In The Abyss Podcast

This week... Tregenza, Voice Of Reason & Beandog bring back our metal monthly retrospective! We look back on September's best releases, gigs and news stories as well as other favourites from the past that have been gracing the turntable. 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:...

On this episode, Voice Of Reason & Tregenza take a walk down a dark alley to dive into the very moody new Perturbator record, Age Of Aquarius on Nuclear Blast Records. With some fascinating guest spots and a slight shift in direction, this was always going to be an interesting release... Intro music Taken from 'Barrel Full O Smoke' by The Grudge, check em out on facebook, Instagram, Bandcamp e...

On this episode... Beandog & Tregenza dig into the fresh sounding new album from thrash legends Testament, possibly the most consistent thrash band of them all? Let us know if you agree... 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: @intheabyssmet...

This week... Beandog & Tregenza catch up with Beyond Extinction vocalist Jasper Harmer. We dig into their debut record 'Where The Gather' and the bleak concept behind it. We also talk Jasper's extra curricular metal activities and give some love to the AWESOME Essex heavy music scene. Grab your copy of Where The Gather Here: https://beyond-extinction.sumupstore.com/products Intro music Taken f...

This week, Beandog & Tregenza are joined by Andrew Field, overlord / owner of the awesome UK label APF Records. Andrew chooses his essential eight records for his desert island and be warned... This episode contains prog! 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.rcb...

Tregenza, Voice Of Reason & Beandog dip into the SEVENTEENTH studio album from one of our absolute favourites, Paradise Lost. We also look back over their back catalogue and highlight some outstanding moments from the past 30 odd years. 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:...

This week, Tregenza & Beandog have the pleasure of an hour in the comany of the amazing Jo Quail. We discuss her musical journey, the outstanding new record 'Notan' and a somewhat unexpected path into heavy music. You can pre-order Jo's new album 'Notan' here: https://joquail.bandcamp.com/album/notan Intro music Taken from 'Barrel Full O Smoke' by The Grudge, check em out on facebook, Instagra...

Now that the dust has settled on the 2026 festival lineup announcements, Tregenza, Voice Of Reason & Beandog discuss the current state of play with headliners. Are we running out of 'worthy' headline bands? Is there an over saturation of festivals & not enough bands to go around? Is there too much repetition? Who are the headliners of the future? What are your thoughts? Let us know... Intr...

This week, Tregenza, Beandog & distinguished guest Mr Nige 'I was there in 86' Savage look back on a riot of a weekend at Alcatraz Open Air. We discuss some absolutely barnstorming performances, the superb organisation & which band just needs to call it a day... Intro music Taken from 'Barrel Full O Smoke' by The Grudge, check em out on facebook, Instagram, Bandcamp etc @thegrudgeuk Sponso...

On this episode... Voice Of Reason & Beandog are still doing their best to remember this year's Bloodstock fun & games... We discuss a strong Saturday lineup and a big finish to the festival overall. 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:...

On this episode... Beandog & Voice Of Reason have dusted themselves off and worked hard to recall the shenanigans from Bloodstock 2025. In part 1, we'll talk about the bands from Thursday & Friday as well as the Wednesday arrival for the first time. Intro music Taken from 'Barrel Full O Smoke' by The Grudge, check em out on facebook, Instagram, Bandcamp etc @thegrudgeuk Sponsored by RADIO...

This week we look forward to the biggest heavy metal party in the UK, BLOODSTOCK! We discuss the bands across all stages, the ones to look out for, the potential surprise packages and the major draws for us. Have a good one Bloodstockers!! Note: The awesome PAELLARIA are indeed at Bloodstock so go check em out and get yourself some damn good food! Intro music Taken from 'Barrel Full O Smoke' by Th...

This week... we are joined by Nick & Will from the awesome CAGE FIGHT. We shoot the shit over the forthcoming new single & album, the ups and downs of touring, the imminent Bloodstock RJD stage appearance, Metal To The Masses, oat cakes & loads more. Intro music Taken from 'Barrel Full O Smoke' by The Grudge, check em out on facebook, Instagram, Bandcamp etc @thegrudgeuk Sponsored by R...

We continue the Black Sabbath celebration with part 2 of our album ranking... This time, it's the Ozzy years. The blueprint for everything heavy metal that followed and we try to decide which is the best of the lot. Not an easy task... 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 kick off a celebration of the true heavy metal originators Black Sabbath. As hard as it may seem, we decided to rank all Sabbath studio albums to decide which is actually top of the biggest tree in Aston park. We start with the non Ozzy years... A truly eclectic mix of albums! Intro music Taken from 'Barrel Full O Smoke' by The Grudge, check em out on facebook, Instagram, Bandcamp...

This week... Tregenza & Beandog welcome back the suave, debonair Uncle Mike to rank the studio albums from one of our all time favourite bands, the legendary CORROSION OF CONFORMITY. 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 it's the turn of Tregenza & 'Cultural Advisor' to the podcast Gav to dip into some favourite releases from April & May. Bangers from Benediction, Messa, Ghost, Froglord, Bleed From Within, Midnight, Black Sword Thunder Attack, 1968 & Kal-El. Intro music Taken from 'Barrel Full O Smoke' by The Grudge, check em out on facebook, Instagram, Bandcamp etc @thegrudgeuk Sponsored by...

This week... Tregenza & 'Mr Palace' Voice Of Reason take a dive into the latest album from Denmark's Volbeat. We discuss the Metallica shaped old dog in the room, the value of a great chorus and why do they seem to get a bit of stick in the metal community? Intro music Taken from 'Barrel Full O Smoke' by The Grudge, check em out on facebook, Instagram, Bandcamp etc @thegrudgeuk Sponsored by RA...

This week... the four grumpy metal bastards of the apocalypse are all back together and we look forward to the upcoming Iron Maiden 50th anniversary world tour but offering our prediction of the tour setlist. From Iron Maiden to Fear Of The Dark, NOTHING is off the cards! Intro music Taken from 'Barrel Full O Smoke' by The Grudge, check em out on facebook, Instagram, Bandcamp etc @thegrudgeuk Spon...

Tregenza & Beandog have the honour of spending half an hour with a genuine black metal legend, SIGH mastermind Mirai Kawashima. We discuss the re-recording of Sigh's 2007 album 'Hangman's Hymn', lineup changes, Sigh's 35 year history & loads more. Intro music Taken from 'Barrel Full O Smoke' by The Grudge, check em out on facebook, Instagram, Bandcamp etc @thegrudgeuk Sponsored by RADIO CI...

This week... Bean & Tregenza discuss the 'change of seasons' at metal & hardcore shows. Have mosh pits really changed? Are hardcore pits just a load of tough guy nonsense? We also reminisce over some mosh pit highlights from our many (too many) years of going to shows. Intro music Taken from 'Barrel Full O Smoke' by The Grudge, check em out on facebook, Instagram, Bandcamp etc @thegrudgeuk...

Beandog & Tregenza dig into the ludicrously titled new Behemoth record 'The Shit Ov God'. Album number 13 from the Polish black metal heavyweights but what did we think of it? 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 / @ant_dan...

Beandog & Tregenza spent a very hot n' sweaty night in the company of one of the coolest bands out there right now, Belgium's Gnome. All the riffs, the swagger & the hats, Gnome are a must see band! Support on the night came from awesome two piece doom types WALL. Intro music Taken from 'Barrel Full O Smoke' by The Grudge, check em out on facebook, Instagram, Bandcamp etc @thegrudgeuk Spon...

Beandog & Tregenza look back on an awesome day of extreme metal in London... All the killer bands we saw, the people we met, the beer we drank, the queues we queued in! What a day, see you next year! 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: @in...

We all take a dive into the new Machine Head album 'Unatoned'. Another shift in the ever changing Machine Head story... but is it any good? Listen to find out our views... 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 / @ant_dan / @padr...