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 (1989) 33:28 - Talkset #2 42:43 - "Fall from Grace", Blessed Are the Sick (1991) 47:54 - "Rebel Lands...
Aug 19, 2008•1 hr 45 min•Ep. 19
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 Shadowthrone", The Shadowthrone (1994) 24:26 - "The Dawn of a New Age", Nemesis Divina (1996) 31:47 ...
Aug 13, 2008•1 hr 46 min•Ep. 18
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 Insalubrious (1991) 1:00:38 - Carcass, "Genetal Grinder", Reek of Putrefaction (1988) RequiemMetal.com...
Jul 28, 2008•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 17
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 (1993) 1:09:41 - Talkset #2 1:24:34 - "The Red in the Sky Is Ours / The Season to Come", The Red in the ...
Jul 21, 2008•1 hr 28 min•Ep. 16
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 - "Exile of eth Sons of Uisliu", The Karelian Isthmus (1992) 34:16 - "Sign from the North Side", The Kare...
Jul 16, 2008•1 hr 45 min•Ep. 15
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 from Here (1993) 18:30 - Sentenced, "Funeral Spring", Amok (1995) 22:12 - Sentenced, "Napenthe", Amok...
Jul 03, 2008•1 hr 44 min•Ep. 14
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 - Eucharist, "The Predictable End" 53:19 - Ceremonial Oath, "The Shadowed End" 57:24 - Talkset #3 1:04:36 - Diss...
Jun 23, 2008•1 hr 41 min•Ep. 13
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 (1989) 37:28 - "Perilous Nation", Practice What You Preach (1989) 43:10 - "One Man's Fate", Souls of Blac...
Jun 16, 2008•1 hr 42 min•Ep. 12
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 Mebryonic Cells", Arise (1991) 52:50 - "Infected Voice", Arise (1991) 56:04 - "Orgasmatron", Arise (199...
Jun 09, 2008•1 hr 33 min•Ep. 11
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 the Gods", Pentacost III (1995) 47:50 - "Nailed to the Cross (666)", Nailed to the Cross (666) / Eterna...
Jun 03, 2008•1 hr 41 min•Ep. 10
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 the Day", Shades of God (1992) 47:46 - "Sweetness", Seals the Sense (1994) 53:12 - "The Sufferer", One...
May 27, 2008•1 hr 46 min•Ep. 9
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", Horrified (1989) 19:59 - "Radiation Sickness", Horrified (1989) 22:03 - "Festering Boils", Horrified (198...
May 18, 2008•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 8
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", Monuumension (2001) 33:46 - "The Crossing" - Below the Lights (2003) 41:09 - Talkset #3 47:57 - "The ...
May 11, 2008•1 hr 48 min•Ep. 7
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), Vikingligr Veldi (In the Viking Veld) (1994) 34:15 - Samtalen ( Talkset) #2 43:11 - "Fenris", Frost (199...
May 04, 2008•1 hr 43 min•Ep. 6
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) Talkset #2 51:47 - "Throned By Blackstorms", Battles In the North (1995) 54:43 - "Blashyrkh (Mighty Rave...
Apr 28, 2008•1 hr 44 min•Ep. 5
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 Red", Indecent & Obscene (1993) 55:31 - Talkset #4 1:02:02 - "I Saw Them Die", Massive Killing Ca...
Apr 20, 2008•1 hr 41 min•Ep. 4
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 Battle There Is No Law", In Battle There Is No Law (1988) 24:19 - "World Eater", Realm of Chaos (1989) ...
Apr 14, 2008•1 hr 27 min•Ep. 3
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 - Talkset #3 48:59 - "Dark Day", The Spectral Sorrows (1993) 53:27 - "Sacrificed", The Spectral Sorro...
Apr 07, 2008•1 hr 34 min•Ep. 2
The "getting to know us" first episode. An introduction to what's to come. RequiemMetal.com Email us - RequiemPodcast@gmail.com Support us on Patreon! Follow us on social media: Requiem Facebook Instagram @requiem_metal_podcast Twitter @PodcastRequiem...
Apr 01, 2008•1 hr•Ep. 1