Into The Necrosphere

John McEntee and Chuck Sherwood of legendary death metallers, Incantation, are on the podcast this week to discuss the making of their savage new record, “Unholy Deification”. We also discuss how the business and fans’ listening habits have changed over the course of Incantation’s three decade plus career, what an infusion of youthful talent into the band’s ranks has meant for their longevity and...

This week is a special one. Not only am I inviting my friend and brother, Shayan of Trivax, back to the podcast for an unprecedented sixth time, but this episode also marks our first ever face-to-face conversation. We run a spicy gauntlet of topics including fitness, mental health, the state of the society and of course Trivax’s excellent upcoming album, “Eloah Burns Out”. Then it’s on to a discus...

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 s...

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...

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...

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 up...

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, sta...

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...

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 alb...

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...

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. Th...

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...

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 V...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 Adrif...

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 B...

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 r...

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...

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...

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 week...

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 Immor...

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 impres...