This week, Beandog & Tregenza catch up with Chris Jones of Old Horn Tooth & London Doom Collective to dig through the eight essential records for when we drop him a desert island... From 70s classics to obscure British doom, Chris tells the story of his history with music. We also chat about the upcoming Masters Of The Riff V Festival in London! Masters Of The Riff tickets: https://dice.fm/event/yok5ba-masters-of-the-riff-v-27th-feb-oslo-hackney-london-tickets Intro music Taken from 'Bar...
Jan 31, 2026•1 hr 31 min•Ep. 186
This week, Voice Of Reason makes a long awaited 1st appearance of 2026 alongside Tregenza to take a deep dive into the new record from one of our favourite British metal bands, Urne. 'Setting Fire To The Sky' is Urne's 3rd album, following on our 2023 album of the year A Feast On Sorrow. Have Urne gone and done it again? Intro music Taken from '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.s...
Jan 24, 2026•20 min•Ep. 185
Beandog & Tregenza take a dive into the unhinged world of Backengrillen, the new project by ex Refused members Dennis Lyxzén, Magnus Flagge & David Sandström accompanied by ex-Nirvana (Not THAT one, the 70s Jazz one) man Mats Gustafsson. The result is a ride you won't forget! Intro music Taken from '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 / @an...
Jan 18, 2026•22 min•Ep. 184
Who wants another year of big riffs, sweaty moshpits & irresponsible vinyl shopping? Tregenza, Beandog & Padre look forward to all the expected metal happenings in 2026... New albums from the likes of Corrosion Of Conformity, Anthrax, URNE, WORM as well as the festivals & gigs we are most looking forward to... Masters Of The Riff, Incineration, Desertfest & more! We also shout out some bands we think will have a BIG 2026! Intro music Taken from 'Barrel Full O Smoke' by The Grudge...
Jan 15, 2026•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 183
We are back for 2026! Tregenza, Padre & Beandog take a dive into the new album from Teutonic Thrash LEGENDS Kreator! One of the most consistent thrash bands over the past 25 years, can Mille & co deliver another banger? Intro music Taken from '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 / @joeytregenza / @originalbeand...
Jan 09, 2026•31 min•Ep. 182
This week... it's our final episode of 2025 as we look back on some highlights from the year just gone... From great gigs to great moments via big surprises and sad losses... It's been another rollercoaster of riffs! See you in 2026... STAY METAL! Sponsored by RADIO CITY BEER WORKS: https://www.rcbw.shop/ Instagram: @intheabyssmetal / @ant_dan / @padreintheabyss / @joeytregenza / @originalbeandog Bluesky: @Intheabyssmetal.bsky.social Facebook: @intheabyssuk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy...
Dec 20, 2025•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 181
This week, we welcome back The Cultural Advisor to look back on and celebrate our collective favourite albums of 2025 with the odd extra thrown in for good measure. From UK death metal to Italian goth and everything in between, it's been another great year of riffs! Sponsored by RADIO CITY BEER WORKS: https://www.rcbw.shop/ Instagram: @intheabyssmetal / @ant_dan / @padreintheabyss / @joeytregenza / @originalbeandog Bluesky: @Intheabyssmetal.bsky.social Facebook: @intheabyssuk Hosted on Acast. Se...
Dec 13, 2025•1 hr 30 min•Ep. 180
This week... Beandog & Tregenza catch up with ORANGE GOBLIN guitarist JOE HOARE. We discuss the 30 years of OG, the early days, tour stories, all the ups and downs plus a look towards the future & the upcoming final ever UK Tour. Sponsored by RADIO CITY BEER WORKS: https://www.rcbw.shop/ Instagram: @intheabyssmetal / @ant_dan / @padreintheabyss / @joeytregenza / @originalbeandog Bluesky: @Intheabyssmetal.bsky.social Facebook: @intheabyssuk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more ...
Nov 29, 2025•55 min•Ep. 179
This week... Tregenza & Beandog brush off the hangovers and look back on an incredible weekend at the rebirth of BAY DAYS FESTIVAL at Radio City Social, Chelmsford. From the amazing beer to killer performances from the likes of Inhuman Nature, Dunes, Dimscua, Gurt & Loads more. Get your Bay Days 2026 tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/bay-days-festival-2026-tickets-1972046673687?aff=ebdssbdestsearch&keep_tld=1 Sponsored by RADIO CITY BEER WORKS: https://www.rcbw.shop/ Insta...
Nov 22, 2025•40 min•Ep. 178
For the first time since June, all four of us are back! We all look back on the metal highlights from October; Albums from Creeper, Asidhara, Orbit Culture, Primitive Man & more. There's also gig talk with Bleed From Within, The Obsessed & Burner plus the key metal news... Download announcement, Megadave nonsense, Bean's Lulu admission & believe it or not... a children's book! Sponsored by RADIO CITY BEER WORKS: https://www.rcbw.shop/ Instagram: @intheabyssmetal / @ant_dan / @padrein...
Nov 15, 2025•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 177
This week, Beandog & Tregenza catch up with Daniel Wallenborg, vocalist & guitarist from Swedish Sludge/Post Metal mob KLPS. We discuss the killer new self-titled record, the band's history, the change of name, the Swedish heavy music scene & what the future holds for KLPS. Check out KLPS here: https://kollapsemusic.bandcamp.com/album/k-l-p-s Sponsored by RADIO CITY BEER WORKS: https://www.rcbw.shop/ Instagram: @intheabyssmetal / @ant_dan / @padreintheabyss / @joeytregenza / @origina...
Nov 08, 2025•45 min•Ep. 176
This week... Bean & Tregenza finally nail down Radio City Beer Works owner & In The Abyss collaborator Dan Harvey for an hour to dive into the history of RCBW. We also discuss the move into owning a bar alongside the brewery (the best bar you'll ever go to), welcoming us fools in to promote live music there and the big future plans... Go get yourself some of the best beer available: www.rcbw.shop Intro music Taken from 'Barrel Full O Smoke' by The Grudge, check em out on facebook, Instag...
Nov 01, 2025•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 175
This week... Beandog & Tregenza catch up with owner of Morning Star Heresy Music Group Shane Geiss. Morning Star Heresy are a group of metal fanatics label tirelessly dedicated to digital distribution & label services for underground & rising metal artists from all over the UK. We find out what makes them tick, what services they offer as well as the bands they work with and the ones they are most excited about. You can check out Morning Star Heresy and what they do at their website ...
Oct 18, 2025•54 min•Ep. 174
This week... Tregenza, Voice Of Reason & Beandog bring back our metal monthly retrospective! We look back on September's best releases, gigs and news stories as well as other favourites from the past that have been gracing the turntable. Intro music Taken from '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 / @joeytregenza / ...
Oct 11, 2025•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 173
On this episode, Voice Of Reason & Tregenza take a walk down a dark alley to dive into the very moody new Perturbator record, Age Of Aquarius on Nuclear Blast Records. With some fascinating guest spots and a slight shift in direction, this was always going to be an interesting release... Intro music Taken from '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: @intheabyssmet...
Oct 05, 2025•21 min•Ep. 172
On this episode... Beandog & Tregenza dig into the fresh sounding new album from thrash legends Testament, possibly the most consistent thrash band of them all? Let us know if you agree... Intro music Taken from '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 / @joeytregenza / @originalbeandog Bluesky: @Intheabyssmetal.bsky.s...
Oct 04, 2025•20 min•Ep. 171
This week... Beandog & Tregenza catch up with Beyond Extinction vocalist Jasper Harmer. We dig into their debut record 'Where The Gather' and the bleak concept behind it. We also talk Jasper's extra curricular metal activities and give some love to the AWESOME Essex heavy music scene. Grab your copy of Where The Gather Here: https://beyond-extinction.sumupstore.com/products Intro music Taken from 'Barrel Full O Smoke' by The Grudge, check em out on facebook, Instagram, Bandcamp etc @thegrudg...
Sep 27, 2025•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 170
This week, Beandog & Tregenza are joined by Andrew Field, overlord / owner of the awesome UK label APF Records. Andrew chooses his essential eight records for his desert island and be warned... This episode contains prog! Intro music Taken from '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 / @joeytregenza / @originalbeandog...
Sep 20, 2025•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 169
Tregenza, Voice Of Reason & Beandog dip into the SEVENTEENTH studio album from one of our absolute favourites, Paradise Lost. We also look back over their back catalogue and highlight some outstanding moments from the past 30 odd years. Intro music Taken from '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 / @joeytregenza / @...
Sep 13, 2025•28 min•Ep. 168
This week, Tregenza & Beandog have the pleasure of an hour in the comany of the amazing Jo Quail. We discuss her musical journey, the outstanding new record 'Notan' and a somewhat unexpected path into heavy music. You can pre-order Jo's new album 'Notan' here: https://joquail.bandcamp.com/album/notan Intro music Taken from '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: @...
Sep 06, 2025•55 min•Ep. 167
Now that the dust has settled on the 2026 festival lineup announcements, Tregenza, Voice Of Reason & Beandog discuss the current state of play with headliners. Are we running out of 'worthy' headline bands? Is there an over saturation of festivals & not enough bands to go around? Is there too much repetition? Who are the headliners of the future? What are your thoughts? Let us know... Intro music Taken from 'Barrel Full O Smoke' by The Grudge, check em out on facebook, Instagram, Bandcam...
Aug 30, 2025•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 166
This week, Tregenza, Beandog & distinguished guest Mr Nige 'I was there in 86' Savage look back on a riot of a weekend at Alcatraz Open Air. We discuss some absolutely barnstorming performances, the superb organisation & which band just needs to call it a day... Intro music Taken from '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...
Aug 23, 2025•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 165
On this episode... Voice Of Reason & Beandog are still doing their best to remember this year's Bloodstock fun & games... We discuss a strong Saturday lineup and a big finish to the festival overall. Intro music Taken from '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 / @joeytregenza / @originalbeandog Bluesky: @Intheab...
Aug 18, 2025•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 164
On this episode... Beandog & Voice Of Reason have dusted themselves off and worked hard to recall the shenanigans from Bloodstock 2025. In part 1, we'll talk about the bands from Thursday & Friday as well as the Wednesday arrival for the first time. Intro music Taken from '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 / ...
Aug 16, 2025•58 min•Ep. 163
This week we look forward to the biggest heavy metal party in the UK, BLOODSTOCK! We discuss the bands across all stages, the ones to look out for, the potential surprise packages and the major draws for us. Have a good one Bloodstockers!! Note: The awesome PAELLARIA are indeed at Bloodstock so go check em out and get yourself some damn good food! Intro music Taken from 'Barrel Full O Smoke' by The Grudge, check em out on facebook, Instagram, Bandcamp etc @thegrudgeuk Sponsored by RADIO CITY BEE...
Jul 31, 2025•58 min•Ep. 162
This week... we are joined by Nick & Will from the awesome CAGE FIGHT. We shoot the shit over the forthcoming new single & album, the ups and downs of touring, the imminent Bloodstock RJD stage appearance, Metal To The Masses, oat cakes & loads more. Intro music Taken from '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 / @padreintheaby...
Jul 27, 2025•57 min•Ep. 161
We continue the Black Sabbath celebration with part 2 of our album ranking... This time, it's the Ozzy years. The blueprint for everything heavy metal that followed and we try to decide which is the best of the lot. Not an easy task... Intro music Taken from '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 / @joeytregenza / @origi...
Jul 04, 2025•1 hr 27 min•Ep. 160
This week... We kick off a celebration of the true heavy metal originators Black Sabbath. As hard as it may seem, we decided to rank all Sabbath studio albums to decide which is actually top of the biggest tree in Aston park. We start with the non Ozzy years... A truly eclectic mix of albums! Intro music Taken from '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: @intheabyssme...
Jun 27, 2025•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 159
This week... Tregenza & Beandog welcome back the suave, debonair Uncle Mike to rank the studio albums from one of our all time favourite bands, the legendary CORROSION OF CONFORMITY. Intro music Taken from '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 / @joeytregenza / @originalbeandog Bluesky: @Intheabyssmetal.bsky.social ...
Jun 15, 2025•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 158
This week it's the turn of Tregenza & 'Cultural Advisor' to the podcast Gav to dip into some favourite releases from April & May. Bangers from Benediction, Messa, Ghost, Froglord, Bleed From Within, Midnight, Black Sword Thunder Attack, 1968 & Kal-El. Intro music Taken from '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 / @padreintheab...
Jun 07, 2025•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 157
