In The Abyss Podcast

On this week's episode... We are joined by friend of the podcast Original Beandog to catch up on a few metal matters from the past couple of weeks... 2023 Festival lineups, the potential death of the album format, Grammy metal award nominees and why is Sharon Osbourne dragging up the past? This week's playlist of steel: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/04dg2sB6aihSXbTqkzVTlJ Underground Band Of T...

On this week's episode... We complete the Scandinavian tour with Norway and specifically Black Metal. Why did Norway produce such bleak music? What are the roots of Black Metal? We look at the dark & light elements aswell as a potential 'Big 4' of Black Metal... Oh, and apparently A-Ha were Stoke City fans? Listen in to find out more... This week's playlist of steel: https://open.spotify.com/p...

On this week's episode... We are joined by friend of the podcast and wrestling authority, Gav Evans to talk about the links between Heavy Metal and Wrestling... The joint boom of WWE & Nu Metal in the late 90s through to ECW's use of some true classic metal anthems. Also, how Chris Jericho continues to fly the flag for metal within the wrestling fraternity and why are Padre and Gav so keen on...

Episode Description On this week's episode... We are joined by Jon Lambert, mastermind behind Noise Dosage Media and the film 'Between Exultation & Aggression' to talk about the film, the history and future of extreme metal and even pizza! Of course there is our weekly 'Where's Schaffer' update too... Between Exultation & Aggression: https://www.noisedosagemedia.com/ This week's playlist o...

On this week's episode... We talk about metal in Germany! From The Scorpions & Rammstein to Wacken & Halford's Bar, Germany has long had an affinity with heavy metal. We wanted to know why. Also this week... The ongoing search for Jon Schaffer, Krampus Rumpus and Is Padre actually an anarchist? The Italian authorities definitely had their suspicions... This week's playlist of steel (German...

On this week's episode... We go where some have threatened but few have committed... Were Queen really all that good? Were they merely a singles band? Can they even be considered overrated? We also discuss the monumental rip off that is ticket reselling websites, Iron Maiden's 2023 arena tour and has anyone actually seen Jon Schaffer? This week's playlist of steel: https://open.spotify.com/playlis...

On this week's episode... We are joined by Chris Barling, frontman with the awesome Inhuman Nature. We discuss everything Inhuman Nature, Mercenary Press, straight edge hardcore, Nazi Black Metal, pizza and a whole lot more. Make sure you check out this week's playlist for a taste of some of the UK's best underground metal bands too! This week's playlist of steel: https://open.spotify.com/playlist...

On this week's episode... Part 3 of our retrospective spectacular looking back at 90s rock & metal brings us to perhaps the most polarising period of heavy music... The late 90s & Nu Metal. How important is it as part of metal history? Can we really give credit to Limp Bizkit for their impact? We also look at the leanest period for the big 4 Thrash bands and the early shoots of 'metalcore'...

On this week's episode... Part 2 of our retrospective look at 90s metal. We discuss the peak years of Pantera, the acrimonious Sepultura split, what Metallica were thinking with Load and just how great the British alternative rock scene was at the time! Reminisce with our playlist via the link below. This week's playlist of steel: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1PiCNcdmL0aWlOUg2vQJfj Instagram:...

In this week's episode... We kick off a trilogy of shows looking at 90s rock & metal... Starting things off with 1990-1993 and the emergence of Grunge, a 2nd wind for Thrash Metal, The Black Album, Alt metal and what we really thought of Fear Of The Dark... Joining the usual 3 stooges this week is friend of 20+ years, Rob Laing. This week's Playlist of Steel: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/...

On this week's episode... We take a look at the Finnish metal scene and why there is such a burgeoning love across the entire nation; A country with a population of just 5 million that produces more metal bands per capita than any other country on Earth! We also look back at the new Machine Head album, some more grumbles about life in general and possibly the strangest metal/pop collaboration yet....

On this week's episode... We look outside the box to talk about Synthwave and it's relationship with metal... Why is it starting to resonate with metalheads? As usual we discuss this week's metal news including the probably overrated new Machine Head album and Nickleback apparently going all 'metalcore'...  This week's Playlist of Synth: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0ZASHNk9Vcm3fq4NZEu5m...

On this week's episode... We're back after a couple of weeks away with a full all singin', all moshin' review of Bloodstock Open Air 2022. The heat, the riffs, the tantrums, the turntables and everything in between.  This week's playlist: A Bloodstock Special - https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4EGeDZqF4RM7pCWdweFF72 https://www.instagram.com/merchintheabyss Intro music 'Grand Caravan' by The...

A bonus episode while we take a short summer break for metal and beers at Bloodstock 2022... We summon Kieran The 'Wolfman' Aston to trial for a heinous crime against Metal Law... The crime? Opting to attend an Ed Sheeran concert instead of Guns N Roses... Judge Padre presides over the case with Tregenza as council for the prosecution. Is he guilty? Listen to find out...   Hosted on Acast. Se...

On This Week's episode... We go a bit 'intellectual' and discuss the working class roots of heavy metal, it's parallels with historic events, the occult, the 'brotherhood', the blatant levels of masculinity and a whole load more. Also, we talk new music from Slipknot, Skid Row and Ugly Kid Joe's awesome new album title! Feel free to get in touch via social media, links below. This Week's Playlist...

On this week's episode... We attempt to decide what are the definitive 80s bands and albums. Not our favourites, not the biggest selling but those artists that define what 80s metal is all about. Also, we discuss the much anticipated Pantera 'reunion', Tailgunner's recent show at The Dev & what has really happened to Tesco since Padre was last in the UK...? This week's PLAYLIST OF STEEL! - htt...

On this week's episode... We discuss how and when we first discovered heavy metal and the impact it had on our lives... Not always as intense as it sounds! Also, we celebrate Canada Day with highlighting some of Canada's best metal exports, the usual news & metal banter plus we 'out' a good friend for a heinous crime against metal! This week's PLAYLIST OF STEEL! - https://open.spotify.com/play...

On This week's episode... Post-modernism, 'Padre's Politics Corner' and butter! Obviously a bit of metal thrown in too... We discuss our metal pet peeves, metal concept albums and new music from Machine Head, Megadeth and Ozzy Osbourne.  This week's PLAYLIST OF STEEL! - https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5bO79mXPK29bPytugu4vVI Intro music 'Grand Caravan' by The Grudge, check em out on facebook...

On this week's episode... We are joined by inventor of 'Heavy Metal Comedy', pioneer of Australian extreme metal and all round legend, Steve Hughes. We wax lyrical about heavy metal through the ages and wonder off on a few tangents with conspiracy theories, the catholic church and food! Oh, it's a bit sweary this week too!  https://www.instagram.com/stevehughesofficial/?hl=en https://www.face...

On this week's podcast... We are joined by Tailgunner bassist Bones to talk all thing Tailgunner, proper heavy metal, ABBA (seems to be a weekly mention) and the challenges of being a young band who's members are from all 4 corners of the UK! We also pay tribute to the Faith No More classic Angel Dust which was 30 years old last week!  Listen to more Tailgunner via the links below, all upcomi...

The dream team of Tregenza, Padre & Ant are back! This week we have been mostly talkin'... Band member revolving doors... We're looking at you, Richie Blackmore! We also touch on those musicians who are irreplaceable and who would be your metal band 'Hired Gun A-Team'. As usual we also discuss this week's listening habits and of course, metal news. Oh, and 'that band' are mentioned once again....

In this week's episode... Joey and Padre are joined by Tobias Mattsson & Douglas Wentzel from awesome Swedish thrashers Lowest Creature. We discuss metal (well duh), the band's history, Sweden, Eurovision and even shepherds pie! Please listen, like & subscribe and check out this week's playlist, especially if you're not yet familiar with Lowest Creature!  In The Abyss Playlist #9: htt...

In this week's episode... We talk about 70's metal and is it the forgotten decade in metal history? As ever we discuss this week's metal news and what metal delights we've been spinning this week. We also drag ourselves into the 21st century and talk Trap Metal... Also, the Wolfman himself Kieran Aston from The Grudge joins us once again! This week's playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2BY...

Something a little different for episode 7... I'm joined by vocalist & guitarist of UK metallers Svalbard & mastermind of black metal project Noctule, Serena Cherry. We talk Svalbard & Noctule, black metal, the UK metal scene, women in rock / metal, rollercoasters and a bit of Brexit! You can check out Svalbard & Noctule via the links below: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2HLQr8aU...

In this week's episode... What's going to happen to the metal scene when the big players are wheeled off to the heavy metal retirement home? Are there any bands worthy of the throne or will metal change forever? As ever we do the metal news and of course what we have been listening to this week. Check out Playlist #6 below for a bit of a Padre special! This week's playlist: https://open.spotify.co...