Into The Necrosphere

Christian Larson of Necrofier and Night Cobra returns to Into The Necrosphere to talk about touring with Danzig, the response to “Prophecies Of Eternal Darkness”, Hell’s Heroes and much more. I also review THE debut release of 2022 - “Apologetica” by Patristic, introduce the blackened death metal stylings of Necronium and react to new cuts by Massacre, Entrails and more. Support the bands featured...

Johan van Hattum and Joose Vervoort of Terzij De Horde are my guests this week. We get knee-deep in the themes and ideas that make up their outstanding sophomore record, “In One Of These I Am Your Enemy”, talk about their experiences playing live after Covid, discuss their creative process and much more. I also review “Modern Primitive”, the hotly anticipated 11th full-length by Septicflesh and on...

On this episode of the podcast, I’m cracking wise with Andy Marshall of Saor about the band’s upcoming record, “Origins”, meeting Kevin Bacon while on tour in the States, fitting into the black metal scene and much more. I also review the latest Blut Aus Nord record, share my thoughts on the High End Munich 2022 hifi show and react to new tracks by Imperial Triumphant, Witchery, Luminous Vault and...

In a first for Into The Necrosphere, my brother Evan Hopper of Quell joins me to co-host an episode. We discuss his move back to the US, getting healthy, the very sad news about Trevor Strnad of Black Dahlia Murder and much more. PLUS - we also review the latest records by Cosmic Putrefaction and Au-Dessus and we do a combined news rants and reacts segment, where we give our first impressions of,...

Kirk Windstein of Crowbar makes his debut on this installment of Into The Necrosphere as we discuss the tremendous response to their latest record, “Zero And Below”. We also talk about how life on the road has changed for him, relationships, self-care and well-being and get the scoop that other little-known band he’s involved in, DOWN. Plus - a review of the latest Haunter record and my first impr...

On another special Friday edition of Into The Necrosphere I discuss “Servants of Violence”, the upcoming record by UK sledgehammer groove upstarts, Casket Feeder, with two of its creators - Connor Cazelet-Smith and Graham Wallace. We cover their triumphant turn at Bloodstock, nearly calling it quits during the pandemic and a lot more. Plus, I turn the spotlight on two other excellent independent b...

Sam Bean makes his long-awaited return to Into The Necrosphere to discuss life, politics and provide massive updates on the upcoming Werewolves and Antichrist Imperium records. PLUS - has the latest Watain record managed to convince a naysayer like me? I’ll give you my view on “The Agony & Ecstacy Of Watain”. I also react to new tracks Khold, Ligfaerd, Hexis, Saor and more. Support the bands f...

Ralph Schmidt of Ultha joins me on this episode to discuss the band's breathtaking record, “All That Has Never Been True”. Along the way, we also delve into a number of other topics including the effect that the Covid-19 lockdowns had on his writing, balancing a job as a teacher with life as a musician and much more. I also review the latest records by Troops of Doom and Aeviterne, and give you my...

On this episode, Alexander Jones of Undeath joins me for a riotous conversation about their upcoming record, "It's Time To Rise… From The Grave". Along the way, he also shares his experience of the music industry, we discuss our desert island death metal tracks and we talk about Chris Barnes' infamous denunciation of the scene. I also review the latest record by Terzeij De Horde and check out new...

On this special Friday episode of the podcast, I discuss the stunningly impressive “Dreams Of Fragmentation” record with all three of its creators in Cailleach Calling. They give me a track by track breakdown of the record, we discuss how they got together, what the future holds for the band and a whole lot more. Support the bands featured on this episode: CAILLEACH CALING: https://cailleachcallin...

On this episode of the show I am joined by Sotiris Anunnaki of Greek symphonic death metal legends, Septicflesh. We cover everything from the early days of the band and the Greek metal scene to their monstrous forthcoming opus, "Modern Primitive". I also tell you why the new Ultha record is one of my favourite releases of 2022 thus far. PLUS - my usual news rants and reviews, including first impre...

Nathan Glover of Graveir is back on the podcast this week to discuss the launch of Gutter Prince Cabal. We also get an update on his new side project, Longing Maw, and discuss a host of other topics including MMA, pro wrestling and more. PLUS - I review the latest Absent In Body and Sidious records and react to new tracks by Watain, Ante Inferno, Septicflesh, Municipal Waste and Assumption Support...

This week I add another name to the list of legends that have sat on the Into The Necrosphere hotseat as I’m joined by the great Sakis Tolis of Rotting Christ. We discuss growing older and wiser, his sensational new solo record and more. I also review the new Deathspell Omega and Abbath records, question whether The Weeknd is indeed “darker and edgier” than modern extreme music and react to new tr...

This week Scott Taysom brings me up to speed on anything and everything Cloak-related since the release of their stellar sophomore record, “The Burning Dawn”, in 2019. We also discuss 90s cinema, pitbulls, women selling bottled farts online and other artifacts of a culture in decline. PLUS - I review the new Dark Funeral and Hell Militia records, showcase the death metal stylings of Pakistan’s Aza...

This week I’m talking to TJ Cowgill, aka King Dude, about his incredible journey as a performer and musician, his favourite movies, fatherhood and a whole lot in between. I also drop the hammer on new releases by Cailleach Calling and Werewolves. PLUS song reacts for Dark Funeral, Misery Index and Terror - and why Johan Heg is an idiot for wanting to ban Russian fighters from the UFC. Support the...

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...