In The Abyss Podcast

This week... We are joined by Adam Beck, drummer with UK black metal band STAHLSARG to open a discussion on autism, being a musician, how the two parts of his life effect each other & how the metal community can be supportive. We are seeing this as an introduction to a much wider conversation around neurodivergence, particularly within the music industry. Please add your comments below if you...

On this episode... Tregenza & Voice Of Reason dissect the new Nervosa album 'Slave Machine'. Is the follow up to 2023's Jailbreak to album that propels Nervosa into the stratosphere? Intro music Taken from 'Barrel Full O Smoke' by The Grudge, check em out on facebook, Instagram, Bandcamp etc @thegrudgeuk Sponsored by RADIO CITY BEER WORKS: https://www.rcbw.shop/ Instagram: @intheabyssmetal / @...

This week, Beandog is joined by the ever suave Uncle Mike to pull apart the new record from one of our all time favourites CORROSION OF CONFORMITY. Good God / Baad Man is the first album since 2018's No Cross No Crown and sees the return of Stanton Moore on drums following the sad passing of Reed Mullin. Intro music Taken from 'Barrel Full O Smoke' by The Grudge, check em out on facebook, Instagra...

This week... Beandog & Tregenza take the high road with the new Hellripper record 'Coronach', their first release for Century Media Records. Can the follow up to the awesome Warlocks Grim & Withered Hags take them to the next level? All signs point to F**K YES! Intro music Taken from 'Barrel Full O Smoke' by The Grudge, check em out on facebook, Instagram, Bandcamp etc @thegrudgeuk Sponsor...

This week... Beandog & Tregenza catch up with Si from Oldham's finest purveyors of crusty black metal punk WOLFBASTARD. We discuss the kick ass new record 'Satanic Scum Punks', the upcoming UK tour, working men's clubs & more. Intro music Taken from 'Barrel Full O Smoke' by The Grudge, check em out on facebook, Instagram, Bandcamp etc @thegrudgeuk Sponsored by RADIO CITY BEER WORKS: https:...

This week, we catch up with Mr James McBain, otherwise known as HELLRIPPER. We discuss the killer new record CORONACH, the inspiration behind it & the future plans. We also dig into James' musical history from first picking up a guitar as a child to a love for Red Hot Chilli Peppers. Intro music Taken from 'Barrel Full O Smoke' by The Grudge, check em out on facebook, Instagram, Bandcamp etc @...

This week... Tregenza, Padre & Voice Of Reason 'celebrate' the year Padre first landed on earth, 1981, with our favourite albums from the year. Some say it's not a vintage year but we managed to dig out some stone cold bangers, some left field choices and one or two 'are you sure?' moments (Tregenza, we're looking at you!). Intro music Taken from 'Barrel Full O Smoke' by The Grudge, check em o...

This week... Something different from In The Abyss as Mr Black City Records himself, Dave Savage joins Tregenza to submit his 5 biggest metal related pet peeves to the newly opened Metal Room 101. How many will Tregenza allow? Intro music Taken from 'Barrel Full O Smoke' by The Grudge, check em out on facebook, Instagram, Bandcamp etc @thegrudgeuk Sponsored by RADIO CITY BEER WORKS: https://www.rc...

On this episode... Beandog & Tregenza dissect the new record from UK metal stalwarts (Yep, 20-odd years in) Sylosis. And album enjoyed by both but raises a few questions about modern heavy music... Intro music Taken from 'Barrel Full O Smoke' by The Grudge, check em out on facebook, Instagram, Bandcamp etc @thegrudgeuk Sponsored by RADIO CITY BEER WORKS: https://www.rcbw.shop/ Instagram: @inth...

This week... we catch up with Bones & Craig from Tailgunner as they drop their killer second album MIDNIGHT BLITZ. From working with a genuine Metal God like KK Downing to touring like their lives depend on it, Tailgunner are readying themselves for world domination... It's gonna be quite the ride! Intro music Taken from 'Barrel Full O Smoke' by The Grudge, check em out on facebook, Instagram,...

This week Beandog & Tregenza take on the hugely dramatic black metal behemoth that is Necropalace, the new record from WORM. A cacophony of majestic extremity from start to finish, we might just be looking at an early album of the year contender. Intro music Taken from 'Barrel Full O Smoke' by The Grudge, check em out on facebook, Instagram, Bandcamp etc @thegrudgeuk Sponsored by RADIO CITY BE...

On this episode... Tregenza, Padre & Voice Of Reason take a dive into Tailgunner's 2nd record & KK Downing produced 'Midnight Blitz'. From those early pub gigs in 2022 to the slick heavy metal machine they are now, can they follow up the cracking debut Guns For Hire in style? Intro music Taken from 'Barrel Full O Smoke' by The Grudge, check em out on facebook, Instagram, Bandcamp etc @theg...

This week, Beandog & Tregenza catch up with Chris Jones of Old Horn Tooth & London Doom Collective to dig through the eight essential records for when we drop him a desert island... From 70s classics to obscure British doom, Chris tells the story of his history with music. We also chat about the upcoming Masters Of The Riff V Festival in London! Masters Of The Riff tickets: https://dice.fm...

This week, Voice Of Reason makes a long awaited 1st appearance of 2026 alongside Tregenza to take a deep dive into the new record from one of our favourite British metal bands, Urne. 'Setting Fire To The Sky' is Urne's 3rd album, following on our 2023 album of the year A Feast On Sorrow. Have Urne gone and done it again? Intro music Taken from 'Barrel Full O Smoke' by The Grudge, check em out on f...

Beandog & Tregenza take a dive into the unhinged world of Backengrillen, the new project by ex Refused members Dennis Lyxzén, Magnus Flagge & David Sandström accompanied by ex-Nirvana (Not THAT one, the 70s Jazz one) man Mats Gustafsson. The result is a ride you won't forget! Intro music Taken from 'Barrel Full O Smoke' by The Grudge, check em out on facebook, Instagram, Bandcamp etc @theg...

Who wants another year of big riffs, sweaty moshpits & irresponsible vinyl shopping? Tregenza, Beandog & Padre look forward to all the expected metal happenings in 2026... New albums from the likes of Corrosion Of Conformity, Anthrax, URNE, WORM as well as the festivals & gigs we are most looking forward to... Masters Of The Riff, Incineration, Desertfest & more! We also shout out...

We are back for 2026! Tregenza, Padre & Beandog take a dive into the new album from Teutonic Thrash LEGENDS Kreator! One of the most consistent thrash bands over the past 25 years, can Mille & co deliver another banger? Intro music Taken from 'Barrel Full O Smoke' by The Grudge, check em out on facebook, Instagram, Bandcamp etc @thegrudgeuk Sponsored by RADIO CITY BEER WORKS: https://www.r...

This week... it's our final episode of 2025 as we look back on some highlights from the year just gone... From great gigs to great moments via big surprises and sad losses... It's been another rollercoaster of riffs! See you in 2026... STAY METAL! Sponsored by RADIO CITY BEER WORKS: https://www.rcbw.shop/ Instagram: @intheabyssmetal / @ant_dan / @padreintheabyss / @joeytregenza / @originalbeandog...

This week, we welcome back The Cultural Advisor to look back on and celebrate our collective favourite albums of 2025 with the odd extra thrown in for good measure. From UK death metal to Italian goth and everything in between, it's been another great year of riffs! Sponsored by RADIO CITY BEER WORKS: https://www.rcbw.shop/ Instagram: @intheabyssmetal / @ant_dan / @padreintheabyss / @joeytregenza...

This week... Beandog & Tregenza catch up with ORANGE GOBLIN guitarist JOE HOARE. We discuss the 30 years of OG, the early days, tour stories, all the ups and downs plus a look towards the future & the upcoming final ever UK Tour. Sponsored by RADIO CITY BEER WORKS: https://www.rcbw.shop/ Instagram: @intheabyssmetal / @ant_dan / @padreintheabyss / @joeytregenza / @originalbeandog Bluesky: @...

This week... Tregenza & Beandog brush off the hangovers and look back on an incredible weekend at the rebirth of BAY DAYS FESTIVAL at Radio City Social, Chelmsford. From the amazing beer to killer performances from the likes of Inhuman Nature, Dunes, Dimscua, Gurt & Loads more. Get your Bay Days 2026 tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/bay-days-festival-2026-tickets-1972046673687?...

For the first time since June, all four of us are back! We all look back on the metal highlights from October; Albums from Creeper, Asidhara, Orbit Culture, Primitive Man & more. There's also gig talk with Bleed From Within, The Obsessed & Burner plus the key metal news... Download announcement, Megadave nonsense, Bean's Lulu admission & believe it or not... a children's book! Sponsore...

This week, Beandog & Tregenza catch up with Daniel Wallenborg, vocalist & guitarist from Swedish Sludge/Post Metal mob KLPS. We discuss the killer new self-titled record, the band's history, the change of name, the Swedish heavy music scene & what the future holds for KLPS. Check out KLPS here: https://kollapsemusic.bandcamp.com/album/k-l-p-s Sponsored by RADIO CITY BEER WORKS: https:/...

This week... Bean & Tregenza finally nail down Radio City Beer Works owner & In The Abyss collaborator Dan Harvey for an hour to dive into the history of RCBW. We also discuss the move into owning a bar alongside the brewery (the best bar you'll ever go to), welcoming us fools in to promote live music there and the big future plans... Go get yourself some of the best beer available: www.rc...

This week... Beandog & Tregenza catch up with owner of Morning Star Heresy Music Group Shane Geiss. Morning Star Heresy are a group of metal fanatics label tirelessly dedicated to digital distribution & label services for underground & rising metal artists from all over the UK. We find out what makes them tick, what services they offer as well as the bands they work with and the ones t...