com/ Pantopticon - https://thetruepanopticon.bandcamp.com/ Doedsvangr - https://doedsvangr.bandcamp.com/ Lvcifyre - https://lvcifyre.bandcamp.com/ Gallows - https://gallowsbm.bandcamp.com/ Follow the show on social media: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/intothenecrosphere Instagram - @intothenecrosphere Twitter - @INecrosphere Visit my Teespring store for Into The Necrosphere t-shirts, hoodies, face-masks etc. - https://teespring.com/stores/into-the-necrosphere.

Mike Hill of Tombs and the Everything Went Black and Necromaniacs podcasts returns to the show this week as I get to the business end of my favourite albums of 2021 countdown. We discuss our top 10 records of the last year, along with chopping it up about weight lifting, travel, classic heavy metal and a lot more. I also react to the recent announcement about Chris Cannella leaving Deicide and give you my early impressions of the forthcoming Immolation album in my weekly news rant. Support the bands featured on this episode: Tombs - https://tombscult.bandcamp.com/ Code - https://codeblackmetal.bandcamp.com/ Antediluvian - https://antediluvian.bandcamp.com/ Inferno - https://pureinferno.bandcamp.com/ Coldcell - https://cold-cell.bandcamp.com/ The Amenta - https://theamenta1.bandcamp.com/ Dread Sovereign - https://dreadsovereign.bandcamp.com/ If you like what I do, please consider subscribing and following the show on social media: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/intothenecrosphere Instagram - @intothenecrosphere Twitter - @INecrosphere Visit my Teespring store for Into The Necrosphere t-shirts, hoodies, face-masks etc. - https://teespring.com/stores/into-the-necrosphere.

FINALLY… Shane Embury (Napalm Death, Brujeria, Lock Up, Dark Sky Burial etc.) has made his way onto Into The Necrosphere. We spoke about his many musical projects, what life has been like off the road, touring South Africa with Napalm Death at the end of Apartheid and much more. Plus - I discuss new music by Wiegedood and Quell, and I weigh in on the latest metal news headlines. Support the bands featured on this episode: DARK SKY BURIAL: https://darkskyburial.bandcamp.com/ NAPALM DEATH: https://napalmdeath.bandcamp.com/ WIEGEDOOD: https://wiegedood.bandcamp.com/ QUELL: https://quell.bandcamp.com/ KRIGSGRAV: https://krigsgrav.bandcamp.com/ SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST ▶️ https://youtube.com/c/IntoTheNecrosphere LISTEN ON: AMAZON MUSIC: https://amzn.to/3epNJ4K SPOTIFY: https://spoti.fi/3iKqbIP APPLE PODCASTS: https://apple.co/38wDYhi FOLLOW THE SHOW ON: FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/intothenecrosphere INSTAGRAM: @intothenecrosphere TWITTER: @INecrosphere MERCH: https://into-the-necrosphere.creator-spring.com/

This week I’m joined by Ross Dolan of New York death metal legends, Immolation, to talk about their upcoming record, “Acts Of God”. We also discuss his enduring friendship with Immolation guitarist, Robert Vigna, and a lot more. PLUS - reviews of recent releases by Chaos Perversion and Hlamdomrack and my usual firm but fair take on the latest metal news headlines. Support the bands featured on this episode: IMMOLATION: https://immolation.bandcamp.com/ CHAOS PERVERSION: https://cha0sperversion.bandcamp.com/ HLAMDOMRACK: https://hladomrak.bandcamp.com/ PANZERFAUST: https://panzerfaust.bandcamp.com/ SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST ▶️ https://youtube.com/c/IntoTheNecrosphere LISTEN ON: AMAZON MUSIC: https://amzn.to/3epNJ4K SPOTIFY: https://spoti.fi/3iKqbIP APPLE PODCASTS: https://apple.co/38wDYhi FOLLOW THE SHOW ON: FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/intothenecrosphere INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/intothenecrosphere TWITTER: https://twitter.com/inecrosphere MERCH: https://into-the-necrosphere.creator-spring.com/

This week Cain Cressall and Tim Pope of The Amenta join me to bask in the afterglow of what experts say is the greatest accolade in extreme music, namely the top spot on the Into The Necrosphere ‘Albums of the Year’ list. We do a retrospective breakdown of every track on the incredible “Revelator”, along with touching on a host of other topics along the way. I also review new records by Abhoria and Negativa and take a firm, but fair hand to the latest metal news headlines, including reactions to new tracks by Killing Joke and Demonical. Support the bands featured on this episode: THE AMENTA: https://theamenta1.bandcamp.com/ ABHORIA: https://abhoria.bandcamp.com/ NEGATIVA: https://negativa0.bandcamp.com/ HELL MILITIA: https://hellmilitia.bandcamp.com/ SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST ▶️ https://youtube.com/c/IntoTheNecrosphere LISTEN ON: AMAZON MUSIC: https://amzn.to/3epNJ4K SPOTIFY: https://spoti.fi/3iKqbIP APPLE PODCASTS: https://apple.co/38wDYhi FOLLOW THE SHOW ON: FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/intothenecrosphere INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/intothenecrosphere TWITTER: https://twitter.com/inecrosphere MERCH: https://into-the-necrosphere.creator-spring.com/

The great and powerful Brock Van Dijk of Panzerfaust returns to the podcast this week to discuss the war on free speech, the fall of Western democracy and other similarly uplifting topics, along with giving an update on the next installment in the stellar “Suns of Perdition” quadrilogy. I also give you my honest thoughts on the new Immolation record, “Acts Of God”, trawl through the latest metal news and react to new singles by Kampfar, Nite, Amon Amarth and more. Support the bands featured on this episode: PANZERFAUST: https://panzerfaust.bandcamp.com/ IMMOLATION: https://immolation.bandcamp.com/ AKERCOCKE: https://akercocke.bandcamp.com/ SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST ▶️ https://youtube.com/c/IntoTheNecrosphere LISTEN ON: AMAZON MUSIC: https://amzn.to/3epNJ4K SPOTIFY: https://spoti.fi/3iKqbIP APPLE PODCASTS: https://apple.co/38wDYhi FOLLOW THE SHOW ON: FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/intothenecrosphere INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/intothenecrosphere TWITTER: https://twitter.com/inecrosphere MERCH: https://into-the-necrosphere.creator-spring.com/

The inimitable Katy Irizarry is back on the podcast this week for an epic virtual throwdown spanning everything from the political to the personal and, of course, the metal. I also review George “Corpsegrinder” Fisher’s solo record and react to a truckload of new tunes by the likes of Au Dessus, Drudkh, Crowbar and more. Support the bands featured on this episode: ABBATH: https://abbath.bandcamp.com/ CORPSEGRINDER: https://corpsegrind.bandcamp.com/ DRUDKH: https://drudkh.bandcamp.com/ SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST ▶️ https://youtube.com/c/IntoTheNecrosphere LISTEN ON: AMAZON MUSIC: https://amzn.to/3epNJ4K SPOTIFY: https://spoti.fi/3iKqbIP APPLE PODCASTS: https://apple.co/38wDYhi FOLLOW THE SHOW ON: FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/intothenecrosphere INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/intothenecrosphere TWITTER: https://twitter.com/inecrosphere MERCH: https://into-the-necrosphere.creator-spring.com/

On this episode I’m joined by Trevor Portz to discuss the blistering debut by his new band, Abhoria, as well as a music collection that should have its own postcode. I also deliver the verdict on the latest Crowbar record, react to new tracks by Septicflesh, Abbath, Watain and Troops of Doom and pour through the latest metal news headlines to save you the bother of doing so yourself. Support the bands featured on this episode: ABHORIA: https://abhoria.bandcamp.com/ ASHEN HORDE: https://ashenhorde.bandcamp.com/ CROWBAR: https://crowbar.bandcamp.com/ SIDIOUS: https://clobberrecords.bandcamp.com/ WEREWOLVES: https://werewolvesdeathmetal.bandcamp.com/ SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST ▶️ https://youtube.com/c/IntoTheNecrosphere LISTEN ON: AMAZON MUSIC: https://amzn.to/3epNJ4K SPOTIFY: https://spoti.fi/3iKqbIP APPLE PODCASTS: https://apple.co/38wDYhi FOLLOW THE SHOW ON: FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/intothenecrosphere INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/intothenecrosphere TWITTER: https://twitter.com/inecrosphere MERCH: https://into-the-necrosphere.creator-spring.com/

This week I’m talking to TJ Cowgill, aka King Dude, about his incredible journey as a performer and musician, his favourite movies, fatherhood and a whole lot in between. I also drop the hammer on new releases by Cailleach Calling and Werewolves. PLUS song reacts for Dark Funeral, Misery Index and Terror - and why Johan Heg is an idiot for wanting to ban Russian fighters from the UFC. Support the bands featured on this episode: KING DUDE: https://kingdude.bandcamp.com/ CAILLEACH CALLING: https://cailleachcalling.bandcamp.com/ WEREWOLVES: https://werewolvesdeathmetal.bandcamp.com/ BOOK OF BLACK EARTH: https://bookofblackearth.bandcamp.com/ SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST ▶️ https://youtube.com/c/IntoTheNecrosphere LISTEN ON: AMAZON MUSIC: https://amzn.to/3epNJ4K SPOTIFY: https://spoti.fi/3iKqbIP APPLE PODCASTS: https://apple.co/38wDYhi FOLLOW THE SHOW ON: FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/intothenecrosphere INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/intothenecrosphere TWITTER: https://twitter.com/inecrosphere MERCH: https://into-the-necrosphere.creator-spring.com/

This week Scott Taysom brings me up to speed on anything and everything Cloak-related since the release of their stellar sophomore record, “The Burning Dawn”, in 2019. We also discuss 90s cinema, pitbulls, women selling bottled farts online and other artifacts of a culture in decline. PLUS - I review the new Dark Funeral and Hell Militia records, showcase the death metal stylings of Pakistan’s Azaab and react to new cuts by Ashen Horde, Decapitated, Blut Aus Nord and more. Support the bands featured on this episode: CLOAK: https://cloakatlanta.bandcamp.com/ AZAAB: https://azaab.bandcamp.com/ DARK FUNERAL: https://www.darkfuneral.se/ HELL MILITIA: https://hellmilitia.bandcamp.com/ MITHRAS: https://mithrasuk.bandcamp.com/ SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST ▶️ https://youtube.com/c/IntoTheNecrosphere LISTEN ON: AMAZON MUSIC: https://amzn.to/3epNJ4K SPOTIFY: https://spoti.fi/3iKqbIP APPLE PODCASTS: https://apple.co/38wDYhi FOLLOW THE SHOW ON: FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/intothenecrosphere INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/intothenecrosphere TWITTER: https://twitter.com/inecrosphere MERCH: https://into-the-necrosphere.creator-spring.com/

This week I add another name to the list of legends that have sat on the Into The Necrosphere hotseat as I’m joined by the great Sakis Tolis of Rotting Christ. We discuss growing older and wiser, his sensational new solo record and more. I also review the new Deathspell Omega and Abbath records, question whether The Weeknd is indeed “darker and edgier” than modern extreme music and react to new tracks by Meshuggah and others. Support the bands featured on this episode: SAKIS TOLIS: https://sakis-tolis.bandcamp.com/ ROTTING CHRIST: https://rottingchrist.bandcamp.com/ DEATHSPELL OMEGA: https://deathspellomega.bandcamp.com/ ABBATH: https://abbath.bandcamp.com/ IDOL OF FEAR: https://idoloffear.bandcamp.com/ SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST ▶️ https://youtube.com/c/IntoTheNecrosphere LISTEN ON: AMAZON MUSIC: https://amzn.to/3epNJ4K SPOTIFY: https://spoti.fi/3iKqbIP APPLE PODCASTS: https://apple.co/38wDYhi FOLLOW THE SHOW ON: FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/intothenecrosphere INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/intothenecrosphere TWITTER: https://twitter.com/inecrosphere MERCH: https://into-the-necrosphere.creator-spring.com/

Nathan Glover of Graveir is back on the podcast this week to discuss the launch of Gutter Prince Cabal. We also get an update on his new side project, Longing Maw, and discuss a host of other topics including MMA, pro wrestling and more. PLUS - I review the latest Absent In Body and Sidious records and react to new tracks by Watain, Ante Inferno, Septicflesh, Municipal Waste and Assumption Support the bands featured on this episode: GRAVEIR: https://graveircult.bandcamp.com/ LONGING MAW: https://longingmaw.bandcamp.com/ ABSENT IN BODY: https://absentinbody.bandcamp.com/ SIDIOUS: https://sidious.bandcamp.com/ TOMBS: https://tombscult.bandcamp.com/ SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST ▶️ https://youtube.com/c/IntoTheNecrosphere LISTEN ON: AMAZON MUSIC: https://amzn.to/3epNJ4K SPOTIFY: https://spoti.fi/3iKqbIP APPLE PODCASTS: https://apple.co/38wDYhi FOLLOW THE SHOW ON: FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/intothenecrosphere INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/intothenecrosphere TWITTER: https://twitter.com/inecrosphere MERCH: https://into-the-necrosphere.creator-spring.com/

On this episode of the show I am joined by Sotiris Anunnaki of Greek symphonic death metal legends, Septicflesh. We cover everything from the early days of the band and the Greek metal scene to their monstrous forthcoming opus, "Modern Primitive". I also tell you why the new Ultha record is one of my favourite releases of 2022 thus far. PLUS - my usual news rants and reviews, including first impressions of new tracks by Kreator, Origin, Misery Index, Decapitated and Cave In. Support the bands featured on this episode: SEPTICFLESH: https://septicflesh.bandcamp.com/ ULTHA: https://ultha.bandcamp.com/ UTKENA: https://utkena.bandcamp.com/ SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST ▶️ https://youtube.com/c/IntoTheNecrosphere LISTEN ON: AMAZON MUSIC: https://amzn.to/3epNJ4K SPOTIFY: https://spoti.fi/3iKqbIP APPLE PODCASTS: https://apple.co/38wDYhi FOLLOW THE SHOW ON: FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/intothenecrosphere INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/intothenecrosphere TWITTER: https://twitter.com/inecrosphere MERCH: https://into-the-necrosphere.creator-spring.com/

On this special Friday episode of the podcast, I discuss the stunningly impressive “Dreams Of Fragmentation” record with all three of its creators in Cailleach Calling. They give me a track by track breakdown of the record, we discuss how they got together, what the future holds for the band and a whole lot more. Support the bands featured on this episode: CAILLEACH CALING: https://cailleachcalling.bandcamp.com/ OUTRE: https://outremetal.bandcamp.com/ SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST ▶️ https://youtube.com/c/IntoTheNecrosphere LISTEN ON: AMAZON MUSIC: https://amzn.to/3epNJ4K SPOTIFY: https://spoti.fi/3iKqbIP APPLE PODCASTS: https://apple.co/38wDYhi FOLLOW THE SHOW ON: FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/intothenecrosphere INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/intothenecrosphere TWITTER: https://twitter.com/inecrosphere MERCH: https://into-the-necrosphere.creator-spring.com/

On this episode, Alexander Jones of Undeath joins me for a riotous conversation about their upcoming record, "It's Time To Rise… From The Grave". Along the way, he also shares his experience of the music industry, we discuss our desert island death metal tracks and we talk about Chris Barnes' infamous denunciation of the scene. I also review the latest record by Terzeij De Horde and check out new tracks by Aara, Wormrot, Denouncement Pyre and more. Support the bands featured on this episode: UNDEATH: https://undeath.bandcamp.com/ TERZEIJ DE HORDE: https://terzijdehorde.bandcamp.com/ DEICIDE: https://deicide.bandcamp.com/ SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST ▶️ https://youtube.com/c/IntoTheNecrosphere LISTEN ON: AMAZON MUSIC: https://amzn.to/3epNJ4K SPOTIFY: https://spoti.fi/3iKqbIP APPLE PODCASTS: https://apple.co/38wDYhi FOLLOW THE SHOW ON: FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/intothenecrosphere INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/intothenecrosphere TWITTER: https://twitter.com/inecrosphere MERCH: https://into-the-necrosphere.creator-spring.com/

Ralph Schmidt of Ultha joins me on this episode to discuss the band's breathtaking record, “All That Has Never Been True”. Along the way, we also delve into a number of other topics including the effect that the Covid-19 lockdowns had on his writing, balancing a job as a teacher with life as a musician and much more. I also review the latest records by Troops of Doom and Aeviterne, and give you my first impressions of new tracks by Septicflesh, Rotting Christ and Blut Aus Nord during my weekly metal news rant. Support the bands featured on this episode: ULTHA https://ultha.bandcamp.com/ TROOPS OF DOOM https://thetroopsofdoom.bandcamp.com/ AEVITERNE https://aeviterne.bandcamp.com/ THE LEVITATION HEX https://www.facebook.com/The-Levitation-Hex-170038509738897/ SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST ▶️ https://youtube.com/c/IntoTheNecrosphere LISTEN ON: AMAZON MUSIC: https://amzn.to/3epNJ4K SPOTIFY: https://spoti.fi/3iKqbIP APPLE PODCASTS: https://apple.co/38wDYhi FOLLOW THE SHOW ON: FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/intothenecrosphere INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/intothenecrosphere TWITTER: https://twitter.com/inecrosphere MERCH: https://into-the-necrosphere.creator-spring.com/

Sam Bean makes his long-awaited return to Into The Necrosphere to discuss life, politics and provide massive updates on the upcoming Werewolves and Antichrist Imperium records. PLUS - has the latest Watain record managed to convince a naysayer like me? I’ll give you my view on “The Agony & Ecstacy Of Watain”. I also react to new tracks Khold, Ligfaerd, Hexis, Saor and more. Support the bands featured on this episode: WEREWOLVES https://werewolvesdeathmetal.bandcamp.com/ WAITAIN https://watainsom.bandcamp.com/ THE ANTICHRIST IMPERIUM https://www.facebook.com/theantichristimperium/ SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST ▶️ https://youtube.com/c/IntoTheNecrosphere LISTEN ON: AMAZON MUSIC: https://amzn.to/3epNJ4K SPOTIFY: https://spoti.fi/3iKqbIP APPLE PODCASTS: https://apple.co/38wDYhi FOLLOW THE SHOW ON: FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/intothenecrosphere INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/intothenecrosphere TWITTER: https://twitter.com/inecrosphere MERCH: https://into-the-necrosphere.creator-spring.com/

On another special Friday edition of Into The Necrosphere I discuss “Servants of Violence”, the upcoming record by UK sledgehammer groove upstarts, Casket Feeder, with two of its creators - Connor Cazelet-Smith and Graham Wallace. We cover their triumphant turn at Bloodstock, nearly calling it quits during the pandemic and a lot more. Plus, I turn the spotlight on two other excellent independent bands, Master’s Call and Anachronistic. Support the bands featured on this episode: CASKET FEEDER https://casketfeeder.bandcamp.com/ MASTER’S CALL https://masterscallofficial.bandcamp.com/ ANACHRONISTIC https://anachronistic2022.bandcamp.com/ SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST ▶️ https://youtube.com/c/IntoTheNecrosphere LISTEN ON: AMAZON MUSIC: https://amzn.to/3epNJ4K SPOTIFY: https://spoti.fi/3iKqbIP APPLE PODCASTS: https://apple.co/38wDYhi FOLLOW THE SHOW ON: FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/intothenecrosphere INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/intothenecrosphere TWITTER: https://twitter.com/inecrosphere MERCH: https://into-the-necrosphere.creator-spring.com/

Kirk Windstein of Crowbar makes his debut on this installment of Into The Necrosphere as we discuss the tremendous response to their latest record, “Zero And Below”. We also talk about how life on the road has changed for him, relationships, self-care and well-being and get the scoop that other little-known band he’s involved in, DOWN. Plus - a review of the latest Haunter record and my first impressions of new tracks by Werewolves, Kampfar, Urkraft and more. Support the bands featured on this episode: CROWBAR https://crowbar.bandcamp.com/ HAUNTER https://hauntertx.bandcamp.com/ ACID BATH http://www.acid-bath.com/ SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST ▶️ https://youtube.com/c/IntoTheNecrosphere LISTEN ON: AMAZON MUSIC: https://amzn.to/3epNJ4K SPOTIFY: https://spoti.fi/3iKqbIP APPLE PODCASTS: https://apple.co/38wDYhi FOLLOW THE SHOW ON: FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/intothenecrosphere INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/intothenecrosphere TWITTER: https://twitter.com/inecrosphere MERCH: https://into-the-necrosphere.creator-spring.com/

In a first for Into The Necrosphere, my brother Evan Hopper of Quell joins me to co-host an episode. We discuss his move back to the US, getting healthy, the very sad news about Trevor Strnad of Black Dahlia Murder and much more. PLUS - we also review the latest records by Cosmic Putrefaction and Au-Dessus and we do a combined news rants and reacts segment, where we give our first impressions of, among others, new tracks by Deathwhite, Behemoth, Decapitated, Origin and more. Support the bands featured on this episode: QUELL https://quell.bandcamp.com/ COSMIC PUTREFACTION https://cosmicputrefaction.bandcamp.com/ AU-DESSUS https://au-dessus.bandcamp.com/ THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER https://theblackdahliamurder.bandcamp.com/ SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST ▶️ https://youtube.com/c/IntoTheNecrosphere LISTEN ON: AMAZON MUSIC: https://amzn.to/3epNJ4K SPOTIFY: https://spoti.fi/3iKqbIP APPLE PODCASTS: https://apple.co/38wDYhi FOLLOW THE SHOW ON: FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/intothenecrosphere INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/intothenecrosphere TWITTER: https://twitter.com/inecrosphere MERCH: https://into-the-necrosphere.creator-spring.com/

On this episode of the podcast, I’m cracking wise with Andy Marshall of Saor about the band’s upcoming record, “Origins”, meeting Kevin Bacon while on tour in the States, fitting into the black metal scene and much more. I also review the latest Blut Aus Nord record, share my thoughts on the High End Munich 2022 hifi show and react to new tracks by Imperial Triumphant, Witchery, Luminous Vault and more. Support the bands featured on this episode: SAOR https://saor.bandcamp.com/ BLUT AUS NORD https://blutausnord.bandcamp.com/ AKHLYS https://akhlys.bandcamp.com/ SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST ▶️ https://youtube.com/c/IntoTheNecrosphere LISTEN ON: AMAZON MUSIC: https://amzn.to/3epNJ4K SPOTIFY: https://spoti.fi/3iKqbIP APPLE PODCASTS: https://apple.co/38wDYhi FOLLOW THE SHOW ON: FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/intothenecrosphere INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/intothenecrosphere TWITTER: https://twitter.com/inecrosphere MERCH: https://into-the-necrosphere.creator-spring.com/

Johan van Hattum and Joose Vervoort of Terzij De Horde are my guests this week. We get knee-deep in the themes and ideas that make up their outstanding sophomore record, “In One Of These I Am Your Enemy”, talk about their experiences playing live after Covid, discuss their creative process and much more. I also review “Modern Primitive”, the hotly anticipated 11th full-length by Septicflesh and on my news rants and reacts segment, I give you my first impression of new tracks by Krisiun, Khold, Belphegor, Denouncement Pyre and more. Support the bands featured on this episode: TERZIJ DE HORDE https://terzijdehorde.bandcamp.com/ SEPTICFLESH https://septicflesh.bandcamp.com/ THEURGIA https://theurgia.bandcamp.com/ DOLDRUM https://doldrumbm.bandcamp.com/ SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST ▶️ https://youtube.com/c/IntoTheNecrosphere LISTEN ON: AMAZON MUSIC: https://amzn.to/3epNJ4K SPOTIFY: https://spoti.fi/3iKqbIP APPLE PODCASTS: https://apple.co/38wDYhi FOLLOW THE SHOW ON: FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/intothenecrosphere INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/intothenecrosphere TWITTER: https://twitter.com/inecrosphere MERCH: https://into-the-necrosphere.creator-spring.com/

Christian Larson of Necrofier and Night Cobra returns to Into The Necrosphere to talk about touring with Danzig, the response to “Prophecies Of Eternal Darkness”, Hell’s Heroes and much more. I also review THE debut release of 2022 - “Apologetica” by Patristic, introduce the blackened death metal stylings of Necronium and react to new cuts by Massacre, Entrails and more. Support the bands featured on this episode: NECROFIER https://necrofier.bandcamp.com/ NIGHT COBRA https://nightcobra.bandcamp.com/ NECRONIUM https://necronium.bandcamp.com/ PATRISTIC https://patristic.bandcamp.com/ REBAELLIUN https://rebaelliun.bandcamp.com/ SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST ▶️ https://youtube.com/c/IntoTheNecrosphere LISTEN ON: AMAZON MUSIC: https://amzn.to/3epNJ4K SPOTIFY: https://spoti.fi/3iKqbIP APPLE PODCASTS: https://apple.co/38wDYhi FOLLOW THE SHOW ON: FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/intothenecrosphere INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/intothenecrosphere TWITTER: https://twitter.com/inecrosphere MERCH: https://into-the-necrosphere.creator-spring.com/

n this episode of the show, Naas Alcameth of Akhlys and Nightbringer joins me to help make sense of a senseless world. We discuss his music, performing live, spirituality, weightlifting and, of course, we delve into a number of spicy cultural topics in what turns out to be one of the longest and most in-depth conversations I’ve recorded for the show to date. Support the bands featured on this episode: AKHLYS https://akhlys.bandcamp.com/ NIGHTBRINGER https://nightbringer.bandcamp.com/ PANZERFAUST https://panzerfaust.bandcamp.com/ SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST ▶️ https://youtube.com/c/IntoTheNecrosphere LISTEN ON: AMAZON MUSIC: https://amzn.to/3epNJ4K SPOTIFY: https://spoti.fi/3iKqbIP APPLE PODCASTS: https://apple.co/38wDYhi FOLLOW THE SHOW ON: FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/intothenecrosphere INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/intothenecrosphere TWITTER: https://twitter.com/inecrosphere MERCH: https://into-the-necrosphere.creator-spring.com/

This week I’m joined by Dagon and Azrael, founding members of UK black metal collective, Heathen Deity, to talk about their triumphant appearance at this year’s Incineration Fest, the early days of the band and to lift the lid off the mystery surrounding the more than two decade wait for their debut album. I also review “From The Cave To The Grave” by Werewolves, and after a week-long absence, the news rant segment returns with my first impressions of new tracks by Behemoth, Sigh, Psycroptic, Conan, Sahg and more. Support the bands featured on this episode: HEATHEN DEITY https://heathendeity.bandcamp.com ALDORFREA https://aldorfrea.bandcamp.com WEREWOLVES https://werewolvesdeathmetal.bandcamp.com MORBID ANGEL https://officialmorbidangel.bandcamp.com SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST ▶️ https://youtube.com/c/IntoTheNecrosphere STREAM & DOWNLOAD Amazon Music https://amzn.to/3epNJ4K Spotify https://spoti.fi/3iKqbIP Apple Podcasts https://apple.co/38wDYhi SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook https://www.facebook.com/intothenecrosphere Instagram https://www.instagram.com/intothenecrosphere Twitter https://twitter.com/inecrosphere INTO THE NECROSPHERE MERCH: https://into-the-necrosphere.creator-spring.com

Matt Wilcock of Werewolves, The Antichrist Imperium and Shotgun Mistress makes his long overdue return to the podcast this week. We discuss the making of and the incredible response to the latest Werewolves record, "From The Cave To The Grave", and I get another update on the forthcoming Antichrist Imperium album. We also cover a number of other topics near and dear to our manly hearts, including the state of the Predator film franchise and the music of Guns ‘n Roses. Later, I review the latest record by New Zealand’s Verberis and give you my first impressions of new songs by Spirit Adrift, King’s X, Altars and Dreadnought. Support the bands featured on this episode: WEREWOLVES https://werewolvesdeathmetal.bandcamp.com/ THE ANTICHRIST IMPERIUM https://www.facebook.com/theantichristimperium VERBERIS https://verberis.bandcamp.com/ ▶️SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST https://youtube.com/c/IntoTheNecrosphere ▶️STREAM & DOWNLOAD Amazon Music https://amzn.to/3epNJ4K Spotify https://spoti.fi/3iKqbIP Apple Podcasts https://apple.co/38wDYhi ▶️SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook https://www.facebook.com/intothenecrosphere Instagram https://www.instagram.com/intothenecrosphere Twitter https://twitter.com/inecrosphere ▶️INTO THE NECROSPHERE MERCH: https://into-the-necrosphere.creator-spring.com

On this episode, I talk to Adam Agius of Alchemist (also The Levitation Hex and Pilots of Baalbek) about the early days of the band, signing to Relapse in the early 2000s, along with the events that led up to the band disbanding in 2010. I also ask the question: "What would it take for Alchemist to get back together?" PLUS - I review "Svartsyn", the comeback record by Norwegian black metal collective, Khold. And in another epic news rant, I check out latest tracks being dropped by Panzerfaust, Grima, Vimur, Gaerea and more. Support the bands featured on this episode: THE LEVITATION HEX https://tinyurl.com/59ky3npw PILOTS OF BAALBEK https://pilotsofbaalbek.bandcamp.com KHOLD https://soulsellerrecords.bandcamp.com CULT BURIAL https://cultburial.bandcamp.com/ ▶️SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST https://youtube.com/c/IntoTheNecrosphere ▶️STREAM & DOWNLOAD Amazon Music https://amzn.to/3epNJ4K Spotify https://spoti.fi/3iKqbIP Apple Podcasts https://apple.co/38wDYhi ▶️SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook https://www.facebook.com/intothenecrosphere Instagram https://www.instagram.com/intothenecrosphere Twitter https://twitter.com/inecrosphere ▶️INTO THE NECROSPHERE MERCH: https://into-the-necrosphere.creator-spring.com

It’s always a good time when I catch up with my brother Shayan of Trivax and The Iblis Manifestation podcast, and this episode is definitely no exception. On this installment of the podcast, we discuss and debate a raft of topics across the cultural and political spectrums, along with a host of other topics in between. PLUS - Shayan gives an update on the status of the forthcoming Trivax record. I also review “Aube Noir” by French black metallers, Orob, and give you my first impressions of my new tracks by Fallujah, Imperial Triumphant, Hierophant, Testament and more on my news rants and reacts segment. Support the bands featured on this episode: TRIVAX https://trivax.bandcamp.com OROB https://orob.bandcamp.com VIMUR https://vimur.bandcamp.com Убий https://ubiy.bandcamp.com ▶️SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST https://youtube.com/c/IntoTheNecrosphere ▶️STREAM & DOWNLOAD Amazon Music https://amzn.to/3epNJ4K Spotify https://spoti.fi/3iKqbIP Apple Podcasts https://apple.co/38wDYhi ▶️SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook https://www.facebook.com/intothenecrosphere Instagram https://www.instagram.com/intothenecrosphere Twitter https://twitter.com/inecrosphere ▶️INTO THE NECROSPHERE MERCH: https://into-the-necrosphere.creator-spring.com

On this episode, I welcome Internal Bleeding founding member, Chris Pervelis, to the podcast. We discuss all things death metal, life on the road, Chris’ career outside of the music industry, some of our favourite TV shows and a lot more. I also review the third installment in Panzerfaust’s blistering “Suns Of Perdition” quadrilogy and react to new tracks by Strigoi, Cripple Black Phoenix, Abhor and others on my news rants and reacts segment. Support the bands featured on this episode: INTERNAL BLEEDING https://uniqueleaderrecords.bandcamp.com/ PANZERFAUST https://panzerfaust.bandcamp.com/ AKERCOCKE https://akercocke.bandcamp.com/ ▶️SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST https://youtube.com/c/IntoTheNecrosphere ▶️STREAM & DOWNLOAD Amazon Music https://amzn.to/3epNJ4K Spotify https://spoti.fi/3iKqbIP Apple Podcasts https://apple.co/38wDYhi ▶️SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook https://www.facebook.com/intothenecrosphere Instagram https://www.instagram.com/intothenecrosphere Twitter https://twitter.com/inecrosphere ▶️INTO THE NECROSPHERE MERCH: https://into-the-necrosphere.creator-spring.com

This week I’m visiting with Jason Peppiatt of Australian death metal legends, Psycroptic. We discuss their upcoming record, “Divine Council”, Jason’s journey into music, his take on the Pantera reunion, his art and much more. I also review “Mortem Solis” by Krisiun and give you my first impressions of new tracks by Goatwhore, Behemoth and more on my spiciest news rant to date. Plus: a HUGE announcement about next week’s show… Support the bands featured on this episode: PSYCROPTIC https://psycroptic.bandcamp.com/ KRISIUN https://krisiunmerch.bandcamp.com/ SCORPION THRONE https://everythingwentblackmusic.bandcamp.com/ ▶️SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST https://youtube.com/c/IntoTheNecrosphere ▶️STREAM & DOWNLOAD Amazon Music https://amzn.to/3epNJ4K Spotify https://spoti.fi/3iKqbIP Apple Podcasts https://apple.co/38wDYhi ▶️SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook https://www.facebook.com/intothenecrosphere Instagram https://www.instagram.com/intothenecrosphere Twitter https://twitter.com/inecrosphere ▶️INTO THE NECROSPHERE MERCH: https://into-the-necrosphere.creator-spring.com

This week I kick off the podcast in grand fashion with the world premiere of the first single taken from the forthcoming Antichrist Imperium record, “Vol 3: Satan In His Original Glory”. Then I host an in-depth conversation with a member of Portuguese black metal battalion, Gaerea, about the band’s upcoming album, “Mirage”, their live show, lyrical philosophy and more. I also review “Divine Council”, the beastly new release by Psycroptic and on my news rants segment, I give you my first impression of the latest tracks by Fallujah, Black Anvil and more. Support the bands featured on this episode: GAEREA https://gaerea.bandcamp.com/ PSYCROPTIC https://psycroptic.bandcamp.com/ THE ANTICHRIST IMPERIUM https://apocalypticwitchcraft.bandcamp.com/ ▶️SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST https://youtube.com/c/IntoTheNecrosphere ▶️STREAM & DOWNLOAD Amazon Music https://amzn.to/3epNJ4K Spotify https://spoti.fi/3iKqbIP Apple Podcasts https://apple.co/38wDYhi ▶️SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook https://www.facebook.com/intothenecrosphere Instagram https://www.instagram.com/intothenecrosphere Twitter https://twitter.com/inecrosphere ▶️PRE-ORDER LINKS FOR "VOL 3: SATAN IN HIS ORIGINAL GLORY" Digital (Pre-Order): https://orcd.co/apw035 Bandcamp (Pre-Order): https://apocalypticwitchcraft.bandcamp.com/album/volume-iii-satan-in-his-original-glory Webstore (Pre-Order): https://www.humanjigsaw.com ▶️INTO THE NECROSPHERE MERCH: https://into-the-necrosphere.creator-spring.com

On this week’s episode, A|V of the British black metal band, Abduction, makes his long overdue return to the show to discuss “Black Blood”, signing to Candelight Records, the state of the scene and much more. I also review “Blood & Bonemeal”, the debut by New Jersey doom/death collective, Reeking Aura, and give you my first impressions of new tracks by Bloodbath, Revocation, Trial and others. PLUS - my take on the attempt by a member of the Woke Taliban to cancel Metallica. Support the bands featured on this episode: ABDUCTION https://abduction616.bandcamp.com/ REEKING AURA https://reekingaura.bandcamp.com/ THE ANTICHRIST IMPERIUM https://apocalypticwitchcraft.bandcamp.com/ ▶️SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST https://youtube.com/c/IntoTheNecrosphere ▶️STREAM & DOWNLOAD Amazon Music https://amzn.to/3epNJ4K Spotify https://spoti.fi/3iKqbIP Apple Podcasts https://apple.co/38wDYhi ▶️SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook https://www.facebook.com/intothenecrosphere Instagram https://www.instagram.com/intothenecrosphere Twitter https://twitter.com/inecrosphere ▶️INTO THE NECROSPHERE MERCH: https://into-the-necrosphere.creator-spring.com

This week Jon Davis of UK-based sludge purveyors, Conan, blows my mind with his idea to revolutionize the music industry. We also discuss the writing process for Conan’s brilliant new album, “Evidence Of Immortality”, going back out on tour after Covid and a lot more. PLUS: a review of the new record by Grima, and my first impressions of the latest tracks by Behemoth, Strigoi, Stormruler, Black Lava and more on my lengthiest news rant to date. Support the bands featured on this episode: CONAN https://conan-conan.bandcamp.com/ GRIMA https://grima.bandcamp.com/ DISCHARGE https://dischargeofficialmusic.bandcamp.com/ ▶️SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST https://youtube.com/c/IntoTheNecrosphere ▶️STREAM & DOWNLOAD Amazon Music https://amzn.to/3epNJ4K Spotify https://spoti.fi/3iKqbIP Apple Podcasts https://apple.co/38wDYhi ▶️SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook https://www.facebook.com/intothenecrosphere Instagram https://www.instagram.com/intothenecrosphere Twitter https://twitter.com/inecrosphere ▶️INTO THE NECROSPHERE MERCH: https://into-the-necrosphere.creator-spring.com

This week I talk to KEN Mode vocalist/guitarist Jesse Matthewson about MMA, professionalism in the music industry, balancing small business ownership with being in a band, "NULL" and much more. Then it's on to a review of "Aeturnum" of Hexis, along with my weekly news rant where I react to new singles by Enslaved, Botch, Kampfar, Venom Inc, Devin Townsend and others. ▶️SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST https://youtube.com/c/IntoTheNecrosphere ▶️INTO THE NECROSPHERE MERCH: https://into-the-necrosphere.creator-spring.com ▶️LISTEN ON: Amazon Music https://amzn.to/3epNJ4K Spotify https://spoti.fi/3iKqbIP Apple Podcasts https://apple.co/38wDYhi ▶️SUPPORT THE BANDS FEATURED ON THIS PODCAST: KEN Mode https://kenmode.bandcamp.com/ Hexis https://hexisband.bandcamp.com/ Blut Aus Nord https://blutausnord.bandcamp.com/ ▶️SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook https://www.facebook.com/intothenecrosphere Instagram https://www.instagram.com/intothenecrosphere Twitter https://twitter.com/inecrosphere

Rogier Droog, aka RSDX of Hell Militia joins the podcast this week to discuss the making of the band’s monstrous new album, “Hollow Void”. Along the way, we also discuss his interest in snakes, how he coped with lockdowns in his country and what kept Hell Militia out of the recording studio for nearly a decade. Then, I review the debut record by an Into The Necrosphere “Demo of the Week” alumni - “Thy Kingdom Cold” by Aldorfrea. PLUS - my weekly news rant where I give you my first impressions of new tracks by Dying Fetus, Goatwhore, Thou Art Lord and more. ▶️SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST https://youtube.com/c/IntoTheNecrosphere ▶️INTO THE NECROSPHERE MERCH: https://into-the-necrosphere.creator-spring.com ▶️LISTEN ON: Amazon Music https://amzn.to/3epNJ4K Spotify https://spoti.fi/3iKqbIP Apple Podcasts https://apple.co/38wDYhi ▶️SUPPORT THE BANDS FEATURED ON THIS PODCAST: Hell Militia https://hellmilitia.bandcamp.com/ Aldorfrea https://aldorfrea.bandcamp.com/ Stellar Master Elite https://stellarmasterelite.bandcamp.com/ ▶️SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook https://www.facebook.com/intothenecrosphere Instagram https://www.instagram.com/intothenecrosphere Twitter https://twitter.com/inecrosphere

On this episode of the podcast, I make full use of the opportunity to have a lengthy conversation with one of my all-time musical idols, Greg Mackintosh of Paradise Lost, Strigoi and Vallenfyre. We discuss the making of the upcoming Strigoi record, “Viscera”, the evolution of his unique playing style, his approach to vocals and lyrics and what keeps him motivated and focused as an artist after more than three decades in the industry. PLUS - I review “Shadow Work”, the latest record by Iowan stoner/doom purveyors, Druids, and on my weekly news rant I react to new tracks by Thundering Hooves, Drudkh and more. ▶️SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST https://youtube.com/c/IntoTheNecrosphere ▶️INTO THE NECROSPHERE MERCH: https://into-the-necrosphere.creator-spring.com ▶️LISTEN ON: Amazon Music https://amzn.to/3epNJ4K Spotify https://spoti.fi/3iKqbIP Apple Podcasts https://apple.co/38wDYhi ▶️SUPPORT THE BANDS FEATURED ON THIS PODCAST: Strigoi https://strigoiofficial.bandcamp.com/ Paradise Lost https://paradiselostofficial.bandcamp.com/ Druids https://druidsiowa.bandcamp.com/ ▶️SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook https://www.facebook.com/intothenecrosphere Instagram https://www.instagram.com/intothenecrosphere Twitter https://twitter.com/inecrosphere

This week, I have the pleasure of an in-depth conversation with Scott Carstairs of Fallujah about their blistering new record, “Empyrean”, how growing older shaped his work as a guitarist and songwriter and much more. I also review “Opvs Contra Natvram” by Behemoth, and give you my first impression of the latest tracks by Destroyer 666, Mother of Graves, and Veilburner on my weekly news rant. ▶️SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST https://youtube.com/c/IntoTheNecrosphere ▶️INTO THE NECROSPHERE MERCH: https://into-the-necrosphere.creator-spring.com ▶️LISTEN ON: Amazon Music https://amzn.to/3epNJ4K Spotify https://spoti.fi/3iKqbIP Apple Podcasts https://apple.co/38wDYhi ▶️SUPPORT THE BANDS FEATURED ON THIS PODCAST: Fallujah https://fallujah.bandcamp.com/ Behemoth https://www.behemoth.pl/ The Antichrist Imperium https://www.facebook.com/theantichristimperium/ ▶️SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook https://www.facebook.com/intothenecrosphere Instagram https://www.instagram.com/intothenecrosphere Twitter https://twitter.com/inecrosphere

Tomas Akvik of Bloodbath joins the show this week to discuss the making of “Survival Of The Sickest”, how he ended up joining the band as a full-time member, horror movies and more. I also review the hugely hyped third Gaerea record, “Mirage” and on my weekly news rant I give you my first impressions of new tracks by Black Lava, Theotoxin and more. ▶️SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST https://youtube.com/c/IntoTheNecrosphere ▶️INTO THE NECROSPHERE MERCH: https://into-the-necrosphere.creator-spring.com ▶️LISTEN ON: Amazon Music https://amzn.to/3epNJ4K Spotify https://spoti.fi/3iKqbIP Apple Podcasts https://apple.co/38wDYhi ▶️SUPPORT THE BANDS FEATURED ON THIS PODCAST: Bloodbath https://bloodbath.bandcamp.com/ Gaerea https://www.gaerea.com/ Mork https://www.morkisebakke.no/ ▶️SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook https://www.facebook.com/intothenecrosphere Instagram https://www.instagram.com/intothenecrosphere Twitter https://twitter.com/inecrosphere

On another special Friday edition of the podcast, I meet Cwellere of UK black metal upstarts, Aldorfrea, to talk about their debut album, “Thy Kingdom Cold”. He gives me a crash course on ancient English history and how it informs his lyric-writing and we also talk about his own journey into black metal and starting a band. PLUS - two underground bands you absolutely need on your radar get their moment in the ITN spotlight: New Zealand’s Vicissitude and Ireland’s Procession of Spectres. ▶️SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST https://youtube.com/c/IntoTheNecrosphere ▶️INTO THE NECROSPHERE MERCH: https://into-the-necrosphere.creator-spring.com ▶️LISTEN ON: Amazon Music https://amzn.to/3epNJ4K Spotify https://spoti.fi/3iKqbIP Apple Podcasts https://apple.co/38wDYhi ▶️SUPPORT THE BANDS FEATURED ON THIS PODCAST: Aldorfrea https://aldorfrea.bandcamp.com/ Vicissitude https://neolithic-necrocannibals.bandcamp.com/ Procession Of Spectres https://processionofspectres.bandcamp.com/ ▶️SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook https://www.facebook.com/intothenecrosphere Instagram https://www.instagram.com/intothenecrosphere Twitter https://twitter.com/inecrosphere

This week I have the pleasure of welcoming Blast Vader himself, aka David Gray of Akercocke, Voices and The Antichrist Imperium to the podcast for the first time. We discuss the making of the spectacular new Antichrist Imperium record, “Vol III: Satan In His Original Glory”, the early days of Akercocke, what drew us both to metal and much more. Later on in the show, I also review the new Strigoi album, “Viscera”, and on my weekly news rant, I listen to and give you my first impressions of new singles by Noctem, Veilburner and Mord’A’Stigmata. ▶️SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST https://youtube.com/c/IntoTheNecrosphere ▶️INTO THE NECROSPHERE MERCH: https://into-the-necrosphere.creator-spring.com ▶️LISTEN ON: Amazon Music https://amzn.to/3epNJ4K Spotify https://spoti.fi/3iKqbIP Apple Podcasts https://apple.co/38wDYhi ▶️SUPPORT THE BANDS FEATURED ON THIS PODCAST: The Antichrist Imperium https://apocalypticwitchcraft.bandcamp.com/ Akercocke https://akercocke.bandcamp.com/ Voices https://voiceslondon.bandcamp.com/ Strigoi https://strigoiofficial.bandcamp.com/ ▶️SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook https://www.facebook.com/intothenecrosphere Instagram https://www.instagram.com/intothenecrosphere Twitter https://twitter.com/inecrosphere

This week the great and powerful Sammy Duet of Goatwhore returns to the podcast to give me a track-by-track breakdown of their new record, “Angels Hung From The Arches Of Heaven”. Along the way we also discuss several other topics, including his own personal experience of Hurricane Katrina, touring with Danzig, who he’d most like to work with in the future and a whole lot more besides. PLUS - I review the new Antichrist Imperium album, “Vol III: Satan In His Original Glory”, and react to the latest tracks by Abduction, Ingested, Stormruler and others in my weekly news rant. ▶️SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST https://youtube.com/c/IntoTheNecrosphere ▶️INTO THE NECROSPHERE MERCH: https://into-the-necrosphere.creator-spring.com ▶️LISTEN ON: Amazon Music https://amzn.to/3epNJ4K Spotify https://spoti.fi/3iKqbIP Apple Podcasts https://apple.co/38wDYhi ▶️SUPPORT THE BANDS FEATURED ON THIS PODCAST: The Antichrist Imperium https://apocalypticwitchcraft.bandcamp.com/ Goatwhore https://goatwhore.bandcamp.com/ Nordjevel https://nordjevel.bandcamp.com/ ▶️SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook https://www.facebook.com/intothenecrosphere Instagram https://www.instagram.com/intothenecrosphere Twitter https://twitter.com/inecrosphere

Names are taken and asses are kicked when no less than THREE of the Horsemen Of The Podcast Apocalypse come together to count down our favourite 90s black metal records. Hosts of the weekly Necromaniacs podcast, Mike Hill (Tombs, Scorpion Throne) and Mike Scondotto (Inhuman) join me for this epic special episode. Plus - a taste of the stunning new Trivax EP and my weekly news rant where I give my first impressions of new tracks by Kanonenfieber, Exhumed, Woods of Desolation and more. ▶️SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST https://youtube.com/c/IntoTheNecrosphere ▶️INTO THE NECROSPHERE MERCH: https://into-the-necrosphere.creator-spring.com ▶️LISTEN ON: Amazon Music https://amzn.to/3epNJ4K Spotify https://spoti.fi/3iKqbIP Apple Podcasts https://apple.co/38wDYhi ▶️SUPPORT THE BANDS FEATURED ON THIS PODCAST: Tombs https://tombscult.bandcamp.com/ Scorpion Throne https://goatwhore.bandcamp.com/ Inhuman https://www.facebook.com/inhuman Trivax https://trivax.bandcamp.com/ Marduk https://marduk.nu/ Emperor http://www.emperorhorde.com/ ▶️SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook https://www.facebook.com/intothenecrosphere Instagram https://www.instagram.com/intothenecrosphere Twitter https://twitter.com/inecrosphere

Keith Rich, drummer for Iowa-based psychedelic doom merchants Druids, joins the podcast to discuss their incredible new album, "Shadow Work". I also run down some of my favourite October album releases, including records by Daeva, Mother Of Graves, Abduction, The Antichrist Imperium, Goatwhore and more. PLUS - my weekly news rant where I give my first impressions of the new Darkthrone single, react to Greg Mackintosh and Nick Holmes revisiting one of Paradise Lost's most divisive albums with HOST and much more. ▶️SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST https://youtube.com/c/IntoTheNecrosphere ▶️INTO THE NECROSPHERE MERCH: https://into-the-necrosphere.creator-spring.com ▶️LISTEN ON: Amazon Music https://amzn.to/3epNJ4K Spotify https://spoti.fi/3iKqbIP Apple Podcasts https://apple.co/38wDYhi ▶️SUPPORT THE BANDS FEATURED ON THIS PODCAST: Druids https://druidsiowa.bandcamp.com/ Daeva https://20buckspin.bandcamp.com/ Abduction https://abduction616.bandcamp.com ▶️SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook https://www.facebook.com/intothenecrosphere Instagram https://www.instagram.com/intothenecrosphere Twitter https://twitter.com/inecrosphere

his week I’m joined by Rob Watkins of Australian black metal upstarts, Black Lava, to discuss the making of their forthcoming debut, “Soul Furnace”, signing with Season Of Mist, recording vocals with Covid and more. Later I give the new Darkthrone record, “Astral Fortress” a thorough going over and my final verdict may surprise you. PLUS - in my weekly news rant I give you my first impressions of new tracks by Vulvodynia, Destroyer 666, Katatonia and more. ▶️SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST https://youtube.com/c/IntoTheNecrosphere ▶️INTO THE NECROSPHERE MERCH: https://into-the-necrosphere.creator-spring.com ▶️LISTEN ON: Amazon Music https://amzn.to/3epNJ4K Spotify https://spoti.fi/3iKqbIP Apple Podcasts https://apple.co/38wDYhi ▶️SUPPORT THE BANDS FEATURED ON THIS PODCAST: Black Lava https://blacklava-aus.bandcamp.com/ Darkthrone https://peaceville.bandcamp.com/ Power From Hell https://powerfromhell.bandcamp.com/ ▶️SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook https://www.facebook.com/intothenecrosphere Instagram https://www.instagram.com/intothenecrosphere Twitter https://twitter.com/inecrosphere

The legendary Paul Delaney of Black Anvil makes a long overdue first appearance on Into The Necrosphere this week. We discuss Black Anvil’s excellent new record, “Re-Genesis” and why it turned out to be a more aggressive album than its predecessor. Paul also explains his approach to playing live, how he fell in love with black metal and talks about his roots in the New York Hardcore scene. PLUS - I share my thoughts on the latest Trivax EP and am left thoroughly impressed by Murmur and Varmia on my weekly news rant. ▶️SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST https://youtube.com/c/IntoTheNecrosphere ▶️INTO THE NECROSPHERE MERCH: https://into-the-necrosphere.creator-spring.com ▶️LISTEN ON: Amazon Music https://amzn.to/3epNJ4K Spotify https://spoti.fi/3iKqbIP Apple Podcasts https://apple.co/38wDYhi ▶️SUPPORT THE BANDS FEATURED ON THIS PODCAST: Black Anvil https://blackanvil.bandcamp.com/ Trivax https://trivax.bandcamp.com/ Veilburner https://veilburnerband.bandcamp.com/ ▶️SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook https://www.facebook.com/intothenecrosphere Instagram https://www.instagram.com/intothenecrosphere Twitter https://twitter.com/inecrosphere

Mephisto Deleterio and Chrisum Infernium of VEILBURNER join me this week for their first ever long-form podcast interview. We discuss their upcoming record, “VLBRNR”, why they don’t play live, their approach to songwriting, Mephisto’s collection of oddities and more. PLUS: - A review round-up of some of my favourite releases of the past 2-3 weeks including KAMPFAR, DYSGNOSTIC and BLACK ANVIL - Decibel’s Top 40 of 2022 discussed and dissected - BEHEMOTH’s Nergal and his continued descent into irrelevance ▶️SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST https://youtube.com/c/IntoTheNecrosphere ▶️INTO THE NECROSPHERE MERCH: https://into-the-necrosphere.creator-spring.com ▶️LISTEN ON: Amazon Music https://amzn.to/3epNJ4K Spotify https://spoti.fi/3iKqbIP Apple Podcasts https://apple.co/38wDYhi ▶️SUPPORT THE BANDS FEATURED ON THIS PODCAST: Veilburner https://veilburnerband.bandcamp.com/ Dysgnostic https://dysgnostic.bandcamp.com/ Devenial Verdict https://devenialverdictband.bandcamp.com/ ▶️SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook https://www.facebook.com/intothenecrosphere Instagram https://www.instagram.com/intothenecrosphere Twitter https://twitter.com/inecrosphere

This week I’m joined by the legendary Svartalv Halvorsen, aka S.A. Destroyer of Nocturnal Breed for the longest and most in-depth conversation I have ever recorded for Into The Necrosphere. We discuss Svartalv’s formative years, playing in bands like Gehenna and Satyricon, his memories of growing up in the Norwegian Black Metal scene and his thoughts on the genre’s evolution. He also gives an update on his current musical endeavors, including the low-down on the next Nocturnal Breed record. ▶️SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST https://youtube.com/c/IntoTheNecrosphere ▶️INTO THE NECROSPHERE MERCH: https://into-the-necrosphere.creator-spring.com ▶️LISTEN ON: Amazon Music https://amzn.to/3epNJ4K Spotify https://spoti.fi/3iKqbIP Apple Podcasts https://apple.co/38wDYhi ▶️SUPPORT THE BANDS FEATURED ON THIS PODCAST: Nocturnal Breed https://www.facebook.com/Thrashiac777NocturnalBreed Ekrom https://ekrom.bandcamp.com/ ▶️SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook https://www.facebook.com/intothenecrosphere Instagram https://www.instagram.com/intothenecrosphere Twitter https://twitter.com/inecrosphere #nocturnalbreed #blackmetal #deathmetal #intothenecrosphere #metalpodcast

This week I track down Kelly Tee and Miatt Priso, presenters of the SLAVE TO THE UNDERGROUND podcast, to find out why they’ve been quiet for the past eight months. Matt gives me the scoop on the resurrected SPELLS OV TORMENT and we discuss life, love, black metal and whole lot inbetween. I also do a round-up of some of my favourite new releases, including albums by SPIRITWORLD, JADE and BLACK LAVA. Plus - the news rant is back and this week I’m reacting to new tracks by ENSLAVED, AND OCEANS, HOST and, of course, METALLICA. ▶️SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST https://youtube.com/c/IntoTheNecrosphere ▶️INTO THE NECROSPHERE MERCH: https://into-the-necrosphere.creator-spring.com ▶️LISTEN ON: Amazon Music https://amzn.to/3epNJ4K Spotify https://spoti.fi/3iKqbIP Apple Podcasts https://apple.co/38wDYhi ▶️SUPPORT THE BANDS FEATURED ON THIS PODCAST: Spells Ov Torment https://spellsovtorment.bandcamp.com/ Jade https://emperorjade.bandcamp.com/ Diabolic Rites https://diabolicrites.bandcamp.com/ ▶️FOLLOW MATT & KELLY ON INSTAGRAM @matt_priso_artworx @slavetotheundergound ▶️SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook https://www.facebook.com/intothenecrosphere Instagram https://www.instagram.com/intothenecrosphere Twitter https://twitter.com/inecrosphere

For the final installment of Into The Necrosphere for 2022, I’m talking to Will Smith and Rick Habeeb of New York death metal battalion, Reeking Aura. We discuss their stunning debut, “Blood & Bonemeal”, their memories of the local scenes in their respective hometowns, ECW, their podcast and much more. PLUS - I review the self-titled record by avantgarde Pennsylvania black metallers, Veilburner, and on my weekly news rant, I check out new tracks by Obituary, Atrocity and more and give you my thoughts on the footage emanating from Pantera’s performance at the Hell & Heaven festival this past weekend ▶️SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST https://youtube.com/c/IntoTheNecrosphere ▶️INTO THE NECROSPHERE MERCH: https://into-the-necrosphere.creator-spring.com ▶️LISTEN ON: Amazon Music https://amzn.to/3epNJ4K Spotify https://spoti.fi/3iKqbIP Apple Podcasts https://apple.co/38wDYhi ▶️SUPPORT THE BANDS FEATURED ON THIS PODCAST: Reeking Aura https://reekingaura.bandcamp.com/ Veilburner https://veilburnerband.bandcamp.com/ Buckshot Facelift https://buckshotfacelift.bandcamp.com/ ▶️CHECK OUT ‘THE HEAVY HOLE PODCAST’ https://heavyhole.fireside.fm/ ▶️SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook https://www.facebook.com/intothenecrosphere Instagram https://www.instagram.com/intothenecrosphere Twitter https://twitter.com/inecrosphere #blackmetal #deathmetal #intothenecrosphere #metalpodcast

I’m back after my vacation and kicking 2023 off by discussing “As In Gardens, So In Tombs”, the Finnish black metal scene and much more with …And Oceans founder and guitarist, Timo Kontio. I also share my thoughts on “Dying Of Everything”, the long-awaited new record by US death metal legends, Obituary, and the blistering debut by Greek black metal collective, Wothrosch. Finally on this week’s news rant, I listen and react to new tracks by Bizarrekult, Depravation, Unfelled and more. Support the bands featured on this episode: AND OCEANS https://andoceans.bandcamp.com/ OBITUARY https://obituary.bandcamp.com/ WOTHROSCH https://wothrosch.bandcamp.com/ MISþYRMING https://misthyrming.bandcamp.com/ ▶️SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST https://youtube.com/c/IntoTheNecrosphere ▶️STREAM & DOWNLOAD Amazon Music: https://amzn.to/3epNJ4K Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3iKqbIP Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/38wDYhi ▶️SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/intothenecrosphere Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/intothenecrosphere Twitter: https://twitter.com/inecrosphere ▶️INTO THE NECROSPHERE MERCH https://into-the-necrosphere.creator-spring.com

This week Nathan Glover (Graveir, Longing Maul, Gutter Prince Cabal) and I kick off my epic three-part series counting down the best metal albums of 2022. Nathan shares his top ten of the last twelve months, while I count down numbers 30 to 21 on my list. We also get an update on his own musical endeavors along the way, discuss the cancel mob going after Taake and Akhlys in Australia and much more. Then, it’s on to another epic news rant. This week includes my reactions to new singles by Sakis Tolis, Insomnium, Omega Infinity and a little-known band called Metallica. Support the bands featured on this episode: DEVENIAL VERDICT https://devenialverdictband.bandcamp.com UNYIELDING LOVE https://unyielding-love.bandcamp.com TEMPLE OF VOID https://templeofvoid.bandcamp.com ▶️SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST https://youtube.com/c/IntoTheNecrosphere ▶️STREAM & DOWNLOAD Amazon Music https://amzn.to/3epNJ4K Spotify https://spoti.fi/3iKqbIP Apple Podcasts https://apple.co/38wDYhi ▶️SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook https://www.facebook.com/intothenecrosphere Instagram https://www.instagram.com/intothenecrosphere Twitter https://twitter.com/inecrosphere ▶️INTO THE NECROSPHERE MERCH https://into-the-necrosphere.creator-spring.com

Evan Hopper (Quell) and The Duke Of Metal, Dave Berardi (@razoreatermetal) joins me for the second installment of my Best Albums Of 2022 countdown. Evan and Dave offer their respective top tens of the past twelve, while I recap #20 through #11 on my list. No wimps No trends NO MERCY! This episode was originally recorded during the first ever Into The Necrosphere YouTube livestream on January 31st. Thanks to everyone who was a part of it. We will definitely be doing more later this year.

Mike Hill, frontman for Tombs and Scorpion Throne, and host of the Everything Went Black and Necromaniacs podcasts, joins me this week to conclude the countdown of my favourite albums of 2022. Along the way we also get an update on his own projects, talk MMA and give our take on the recent Pantera / Rock AM Ring cancellation. Plus - on my weekly news rant, I check out new tracks by Tribe Of Pazuzu, Funeral Winds, Aara and more. I also share my thoughts on the much-talked about third episode of The Last Of Us TV series. ▶️SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST https://youtube.com/c/IntoTheNecrosphere ▶️STREAM & DOWNLOAD Amazon Music https://amzn.to/3epNJ4K Spotify https://spoti.fi/3iKqbIP Apple Podcasts https://apple.co/38wDYhi ▶️SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook https://www.facebook.com/intothenecrosphere Instagram https://www.instagram.com/intothenecrosphere Twitter https://twitter.com/inecrosphere ▶️INTO THE NECROSPHERE MERCH https://into-the-necrosphere.creator-spring.com

This week Sebastian Frigren and Riku Saressalo of Devenial Verdict join me to discuss the making of their blistering debut album, "Ash Blind". We also discuss the Finnish metal scene, their personal favourite death metal albums and much more. PLUS - on my weekly news rant, I get thoroughly bowled over by the new Anarkhon single, Dying Fetus prove that they are still the masters of their craft and Unfelled illustrate what would happen if Drudkh and "Battles In The North"-era Immortal spawned a lovechild. ▶️SUPPORT THE BANDS FEATURED ON THIS EPISODE Devenial Verdict: https://devenialverdictband.bandcamp.com/ Black Birch: https://blackbirch.bandcamp.com/ Slayer: https://www.slayer.net/ ▶️SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST https://youtube.com/c/IntoTheNecrosphere ▶️STREAM & DOWNLOAD Amazon Music https://amzn.to/3epNJ4K Spotify https://spoti.fi/3iKqbIP Apple Podcasts https://apple.co/38wDYhi ▶️SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook https://www.facebook.com/intothenecrosphere Instagram https://www.instagram.com/intothenecrosphere Twitter https://twitter.com/inecrosphere ▶️INTO THE NECROSPHERE MERCH https://into-the-necrosphere.creator-spring.com

On this episode, Nassos “Defiant” Stergiou of Greek black metallers, Utkena and Wothrosch, visits the podcast to discuss “Odium”, his time in the military, Chat GPT and more. He also sits in on another beastly news rant where we give our first impressions of new songs by Afsky, The Acacia Strain, Lamp Of Murmuur, Old Forest, Vredensdal and more. ▶️SUPPORT THE BANDS FEATURED ON THIS EPISODE Wothrosch https://wothrosch.bandcamp.com/ Utkena https://utkena.bandcamp.com/ Calugarul https://calugarul.bandcamp.com/ ▶️SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST https://youtube.com/c/IntoTheNecrosphere ▶️STREAM & DOWNLOAD Amazon Music https://amzn.to/3epNJ4K Spotify https://spoti.fi/3iKqbIP Apple Podcasts https://apple.co/38wDYhi ▶️SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook https://www.facebook.com/intothenecrosphere Instagram https://www.instagram.com/intothenecrosphere Twitter https://twitter.com/inecrosphere ▶️INTO THE NECROSPHERE MERCH https://into-the-necrosphere.creator-spring.com

A monstrous installment of the podcast kicks off with Sam Bean of The Antichrist Imperium and Werewolves discussing the writing and recording of “Vol. 3: Satan In His Original Glory”. We also chat about touring with Mayhem, eating bugs, the end of the world and more. Then it’s on to a round-up of some of my favourite releases from the last couple of weeks, including Host, Omega Infinity and Sodality. And on my weekly news rant, I aim to find out whether the new Cattle Decapitation single is as horrendous as the album cover. ▶️SUPPORT THE BANDS FEATURED ON THIS EPISODE The Antichrist Imperium https://apocalypticwitchcraft.bandcamp.com/ Werewolves https://werewolvesdeathmetal.bandcamp.com/ Sodality https://sodality.bandcamp.com/ SIK https://sikmusic2.bandcamp.com/ ▶️SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST https://youtube.com/c/IntoTheNecrosphere ▶️STREAM & DOWNLOAD Amazon Music https://amzn.to/3epNJ4K Spotify https://spoti.fi/3iKqbIP Apple Podcasts https://apple.co/38wDYhi ▶️SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook https://www.facebook.com/intothenecrosphere Instagram https://www.instagram.com/intothenecrosphere Twitter https://twitter.com/inecrosphere ▶️INTO THE NECROSPHERE MERCH https://into-the-necrosphere.creator-spring.com

An episode over two years in the making - this week I’m joined by Thomas Eriksen of Mork to discuss the band, their upcoming record (“Dypet”), Thomas’ journey from punk rocker to black metal legend and his love for AC/DC. I also review the new album by Norwegian progressive black metallers, Enslaved, and on my weekly news rant I share my first impressions of the latest singles by Cloak, Metallica, Celestial Sanctuary and more. ▶️SUPPORT THE BANDS FEATURED ON THIS EPISODE Mork https://peaceville.bandcamp.com/ Enslaved https://enslaved.bandcamp.com/ ▶️SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST https://youtube.com/c/IntoTheNecrosphere ▶️STREAM & DOWNLOAD Amazon Music https://amzn.to/3epNJ4K Spotify https://spoti.fi/3iKqbIP Apple Podcasts https://apple.co/38wDYhi ▶️SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook https://www.facebook.com/intothenecrosphere Instagram https://www.instagram.com/intothenecrosphere Twitter https://twitter.com/inecrosphere ▶️INTO THE NECROSPHERE MERCH https://into-the-necrosphere.creator-spring.com

The legendary Kevin Sharp returns to Into The Necrosphere this week to discuss Venomous Concept's latest release, "The Good Ship Lollipop", his enduring friendship with Shane Embury, the early days of Brutal Truth and more. I also review the new Tribe Of Pazuzu and Horda records and on my weekly news rant, I reflect on the sad news about Jim Durkin of Dark Angel and give you my first impression of songs by KEN Mode, Killing Joke, Burial Horde and others. ▶️SUPPORT THE BANDS FEATURED ON THIS EPISODE Venomous Concept https://venomous-concept.bandcamp.com/ Tribe Of Pazuzu https://tribeofpazuzu.bandcamp.com/ Horda https://hordaofficial.bandcamp.com/ ▶️SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST https://youtube.com/c/IntoTheNecrosphere ▶️STREAM & DOWNLOAD Amazon Music https://amzn.to/3epNJ4K Spotify https://spoti.fi/3iKqbIP Apple Podcasts https://apple.co/38wDYhi ▶️SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook https://www.facebook.com/intothenecrosphere Instagram https://www.instagram.com/intothenecrosphere Twitter https://twitter.com/inecrosphere ▶️INTO THE NECROSPHERE MERCH https://into-the-necrosphere.creator-spring.com

Roman V of Bizarrekult joins me this week to provide a track-by-track analysis of the band’s sensational new album, “Den Tapte Krigen”. Along the way, we also discuss why he chose to over Metallica’s “King Nothing”, his approach to writing lyrics and music and much more. PLUS - my review of the debut record by Verminous Serpent, “The Malign Covenant”, and my weekly news rant featuring first impressions of new tracks by Necrofier, Cuttered Flesh, Vredensdal and others. ▶️SUPPORT THE BANDS FEATURED ON THIS EPISODE Bizarrekult https://bizarrekult.bandcamp.com/ Verminous Serpent https://verminousserpent.bandcamp.com/ ▶️SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST https://youtube.com/c/IntoTheNecrosphere ▶️STREAM & DOWNLOAD Amazon Music https://amzn.to/3epNJ4K Spotify https://spoti.fi/3iKqbIP Apple Podcasts https://apple.co/38wDYhi ▶️SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook https://www.facebook.com/intothenecrosphere Instagram https://www.instagram.com/intothenecrosphere Twitter https://twitter.com/inecrosphere ▶️INTO THE NECROSPHERE MERCH https://into-the-necrosphere.creator-spring.com

Scott Taysom of Cloak returns to the podcast this week to discuss the making of their sensational new album, “Black Flame Eternal”. We also catch up on everything else he and the band have been getting up to since his last visit to the show, share our views on some of the greatest frontmen of all time and much more. Then, it’s on to my weekly news rant where I give you my opinions on the new Immortal single, along with first impressions of the latest singles by Nightmarer, Thy Art Is Murder, Swans and more. ▶️SUPPORT THE BANDS FEATURED ON THIS EPISODE Cloak https://cloakatlanta.bandcamp.com/ Akhlys https://akhlys.bandcamp.com/ ▶️SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST https://youtube.com/c/IntoTheNecrosphere ▶️STREAM & DOWNLOAD Amazon Music https://amzn.to/3epNJ4K Spotify https://spoti.fi/3iKqbIP Apple Podcasts https://apple.co/38wDYhi ▶️SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook https://www.facebook.com/intothenecrosphere Instagram https://www.instagram.com/intothenecrosphere Twitter https://twitter.com/inecrosphere ▶️INTO THE NECROSPHERE MERCH https://into-the-necrosphere.creator-spring.com

This week the Middle Eastern Black Metal Marauder and my good friend, Shayan - frontman for TRIVAX and host of the IBLIS MANIFESTATIONS podcast - returns to the podcast for our most revealing, in-depth and far-reaching conversation to date. I also discuss some of my favourite releases of the past couple of weeks, including the new LAMP OF MURMUUR record. And, as always, I drop a full-throated weekly news rant to conclude the the show, where amongst other topics, I give you my first impressions of new tracks by CATTLE DECAPITATION, THE ARCANE ORDER and, of course, METALLICA. ▶️SUPPORT THE BANDS FEATURED ON THIS EPISODE Trivax https://trivax.bandcamp.com/ Lamp Of Murmuur https://lampofmurmuur.bandcamp.com/ Anarkhon https://anarkhonband.bandcamp.com/ ▶️SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST https://youtube.com/c/IntoTheNecrosphere ▶️STREAM & DOWNLOAD Amazon Music https://amzn.to/3epNJ4K Spotify https://spoti.fi/3iKqbIP Apple Podcasts https://apple.co/38wDYhi ▶️SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook https://www.facebook.com/intothenecrosphere Instagram https://www.instagram.com/intothenecrosphere Twitter https://twitter.com/inecrosphere ▶️INTO THE NECROSPHERE MERCH https://into-the-necrosphere.creator-spring.com

Tentakel and Xen of cosmic black metallers, OMEGA INFINITY, make their long overdue return to Into The Necrosphere to discuss their latest album, “The Anticurrent”. We also discuss AI and its impact on music and art, bands playing to their brand, Xen’s approach to vocal performance and more. PLUS - I unearth another gem in the Australian black metal underground by way of CHRISTBANE, review the new VREDENSDAL record and react to the latest singles by NATTVERD, PANZERCHRIST, LUCIFUGE and more on my weekly news rant. ▶️SUPPORT THE BANDS FEATURED ON THIS EPISODE Omega Infinity https://omegainfinity.bandcamp.com/ Christbane https://christbane.bandcamp.com/ Vredensdal https://vredensdal.bandcamp.com/ Johnny The Boy https://johnnytheboyuk.bandcamp.com/ ▶️SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST https://youtube.com/c/IntoTheNecrosphere ▶️STREAM & DOWNLOAD Amazon Music https://amzn.to/3epNJ4K Spotify https://spoti.fi/3iKqbIP Apple Podcasts https://apple.co/38wDYhi ▶️SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook https://www.facebook.com/intothenecrosphere Instagram https://www.instagram.com/intothenecrosphere Twitter https://twitter.com/inecrosphere ▶️INTO THE NECROSPHERE MERCH https://into-the-necrosphere.creator-spring.com

This week Óskar Þór Guðjónsson of Icelandic black metal newcomers, Altari, joins me for a track-by-track discussion of their incredible debut record, “Kroflueldar”. PLUS - I premiere the new single by Texas blackened death metal beasts, Krigsgrav, review “72 Seasons” by Metallica and on my weekly news rants, I give you my first impressions of the latest singles by Nightmarer, Yakuza, Necrofier and more. ▶️SUPPORT THE BANDS FEATURED ON THIS EPISODE Krigsgrav https://krigsgrav.bandcamp.com/ Altari https://altariiceland.bandcamp.com/ Type O Negative https://typeonegative.net/ ▶️SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST https://youtube.com/c/IntoTheNecrosphere ▶️STREAM & DOWNLOAD Amazon Music https://amzn.to/3epNJ4K Spotify https://spoti.fi/3iKqbIP Apple Podcasts https://apple.co/38wDYhi ▶️SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook https://www.facebook.com/intothenecrosphere Instagram https://www.instagram.com/intothenecrosphere Twitter https://twitter.com/inecrosphere ▶️INTO THE NECROSPHERE MERCH https://into-the-necrosphere.creator-spring.com

Mikael AKA ‘The Goblin Reaper’ of US black metal band, Vredensdal, returns to the podcast this week to discuss their phenomenal new record, “Sonic Devotion To Darkness”. Along the way we also talk about his decision to give up alcohol, how his approach to his art has evolved over the span of his last four records, his philosophy toward creating black metal and much more. PLUS - on my weekly news rant, I drop the hammer on the latest single by Immortal, compare Dååth’s cover of “The Philosopher” to original classic by Death, react to the news about Morbid Angel’s Trey Azagtoth collapsing on stage and more. ▶️SUPPORT THE BANDS FEATURED ON THIS EPISODE Vredensdal https://vredensdal.bandcamp.com/ Damim https://dam-nation.bandcamp.com/ Cobalt https://profoundlorerecords.bandcamp.com/ ▶️SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST https://youtube.com/c/IntoTheNecrosphere ▶️STREAM & DOWNLOAD Amazon Music https://amzn.to/3epNJ4K Spotify https://spoti.fi/3iKqbIP Apple Podcasts https://apple.co/38wDYhi ▶️SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook https://www.facebook.com/intothenecrosphere Instagram https://www.instagram.com/intothenecrosphere Twitter https://twitter.com/inecrosphere ▶️INTO THE NECROSPHERE MERCH https://into-the-necrosphere.creator-spring.com

This week, Justin Coleman of Texas blackened death metal outfit, Krigsgrav, makes his debut on Into The Necrosphere. We discuss Krigsgrav’s upcoming album, “Fires In The Fall”, growing up in Texas, our mutual love of Type O Negative and much more. I also review the debut record by Icelandic black metal collective, Sól Án Varma and on my weekly news rant I dissect the latest singles by Johnny The Boy, Church Of The Dead, Sisyphean and others. ▶️SUPPORT THE BANDS FEATURED ON THIS EPISODE Krigsgrav https://krigsgrav.bandcamp.com/ Hyrgal https://hyrgal.bandcamp.com/ Sól Án Varma https://solanvarma.bandcamp.com/ Samael https://samael.bandcamp.com/ ▶️SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST https://youtube.com/c/IntoTheNecrosphere ▶️STREAM & DOWNLOAD Amazon Music https://amzn.to/3epNJ4K Spotify https://spoti.fi/3iKqbIP Apple Podcasts https://apple.co/38wDYhi ▶️SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook https://www.facebook.com/intothenecrosphere Instagram https://www.instagram.com/intothenecrosphere Twitter https://twitter.com/inecrosphere ▶️INTO THE NECROSPHERE MERCH https://into-the-necrosphere.creator-spring.com

Draugluin of the legendary Norwegian black metal band, Tsjuder, joins the podcast this week to discuss “Helvegr” - their first release in eight years. We discuss the making of the album, the early days of the band, the secret behind Draugluin and Nag’s enduring friendship and more. PLUS: I showcase Omnikoloss - a new project featuring members of Stellar Master Elite. I also review “Deformity Adrift” by Nightmarer and I deliver a very special edition of my weekly news rant where I’m joined by my fellow Horseman of the Podcasting Apocalypse, Karl Hikara (host of the weekly Sol Nox podcast) to give our first impressions of the latest singles by Deviser, Olkoth, RUIM and more. ▶️SUPPORT THE BANDS FEATURED ON THIS EPISODE Tsjuder https://tsjuder.bandcamp.com/ Omnikoloss https://omnikoloss.bandcamp.com/ Nightmarer https://nightmarer.bandcamp.com/ Sinister https://www.facebook.com/SinisterOfficial ▶️SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST https://youtube.com/c/IntoTheNecrosphere ▶️STREAM & DOWNLOAD Amazon Music https://amzn.to/3epNJ4K Spotify https://spoti.fi/3iKqbIP Apple Podcasts https://apple.co/38wDYhi ▶️SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook https://www.facebook.com/intothenecrosphere Instagram https://www.instagram.com/intothenecrosphere Twitter https://twitter.com/inecrosphere ▶️INTO THE NECROSPHERE MERCH https://into-the-necrosphere.creator-spring.com

This week Fabio Carretti of Italian blackened death metal marauders, Hierophant, joins me for an epic conversation spanning the gamut of music, powerlifting, self-motivation and a whole lot more besides. PLUS: I debut the new single by Australian kvlt merchants, SIK, review “Terrasite” by Cattle Decapitation and deliver another installment of my weekly news rant that includes my first impressions of new material by Werewolves, Cavalera, Pupil Slicer, Thy Art Is Murder and others. ▶️SUPPORT THE BANDS FEATURED ON THIS EPISODE SIK https://sikmusic2.bandcamp.com/ Hierophant https://hierophant.bandcamp.com/ Cattle Decapitation https://cattledecapitation.bandcamp.com/ Mayhem https://mayhemofficial.bandcamp.com/ ▶️SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST https://youtube.com/c/IntoTheNecrosphere ▶️STREAM & DOWNLOAD Amazon Music https://amzn.to/3epNJ4K Spotify https://spoti.fi/3iKqbIP Apple Podcasts https://apple.co/38wDYhi ▶️SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook https://www.facebook.com/intothenecrosphere Instagram https://www.instagram.com/intothenecrosphere Twitter https://twitter.com/inecrosphere ▶️INTO THE NECROSPHERE MERCH https://into-the-necrosphere.creator-spring.com

The legendary Svartalv aka S.A. Destroyer of Nocturnal Breed is back on the podcast this week for an in-depth conversation about the writing of and inspiration behind his upcoming record, “Carry The Beast”, the roots and ideology and legacy of the Norwegian black metal scene and much more. PLUS: I showcase the blackened death metal racket of Brazilian upstarts, Necrofilosophy and on my weekly news rant I discuss the Marduk / Incineration Fest controversy and react to new tracks by Cadaver, Infernal Curse, Oxbow, Evile and Outer Heaven. ▶️SUPPORT THE BANDS FEATURED ON THIS EPISODE Nocturnal Breed https://nocturnalbreedofficial.bandcamp.com/ Necrofilosophy https://www.facebook.com/necrofilosophydeathmetal/ The Wretched End https://thewretchedend.bandcamp.com/ ▶️SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST https://youtube.com/c/IntoTheNecrosphere ▶️STREAM & DOWNLOAD Amazon Music https://amzn.to/3epNJ4K Spotify https://spoti.fi/3iKqbIP Apple Podcasts https://apple.co/38wDYhi ▶️SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook https://www.facebook.com/intothenecrosphere Instagram https://www.instagram.com/intothenecrosphere Twitter https://twitter.com/inecrosphere ▶️INTO THE NECROSPHERE MERCH https://into-the-necrosphere.creator-spring.com

Nathanael Underwood of British extreme metal veterans, DAMIM, joins the podcast this week to discuss a host of topics including creating the band’s own comic book, AI and its role in the creative arts and much more. PLUS - a huge round-up of recent releases, including albums by CHURCH OF THE DEAD, RUIM, CLOAK and IMMORTAL. And of course, another full-fat installment of my weekly news rant where I give you my take on the latest metal headlines. ▶️SUPPORT THE BANDS FEATURED ON THIS EPISODE Damim https://dam-nation.bandcamp.com/ Ruim https://peaceville.bandcamp.com/ Church Of The Dead https://churchofthedead.bandcamp.com/ ▶️SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST https://youtube.com/c/IntoTheNecrosphere ▶️STREAM & DOWNLOAD Amazon Music https://amzn.to/3epNJ4K Spotify https://spoti.fi/3iKqbIP Apple Podcasts https://apple.co/38wDYhi ▶️SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook https://www.facebook.com/intothenecrosphere Instagram https://www.instagram.com/intothenecrosphere Twitter https://twitter.com/inecrosphere ▶️INTO THE NECROSPHERE MERCH https://into-the-necrosphere.creator-spring.com

This week is a special one where I got to chop it and set the world to rights in person on the mean streets of Kingston-Upon-Thames with my good friend, Matt Wilcock of WEREWOLVES, THE ANTICHRIST IMPERIUM, ABRAMELIN and SHOTGUN MISTRESS. We discussed his current bands, his time in AKERCOCKE, what motivates him as a musician at this stage of his life and much more. PLUS - A review the new NECROFIER record, “Burning Shadows In The Southern Night” and a surprise guest joins me for my weekly news rant. ▶️SUPPORT THE BANDS FEATURED ON THIS EPISODE Werewolves https://werewolvesdeathmetal.bandcamp.com/ The Antichrist Imperium https://apocalypticwitchcraft.bandcamp.com/ Abramelin https://abramelin1.bandcamp.com/ Shotgun Mistress https://www.facebook.com/shotgunmistress Necrofier https://necrofier.bandcamp.com/ Obsidian Shrine https://obsidianshrine.bandcamp.com/ ▶️SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST https://youtube.com/c/IntoTheNecrosphere ▶️STREAM & DOWNLOAD Amazon Music https://amzn.to/3epNJ4K Spotify https://spoti.fi/3iKqbIP Apple Podcasts https://apple.co/38wDYhi ▶️SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook https://www.facebook.com/intothenecrosphere Instagram https://www.instagram.com/intothenecrosphere Twitter https://twitter.com/inecrosphere ▶️INTO THE NECROSPHERE MERCH https://into-the-necrosphere.creator-spring.com

This week I’m drinking a beer with Kride Lathti and Antti Poutanen of CHURCH OF THE DEAD. We discuss their incendiary new record, “Beyond Death”, the groundswell of fresh talent coming out of the Finnish metal scene and much more. PLUS: a review of “You” by JOHNNY THE BOY and a packed news rant where I give you my first reactions to songs by SHINING, FEN, IMPERIAL TRIUMPHANT, NOCTURNAL BREED and VREID. ▶️SUPPORT THE BANDS FEATURED ON THIS EPISODE Church of the Dead https://churchofthedead.bandcamp.com/ Eftboren https://eftboren.bandcamp.com/ Johnny The Boy https://johnnytheboyuk.bandcamp.com/ ▶️SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST https://youtube.com/c/IntoTheNecrosphere ▶️STREAM & DOWNLOAD Amazon Music https://amzn.to/3epNJ4K Spotify https://spoti.fi/3iKqbIP Apple Podcasts https://apple.co/38wDYhi ▶️SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook https://www.facebook.com/intothenecrosphere Instagram https://www.instagram.com/intothenecrosphere Twitter https://twitter.com/inecrosphere ▶️INTO THE NECROSPHERE MERCH https://into-the-necrosphere.creator-spring.com

On this week’s episode Simon Hawemann, owner of Total Dissonance Worship and guitarist for NIGHTMARER joins me for a track-by-track analysis of their incredible new album, “Deformity Adrift”. We also discuss his journey from musician to running his own label, his thoughts on the state of the music industry and much more. Then it’s on to my weekly news rant where I react to new singles by UNBLESSED DIVINE, WEREWOLVES, SNORLAX, TAAKE, BLUT AUS NORD and others. ▶️SUPPORT THE BANDS FEATURED ON THIS EPISODE Nightmarer https://nightmarer.bandcamp.com/ Avertia https://avertia.bandcamp.com/ Marduk http://marduk.nu/ Please consider supporting Jason Oberuc of SUFFERING HOUR in his battle against Stage III Classical Hodgkin's Lymphoma.: https://gofund.me/e7fb54f2 ▶️SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST https://youtube.com/c/IntoTheNecrosphere ▶️STREAM & DOWNLOAD Amazon Music https://amzn.to/3epNJ4K Spotify https://spoti.fi/3iKqbIP Apple Podcasts https://apple.co/38wDYhi ▶️SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook https://www.facebook.com/intothenecrosphere Instagram https://www.instagram.com/intothenecrosphere Twitter https://twitter.com/inecrosphere ▶️INTO THE NECROSPHERE MERCH https://into-the-necrosphere.creator-spring.com

Justin Grieves and Belinda Kordic of Johnny The Boy and Crippled Black Phoenix joins the podcast this week to discuss the making of “You”. We also discuss Justin’s love of gravity biking, animal rights activism, we find some common ground on social issues and much more. PLUS: a new round-up of some of my favourite releases of the week including Confusion, Krigsgrav, Tsjuder and Nocturnal Breed. Then it’s on to my weekly news rant where I give you my first impression of new singles by Cannibal Corpse, Tumulation and more. ▶️SUPPORT THE BANDS FEATURED ON THIS EPISODE Johnny The Boy https://johnnytheboyuk.bandcamp.com/ Crippled Black Phoenix https://riseupandfight.bandcamp.com/ Nocturnal Breed https://nocturnalbreedofficial.bandcamp.com/ Confusion https://dazestyle.bandcamp.com/ Krigsgrav https://krigsgrav.bandcamp.com/ Tsjuder https://tsjuder.bandcamp.com/music Putrascencion https://putrascension.bandcamp.com/ Please consider donating to Justin Grieves and help him get to the World Gravity Biking Championships in 2023: https://sponsor.me/JustinGreaves ▶️SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST https://youtube.com/c/IntoTheNecrosphere ▶️STREAM & DOWNLOAD Amazon Music https://amzn.to/3epNJ4K Spotify https://spoti.fi/3iKqbIP Apple Podcastshttps://apple.co/38wDYhi ▶️SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook https://www.facebook.com/intothenecrosphere Instagram https://www.instagram.com/intothenecrosphere Twitterhttps://twitter.com/inecrosphere ▶️INTO THE NECROSPHERE MERCH https://into-the-necrosphere.creator-spring.com

This week I’m sitting down with black metal royalty as the legendary Rune Eriksen (Blasphemer) joins me to discuss the sensational debut by his new project, RUIM. We also talk at length about his time with Mayhem, his approach to writing new music, what keeps him motivated and much more. PLUS - the world premiere of the new single by Quell, a review of “Uten N​å​digst Formildelse” by Ekrom and my first impressions of the latest tracks by Marduk, Incancation, Till The Dirt and others on my weekly news rant. ▶️SUPPORT THE BANDS FEATURED ON THIS EPISODE Ruim https://peaceville.bandcamp.com/ Quell https://quell.bandcamp.com/ Ekrom https://edgedcircleproductions.bandcamp.com/ Mayhem https://www.thetruemayhem.com/ ▶️SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST https://youtube.com/c/IntoTheNecrosphere ▶️STREAM & DOWNLOAD Amazon Music https://amzn.to/3epNJ4K Spotify https://spoti.fi/3iKqbIP Apple Podcasts https://apple.co/38wDYhi ▶️SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook https://www.facebook.com/intothenecrosphere Instagram https://www.instagram.com/intothenecrosphere Twitter https://twitter.com/inecrosphere ▶️INTO THE NECROSPHERE MERCH https://into-the-necrosphere.creator-spring.com

This week my good friend Katy Irizarry returns to the podcast to discuss her new venture, Suspiria PR, as well as some of the exciting bands and projects she’s been working on. We also discuss the accusations against Till Lindemann of Rammstein, backstage culture, the sorry state of global politics, the recent Peter Hotez / Joe Rogan debacle and much more. PLUS - a review of the new Blackbraid album and on my weekly news rants I give you my first impression of the latest tracks by Cryptopsy, Carnifex, Outer Heaven, Black Pestilence and more. ▶️SUPPORT THE BANDS FEATURED ON THIS EPISODE Blackbraid https://blackbraid.bandcamp.com/ Greh https://grehmetal.bandcamp.com/ Morbid Angel https://morbid-angel.bandcamp.com/ ▶️SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST https://youtube.com/c/IntoTheNecrosphere ▶️STREAM & DOWNLOAD Amazon Music https://amzn.to/3epNJ4K Spotify https://spoti.fi/3iKqbIP Apple Podcasts https://apple.co/38wDYhi ▶️SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook https://www.facebook.com/intothenecrosphere Instagram https://www.instagram.com/intothenecrosphere Twitter https://twitter.com/inecrosphere ▶️INTO THE NECROSPHERE MERCH https://into-the-necrosphere.creator-spring.com

This week I’m joined by the hosts of Necromaniacs - two of my fellow horsemen of the podcasting apocalypse - Sensei Mike Hill (Tombs, Scorpion Throne) and Sheriff Mike Scondotto (Inhuman, Confusion, Last Stand), as we count down our favourite death metal albums of the ‘90s. I also review the “Bestial Devastation” and “Morbid Visions” re-recordings by the Cavalera brothers. PLUS - on my weekly news rant, I give you my first impressions of the new Dying Fetus single, weigh in on the latest attempt to cancel Panzerfaust and more. ▶️SUPPORT THE BANDS FEATURED ON THIS EPISODE SIK https://sikmusic2.bandcamp.com/ Cavalera https://www.cavaleraconspiracy.net/ Deicide https://www.facebook.com/OfficialDeicide Napalm Death https://napalmdeath.bandcamp.com/ ▶️SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST https://youtube.com/c/IntoTheNecrosphere ▶️STREAM & DOWNLOAD Amazon Music https://amzn.to/3epNJ4K Spotify https://spoti.fi/3iKqbIP Apple Podcasts https://apple.co/38wDYhi ▶️SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook https://www.facebook.com/intothenecrosphere Instagram https://www.instagram.com/intothenecrosphere Twitter https://twitter.com/inecrosphere ▶️INTO THE NECROSPHERE MERCH https://into-the-necrosphere.creator-spring.com

This week my good friend Christian Larson of Texan black metal terrors, Necrofier, returns to the podcast to discuss the band’s critically acclaimed sophomore album, “Burning Shadows In The Southern Night”. We also get an update on Christian’s own “Hell’s Heroes” festival, which is set to stage a momentous 2024 iteration, and we talk about a number of other current topics including merch cuts, standing up to the cancel mob and more. Then it’s on to my weekly news rant where I react to the latest tracks by Blut Aus Nord, Imperial Triumphant, Daath and Uada. PLUS - the world premiere of the new Cult Burial Single. ▶️SUPPORT THE BANDS FEATURED ON THIS EPISODE Necrofier https://necrofier.bandcamp.com/ Cult Burial https://cultburial.bandcamp.com/ Vital Remains https://www.facebook.com/vital.remains.official ▶️SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST https://youtube.com/c/IntoTheNecrosphere ▶️STREAM & DOWNLOAD Amazon Music https://amzn.to/3epNJ4K Spotify https://spoti.fi/3iKqbIP Apple Podcasts https://apple.co/38wDYhi ▶️SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook https://www.facebook.com/intothenecrosphere Instagram https://www.instagram.com/intothenecrosphere Twitter https://twitter.com/inecrosphere ▶️INTO THE NECROSPHERE MERCH https://into-the-necrosphere.creator-spring.com

This week Jon Krieger of Blackbraid sits down with me for an in-depth discussion about every track on his blistering new album, “Blackbraid II”. We also address some of the ridiculous rumors that have dogged the project for the past couple of months, why he chooses to remain an independent artist and much more. PLUS - a world-exclusive premiere of the crushing new Drugoth single, taken from the upcoming album “Battles May Cease But War Is Forever”. Then on my weekly news rant I share my thoughts on this past weekend’s Reaperfest and give you my first impressions of new tracks by Fossilization, Unblessed Divine, Grand Cadaver and others. ▶️SUPPORT THE BANDS FEATURED ON THIS EPISODE Blackbraid https://blackbraid.bandcamp.com/ Drugoth https://drugoth.bandcamp.com/ Quell https://quell.bandcamp.com/ ▶️SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST https://youtube.com/c/IntoTheNecrosphere ▶️STREAM & DOWNLOAD Amazon Music https://amzn.to/3epNJ4K Spotify https://spoti.fi/3iKqbIP Apple Podcasts https://apple.co/38wDYhi ▶️SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook https://www.facebook.com/intothenecrosphere Instagram https://www.instagram.com/intothenecrosphere Twitter https://twitter.com/inecrosphere ▶️INTO THE NECROSPHERE MERCH https://into-the-necrosphere.creator-spring.com

This week I’m kicking off a series of podcasts recorded in person at Reaper Fest on July 28th/29th. My first guest is none other than my good friend, Ultha mastermind and fellow Horsemen of the Podcasting Apocalypse, Ralph Schmidt. We discuss the reaction to “All That Has Never Been True” one year after its release, the impact that cancel culture has had on Ultha and the black metal scene at large, Ralph's favourite 90's death metal albums and much more. Then, I review “Last of a Kind” by Panzerchrist, and on my weekly news I react to the latest singles by Cryptopsy, Marduk and others. PLUS - I share my list of underrated 80’s metal gems you need to re-visit. ▶️SUPPORT THE BANDS FEATURED ON THIS EPISODE Tombs https://tombscult.bandcamp.com/ Ultha https://ultha.bandcamp.com/ Panzerchrist https://emanzipation.bandcamp.com/album/last-of-a-kind ▶️SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST https://youtube.com/c/IntoTheNecrosphere ▶️STREAM & DOWNLOAD Amazon Music https://amzn.to/3epNJ4K Spotify https://spoti.fi/3iKqbIP Apple Podcasts https://apple.co/38wDYhi ▶️SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook https://www.facebook.com/intothenecrosphere Instagram https://www.instagram.com/intothenecrosphere Twitter https://twitter.com/inecrosphere ▶️INTO THE NECROSPHERE MERCH https://into-the-necrosphere.creator-spring.com

This week sees the continuation of my in-person series of podcasts recorded at Reaper Fest on July 28th/29th. My good friend A|V of black metal outfit, Abduction, returns to the podcast to discuss the band’s most recent record, last year’s critically acclaimed “Black Blood”. We also talk about his philosophy toward performing live, future plans for the band, the cultural decline of the UK and much more. Then, I review “My Enemies Look & Sound Like Me” by Werewolves and on my weekly news rant I share my first impression of new cuts by Cannibal Corpse, Shining, Sulphur Aeon and others. PLUS - my picks for the most underrated metal albums of the 2000s. ▶️SUPPORT THE BANDS FEATURED ON THIS EPISODE Tombstone https://tombstone666.bandcamp.com/ Abduction https://abduction616.bandcamp.com/ Werewolves https://werewolvesdeathmetal.bandcamp.com/ Akercocke https://peaceville.bandcamp.com/album/decades-of-devil-worship ▶️SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST https://youtube.com/c/IntoTheNecrosphere ▶️STREAM & DOWNLOAD Amazon Music https://amzn.to/3epNJ4K Spotify https://spoti.fi/3iKqbIP Apple Podcasts https://apple.co/38wDYhi ▶️SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook https://www.facebook.com/intothenecrosphere Instagram https://www.instagram.com/intothenecrosphere Twitterhttps://twitter.com/inecrosphere ▶️INTO THE NECROSPHERE MERCH https://into-the-necrosphere.creator-spring.com ▶️THE HORSEMEN OF THE PODCASTING APOCALYPSE Horrorwolf666 https://thehorrorwolf666podcast.buzzsprout.com/ Everything Went Black https://everythingwentblack.podbean.com/ Necromaniacs https://thehorrorwolf666podcast.buzzsprout.com/ Sol Nox https://www.solnoxpodcast.podbean.com/ Iblis Manifestations https://linktr.ee/iblismanifestationspodcast

This week I’m joined by Cryptopsy frontman and the host of the Vox & Hops Podcast, Matt McGachy. We discuss Cryptopsy’s upcoming album, “As Gomorrah Burns”, how Matt dealt with the criticism that met his first release with the band, his approach to performance, podcasting and much more. PLUS - I discuss the controversy surrounding Blackbraid and the Midgardsblot festival this weekend. I also share my first impressions of new tracks by The Amenta, Primordial, Desecrecy, Hexvessel and others. And I respond to We Are The Pit’s list of the “10 Sickest Breakdowns” with six selections of my own. ▶️SUPPORT THE BANDS FEATURED ON THIS EPISODE Cryptopsy https://cryptopsyofficial.bandcamp.com/ Trivax https://trivax.bandcamp.com/ Dying Fetus https://dyingfetus.bandcamp.com/ ▶️SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST https://youtube.com/c/IntoTheNecrosphere ▶️STREAM & DOWNLOAD Amazon Music https://amzn.to/3epNJ4K Spotify https://spoti.fi/3iKqbIP Apple Podcasts https://apple.co/38wDYhi ▶️SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook https://www.facebook.com/intothenecrosphere Instagram https://www.instagram.com/intothenecrosphere Twitter https://twitter.com/inecrosphere ▶️INTO THE NECROSPHERE MERCH https://into-the-necrosphere.creator-spring.com ▶️THE HORSEMEN OF THE PODCASTING APOCALYPSE Horrorwolf666 https://thehorrorwolf666podcast.buzzsprout.com/ Everything Went Black https://everythingwentblack.podbean.com/ Necromaniacs https://thehorrorwolf666podcast.buzzsprout.com/ Sol Nox https://www.solnoxpodcast.podbean.com/ Iblis Manifestations https://linktr.ee/iblismanifestationspodcast