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://cailleachcalling.bandcamp.com/ OUTRE: https://outremetal.bandcamp.com/ SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST ▶️ https://youtube....
Apr 15, 2022•1 hr 16 min
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 impressions of new tracks by Kreator, Origin, Misery Index, Decapitated and Cave In. Support the bands fe...
Apr 12, 2022•2 hr 33 min
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 the bands featured on this episode: GRAVEIR: https://graveircult.bandcamp.com/ LONGING MAW: https:/...
Apr 05, 2022•3 hr 9 min
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 tracks by Meshuggah and others. Support the bands featured on this episode: SAKIS TOLIS: https://sakis...
Mar 29, 2022•2 hr 5 min
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 Azaab and react to new cuts by Ashen Horde, Decapitated, Blut Aus Nord and more. Support the bands feat...
Mar 22, 2022•2 hr 39 min
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 bands featured on this episode: KING DUDE: https://kingdude.bandcamp.com/ CAILLEACH CALLING: https:/...
Mar 15, 2022•2 hr 24 min
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 bands featured on this episode: ABHORIA: https://abhoria.bandcamp.com/ ASHEN HORDE: https://ashenhord...
Mar 08, 2022•2 hr 36 min
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.com/ CORPSEGRINDER: https://corpsegrind.bandcamp.com/ DRUDKH: https://drudkh.bandcamp.com/ SUBSCRIBE ...
Mar 01, 2022•2 hr 46 min
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 news and react to new singles by Kampfar, Nite, Amon Amarth and more. Support the bands featured on t...
Feb 22, 2022•2 hr 30 min
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 and Negativa and take a firm, but fair hand to the latest metal news headlines, including reactions to...
Feb 15, 2022•2 hr 31 min
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 this episode: IMMOLATION: https://immolation.bandcamp.com/ CHAOS PERVERSION: https://cha0sperversion.ba...
Feb 08, 2022•2 hr 14 min
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 featured on this episode: DARK SKY BURIAL: https://darkskyburial.bandcamp.com/ NAPALM DEATH: https:/...
Feb 01, 2022•2 hr 2 min
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 give you my early impressions of the forthcoming Immolation album in my weekly news rant. Support the b...
Jan 25, 2022•2 hr 46 min
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/ Pantopticon - https://thetruepanopticon.bandcamp.com/ Doedsvangr - https://doedsvangr.bandcamp.com/ Lvcify...
Jan 18, 2022•2 hr 27 min
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 new Funeral Mist record in depth. As always, please support the bands featured on this episode: Funera...
Dec 25, 2021•2 hr 21 min
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 bands featured on this episode: Exodus - https://exodusattack.com/ Pyrexia - https://www.facebook.com/...
Dec 14, 2021•2 hr 37 min
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://voiceslondon.bandcamp.com/ Lock Up - https://www.facebook.com/LockUpOfficial The Lurking Fear - http...
Dec 07, 2021•2 hr 5 min
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://derwegeinerfreiheit.bandcamp.com/ Ars Manga Umbrae - https://arsmagnaumbrae.bandcamp.com/ Whoredom ...
Nov 30, 2021•2 hr 33 min
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://vredensdal.bandcamp.com/ Defod - https://defod.bandcamp.com/ Der Weg Einer Freiheit - https://derwegei...
Nov 23, 2021•2 hr 25 min
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://vredensdal.bandcamp.com/ The Furor - https://thefuror.bandcamp.com/ Glorior Belli - https://glori...
Nov 16, 2021•2 hr 11 min
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 the bands featured on this episode: Necrofier - https://necrofier.bandcamp.com/ Doedsvangr - https://d...
Nov 09, 2021•2 hr 8 min
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.bandcamp.com/ Werewolves - https://werewolvesdeathmetal.bandcamp.com/ Psycroptic - https://psycroptic.b...
Nov 02, 2021•2 hr 21 min
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 Week segment. Support the bands featured on this episode: Goatwhore - https://goatwhore.bandcam...
Oct 26, 2021•2 hr 7 min
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.suffocationofficial.com/ Hate - https://hate.bandcamp.com/ Heathen Deity - https://heathendeity.bandcamp.com/ Voices ...
Oct 19, 2021•2 hr 29 min
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 black metal duo, Norse. Support the bands featured on this episode: Gaahl’s Wyrd - https://gaahlswyrd....
Oct 12, 2021•2 hr 14 min
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.co.uk/ Aenigmatum - https://aenigmatum.bandcamp.com/ Black Anvil - https://blackanvil.bandcamp.com/...
Aug 17, 2021•2 hr 8 min
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 an already stellar year for heavy music. As always, please support the bands featured on this episod...
Jul 06, 2021•2 hr 42 min
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://apocalypticwitchcraft.bandcamp.com/album/ghost-notes Blindfolded And Led To The Woods - https://balttw...
Mar 30, 2021•2 hr 7 min
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 - https://obituary.bandcamp.com/ The Ruins Of Beverast - https://theruinsofbeverast.bandcamp.com/ T...
Feb 16, 2021•2 hr 14 min
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 news. Subscribe to Ghul’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/CEdwardAlexander Support the ba...
Aug 11, 2020•1 hr 58 min
