REQUIEM METAL PODCAST

Back to Norway this episode with 2nd wave of black metal pioneers Darkthrone. Enjoy! "Lifeless", Ravishing Grimness (1999) 5:40 - Talkset #1 22:09 - "Cromlech", Soulside Journey (1991) 25:59 - "Neptume Towers", Soulside Journey (1991) 29:11 - "A Blaze in the Northern Sky", A Blaze in the Northern Sky (1992)  34:01 - Talkset #2 42:30 - "In the Shadow of the Horns", A Blaze in the Northern Sky (1992...

Cleveland's best kept secret, Keelhaul are this weeks featured artist. "360", Keelhaul II (2001) 5:31 - Talkset #1 19:54 - "Fuimus", Keelhaul (1998) 24:31 - "Enervate", Keelhaul (1998) 30:05 - "Lackadaisical Chinese Tubesocks", Keelhaul II (2001)  36:28 - Talkset #2 46:17 - "New Void", Keelhaul II (2001) 50:34 - "Unwound", Keelhaul II (2001) 51:16 - "Practicing", Keelhaul II (2001) 54:44 - "39f",...

This episode we head over to Germany to rattle swords with Blind Guardian, without a doubt the premier poer metal band out there today.  "Valhalla", Follow the Blind (1989) 4:52 - Talkset #1 17:50 - "Traveler in Time", Tales from the Twilight World (1990) 23:46 - "Goodbye My Friend", Tales from the Twilight World (1990) 29:19 - "Lost in the Twilight Hall", Tales from the Twilight World (1990)  35:...

This time we do our top picks from Carcass. One of the most important grindcore bands ever. Join the platter of splatter as we rundown the career of this seminal act. "Genital Grinder", Reek of Putrefaction (1988) 1:29 - "Maggot Colony", Reek of Putrefaction (1988)  3:03 - Talkset #1 18:19 - "Reek of Putrefaction", Symphonies of Sickness (1989) 22:13 - "Exhume to Consume", Symphonies of Sickness (...

One of the most influential bands of the metal genre, Merciful Fate are profiled this week. We play selections from their first 3 records and a solo King Diamond cut as well. Enjoy, and come into my coven! "Evil", Melissa (1983)  3:58 - Talkset #1 21:25 - "Curse of the Pharaohs", Melissa (1983) 25:14 - "Into the Coven", Melissa (1983) 30:19 - "Satan's Fall", Melissa (1983)  40:45 - Talkset #2 48:5...

This time we spotlight CBR Record's "Projections of a Stained Mind" compilation from 1991, one of the most prolific Swedish Death metal compilations. Entombed, "Forsaken"  3:52 - Talkset #1 21:23 - Therion, "Future Conscience" 26:25 - House of Usher, "Battle of Spectrum" 31:48 - Unleashed, "The Dark One"  31:48 - Talkset #2 45:37 - Merciless, "Nuclear Attack" 48:11 - Merciless, "Book of Lies" 52:0...

Going back in time a bit, we thought it was time to cover one of the titans... Anthrax. With such a huge back catalog, we kind of picked out personal favorite eras. (Intro) "Madhouse", Spreading The Disease (1985)  Talkset #1 12:53 - "Efilnikufesin (N.F.L.)", Among The Living (1987) 17:43 - "A Skeleton in the Closet", Among The Living (1987) 23:09 - "Indians", Among The Living (1987) 28:47 - Talks...

One of the most important bands in the extreme metal genre, Morbid Angel have no equal! Tremble at the might of Morbid! (Intro) "Maze of Torment", Altars of Madness (1989) Talkset #1 16:02 - "Immortal Rites", Altars of Madness (1989) 20:03 - "Visions from the Dark Side", Altars of Madness (1989) 24:10 - "Maze of Torment", Altars of Madness (1989) 28:33 - "Chapel of the Ghouls", Altars of Madness (...

We're in the deep forest this week and what better band to focus on than Satyricon, a Norwegian black metal act known for their creativity in a rather confined genre. We go back to the historical route this time, listening to tunes from all their full length records. (Intro) "With Ravenous Hunger", Volcano (2003) Talkset #1 15:01 - "Skyggedans", Dark Medievil Times (1993( 18:18 - "The King of the...

This time we interview Albert Mudrian, the author of Choosing Death, a fantastic book which chronicles the origins of the Death Metal and Grindcore scenes. We go over the process and pitfalls of writing and our mutual love of metal. (Intro) Carcass, "Corporal Jigsore Quandry", Necroticism - Descanting the Insalubrious (1991) Talkset 52:36 - Carcass, "Inpropagation", Necroticism - Descanting the In...

A wrap up of the At The Gates US reunion tour with guests: Chris Dick (metal journalist) and Albert Mudrian (Decibel Magazine editor). (Intro) "Slaughter of the Soul", Slaughter of the Soul (1995) Talkset #1 57:13 - "All Life Ends", Garden of Grief (1994) 1:02:23 - "Kingdom Gone", The Red in the Sky Is Ours (1992) 1:06:59 - "Raped by the Light of Christ", With Fear I Kiss the Burning Darkness (199...

We're joined this time by longtime brother of metal, Chris Dick as we discuss the early career of Finnish metalers Amorphis. With each passing album it becomes evident why they chose their name. (Intro) "Warriors Trial", The Karelian Isthmus (1992) Talkset #1 22:00 - "Vulgar Necrolatry (Abhorrence Cover)", The Karelian Isthmus (1992) 26:20 - "The Gathering", The Karelian Isthmus (1992) 30:32 - "Ex...

This episode we decided to approach the show a little different... using a single person to explore a scene. We use the vehicle of Taneli Jarva to discuss the work of Sentenced, Impaled Nazarene, Chaosbreed, and the Black League. Join us for a diverse ride through the Finnish metal scene. (Intro) Sentenced, "The War Ain't Over!", Amok (1995)  Talkset #1 13:15 - Sentenced, "Northern Lights", North...

The W.A.R. (Wrong Again Records) Compilation. One of the most prolific and sought after albums and the gateway to the second wave of Swedish Death metal. We discuss its impact on us and the scene. Talkset #1 16:21 - In Flames, "Ever Dying"  20:41 - Dark Tranquility, "Punish My Heaven" 25:16 - Miscreant, "Forever Not To Be"  32:15 -  Talkset #2 41:45 - Eucharist, "Wounded and Alone" 47:23 - Euchari...

Thrash genre benders Testament are explored this episode. From Thrash to Death and back again. (Intro) "More Than Meets the Eye", The Formation of Damnation (2008)  Talkset #1 14:18 - "Over The Wall", The Legacy (1987) 18:22 - "The Haunting", The Legacy (1987) 23:20 - "Disciples of the Watch", The New Order (1988)  27:18 -  Talkset #2 32:34 - "Practice What You Preach", Practice What You Preach (1...

Fond recollections of classic metal from our formative years. We go back and discuss the career of Brazilian thrash masters Sepultura.  (Intro) "Arise" - Arise (1991) Talkset #1 20:41 - "Inner Self", Beneath the Remains (1989) 25:48 - "Mass Hypnosis", Beneath the Remains (1989) 30:10 - "Sarcastic Existence", Beneath the Remains (1989)  34:42 -  Talkset #2 45:20 "Arise", Arise (1991) 48:18 - "Dead...

This episode we discuss yet another fine product of the British doom scene of the early 90s... Anathema. The first 3 albums are highlighted as well as their first EP. (Intro) "Sweet Tears" - Serenades (1993) Talkset #1 21:08 - "Sweet Tears", Serenade (1993) 22:33 - "Sleepless", Serenade (1993) 29:24 - "J'ai fait une promesse" ("I Made a Promise"),  Serenade (1993)  31:51 -  Talkset #2 38:19 - "We...

This time we decided to take a different approach to covering a band than usual. Jason & Mark picked their top 6 Paradise Lost tracks (which was quite a task) and use that as the framework to talk about their career.  Talkset #1 20:32 - "Frozen Illusion", Lost Paradise (1990) 25:51 - "Dead Emotion", Gothic (1991) 31:55 - "The Painless", Gothic (1991)  34:05 -  Talkset #2 42:35 - "Mortals Watch...

This week we rewind a bit with a band responsible for much of the sound of early grind and death metal -- Repulsion. We go into their short, but highly influential career and showcase some of the bands whom draw from Repulsion for their sound. Get ready for a sonic journey of the rawest kind. (Intro) "Maggots In Your Coffin", Horrified (1989) Talkset #1 18:26 - "The Stench of Burning Death", Horri...

We finish up our profile of black/viking metal chameleons, Enslaved. The second half goes into the later part of their career with the albums "Below the Lights", "Isa" and "Ruun".  (Intro) "Lunar Force", Isa (2004) Talkset #1 8:56 - "Convoys to Nothingness", Monumension (2001) 16:54 - "The Voices", Monumension (2001)  22:57 -  Talkset #2 28:48 -"Vision: Sphere of the Elements – A Monument Part II"...

Our first 2-part episode -- another Norwegian act this week... Enslaved. This week we're also trying out doing some 2 part episodes, and Enslaved is easily a 3 part show, so be prepared for a glut of viking-themed Nordic metal. Samtalen (Talkset) #1 18:36 - "Lifande Lif Undir Hamri" (Living Life Under the Hammer),  Vikingligr Veldi (In the Viking Veld) (1994) 26:32 -"Vetrarnótt" (Winternight),  Vi...

This time we profile the Sons of Northern Darkness, Immortal-- this one may be our most overly academic show yet, Join our search for Blashyrk in the Heart of Winter! (Intro) Unsilent Storms in the North Abyss  Talkset #1 21:41 - "The Call the Wintermoon", Diabolical Fullmoon Mysticism (1992) 25:10 - "As the Eternity Opens", Pure Holocaust (1993) 30:34 - "Pure Holocaust", Pure Holocaust (1993) Tal...

This time we dissect the sickening art of Dismember. Talkset #1 19:09 - "Override of the Overture", Like an Everflowing Stream (1991) 24:20 - "In Death's Sleep", Like an Everflowing Stream (1991)  29:35 - Talkset #2 35:07 - "I Wish You Hell", Pieces (1992)  37:28 - Talkset #3 43:35 - "Fleshless", Indecent & Obscene (1993) 46:32 - "Skinfather", Indecent & Obscene (1993) 50:23 - "Dreaming in...

This time it's all about consistency. UK's Bolt Thrower have pounded out album after album for 20+ years and some would say that they've recorded the same album over and over, but we try and dig a little deeper into these "war metallers" discography and prove that they're really one of the pillars of stability in the death metal underground. "Cenotaph", War Master (1991)  Talkset #1 19:14 - "In Ba...

This week we talk about Edge of Sanity, an often overlooked giant in the Swedish death metal world, from their early roots to the various projects of frontman Dan Swano. (Intro) "Sacrificed", The Spectral Sorrows (1993) Talkset #1 17:42 - "Decepted by the Cross", Nothing but Death Remains (1991) 21:30 - Talkset #2 25:47 - "Enigma", Unorthodox (1992) 32:53 - "Everlasting", Unorthodox (1992) 38:22 -...