Into The Necrosphere

On this episode I’m joined by Trevor Portz to discuss the blistering debut by his new band, Abhoria, as well as a music collection that should have its own postcode. I also deliver the verdict on the latest Crowbar record, react to new tracks by Septicflesh, Abbath, Watain and Troops of Doom and pour through the latest metal news headlines to save you the bother of doing so yourself. Support the b...

The inimitable Katy Irizarry is back on the podcast this week for an epic virtual throwdown spanning everything from the political to the personal and, of course, the metal. I also review George “Corpsegrinder” Fisher’s solo record and react to a truckload of new tunes by the likes of Au Dessus, Drudkh, Crowbar and more. Support the bands featured on this episode: ABBATH: https://abbath.bandcamp.c...

The great and powerful Brock Van Dijk of Panzerfaust returns to the podcast this week to discuss the war on free speech, the fall of Western democracy and other similarly uplifting topics, along with giving an update on the next installment in the stellar “Suns of Perdition” quadrilogy. I also give you my honest thoughts on the new Immolation record, “Acts Of God”, trawl through the latest metal n...

This week Cain Cressall and Tim Pope of The Amenta join me to bask in the afterglow of what experts say is the greatest accolade in extreme music, namely the top spot on the Into The Necrosphere ‘Albums of the Year’ list. We do a retrospective breakdown of every track on the incredible “Revelator”, along with touching on a host of other topics along the way. I also review new records by Abhoria an...

This week I’m joined by Ross Dolan of New York death metal legends, Immolation, to talk about their upcoming record, “Acts Of God”. We also discuss his enduring friendship with Immolation guitarist, Robert Vigna, and a lot more. PLUS - reviews of recent releases by Chaos Perversion and Hlamdomrack and my usual firm but fair take on the latest metal news headlines. Support the bands featured on thi...

FINALLY… Shane Embury (Napalm Death, Brujeria, Lock Up, Dark Sky Burial etc.) has made his way onto Into The Necrosphere. We spoke about his many musical projects, what life has been like off the road, touring South Africa with Napalm Death at the end of Apartheid and much more. Plus - I discuss new music by Wiegedood and Quell, and I weigh in on the latest metal news headlines. Support the bands...

Mike Hill of Tombs and the Everything Went Black and Necromaniacs podcasts returns to the show this week as I get to the business end of my favourite albums of 2021 countdown. We discuss our top 10 records of the last year, along with chopping it up about weight lifting, travel, classic heavy metal and a lot more. I also react to the recent announcement about Chris Cannella leaving Deicide and giv...

I’m back and on my first episode of 2022, Kelly Tee of the Slave To The Underground podcast joins me for a riotous celebration of last year’s best records. Expect plenty of banter, fiery debate and a connoisseur’s selection of gloriously grim noise. As always, please support the bands featured on this episode: Quell - https://quell.bandcamp.com/ Stormruler - https://stormruler.bandcamp.com/ Pantop...

You all didn’t I was going to hint at a Xmas surprise and not deliver, did you?! On this special Yuletide episode, Evan Hopper (Quell) and Marco (Stellar Master Elite) join me to toast the season with copious amounts of wine, beer and sporadically intelligent conversation about a host of different topics. Along the way, we also debut a track off the forthcoming Quell full length and discuss the ne...

This week I’m signing off 2021 in style, starting with an epic conversation with Jack Gibson of Exodus. We discuss “Persona Non Grata”, BBQ, the Big Four, the culture wars and much more. I also scrape my jaw off the floor long enough to review the new Pyrexia and give in to the demands of the mob by giving the latest Hypocrisy effort a second chance to convince me. As always, please support the ba...

This week I’m joined by Peter Benjamin and Sam Loynes of Voices to discuss the making of “Breaking The Trauma Bond”, movie scores, onstage visuals, the enduring influence of Killing Joke and a whole lot more. I also review new records by Lock Up and The Lurking Fear and react to some of the latest metal news headlines. As always, please support the bands featured on this episode: Voices - https://...

Nikita Kamprad of Der Weg Einer Freiheit is my guest on the show this week. We discuss his new record, "Noktvrn", in detail, along with a host of other topics. I also review new records by Ars Magna Umbrae, Whoredom Rife and one my most anticipated releases of 2021, "Breaking The Trauma Bond", by Voices. As always, please support the bands featured on this episode: Der Weg Einer Freiheit - https:/...

Vredensdal’s main man, Mikael, joins me this week to set the world to rights and run me through a track-by-track breakdown of his killer new record, “Silence Is Eternal”. I also review new records by Defod, Der Weg Einer Freiheit and Exodus. Plus - all kinds of trash talk ensues when I pour through the latest metal news headlines. Support the bands featured on this episode: Vredensdal - https://vr...

Dennis Mikula of Ghost Bath joins me on this installment of the podcast to talk about “Self Loather”, crypto trading, Japanese beer and much more. Plus, I review “Silence Is Eternal” by Vredensdal and showcase the musical onslaught by one-man Antipodoean black metal battering ram, The Furor. Support the bands featured on this episode: Ghost Bath - https://ghostbath.bandcamp.com/ Vredensdal - https...

This week Christian Larson of Necrofier talks to me about the making of “Prophecies Of Eternal Darkness”, starting a black metal band at this stage of his career and a whole lot more. Plus - reviews the new Doedsvangr and Ghost Bath records, and I settle the debate about who should make up the big four in an epic news rant. (Hint: it’s just one band and their name rhymes with “cement”). Support th...

David Haley of The Amenta, Werewolves, Psycroptic, Ruins etc. makes his long-overdue debut on Into The Necrosphere this week for an epic conversation about black metal, drumming, and much more. Plus, I review “Prophecies Of Eternal Darkness” by Necrofier and Peru’s Earthwomb are featured in my Demo of the Week segment. Support the bands featured on this episode: The Amenta - https://theamenta1.ban...

On this episode, I’m talking to Sammy Duet of Goatwhore. We discuss a host of topics including the band’s next record, along with a deep-dive into the making of Acid Bath’s seminal “When The Kite String Pops” record. I also review the new 1914 and Funeral Winds records and North England black metal collective, Aldorfrea, joins the immortal ranks of other greats who have been featured on my Demo of...

The legendary Terrance Hobbs of Suffocation finally makes his Into The Necrosphere debut this week. We discuss the past, present and future of the band, Terrance's black metal influences and much more. Plus - I review new releases by Hate and Heathen Deity and I weigh in on the latest metal news (and scandals). Support the bands featured on this episode: Suffocation - https://www.suffocationoffici...

Episode 100 has finally arrived and on this instalment of the show, I’m talking to the legendary Kristian “Gaahl” Espedal about Gaahl’s Wyrd, his approach to making music, what really happened during the infamous 2010 Vice interview, his passion for fine wine and much more. I’m also joined by my friend, Evan Hopper of Quell, for an extended news rant and I review the latest record by Australian bl...

Aaron Aedy of the legendary Paradise Lost is my guest this week. We discuss the band’s contentious mid-career passage, how they managed to stay together after more than 30 years and much more. I also review the sophomore record by Aenigmatum and throw fifty shades of grim at the latest metal news headlines. Please support the bands featured on this podcast. Paradise Lost - https://www.paradiselost...

Suckas are dropped, hexes are cast and posers are slain as the great Alan Averill of Primordial and the Agitators Anonymous podcast joins me for an absolutely gargantuan episode. I also discuss the virtues of At The Gates leaning into their progressive influences for their latest album, “The Nightmare Of Being”, and I tell you why Withered’s first record in five years may be a Top 20 contender in...

The legendary Aaron Stainthorpe of My Dying Bride joins me this week in what turns out to be one of my favourite episodes of the podcast to date. I also review the latest EP by Shrines as well as the new full length by New Zealand's Blindfolded And Led To The Woods. As always, please support the fine musicians featured on this episode: My Dying Bride - http://mydyingbride.net/ Shrines - https://ap...

This week I'm joined by a legend of Florida death metal - Donald Tardy, drummer for Obituary. We discuss his evolution as a musician, growing up in the death metal scene as well as his feline rescue charity, Metal Meowlisha. Also - reviews of two highly anticipated 2021 releases by The Amenta and The Ruins of Beverast. As always, please support the fine musicians featured on this episode: Obituary...

Charles Hedger (aka Ghul) of Mayhem is my guest on what is, without a doubt, one of my favourite episodes of the podcast to date. We discuss everything from the making of “Daemon” to his joining the band, working out on the road, film scores and more. I also review the latest records by Kalt Vindur and Selbst and ask whether Anaal Nathrakh has run out of ideas in my roundup of the latest metal new...

My guest this week is Alexander von Meilenwald, creative visionary behind one of my favourite bands of all time, The Ruins of Beverast. We discuss his writing process, live performances, new music and much more. Plus, reviews of the latest Valdrin record and the recently released split EP by Árstíðir lífsins and Carpe Noctem. I also spotlight London black metallers, CogaS, on my demo of the week,...