This week... We look back on October's key metal releases from the likes of Undeath, Blood Incantation, Cemetery Skyline, Enforced & more plus a couple of great gigs from Gatecreeper & Royal Republic. We also pay tribute to the legend that is Paul Dianno who we sadly lost last month. Intro music 'Barrel Full O Smoke' by The Grudge, check em out on facebook, Instagram, Bandcamp etc @thegrudgeuk Sponsored by RADIO CITY BEER WORKS: https://www.rcbw.shop/ Instagram: @intheabyssmetal / @ant_d...
Nov 15, 2024•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 126
On this episode... Tregenza & Voice Of Reason look back on the first (of many we hope) Margate Rock Festival... in Margate of course! We discuss some superb performances, a great friendly atmosphere, the riffs, the rain & the wrong 'uns! Roll on Margate Rock Festival 2025! Intro music 'Barrel Full O Smoke' by The Grudge, check em out on facebook, Instagram, Bandcamp etc @thegrudgeuk Sponsored by RADIO CITY BEER WORKS: https://www.rcbw.shop/ Instagram: @intheabyssmetal / @ant_dan / @padre...
Nov 06, 2024•58 min•Ep. 125
This week... We welcome back 'cultural advisor to the podcast' Gav Evans as we celebrate the beautiful relationship between horror movies and heavy metal... y'know, cost it's Halloween n all that! We talk all things horror, Black Sabbath, Freddy, Jason, Mike, Rob... and just how bad is Studio 666 really? Intro music 'Barrel Full O Smoke' by The Grudge, check em out on facebook, Instagram, Bandcamp etc @thegrudgeuk Sponsored by RADIO CITY BEER WORKS: https://www.rcbw.shop/ Instagram: @intheabyssm...
Nov 03, 2024•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 124
Tregenza & Voice Of Reason had the pleasure of spending half an hour with true defenders of the rock n roll faith ASOMVEL. We chat about the recent record 'Born To Rock N Roll', keeping things DIY, disappearing drummers & NOT being an industry plant! There's also a great story about their recent Bloodstock appearance. *This is a particularly sweary episode... even more so than usual! Intro music 'Barrel Full O Smoke' by The Grudge, check em out on facebook, Instagram, Bandcamp etc @thegr...
Oct 29, 2024•36 min•Ep. 123
This week... It's over to Padre & Beandog as they attempt to bridge an imaginary gap between heavy metal and cooking... Yep, you read that right! From 'Mosh Potatoes' to 'Grill Em All' via the hot food vending machine at Shepherds Bush Empire & kitchen playlists! Intro music 'Barrel Full O Smoke' by The Grudge, check em out on facebook, Instagram, Bandcamp etc @thegrudgeuk Sponsored by RADIO CITY BEER WORKS: https://www.rcbw.shop/ Instagram: @intheabyssmetal / @ant_dan / @padreintheabyss...
Oct 27, 2024•55 min•Ep. 122
On this extra episode... Tregenza & Beandog look back on the previous night's epic SPECTRAL WOUND London show at The Dome, with the awesome ANTE-INFERNO & NECRO RITUAL as support. 3 killer bands, 3 stellar performances for very different reasons... Listen in to find out exactly why. Intro music 'Barrel Full O Smoke' by The Grudge, check em out on facebook, Instagram, Bandcamp etc @thegrudgeuk Sponsored by RADIO CITY BEER WORKS: https://www.rcbw.shop/ Instagram: @intheabyssmetal / @ant_da...
Oct 25, 2024•25 min•Ep. 121
This week... Tregenza & Beandog spent an hour with In Vain guitarist & songwriter Johnar Haland. We discuss the phenomenal new In Vain record 'Solemn', the history & evolution of the band, lineup changes, songwriting methods and a bit of grunge discussion... It's coming back y'know! Check out 'Solemn' here: https://open.spotify.com/album/32OmpmtZtzuhUMLrH7EhMU Intro music 'Barrel Full O Smoke' by The Grudge, check em out on facebook, Instagram, Bandcamp etc @thegrudgeuk Sponsored by ...
Oct 20, 2024•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 120
This week... We look back on some of the key releases from September... A very strong month indeed! Total bangers from the likes of GNOME, VICIOUS BLADE, ERA'S END, MORK, UNTO OTHERS & more plus potential album of the year contenders from NIGHTWISH & SWAMP COFFIN! Intro music 'Barrel Full O Smoke' by The Grudge, check em out on facebook, Instagram, Bandcamp etc @thegrudgeuk Sponsored by RADIO CITY BEER WORKS: https://www.rcbw.shop/ Instagram: @intheabyssmetal / @ant_dan / @padreintheabys...
Oct 13, 2024•1 hr 25 min•Ep. 119
This week... We welcome back Gurt vocalist and all-round top fella Gareth Kelly to talk about his day job at Music Venue Trust. We discuss the work they do supporting venues and artists around the UK, the current state of grass roots music, Ticketmaster / Live Nation controversies, the planned levy on large venues to support grass roots music and an unexpected shout out to a massive stadium band we usually have nothing good to say about... Check out everything Music Venue Trust do here: https://...
Oct 06, 2024•57 min•Ep. 118
This week... Tregenza & Beandog catch up with Barbarian Hermit guitarist Adam Robertshaw to discuss the beltin' new album 'Mean Sugar'... We find out where the title came from, the during and post covid tribulations of trying to get an album done, the story behind the album art, the live scene in the North of England plus... Is there a bear in the woods called Ian? Listen in to find out! Intro music 'Barrel Full O Smoke' by The Grudge, check em out on facebook, Instagram, Bandcamp etc @thegr...
Sep 29, 2024•1 hr•Ep. 117
This week... Expect lots of key changes and fist-pumping moments as we delve deep into the murky guilty pleasure... Power ballads! From Scorpions to Bonnie Tyler via Meatloaf and back around to Roxette, nothing is off the table... Well, aside from 'that' Aerosmith one... Oh and Padre reveals some SERIOUSLY questionable taste! *Apologies for a few connection gremlins throughout this episode. Intro music 'Barrel Full O Smoke' by The Grudge, check em out on facebook, Instagram, Bandcamp etc @thegru...
Sep 22, 2024•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 116
This week... we caught up with Neil 'Branny' Brannagan, creator & overlord of UK Thrashers to find out a little more about the work he does to support some of the UK's best young thrash bands... We discuss getting gigs & selling tickets, social media challenges, the burgeoning underground UK metal scene & the venues / promoters working tirelessly to put on shows. We may or may not get a little 'grumpy old men' along the way... Intro music 'Barrel Full O Smoke' by The Grudge, check em...
Sep 18, 2024•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 115
This week... Tregenza & Beandog had the absolute pleasure of an hour with Thomas Eriksen, the man behind one of the finest black metal bands around, MORK. We discuss the early days of Mork, the evolution from 'secret' project to playing shows in Katmandu via the Norwegian black metal scene and of course, the outstanding new record 'Syv'. There may or may not have been an animal invasion somewhere along the lines too... Intro music 'Barrel Full O Smoke' by The Grudge, check em out on facebook...
Sep 15, 2024•1 hr•Ep. 114
Welcome to The Edge Of The Abyss! Our first 'bitesize' episode where we take a brief look at some recent events worth talking about... This week, We discuss the legendary Cart & Horses pub being up for sale, Motley Crue's shameful Beastie Boys cover and the 90s reunion we never wanted... Intro music 'Barrel Full O Smoke' by The Grudge, check em out on facebook, Instagram, Bandcamp etc @thegrudgeuk Instagram: @intheabyssmetal / @ant_dan / @padreintheabyss / @joeytregenza / @originalbeandog Tw...
Sep 01, 2024•33 min
This week... We are joined by heavy metal defenders of the faith, Chris, Sarah & Stuart from Metalbrew to catch up on all the happenings from Metalbrew 2024... We discuss the good, the bad & the ugly from the bands, the people, the beer and of course, the odd grumpy neighbour. We also get their views on whether or not there will be a Metalbrew 2025. *Spoiler... it's happening! Intro music 'Barrel Full O Smoke' by The Grudge, check em out on facebook, Instagram, Bandcamp etc @thegrudgeuk ...
Aug 25, 2024•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 113
This week... Tregenza, Bean & Uncle Mike catch up with Alan Williams, the highly talented creator of the incredible Lemmy Statue, unveiled at Bloodstock 2024. We find out how Alan first started out, his journey and the whole story of how the Lemmy statue project unfolded. Make sure you check out his work here: https://www.instagram.com/alanwilliamsmetalartist/ Intro music 'Barrel Full O Smoke' by The Grudge, check em out on facebook, Instagram, Bandcamp etc @thegrudgeuk Instagram: @intheabys...
Aug 20, 2024•39 min•Ep. 112
This week... We're once again joined by Uncle Mike to look back on the biggest metal weekend of the UK festival calendar... The bits we can remember at least! We talk band performances (obviously), campsite shenanigans, food, booze, the general organisation (good bits n bad bits) and last but not least... Baldrick! See you in 2025! Intro music 'Barrel Full O Smoke' by The Grudge, check em out on facebook, Instagram, Bandcamp etc @thegrudgeuk Instagram: @intheabyssmetal / @ant_dan / @padreintheab...
Aug 17, 2024•1 hr 58 min•Ep. 111
This week... Due to phenomenal demand, we welcome back our good friend Uncle Mike to help us look forward to another year of the UK's biggest metal festival... We go over the lineup across all stages, our key bands to check out, the food, the weather and some predictions for the 2025 announcement. Apologies for Tregenza's audio issues throughout, he may or may not have been recording in a cave! Intro music 'Barrel Full O Smoke' by The Grudge, check em out on facebook, Instagram, Bandcamp etc @th...
Aug 04, 2024•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 110
This week... We are talking about a time long, long ago... Our childhood and the somewhat tenuous links between heavy metal with children's toys, cartoons & other desperate ideas... From the power metal might of HE-MAN to the doom-laden RACCOONS via (apparently) the death metal underbelly of Barbie & Ken... Yep, it's one of 'those' episodes... Intro music 'Barrel Full O Smoke' by The Grudge, check em out on facebook, Instagram, Bandcamp etc @thegrudgeuk Instagram: @intheabyssmetal / @ant...
Jul 27, 2024•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 109
This week... Better late than never, we catch up on the key albums, EPs, gigs & more from June... We talk GURT, KVAEN, EARTHTONE9, ROYAL REPUBLIC, 200 STAB WOUNDS, MOON REAPER plus a whole load more. There's also more 'Bean's Oddballs' and a run through of Padre's recent vinyl splurge! Intro music 'Barrel Full O Smoke' by The Grudge, check em out on facebook, Instagram, Bandcamp etc @thegrudgeuk Instagram: @intheabyssmetal / @ant_dan / @padreintheabyss / @joeytregenza / @originalbeandog Twit...
Jul 21, 2024•1 hr 49 min•Ep. 108
This week... We are joined by James & Shaun from UK thrashers Fracture Point as they try hard to agree on the 8 records they can have when marooned on a desert island... Cue lots of 90s metal reminiscing, controversial sweeping statements on cover versions, Coronation Street and... Mavis. Intro music 'Barrel Full O Smoke' by The Grudge, check em out on facebook, Instagram, Bandcamp etc @thegrudgeuk Instagram: @intheabyssmetal / @ant_dan / @padreintheabyss / @joeytregenza / @originalbeandog T...
Jul 14, 2024•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 107
On this extra episode... We have a bit of a love-in with the mighty ORANGE GOBLIN... Not just reviewing the stonking new record SCIENCE, NOT FICTION, we look back over their near 30 year career, the gigs, the albums and the great moments from a true stalwart of British heavy metal. ORANGE FUCKIN' GOBLIN BABY! Intro music 'Barrel Full O Smoke' by The Grudge, check em out on facebook, Instagram, Bandcamp etc @thegrudgeuk Instagram: @intheabyssmetal / @ant_dan / @padreintheabyss / @joeytregenza / @...
Jul 10, 2024•40 min•Ep. 106
This week... We are joined by our good friend Dave Savage from Black City Records to follow up on Tregenza & Bean's recent conversation about the live music scene in the UK... Once we get the election chat out of the way (if you're not interested in that, skip the first few minutes) We discuss why people are not going to gigs, what helps metal fans make a choice between going or not, festivals, merch cuts, the cost of living & what is going to happen in the future... We may not have the ...
Jul 07, 2024•1 hr 27 min•Ep. 105
This week... We are joined by the team behind North London metal festival METALBREW, a truly beer fuelled DIY metal event that celebrates it's 20th anniversary this summer. We discuss the 'we don't know what we're doing' start, the bands, the challenges, the history & the future plus a lost carrier bag full of cash!! Check out MetalBrew festival & get your tickers here: https://www.metalbrew.uk/ Intro music 'Barrel Full O Smoke' by The Grudge, check em out on facebook, Instagram, Bandcam...
Jun 30, 2024•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 104
On This bonus episode... Tregenza & Bean post the question, is there something keeping people away from gigs these days? If you are on the fence over going to a show, what determines whether it's ultimately a 'F**K YEAH' or a 'Nah, not tonight...' This is our call to arms to you, the music fan... Let us know in the comments & tell us what good things are happening where you live... We wanna know! This episode is also a massive shout out to all the DIY promoters, the hardworking bands, th...
Jun 25, 2024•23 min
This week... Tregenza & Ant welcome Alex Palmer to In The Abyss once again to take a grimy dive into the world of Industrial music. From Throbbing Gristle to KMFDM via Killing Joke and everything else in between, we touch on the subculture, the visual aesthetic the controversies and the myths... Check out Seventh Circle Artworks here: https://www.seventhcircleartworks.com/ Intro music 'Barrel Full O Smoke' by The Grudge, check em out on facebook, Instagram, Bandcamp etc @thegrudgeuk Instagra...
Jun 23, 2024•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 103
On this episode... Tregenza chats with Matt Davidson, the man behind Funeral Fest, an awesome 2 day independent metal fest in Barrow, Cumbria. We shoot the shit over all the ins and outs of running a festival including booking the bands, the challenges, the logistics, the near death events and the question of "what possesses us to take on something like this?" Check out FuneralFest here: https://www.facebook.com/funeralfest16/ Intro music 'Barrel Full O Smoke' by The Grudge, check em out on face...
Jun 17, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 102
This week... We look back on another month of bangers from the likes of KNOCKED LOOSE, SAIDAN, HELLBUTCHER, UNLEASH THE ARCHERS & many more. There's also another edition of Bean's Oddballs & some words on the recent BRUCE DICKINSON London show. Intro music 'Barrel Full O Smoke' by The Grudge, check em out on facebook, Instagram, Bandcamp etc @thegrudgeuk Instagram: @intheabyssmetal / @ant_dan / @padreintheabyss / @joeytregenza / @originalbeandog Twitter: @Intheabyssuk Facebook: @intheaby...
Jun 16, 2024•1 hr 30 min•Ep. 101
This week... We celebrate 100 episodes of In The Abyss by paying tribute to... METAL! From looking back on our favourite episodes via the formative 90s, the legendary metal nights & clubs of days gone by and a bit of excitement over the thriving metal scene today, we felt there was no better way to enjoy a century not out! The photos, clockwise from Top left: Bean, Tregenza, Voice Of Reason & Padre :) Thanks to everyone for listening over the past 100 episodes! Intro music 'Barrel Full O...
Jun 09, 2024•1 hr 37 min•Ep. 100
On this episode... Tregenza & Bean catch up with Gareth Kelly, vocalist with the mighty GURT! We discuss the barnstorming new album 'Satan ETC', the history of the band, the maddest song titles & the stories behind them plus honest views on the challenges around being in a DIY band in 2024... Get your hands on the new Gurt record here: https://gurt.bandcamp.com/album/satan-etc Intro music 'Barrel Full O Smoke' by The Grudge, check em out on facebook, Instagram, Bandcamp etc @thegrudgeuk ...
Jun 06, 2024•57 min•Ep. 99
