Everything Went Black Podcast

Matt Bacon, consultant, A&R man, music Journalist and founder of Dropout Media joins us this week.  You might know him from his entertaining, informative Bacon Bits Instagram / TikTok account where he doles out valuable information about promoting your music.  If you don’t follow him already and you play in a band, do yourself a favor and give him a follow. Intro:     “All the Dark Things” – Mike...

Trevor Shelley De Brauw and Laurent Schroeder-Lebec of Pelican join us this week.  On paper, I have asked them on to discuss the reissue of The Fire in Our Throats Will Beckon the Thaw on Thrill Jockey but the truth is that I miss talking to these guys and I wanted to catch up; especially with Laurent, who has been out of the mix for a while.    Intro:    “All the Dark Things” – Mike Hill Outro:  ...

Karl Haikara (Sol Nox Podcast) and I get together to continue Darkness Weaves collaboration, our exploration of the work of Karl Edward Wagner, the horror / dark fantasy writer whose work has impacted popular culture in innumerable ways.  Wagner is most notable for his immortal, word-wielding antihero but has also penned horror and weird fiction.   For starters, we are going to cover the stories i...

As part of our Unholy Passion effort, we’re bringing you a “Classics” edition. Ralph and I discuss two artists that have produced music that can be considered crucial.  Roy Orbison was the original Man in Black and Townes Van Zandt explored the dark worlds of despair that both of us seem to gravitate to.  We discuss a lot of music in this episode. Most of the tracks will be represented on the acco...

This week we welcome Mitch Oliver and Skot Hamilton to the podcast.  We had Skot on the show recently to talk about KEN Mode, his work in the film industry and his scoring work on the short horror film The Druid’s Hand. Mitch is an award-winning Writer and Director whose recent short film, The Druid’s Hand, received international acclaim on the 2022 Festival Circuit. The film was screened to numer...

This is an emergency episode that I wanted to get out to you guys.  Dry Wedding, a band that EWB is fully supporting, has experienced one of the nightmare that all touring musicians have: the theft of their van and gear.   A lot of you guys are in bands, love music, so please listen to the episode and support these guys.  I know times are tough right now, but please spare some funds and donate to...

Ralph and I kick off yet another sub-series in the EWB Podcasting Universe.  “The Metaphysics of…” will explore various philosophies, emotions and subjects in depth with personal reflections and how they tie in with music, literature and films. This week’s flagship episode addresses The Metaphysics of Fear, a subject that we can all identify with. Intro:    “All of the Dark Things” – Mike Hill Out...

Thanks for tuning in guys. This week, due to some family issues, I was not able to produce a new episode so we’re going Into the Vault into the murky past. We’re going all the way back to episode 5 and 8 where I did my first chat with the Great Malcolm Tent of Trash American Style and a really loose chat with The Secret from our European Tour.   I’ll be back next week with a brand new episode.

Evan Hopper is back this week for a fac-to-face, in-person episode.  We can a progress report on the new Quell album and talk about our night on the town.     Intro:    “All of the Dark Things” – Mike Hill Outro:   “Reaped by the Scythe” – Quell (feat. Jackie Smit)

Welcome to the pilot episode of a new series that will span Everything Went Black and Sol Nox.  It’s a collaboration between myself and Karl Haikara and our mission statement is to bring more attention to the great work of Karl Edward Wagner an unsung author of some of the most compelling fiction in the horror and dark fantasy genres.   Intro:    “All of the Dark Things” – Mike Hill Outro:   “Seve...

Ralph and I are back for another Unholy Passion episode.  This time around we talk about Hip Hop music, a genre that is very important to both of us.  It’s an epic one; so strap in and enjoy.  At one point, we realize how much of a herculean task it is, so apologies if we overlooked or left put some of your favorite artists.   Intro:    “Hip Hop” – Dead Prez Outro:   “Ain’t Nuthin’ ta Fuck Wit” –...

Fellow Horseman of the Podcasting Apocalypse, Karl Haikara joins us this week to talk about Sol Nox.  We spoke a while back when he was about to launch his podcast, so it’s time to check in again.   Intro:                  “All of the Dark Things” – Mike Hill Outro:                “Eviction” – Linea Aspera

My old friend Therese Lanz joins us this week. She is the creative force behind Mares of Thrace, whose 2022 LP The Exile was released after an 8 year hiatus.  Therese discussed the band, her burgeoning career in the gaming and fantasy illustration world and along the way puts me on the spot regarding the Studio Ghibli universe.   Intro:                  “All of the Dark Things” – Mike Hill Outro: ...

Happy Friday Everyone! I'm dropping this special report to announce that tickets go on sale today for Cadabra Records inaugural Nightlands Festival on June 2 and 3 at Kathedral Event Center in Hammonton, New Jersey. If you dig cosmic horror, weird fiction or gothic horror this is for you.  The Festival will bring live readings, music and tons of art. On June 1 there is also a stand-alone special e...

This week, Chris Bozzone, a composer and ambassador of Cadabra Records joins us this week.  Cadabra Records is one of the coolest, most unique labels that I have run across. If you love horror, weird fiction, film scores and books this is a destination that you must explore.  You will find some of the most creative manifestations of horror fiction in the form of scored readings of the finest entri...

Due to popular demand, Ralph’s Best of 2022 List has been released on the main stream.  Initially, this episode was a Patreon-only piece but since a lot of you guys wanted to know why Ralph was left out, I decided to post his recollection of 2022 for everyone.   BEHOLD! Intro: "All the Dark Things" - Mike Hill Outro: "Bathed in Lightning, Bathed in Heat" - Ultha

Ralph and I go back in time to the legendary handout at his place in Heidelberg. Anodyne was on tour in Europe, we were exhausted and had a night off and Ralph was cool enough to let us stay at his place. That night we cemented our friendship, laughed and check out this video “Death is Only the Beginning Vol. 1”.   Intro:   “Servants of the Warsmen” – Winter Outro:  “Soon to Be Dead” - Dismember

This week I catch up with my friend Graham Brooks of Barishi.   A few years ago, we toured together, had a blast on the road and made our one creative contributions to Cable’s 2019 album “Take the Stairs to Hell.” We talk about the last couple of years, working on new songs and possibilities on the road. Intro:     “All of the Dark Things” – Mike Hill Outro:   “Cursus Ablaze” - Barishi

Skot Hamilton of KEN Mode joins us this week.  I’ve had Jesse on over the past few years, but this is Skot’s first time on the podcast.  We talk abut his involvement with the band as well as his involvement with film, another passion of mine.  This is a real epic, so stap in! Intro:    “All of the Dark Things” – Mike Hill Outro:   Lost Grip” – KEN Mode

Ryan Lipynsky joins us this week.  Likely, you now Ryan from killer bands like Unearthly Trance, The Howling Wind, Thralldom, Villains, Serpentine Path and a ton or others.  Ryan is more recently a founding member of Reeking Aura, a band that I’ve been real stoked on since I first heard them last year. Their 2022 LP Blood and Bone Meal rates high on my best of 2022 and is somewhat of a supergroup...

Katy Irazzary of Season of Mist joins us this week to talk about the adventures of working PR in the metal world, living in New York City, pizza and being Italian - American. Intro: "All of the Dark Things" - Mike Hill Outro: "Summer Breeze" - Type O Negative

For anyone who admires hard work and discipline, you have to give Arnold Schwarzenegger respect.  In many ways his success is a manifestation of the “American Dream” that is often referred to.  Ralph and I discuss his careers, his achievements and also acknowledge some of his missteps. Intro:     “All of the Dark Things” – Mike Hill Outro:   “Lost Crew” - Breach

The year is winding down and the holiday season is upon us.  This is the final episode of 2022 and to celebrate the conclusion of another year, I have invited Brandon Legion of the HorrorWolf666 podcast on to talk about ABRAXAS HORN, his brand new musical venture.   Intro:     “All the Dark Things” – Mike Hill Outro:   “It Watches” – Abraxas Horn

Josh Barnett returns to the podcast this week.  I’ve been following his career in MMA and Pro Wrestling for well over a decade; he has worked in pretty much every promotion under the sun including the UFC, Strikeforce, DREAM, PRIDE, Bellator, New Japan to name a few.  In addition to being a combat sports pioneer, Josh is an extremely cool guy and huge fan of metal, philosophy, horror movies and al...

I had an incredible last few days; transcontinental flights, great music and most notable an epic hangout with one of my best friends: Mr. Ralph Schmidt. He capture all of that in this week’s episode. Just an advance apology for the sound quality.  We were recording in an fairly uncontrolled environment.     Intro:     “All the Dark Things” Outro:   “Unholy Passion”