Into The Necrosphere

In this episode, recorded live at Fortress Festival 2025 in Scarborough, UK, I sit down with my friend Christopher Dean, better known as NecrosHorns, widely regarded as the top photographer in metal today. From his past as a commercial airline pilot to capturing iconic moments in music, he shares his journey, photography philosophy, and tips for nailing the perfect shot. We dive into the story behind his legendary photo, “The Omen,” and much more.   Follow Necroshorns on social media: https://www.facebook.com/necroshorns  https://www.instagram.com/necroshorns/    Subscribe for weekly black and death metal interviews, news rants, and track reviews! Follow me on X, Instagram and Facebook, and check out the other podcasts by the Horsemen Of the Podcasting Apocalypse:  Horrorwolf 666, Iblis Manifestations, Everything Went Black, Necromaniacs and The Sol Nox Podcast.

This week, Cryptopsy's powerhouse vocalist and Vox & Hops host, Matt McGachy, returns to the show to dive into An Insatiable Violence, social media, podcasting, and Cryptopsy's historic performance as the first extreme metal band to play in Saudi Arabia. But that's not all! Shayan, the Middle Eastern Merauder from Trivax and Iblis Manifestations, joins for an epic news rant. We tackle your burning questions, go head-to-head to unearth the most absurd movie trailer ever, and check out new singles from Escapism, Panzerchrist, Inhuman Condition and more. PLUS: Two exclusive Premieres On The Sphere premieres Cult Burial and the unrelenting Spells Ov Torment.    Please support the bands featured on this episode: Cryptopsy: https://cryptopsyofficial.bandcamp.com/  Cult Burial: https://cultburial.bandcamp.com/  Spells Ov Torment: https://spellsovtorment.bandcamp.com/  Nile: https://nile.bandcamp.com/  Trivax: https://trivax.bandcamp.com/    Subscribe for weekly black and death metal interviews, news rants, and track reviews! Follow me on X, Instagram and Facebook, and check out the other podcasts by the Horsemen Of the Podcasting Apocalypse:  Horrorwolf 666, Iblis Manifestations, Everything Went Black, Necromaniacs and The Sol Nox Podcast.

On this special Friday episode of Into The Necrosphere, I sit down with Brendan Hayter of progressive black metal duo Obsidian Tongue. We dive deep into a track-by-track breakdown of their latest album, Eclipsing Worlds of Scorn. Brendan also shares his musical journey, from discovering metal to his passion for cassettes, and much more.   If you enjoy this interview, please support Obsidian Tongue on Bandcamp:  https://obsidiantongue.bandcamp.com/    Subscribe for weekly black and death metal interviews, news rants, and track reviews! Follow me on X, Instagram and Facebook, and check out the other podcasts by the Horsemen Of the Podcasting Apocalypse:  Horrorwolf 666, Iblis Manifestations, Everything Went Black, Necromaniacs and The Sol Nox Podcast.

In this episode, I sit down with Benjamin Guerry - guitarist, vocalist and founding member of The Great Old Ones - at Fortress Festival 2025 for a discussion of their latest album, “Kadath”, French black metal, his love of H.P. Lovecraft and his perspective on who reigns supreme as the greatest metal frontman of them all. Then, on the weekly news rant I give you my verdict on new singles by Lord Belial, Biohazard, Abigail Williams, Nailed to Obscurity, and Till Lindemann.  I also answer your questions, including my top 5 favourite releases of 2025 so far, my ideal retirement (!) and the albums I'm most looking forward to for the remainder of the year.  PLUS: the black metal album cover that's got every man, woman and their dogs' attention, and a follow-up to last week's comments about My Dying Bride.   Please support the bands featured on this clip The Great Old Ones: https://thegreatoldones.bandcamp.com/   Warhammer 666: https://warhammer666kult.bandcamp.com/  Gehenna:  https://gehennadarknessshallrise.bandcamp.com/      Subscribe for weekly black and death metal interviews, news rants, and track reviews! Follow me on X, Instagram and Facebook, and check out the other podcasts by the Horsemen Of the Podcasting Apocalypse:  Horrorwolf 666, Iblis Manifestations, Everything Went Black, Necromaniacs and The Sol Nox Podcast.

On this special Friday episode of Into The Necrosphere I'm joined by Andy Milnes, guitarist for UK symphonic black metal legends Hecate Enthroned. Andy dives into the band's preparations for their upcoming performance at Metal Threat Fest, reflects on the early UK black metal scene and Hecate's role in it. We also explore the band's storied history, plus I get the scoop on the highly anticipated follow-up to “Embrace of the Godless Aeon”.    Check out Hecate Enthroned on Bandcamp:  https://hecateenthroned.bandcamp.com/    Subscribe for weekly black and death metal interviews, news rants, and track reviews! Follow me on X, Instagram and Facebook, and check out the other podcasts by the Horsemen Of the Podcasting Apocalypse:  Horrorwolf 666, Iblis Manifestations, Everything Went Black, Necromaniacs and The Sol Nox Podcast.

This week, I've got an exclusive in-person interview with Rune Eriksen (Blasphemer) of RUIM and Vltimas, recorded at Fortress Festival 2025 in Scarborough, fresh off RUIM's blistering main stage performance. Blasphemer opens up about the future of RUIM, the spiritual essence of his music, his deepening connection to Norway, his friendship with David Vincent, and his work with Vltimas. Then, I'm joined by Karl Hikara of the Sol Nox Podcast for the Weekly News Rant where we discuss the latest metal headlines, including My Dying Bride writing new material and the debate over their hypothetical future without Aaron Stainthorpe. Plus, we listen to and give first-impression reviews of new singles by Paradise Lost, Mara, Aeon Winds, and Amorphis.   Please support the bands featured on this episode: RUIM:  https://peaceville.bandcamp.com/album/black-royal-spiritism-i-o-sino-da-igreja   Deciduous Forest: https://deciduousforest.bandcamp.com/  Gaahls Wyrd: https://gaahlswyrd.bandcamp.com/    Subscribe for weekly black and death metal interviews, news rants, and track reviews! Follow me on X, Instagram and Facebook, and check out the other podcasts by the Horsemen Of the Podcasting Apocalypse:  Horrorwolf 666, Iblis Manifestations, Everything Went Black, Necromaniacs and The Sol Nox Podcast.

Two days of black metal savagery, four killer interviews in the can (and coming soon), a lot of laughs and a ton of memories made with the best people.  Fortress Festival 2025 was truly one for the ages and I can't wait to get back to Scarborough in 2026.   Please support the bands featured on this clip Ulcerate:  https://ulcerate.bandcamp.com/album  Abduction: https://abduction616.bandcamp.com/    Thumbnail credit goes to the ALMIGHTY Necroshorns (https://www.instagram.com/necroshorns/) 

This week, I'm joined by Patrik Jensen of The Haunted and Witchery to dive into “Songs of Last Resort”, arguably the band's strongest release since 2003's "One Kill Wonder". We explore Patrik's early days with Seance, the origins of The Haunted, his take on the current metal scene, the music industry's challenges, and much more. In the weekly news rant, I round up new singles from Blackbraid, Hexvessel, Deathgoat, Lord Belial, and Unleashed for judgment. I also tackle your questions, sharing my top death doom albums, confessing my controversial movie opinions, and revealing my dream list of albums begging for a remaster. PLUS: why I'm betting on a new Emperor album and why Metallica's support acts for their 2026 European tour are a massive letdown. Please support the bands featured on this episode THE HAUNTED: https://thehaunted.bandcamp.com/     TRIVAX: https://trivax.bandcamp.com/   SEANCE: https://pulverised.bandcamp.com/   CANNIBAL CORPSE: https://cannibalcorpse.bandcamp.com/   

Joan Monguio from Spain's blackened death metal outfit, Jade, joins the podcast this week for a discussion about their latest album, “Mysteries Of A Flowery Dream”.  We also explore how the lack of a flagship band has been detrimental to the growth of Spain's extreme metal scene, compare our favourite album covers and more.   On the weekly news rant, Drugoth is back to leave no wimp un-slayed, as we round up the latest singles by Cryptopsy, Inhuman Condition, Imperialist, Blood Monolith and Refusal for judgment.  We also get the scoop on his upcoming releases, and stack-rank our favourite Crowbar albums.   PLUS - Storming Heaven join the pantheon of future underground legends on this week's Unsanctioned Filth.   Please support the bands featured on this episode JADE: https://emperorjade.bandcamp.com/    STORMING HEAVEN: https://negativeearth666.bandcamp.com/  SKAPHOS: https://skaphos.bandcamp.com/  MASTER: https://master.bandcamp.com/     Check out Drugoth's latest album, “Battles May Cease But War Is Forever”  https://drugoth.bandcamp.com/  

This week, Jonas Holmberg, vocalist for Swedish blackened hardcore outfit This Gift Is A Curse, joins the podcast to talk about their blistering new album, "Heir", released on Season of Mist in March. We explore Covid's impact on the band, how Jonas' career outside the music industry fuels his songwriting, we discuss the band's creative process and much more.   Then it's on to a solo news rant where I answer your questions, including ranking my top five Swedish death metal albums, spotlighting bands primed for a comeback, and explaining why I haven't launched a Patreon. Plus, I check out new tracks from Kaamos Warriors, Sodom, Gaahl's Wyrd, Gruesome, and Full of Hell, and I weigh in on Machine Head's latest public humiliation.   PLUS - we have another Premiere on the Sphere, featuring Turkish true black metal act Ash Magick with an exclusive track from their upcoming album, “Rituals of the Anathematic East”.   Please support the bands featured on this episode THIS GIFT IS A CURSE: https://thisgiftisacurse.bandcamp.com/   SERPENTES: https://serpentes.bandcamp.com/  RED HARVEST: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057788554463     Pre-order the new ASH MAGICK ALBUM, “Rituals Of The Anathematic East” https://apocalypticwitchcraft.bandcamp.com/   

The legendary Jamey Jasta of Hatebreed joins the podcast this week to talk about this year's edition of Milwaukee Metalfest.  We get into the ins and outs of running the festival, curating the line-up and more.  I also get an update on the next Hatebreed album, Stormbreeders of Death and I ask perhaps the most important Jasta-related question of them all: why have we not had another Icepick album.   Then Matt Priso of Conspiracy X, Spells Ov Torment and SIK joins to co-host the weekly news rant.  We round up the latest singles by Horn, Signs of the Swarm, Death Angel, Helheim, and for judgment, and Matt updates me on the status of all his musical projects.     PLUS: Sydney, Australia's Anoxia are here to crush skulls with “Rule By Cold Steel”.   Please support the bands featured on this episode HATEBREED: https://hatebreed.bandcamp.com/  ICEPICK: https://icepickhardcore.bandcamp.com/  ANOXIA: https://anoxiadeath.bandcamp.com/  DEICIDE: https://deicide.bandcamp.com/    Milwaukee Metalfest Tickets   https://therave.com/metalfest 

David Stepanavicius of death metal juggernauts, Atrae Bilis, joins the podcast this week to chat about their sophomore effort, “Aumicide”.  We deep-dive into “Warfare”, the new movie by Alex Garland and Ray Mendoza, discuss our shared experiences of relocating from our home countries, the Australian metal scene and much more.   On the weekly news rant, I check out the latest tracks by Ondfodt, …And Oceans, Celestial Sanctuary, Caustic Wound, Pelican and Pandemia.  I also answer your questions, including my favourite pro wrestling moments, gym playlists, some of my own personal bad metal takes. PLUS: no less than two Premieres On The Sphere, with world firsts of brand new tracks by Trivax and Conspiracy X.   Please support the bands featured on this episode ATRAE BILIS:  https://atraebilisdeath.bandcamp.com/  DESTROYER 666: https://www.season-of-mist.com/bands/destroyer-666/   Pre-order links: “The Great Satan” - TRIVAX: https://trivax.bandcamp.com/album/the-great-satan  “Blood Aggression” - CONSPIRACY X: https://conspiracyx.bandcamp.com/   Check out my ‘Pain Is Weakness' workout playlist here https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5BW6MWim3NWtgLRoddwyYO?si=d4688addea5948d8   

This week Steve Jansson, Edward Gonet and Enrique Sagarnaga of Philadelphia blackened thrash outfit, Daeva, join the podcast to discuss their “Through Sheer Will & Black Magic” debut and how the band got together.  We also explore how professional wrestling connects to black metal, weigh the merits of writing in the rehearsal space and much more.   Later in the show, it's on to the weekly news rant where the latest cuts by Cryptopsy, Lord Belial, Vader, Hexvessel, Skaphos, Cadaver and more.  I offer a scathing rebuttal to a recently published list of the best black metal albums of the decade so far, and I share my thoughts on Nick Wallwork's departure from Winterfylleth.   PLUS: Lord Humungous join the pantheon of legends who have featured on my Unsanctioned Filth segment.   Please support the bands featured on this episode DAEVA:  https://daevarock.bandcamp.com/  LORD HUMONGOUS: https://lordhumongous.bandcamp.com/   NOCTURNAL GRAVES: https://nocturnalgraves.bandcamp.com/    The Trve Best Black Metal Albums Of The Decade So Far Akhlys - “Melinoe” The Antichrist Imperium - “Vol 3: Satan In His Original Glory” Horna - “Nyx - Hymnejä Yölle Kuier” Misthyrming - “Med Hamri” Panzerfaust - “The Suns of Perdition Chapter 2: Render Unto Eden” Utkena - “Nex Fornix” Selbst - “Relatos De Angustia” Inferno - “Paradeigma” Funeral Mist - “Deiform” Inquisition - “Veneration of Medieval Mysticism And Cosmological Violence” RUÏM - “Black Royal Spiritism – I – O Sino da Igreja” Trivax - “Eloah Burns Out” Slidhr - “White Hart!” Darvaza - “Ascending Into Perdition” Aversio Humanitatis - “Behold The Silent Dwellers” Cloak - “Black Flame Eternal” Bythos - “Cthonic Gates Unveiled”  Drugoth - “Battles May Cease But War Is Forever”  Marduk - “Memento Mori” Tombs - “Under Sullen Skies”

The legendary Paul Ledney of Profanatica makes his long overdue debut on Into The Necrosphere this week.  Profanatica has just released their new EP, “Wreathed In Dead Angels” through Hells Headbangers.  Paul is also a four decade veteran of extreme and underground music, who has literally seen every trend you can imagine - and was more than happy to share his unique perspective on the evolution of death and black metal, along with discussing a host of other topics. Then it's on to the news rant and this week I'm rounding up the latest singles by Thronum Vrondor, Dark Angel, Baest, Gaahl's Wyrd, Necrophobic, Sodom and others for judgement.  I also comment on the recent attempt to cancel Glenn Danzig, Metallica appearing ever-so-smug on the teaser to their latest documentary, and I answer more of your questions.   PLUS: a premiere on the sphere courtesy of Australian war metal brigade, Deathorde. Please support the bands featured on this episode PROFANATICA:  https://profanaticasom.bandcamp.com/  HELLHAMMER: https://centurymedia.bandcamp.com/  DEATHORDE: https://www.instagram.com/deathorde/ 

Billy Bayou of Glorior Belli joins the podcast this week to discuss the inspiration and creative process behind their self-titled comeback album, available now on Dark Empire Records.  We also talk about Billy's views on this industry, his love of music outside of the metal genre and much more.   PLUS, on my weekly news rant, the latest singles by Necrotted, Ghost Bath, Crust, Ondfodt, Death Chasm and Autumn Nostalgie are rounded up for judgment. I'm also answering your questions and this week I reveal the five bands I hate the most, my favourite Pride fighters of all time and more.   Please support the bands featured on this episode GLORIOR BELLI:  https://gloriorbelli.bandcamp.com/  TEITANBLOOD: https://teitanblood.bandcamp.com/  DAEVA: https://20buckspin.bandcamp.com/  MUNITIONS: https://munitions1.bandcamp.com/ 

Justin Horval, host of the wildly popular Dead By Dawg Youtube channel and one of the founders of the legendary Hells Headbangers joins the podcast for the first time this week. No wimps or posers are spared as J-Dawg runs the gamut of his upcoming Dead By Dawg Fest, the evolution of his channel, the early days of Hells, bodybuilding and more. Then it's on to this week's News Rant, where I'm joined by my good friend Svartalv of Nocturnal Breed, Gehenna and Engangshammer.  We round up the latest singles by Conan, Obsidian Tongue, In The Woods and Nightfall for judgement, while Svartalv gives me the low-down on all his musical endeavors.     Please support the bands featured on this episode PROFANATICA: https://profanatica-us.bandcamp.com/  ATTIC: https://attic-vanrecords.bandcamp.com/  NECROPHAGIA: https://necrophagia.bandcamp.com/    Get your DEAD BY DAWG FEST tickets here:  https://www.eventbrite.com/e/dead-by-dawg-fest-volume-1-tickets-948328133977    Get your daily J-Dawg fix on YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/@justinhorval8491    Visit Hells Headbangers Online Store here: https://shop-hellsheadbangers.com/ 

Chris McEwin makes his Into The Necrosphere debut this week.  Chris is the bassist for Australian blackened death metal titans, Destruktor.  Their latest album, “Indomitable” is available on Hells Headbangers right now and was a featured record in my Top 30 albums of last year.  In addition, Chris is a Jiu-Jitsu black belt and coach in his hometown of Geelong, Australia.   Also in this episode: my weekly news rant rounds up new singles from Hexvessel, Gates To Hell, Dormant Ordeal, The Haunted, …And Oceans, and others for judgement. I also share my five favorite all-time bands, tell you which now-defunct UK bands I'd love to see reform, and much more. Plus, a killer new single from Centuries of Decay cements their place among underground legends—earning them a spot on my Unsanctioned Filth segment.   Please support the bands featured on this episode  DESTRUKTOR: https://destruktor.bandcamp.com/   CENTURIES OF DECAY: https://centuriesofdecay.bandcamp.com/   RIPPING CORPSE: https://rippingcorpse.bandcamp.com/  

This week, Scour's bassist, the beastly John Jarvis, drops by to unpack their brutal new release, Gold. We get into everything from John's Pantera tour stories to updates on his latest musical projects—plus, we debate the evolving role of media in metal.  Plus:  Nottingham's death metal cohort, Outergods, are back with a face-melting new album, and an exclusive Premiere On The Sphere. And in this week's news rant, I'm rounding up the latest singles from Jade, Cancer, Cadaver, and more, and putting them under the hammer of judgment!   Please support the bands featured on this episode SCOUR: https://scourofficial.bandcamp.com/   OUTERGODS: https://outergodsuk.bandcamp.com/   GENOCIDAL RITES: https://genocidalrites.bandcamp.com/   SACRIFICE: https://shadowkingdomrecords.bandcamp.com/  

This week, Eoghan, the drummer of Akhlys, steps into the spotlight to discuss the creation and recording of their 2024 triumph, House of the Black Geminus. We dive deep into his personal journey—from his early days as a guitarist, to picking up the bass, and finally finding his place behind the drum kit. He opens up about his initial encounter with Naas Alcameth, how he became part of Akhlys, and the unique musical perspective he brings to the band's creative furnace. Then, brace yourself for this week's News Rant: no wimps, no mercy. I answer more of your questions, including the ultimate death metal showdown—Glen Benton vs. David Vincent for the title of supreme frontman. As always, I sift through the latest metal headlines so you don't have to, delivering my first takes on new singles from Benediction, Nattverd, Blood Abscission, and others. PLUS: Australian death metal juggernauts Nothing take center stage in this week's Premiere on the Sphere, unleashing a fresh track from their forthcoming album, The Self Repair Manifesto.   Please support the bands featured on this episode AKHLYS: https://akhlys.bandcamp.com/  ENGANGSHAMMER: https://folterrecords.bandcamp.com/  NOTHING: https://nothingmetal.bandcamp.com/  SINISTER: https://www.facebook.com/SinisterOfficial 

Mercy is in short supply for posers and wimps as Akhlys mainman, Naas Alcameth, returns to the podcast this week to bask in the glory of having his latest record crowned the Best Album Of 2024 by Into The Necrosphere. We go into detail on the genesis, creative process and concept behind “House of the Black Geminus”, amongst many other topics, in one of the most personal and revealing podcasts with Naas to date. PLUS - the Legion's questions are answered on my weekly news rant, as I round up the latest singles from Svartsyn, Eschaton (USA), Embrional, Sijjin and others for judgment.   Please Support The Bands Featured On This Episode: AKHLYS: https://akhlys.bandcamp.com/  SHOGRAATH: https://shograath.bandcamp.com/ 

This week, I'm joined again by my good friend A|V from the UK black metal crew, Abduction. We dive into their newest album, Existentialismus, released by Candlelight Records on February 21st, discuss the evolution of the band, our experiences of fatherhood and much more. PLUS - I answer your questions in the weekly news rant, while sizing up the latest singles from Drudkh, Borgne, Grave Infestation, Karg and others. And for this week's dose of Unsanctionted Filth, Pennsylvania's Strixskog step into the spotlight.   Please support the bands featured on this episode ABDUCTION: https://abduction616.bandcamp.com/  STRIXSKOG: https://strixskog.bandcamp.com/  SCOUR: https://scourofficial.bandcamp.com/   

This week, my guest is Mateo Tervonen. He is the founder, lead guitarist, and vocalist of the Swedish blackened thrash band, Sarcator. Being the son of Marco Tervonen, who plays guitar for the renowned band The Crown, Mateo comes from a lineage of metal music. It's perhaps no surprise then that, even before turning 21, he has already released three full-length albums. PLUS, in my weekly news rant: Giusepe Cutispoto of Corpsing joins me to round up the latest singles by Istapp, Dormant Ordeal, This Gift Is A Curse and others for judgment. And along the way, we also discuss Corpsing's latest EP release, “Viewing The Invisible”.   Please support the bands featured on this episode SARCATOR: https://sarcator.bandcamp.com/ CORPSING: https://corpsingmetal.bandcamp.com/  HEXELLA: https://hexella.bandcamp.com/  THE ANTICHRIST IMPERIUM: https://apocalypticwitchcraft.bandcamp.com/ 

This week, I conclude my three-part series celebrating the best albums of 2024 and reveal my favourite release of 2024. As is now our standing tradition, I am joined by Mike Hill. Mike is a fellow Horseman of the Podcasting Apocalypse, a member of Tombs, Scorpio Throne and Begotten Sun and the host of the Everything Went Black and Necromaniacs podcasts. PLUS, in my weekly news rant: Rivers of Nihil turn in another slab of hot garbage, while posers across the globe bleat: “AOTY 2025!” in unison. Soulcrusher Festival's recent cancellation of Akhlys highlights the need for bands to protect themselves contractually from the predations of our self-appointed moral superiors. And I share my first impressions of new tracks by Benediction, Grab, Cryptosis and others.   Please support the bands featured on this episode: PRIMORDIAL: https://primordialofficial.bandcamp.com/  AKHLYS: https://akhlys.bandcamp.com/  SATHANAS: https://sathanas.bandcamp.com/ 

This week, I'm joined by the Sinister Minister, Karl Haikara, and The Duke of Metal, Dave Berardi, for the continuation of my countdown of the top albums of 2024. Karl Haikara, a fellow member of the Horsemen of the Podcasting Apocalypse, hosts the Sol Nox Podcast, which you can find every Thursday and Sunday on Spotify. Dave Berardi shares his reviews of extreme metal releases on Instagram at @razoreatermetal. PLUS, in my weekly news rant: Behemoth completes the final step of their transformation the Chevy Bolt of black metal. Toughness abounds on the crushing new Profanatica single. I answer YOUR questions and I round up the latest singles by Sacrifice, Crypts of Despair, Saor, and others for judgement.   Please support the bands featured on this episode MORBUS DEI: https://morbusdei.bandcamp.com/ AKHLYS: https://akhlys.bandcamp.com/ BYTHOS: https://bythosofficial.bandcamp.com/ ANGELCORPSE: https://osmoseproductions.bandcamp.com/ 

No hexes are left uncast and no posers are left un-slayed on the first ever Unholy Podcast Trio, a special 3+ hour series released in three parts, featuring yours truly, Shayan from Iblis Manifestations, and Jerry Kurunen from Rauta.   Each instalment will be available on the respective channel's usual platforms, including YouTube. Part 1: Discovering Black Metal, W.A.S.P., and Religion – Available Monday, 27th January via Rauta (https://linktr.ee/rautametal) Part 2: Cancel Culture and Politics – Episode #256 of Into the Necrosphere Part 3: Unusual Activities at Festivals, Upcoming Events in 2025, and Personal Reflections – Available Wednesday, 29th January via Iblis Manifestations (https://linktr.ee/iblismanifestationspodcast)   ALSO ON THIS EPISODE: a tsunami of trash talk and the latest singles by Drudkh, Cradle of Filth, Sepulchral Curse rounded up for judgement on my Weekly News Rant.   Please support the bands featured on this episode NIGHTSIDE: https://nightsideband.bandcamp.com/ TRIVAX:  https://trivax.bandcamp.com/ DESASTER: https://desaster.bandcamp.com/  IMPALED NAZARENE:  https://osmoseproductions.bandcamp.com/ 

I'm back!  And to kick off another year, I'm joined by Graveir frontman, Gutter Prince Cabal head honcho and my good friend, Nathan Glover, to analyze, discuss, debate, dissect and celebrate our favourite albums of 2024.  PLUS: an extra spicy news rant that includes my first impressions of the latest singles by Spiritworld, Kryptan, Scour and others, as well as my thoughts on some of the biggest disappointments of the past twelve months, what I'd consider a suitable punishment for animal abuser and low-IQ simpleton Tim Lambesis of As I Lay Crying, my hatred of prog and more.   Please support the bands featured on this episode NECRO RITUAL: ⁠https://necroritual.bandcamp.com/⁠ DEVENIAL VERDICT:  ⁠https://devenialverdictband.bandcamp.com/⁠ OTHER WORLD:  ⁠https://other-world.bandcamp.com/⁠ 

Chris McEwin makes his Into The Necrosphere debut this week.  Chris is the bassist for Australian blackened death metal titans, Destruktor.  Their latest album, “Indomitable” is available on Hells Headbangers right now and was a featured record in my Top 30 albums of last year.  In addition, Chris is a Jiu-Jitsu black belt and coaches in his hometown of Geelong, Australia.  Also in this episode: my weekly news rant rounds up new singles from Hexvessel, Gates To Hell, Dormant Ordeal, The Haunted, …And Oceans, and others for judgement. I also share my five favorite all-time bands, tell you which now-defunct UK bands I'd love to see reform, and much more.Plus, a killer new single from Centuries of Decay cements their place among underground legends—earning them a spot on my Unsanctioned Filth segment.▶️SUPPORT THE BANDS FEATURED ON THIS EPISODEDestruktorhttps://destruktor.bandcamp.com/ Centuries of Decayhttps://centuriesofdecay.bandcamp.com/ Ripping Corpsehttps://rippingcorpse.bandcamp.com/ ▶️SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST https://youtube.com/c/IntoTheNecrosphere ▶️STREAM & DOWNLOADAmazon Musichttps://amzn.to/3epNJ4KSpotifyhttps://spoti.fi/3iKqbIPApple Podcastshttps://apple.co/38wDYhi ▶️SOCIAL MEDIAFacebookhttps://www.facebook.com/intothenecrosphere  Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/intothenecrosphere    Twitterhttps://twitter.com/inecrosphere  ▶️INTO THE NECROSPHERE MERCHhttps://into-the-necrosphere.creator-spring.com▶️THE HORSEMEN OF THE PODCASTING APOCALYPSE Horrorwolf666https://thehorrorwolf666podcast.buzzsprout.com/ Everything Went Blackhttps://everythingwentblack.podbean.com/ Necromaniacshttps://necromaniacs.podbean.com/ Sol Noxhttps://www.solnoxpodcast.podbean.com/ Iblis Manifestationshttps://linktr.ee/iblismanifestationspodcast 

This week, Scour's bassist, the beastly John Jarvis, drops by to unpack their brutal new release, Gold. We get into everything from John's Pantera tour stories to updates on his latest musical projects—plus, we debate the evolving role of media in metal. Plus:  Nottingham's death metal cohort, Outergods, are back with a face-melting new album, and an exclusive Premiere On The Sphere.And in this week's news rant, I'm rounding up the latest singles from Gaahl's Wyrd, Jade, Cancer, Cadaver, and more, and putting them under the hammer of judgment!▶️SUPPORT THE BANDS FEATURED ON THIS EPISODEScourhttps://scourofficial.bandcamp.com/ Outergodshttps://outergodsuk.bandcamp.com/ Genocidal Riteshttps://genocidalrites.bandcamp.com/ Sacrifice https://shadowkingdomrecords.bandcamp.com/ ▶️SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST https://youtube.com/c/IntoTheNecrosphere ▶️STREAM & DOWNLOADAmazon Musichttps://amzn.to/3epNJ4KSpotifyhttps://spoti.fi/3iKqbIPApple Podcastshttps://apple.co/38wDYhi ▶️SOCIAL MEDIAFacebookhttps://www.facebook.com/intothenecrosphere  Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/intothenecrosphere    Twitterhttps://twitter.com/inecrosphere  ▶️INTO THE NECROSPHERE MERCHhttps://into-the-necrosphere.creator-spring.com▶️THE HORSEMEN OF THE PODCASTING APOCALYPSE Horrorwolf666https://thehorrorwolf666podcast.buzzsprout.com/ Everything Went Blackhttps://everythingwentblack.podbean.com/ Necromaniacshttps://necromaniacs.podbean.com/ Sol Noxhttps://www.solnoxpodcast.podbean.com/ Iblis Manifestationshttps://linktr.ee/iblismanifestationspodcast 

This week, Eoghan, the drummer of Akhlys, steps into the spotlight to discuss the creation and recording of their 2024 triumph, House of the Black Geminus. We dive deep into his personal journey—from his early days as a guitarist, to picking up the bass, and finally finding his place behind the drum kit. He opens up about his initial encounter with Naas Alcameth, how he became part of Akhlys, and the unique musical perspective he brings to the band's creative furnace.Then, brace yourself for this week's News Rant: no wimps, no mercy. I answer more of your questions, including the ultimate death metal showdown—Glen Benton vs. David Vincent for the title of supreme frontman. As always, I sift through the latest metal headlines so you don't have to, delivering my first takes on new singles from Benediction, Amalekim, Blood Abscission, and others.PLUS: Australian death metal juggernauts Nothing take center stage as I unleash a fresh track from their forthcoming album, The Self Repair Manifesto.▶️SUPPORT THE BANDS FEATURED ON THIS EPISODEAkhlyshttps://akhlys.bandcamp.com/  Engangshammerhttps://folterrecords.bandcamp.com/ Nothinghttps://nothingmetal.bandcamp.com/ Sinister  https://www.facebook.com/SinisterOfficial ▶️SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST https://youtube.com/c/IntoTheNecrosphere ▶️STREAM & DOWNLOADAmazon Musichttps://amzn.to/3epNJ4KSpotifyhttps://spoti.fi/3iKqbIPApple Podcastshttps://apple.co/38wDYhi ▶️SOCIAL MEDIAFacebookhttps://www.facebook.com/intothenecrosphere  Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/intothenecrosphere    Twitterhttps://twitter.com/inecrosphere  ▶️INTO THE NECROSPHERE MERCHhttps://into-the-necrosphere.creator-spring.com▶️THE HORSEMEN OF THE PODCASTING APOCALYPSE Horrorwolf666https://thehorrorwolf666podcast.buzzsprout.com/ Everything Went Blackhttps://everythingwentblack.podbean.com/ Necromaniacshttps://necromaniacs.podbean.com/ Sol Noxhttps://www.solnoxpodcast.podbean.com/ Iblis Manifestationshttps://linktr.ee/iblismanifestationspodcast 

Mercy is in short supply for posers and wimps as Akhlys mainman, Naas Alcameth, returns to the podcast this week to bask in the glory of having his latest record crowned the Best Album Of 2024 by Into The Necrosphere.  We go into detail on the genesis, creative process and concept behind “House of the Black Geminus”, amongst many other topics, in one of the most personal and revealing podcasts with Naas to date.  PLUS - the Legion's questions are answered on my weekly news rant, as I round up the latest singles from Svartsyn, Eschaton (USA), Embrional, Sijjin and others for judgment.  ▶️SUPPORT THE BANDS FEATURED ON THIS EPISODEAkhlyshttps://akhlys.bandcamp.com/  Shograathhttps://shograath.bandcamp.com/  ▶️SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST https://youtube.com/c/IntoTheNecrosphere ▶️STREAM & DOWNLOADAmazon Musichttps://amzn.to/3epNJ4KSpotifyhttps://spoti.fi/3iKqbIPApple Podcastshttps://apple.co/38wDYhi ▶️SOCIAL MEDIAFacebookhttps://www.facebook.com/intothenecrosphere  Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/intothenecrosphere    Twitterhttps://twitter.com/inecrosphere  ▶️INTO THE NECROSPHERE MERCHhttps://into-the-necrosphere.creator-spring.com▶️THE HORSEMEN OF THE PODCASTING APOCALYPSE Horrorwolf666https://thehorrorwolf666podcast.buzzsprout.com/ Everything Went Blackhttps://everythingwentblack.podbean.com/ Necromaniacshttps://necromaniacs.podbean.com/ Sol Noxhttps://www.solnoxpodcast.podbean.com/ Iblis Manifestationshttps://linktr.ee/iblismanifestationspodcast 

This week, I'm joined again by my good friend A|V from the UK black metal crew, Abduction. We dive into their newest album, Existentialismus, released by Candlelight Records on February 21st, discuss the evolution of the band, our experiences of fatherhood and much more.PLUS - I answer your questions in the weekly news rant, while sizing up the latest singles from Drudkh, Borgne, Grave Infestation, Karg and others. And for this week's dose of Unsanctioned Filth, Pennsylvania's Strixskog step into the spotlight.▶️SUPPORT THE BANDS FEATURED ON THIS EPISODEAbductionhttps://abduction616.bandcamp.com/ Strixskoghttps://strixskog.bandcamp.com/ Scourhttps://scourofficial.bandcamp.com/ ▶️SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST https://youtube.com/c/IntoTheNecrosphere ▶️STREAM & DOWNLOADAmazon Musichttps://amzn.to/3epNJ4KSpotifyhttps://spoti.fi/3iKqbIPApple Podcastshttps://apple.co/38wDYhi ▶️SOCIAL MEDIAFacebookhttps://www.facebook.com/intothenecrosphere  Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/intothenecrosphere    Twitterhttps://twitter.com/inecrosphere  ▶️INTO THE NECROSPHERE MERCHhttps://into-the-necrosphere.creator-spring.com▶️THE HORSEMEN OF THE PODCASTING APOCALYPSE Horrorwolf666https://thehorrorwolf666podcast.buzzsprout.com/ Everything Went Blackhttps://everythingwentblack.podbean.com/ Necromaniacshttps://necromaniacs.podbean.com/ Sol Noxhttps://www.solnoxpodcast.podbean.com/ Iblis Manifestationshttps://linktr.ee/iblismanifestationspodcast 

This week, my guest is Mateo Tervonen. He is the founder, lead guitarist, and vocalist of the Swedish blackened thrash band, Sarcator. Being the son of Marco Tervonen, who plays guitar for the renowned band The Crown, Mateo comes from a lineage of metal music. It's perhaps no surprise then that, even before turning 21, he has already released three full-length albums.PLUS, in my weekly news rant:  Giusepe Cutispoto of Corpsing joins me to round up the latest singles by Istapp, Dormant Ordeal, This Gift Is A Curse and others for judgment.  And along the way, we also discuss Corpsing's latest EP release, “Viewing The Invisible”.  ▶️SUPPORT THE BANDS FEATURED ON THIS EPISODESarcatorhttps://sarcator.bandcamp.com/ Corpsinghttps://corpsingmetal.bandcamp.com/  Hexellahttps://hexella.bandcamp.com/ The Antichrist Imperiumhttps://apocalypticwitchcraft.bandcamp.com/ ▶️SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST https://youtube.com/c/IntoTheNecrosphere ▶️STREAM & DOWNLOADAmazon Musichttps://amzn.to/3epNJ4KSpotifyhttps://spoti.fi/3iKqbIPApple Podcastshttps://apple.co/38wDYhi ▶️SOCIAL MEDIAFacebookhttps://www.facebook.com/intothenecrosphere  Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/intothenecrosphere    Twitterhttps://twitter.com/inecrosphere  ▶️INTO THE NECROSPHERE MERCHhttps://into-the-necrosphere.creator-spring.com▶️THE HORSEMEN OF THE PODCASTING APOCALYPSE Horrorwolf666https://thehorrorwolf666podcast.buzzsprout.com/ Everything Went Blackhttps://everythingwentblack.podbean.com/ Necromaniacshttps://necromaniacs.podbean.com/ Sol Noxhttps://www.solnoxpodcast.podbean.com/ Iblis Manifestationshttps://linktr.ee/iblismanifestationspodcast 

This week, I conclude my three-part series celebrating the best albums of 2024 and reveal my favourite release of 2024.  As is now our standing tradition, I am joined by Mike Hill.  Mike is a fellow Horseman of the Podcasting Apocalypse, a member of Tombs, Scorpio Throne and Begotten Sun and the host of the Everything Went Black and Necromaniacs podcasts.  PLUS, in my weekly news rant:  Rivers of Nihil turn in another slab of hot garbage, while posers across the globe bleat:  “AOTY 2025!” in unison. Soulcrusher Festival's recent cancellation of Akhlys highlights the need for bands to protect themselves contractually from the predations of our self-appointed moral superiors.  And I share my first impressions of new tracks by Benediction, Grab, Cryptosis and others.▶️SUPPORT THE BANDS FEATURED ON THIS EPISODEPrimordialhttps://primordialofficial.bandcamp.com/ Akhlyshttps://akhlys.bandcamp.com/ Sathanashttps://sathanas.bandcamp.com/ ▶️SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST https://youtube.com/c/IntoTheNecrosphere ▶️STREAM & DOWNLOADAmazon Musichttps://amzn.to/3epNJ4KSpotifyhttps://spoti.fi/3iKqbIPApple Podcastshttps://apple.co/38wDYhi ▶️SOCIAL MEDIAFacebookhttps://www.facebook.com/intothenecrosphere  Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/intothenecrosphere    Twitterhttps://twitter.com/inecrosphere  ▶️INTO THE NECROSPHERE MERCHhttps://into-the-necrosphere.creator-spring.com▶️THE HORSEMEN OF THE PODCASTING APOCALYPSE Horrorwolf666https://thehorrorwolf666podcast.buzzsprout.com/ Everything Went Blackhttps://everythingwentblack.podbean.com/ Necromaniacshttps://necromaniacs.podbean.com/ Sol Noxhttps://www.solnoxpodcast.podbean.com/ Iblis Manifestationshttps://linktr.ee/iblismanifestationspodcast 

This week, I'm joined by the Sinister Minister, Karl Haikara, and The Duke of Metal, Dave Berardi, for the continuation of my countdown of the top albums of 2024. Karl Haikara, a fellow member of the Horsemen of the Podcasting Apocalypse, hosts the Sol Nox Podcast, which you can find every Thursday and Sunday on Spotify. Dave Berardi shares his reviews of extreme metal releases on Instagram at @razoreatermetal. PLUS, in my weekly news rant:  Behemoth completes the final step of their transformation the Chevy Bolt of black metal.  Toughness abounds on the crushing new Profanatica single. I answer YOUR questions and I round up the latest singles by Sacrifice, Crypts of Despair, Saor, and others for judgement. ▶️SUPPORT THE BANDS FEATURED ON THIS EPISODE Morbus Dei https://morbusdei.bandcamp.com/  Akhlys https://akhlys.bandcamp.com/  Bythos https://bythosofficial.bandcamp.com/  Angelcorpse https://osmoseproductions.bandcamp.com/  ▶️SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST  https://youtube.com/c/IntoTheNecrosphere  ▶️STREAM & DOWNLOAD Amazon Music https://amzn.to/3epNJ4K Spotify https://spoti.fi/3iKqbIP Apple Podcasts https://apple.co/38wDYhi  ▶️SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook https://www.facebook.com/intothenecrosphere   Instagram https://www.instagram.com/intothenecrosphere     Twitter https://twitter.com/inecrosphere   ▶️INTO THE NECROSPHERE MERCH https://into-the-necrosphere.creator-spring.com ▶️THE HORSEMEN OF THE PODCASTING APOCALYPSE  Horrorwolf666 https://thehorrorwolf666podcast.buzzsprout.com/  Everything Went Black https://everythingwentblack.podbean.com/  Necromaniacs https://necromaniacs.podbean.com/  Sol Nox https://www.solnoxpodcast.podbean.com/  Iblis Manifestations https://linktr.ee/iblismanifestationspodcast 

No hexes are left un-cast and no posers are left un-slayed on the first ever Unholy Podcast Trio, a special 3+ hour series released in three parts, featuring yours truly, Shayan from Iblis Manifestations, and Jerry Kurunen from Rauta. Each instalment will be available on the respective channel's usual platforms, including YouTube. Part 1: Discovering Black Metal, W.A.S.P., and Religion – Available Monday, 27th January via Rauta (https://linktr.ee/rautametal) Part 2: Cancel Culture and Politics – Episode #256 of Into the Necrosphere Part 3: Unusual Activities at Festivals, Upcoming Events in 2025, and Personal Reflections – Available Wednesday, 29th January via Iblis Manifestations (https://linktr.ee/iblismanifestationspodcast) ALSO ON THIS EPISODE: a tsunami of trash talk and the latest singles by Drudkh, Cradle of Filth, Sepulchral Curse rounded up for judgement on my Weekly News Rant. ▶️SUPPORT THE BANDS FEATURED ON THIS EPISODE Nightside https://nightsideband.bandcamp.com/  Trivax https://trivax.bandcamp.com/  Desaster https://desaster.bandcamp.com/  Impaled Nazarene https://osmoseproductions.bandcamp.com/  ▶️SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST  https://youtube.com/c/IntoTheNecrosphere  ▶️STREAM & DOWNLOAD Amazon Music https://amzn.to/3epNJ4K Spotify https://spoti.fi/3iKqbIP Apple Podcasts https://apple.co/38wDYhi  ▶️SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook https://www.facebook.com/intothenecrosphere   Instagram https://www.instagram.com/intothenecrosphere     Twitter https://twitter.com/inecrosphere   ▶️INTO THE NECROSPHERE MERCH https://into-the-necrosphere.creator-spring.com ▶️THE HORSEMEN OF THE PODCASTING APOCALYPSE  Horrorwolf666 https://thehorrorwolf666podcast.buzzsprout.com/  Everything Went Black https://everythingwentblack.podbean.com/  Necromaniacs https://necromaniacs.podbean.com/  Sol Nox https://www.solnoxpodcast.podbean.com/  Iblis Manifestations https://linktr.ee/iblismanifestationspodcast 

I'm back!  And to kick off another year, I'm joined by Graveir frontman, Gutter Prince Cabal head honcho and my good friend, Nathan Glover, to analyze, discuss, debate, dissect and celebrate our favourite albums of 2024.  PLUS: an extra spicy news rant that includes my first impressions of the latest singles by Spiritworld, Kryptan, Scour and others, as well as my thoughts on some of the biggest disappointments of the past twelve months, what I'd consider a suitable punishment for animal abuser and low-IQ simpleton Tim Lambesis of As I Lay Crying, my hatred of prog and more. ▶️SUPPORT THE BANDS FEATURED ON THIS EPISODE Necro Ritual https://necroritual.bandcamp.com/  Devenial Verdict https://devenialverdictband.bandcamp.com/  Other World https://other-world.bandcamp.com/  ▶️SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST  https://youtube.com/c/IntoTheNecrosphere  ▶️STREAM & DOWNLOAD Amazon Music https://amzn.to/3epNJ4K Spotify https://spoti.fi/3iKqbIP Apple Podcasts https://apple.co/38wDYhi  ▶️SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook https://www.facebook.com/intothenecrosphere   Instagram https://www.instagram.com/intothenecrosphere     Twitter https://twitter.com/inecrosphere   ▶️INTO THE NECROSPHERE MERCH https://into-the-necrosphere.creator-spring.com ▶️THE HORSEMEN OF THE PODCASTING APOCALYPSE  Horrorwolf666 https://thehorrorwolf666podcast.buzzsprout.com/  Everything Went Black https://everythingwentblack.podbean.com/  Necromaniacs https://necromaniacs.podbean.com/  Sol Nox https://www.solnoxpodcast.podbean.com/  Iblis Manifestations https://linktr.ee/iblismanifestationspodcast 

This week I'm pleased to welcome Jeremy Wagner back to Into The Necrosphere.  Jeremy is the founder and guitarist for brutal death metal legends, Broken Hope.  His grindcore project, Earthburner, just released its debut entitled “Permanent Dawn” on M-Theory.  He is also an award-winning writer, owner of Dead Sky Publishing and someone I've been proud to call a friend for over two decades.    Also on this episode:  two exhibitions of unsanctioned filth courtesy of Melbourne Australia's Nothing and Alabama's Venomous Conquest.  PLUS, on my weekly news rant, I answer your questions and I round up the latest singles by King Diamond, Sacrifice, Feretrum and others for judgement.   ▶️SUPPORT THE BANDS FEATURED ON THIS EPISODE Earthburner https://officialearthburner.bandcamp.com/  Broken Hope https://centurymedia.bandcamp.com/  Nothing https://nothingmetal.bandcamp.com/  Venomous Conquest https://venomousconquest.bandcamp.com/  ▶️SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST  https://youtube.com/c/IntoTheNecrosphere  ▶️STREAM & DOWNLOAD Amazon Music https://amzn.to/3epNJ4K Spotify https://spoti.fi/3iKqbIP Apple Podcasts https://apple.co/38wDYhi  ▶️SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook https://www.facebook.com/intothenecrosphere   Instagram https://www.instagram.com/intothenecrosphere     Twitter https://twitter.com/inecrosphere   ▶️INTO THE NECROSPHERE MERCH https://into-the-necrosphere.creator-spring.com ▶️THE HORSEMEN OF THE PODCASTING APOCALYPSE  Horrorwolf666 https://thehorrorwolf666podcast.buzzsprout.com/  Everything Went Black https://everythingwentblack.podbean.com/  Necromaniacs https://necromaniacs.podbean.com/  Sol Nox https://www.solnoxpodcast.podbean.com/  Iblis Manifestations https://linktr.ee/iblismanifestationspodcast 

On this episode Mephisto Deleterio and Chrisum Infernium of Veilburner return to the podcast to offer a director's commentary on their barnstorming new album, “The Duality of Decapitation & Wisdom”.  Along with expanding on the lyrical concept of the record, we also discuss the inadvertent comedy that comes with taking band photographs in public, the secret to Chrisum and Mephisto's creative synergy and much more. PLUS:  Azrael and Dagon of English black metal horde, Heathen Deity, sit in on an epic news rant where we put the cancel mobs on blast for their role in removing Impaled Nazarene from this year's Eindhoven Metal Meeting.  We talk about the unfolding drama in the My Dying Bride camp and we round up the latest singles by Abduction, Revenge, Harakiri For The Sky, Ade and others for judgment.  ▶️SUPPORT THE BANDS FEATURED ON THIS EPISODE Veilburner https://veilburnerband.bandcamp.com/  Heathen Deity https://heathendeity.bandcamp.com/  Impaled Nazarene https://osmoseproductions.bandcamp.com/  ▶️SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST  https://youtube.com/c/IntoTheNecrosphere  ▶️STREAM & DOWNLOAD Amazon Music https://amzn.to/3epNJ4K Spotify https://spoti.fi/3iKqbIP Apple Podcasts https://apple.co/38wDYhi  ▶️SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook https://www.facebook.com/intothenecrosphere   Instagram https://www.instagram.com/intothenecrosphere     Twitter https://twitter.com/inecrosphere   ▶️INTO THE NECROSPHERE MERCH https://into-the-necrosphere.creator-spring.com ▶️THE HORSEMEN OF THE PODCASTING APOCALYPSE  Horrorwolf666 https://thehorrorwolf666podcast.buzzsprout.com/  Everything Went Black https://everythingwentblack.podbean.com/  Necromaniacs https://necromaniacs.podbean.com/  Sol Nox https://www.solnoxpodcast.podbean.com/  Iblis Manifestations https://linktr.ee/iblismanifestationspodcast 

This week I traveled to the bowels of The Dome in London for a face-to-face conversation with my friend, Panzerfaust founder and guitarist, Brock Van Dijk.  Brock and I discussed the final installment in their extraordinary and ambitious tetralogy, “The Suns of Perdition”.  We also spoke at length about the manner in which the topics on these records relate to our present point in time, what the future holds for Panzerfaust and much more.   PLUS: Another hellish news rant where I round up the latest singles by Panzerchrist, Nexion, Maceration and others for judgment.  I also answer questions submitted by the Legion, including what my favorite Metallica album is, what I believe is the root of all evil in the world, and whether I would choose to watch The Sopranos or There Will Be Blood for the rest of my life.   ▶️SUPPORT THE BANDS FEATURED ON THIS EPISODE Panzerfaust https://panzerfaust.bandcamp.com/  Der Rote Milan https://derrotemilan.bandcamp.com/  Barshaketh https://barshasketh.bandcamp.com/  ▶️SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST  https://youtube.com/c/IntoTheNecrosphere  ▶️STREAM & DOWNLOAD Amazon Music https://amzn.to/3epNJ4K Spotify https://spoti.fi/3iKqbIP Apple Podcasts https://apple.co/38wDYhi  ▶️SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook https://www.facebook.com/intothenecrosphere   Instagram https://www.instagram.com/intothenecrosphere     Twitter https://twitter.com/inecrosphere   ▶️INTO THE NECROSPHERE MERCH https://into-the-necrosphere.creator-spring.com ▶️THE HORSEMEN OF THE PODCASTING APOCALYPSE  Horrorwolf666 https://thehorrorwolf666podcast.buzzsprout.com/  Everything Went Black https://everythingwentblack.podbean.com/  Necromaniacs https://necromaniacs.podbean.com/  Sol Nox https://www.solnoxpodcast.podbean.com/  Iblis Manifestations https://linktr.ee/iblismanifestationspodcast 

This week, I'm excited to welcome Aaron Stainthorpe from My Dying Bride, who is now also part of High Parasite, along with his collaborator, Tombs. We'll delve into the origins of the band, their writing and recording process for their debut album, “Forever We Burn,” and discuss the audience's reaction to their music following their recent tour with Cradle of Filth. Along the way, Aaron also shares more on what the future potentially holds for My Dying Bride.  PLUS: I review the new record by Panzerfaust, showcase the work of Belfast black metal duo, Pincer Consortium.  On my weekly news rant, I answer more of your questions on a variety of topics, including my top three favorite bands of all time, my favorite Springbok rugby players, and my recent elopement. AND, I round up the latest singles by Barshaketh, Membaris, Grima, Saor, Molotov Solution, and others for judgment. ▶️SUPPORT THE BANDS FEATURED ON THIS EPISODE High Parasite https://highparasite.com/  Pincer Consortium  https://pincerconsortium.bandcamp.com/  Panzerfaust https://panzerfaust.bandcamp.com/  My Dying Bride https://mydyingbrideofficial.bandcamp.com/  ▶️SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST  https://youtube.com/c/IntoTheNecrosphere  ▶️STREAM & DOWNLOAD Amazon Music https://amzn.to/3epNJ4K Spotify https://spoti.fi/3iKqbIP Apple Podcasts https://apple.co/38wDYhi  ▶️SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook https://www.facebook.com/intothenecrosphere   Instagram https://www.instagram.com/intothenecrosphere     Twitter https://twitter.com/inecrosphere   ▶️INTO THE NECROSPHERE MERCH https://into-the-necrosphere.creator-spring.com ▶️THE HORSEMEN OF THE PODCASTING APOCALYPSE  Horrorwolf666 https://thehorrorwolf666podcast.buzzsprout.com/  Everything Went Black https://everythingwentblack.podbean.com/  Necromaniacs https://necromaniacs.podbean.com/  Sol Nox https://www.solnoxpodcast.podbean.com/  Iblis Manifestations https://linktr.ee/iblismanifestationspodcast 

A milestone episode demands a milestone guest and this week I'm pleased to welcome Tribulation guitarist, Adam Zars, for a discussion about their latest record, “Sub Rosa In Aeternum”.  We go deep on the stylistic changes that the band ushered for this release, explore some of the influences that shaped the record and we also explore some of Adam's interests outside of music. Then, I'm joined by my brother from another mother, the legendary Svartalv of Nocturnal Breed, for the Weekly News Rant.  We set the world to rights and round up the latest singles by Becerus, Necrodeath, Harakiri For The Sky and Imperial Triumphant for judgment. PLUS:  Two Horsemen and a general in the Australian chapter of the Legion join forces for this week's Premiere on the Sphere as Abraxas Horn's new single is unveiled for the first time ever. ▶️SUPPORT THE BANDS FEATURED ON THIS EPISODE Tribulation https://centurymedia.bandcamp.com/  Scour https://scourofficial.bandcamp.com/  Abraxas Horn https://abraxashorn.bandcamp.com/  ▶️SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST  https://youtube.com/c/IntoTheNecrosphere  ▶️STREAM & DOWNLOAD Amazon Music https://amzn.to/3epNJ4K Spotify https://spoti.fi/3iKqbIP Apple Podcasts https://apple.co/38wDYhi  ▶️SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook https://www.facebook.com/intothenecrosphere   Instagram https://www.instagram.com/intothenecrosphere     Twitter https://twitter.com/inecrosphere   ▶️INTO THE NECROSPHERE MERCH https://into-the-necrosphere.creator-spring.com ▶️THE HORSEMEN OF THE PODCASTING APOCALYPSE  Horrorwolf666 https://thehorrorwolf666podcast.buzzsprout.com/  Everything Went Black https://everythingwentblack.podbean.com/  Necromaniacs https://necromaniacs.podbean.com/  Sol Nox https://www.solnoxpodcast.podbean.com/  Iblis Manifestations https://linktr.ee/iblismanifestationspodcast 

This week on the podcast, I welcome Addi Tryggvason from the iconic Icelandic post-metal band Solstafir as he shares insights about their latest album, “Hin helga kvöl.” We also dive into Addi's favorite Slayer tracks, uncover an incredible story about his missed opportunity to perform with Paradise Lost, and in a definite first for Into The Necrosphere, discuss aftershave. PLUS:  No less than two Premieres on the Sphere, courtesy of Perdition's Mire and An Axis of Perdition. On my weekly news segment, I answer the Legion's questions and review the latest singles by Ordinal Negru, Repuked, Mutank, Patriarkh, and Malevolence.  ▶️SUPPORT THE BANDS FEATURED ON THIS EPISODE Solstafir https://solstafir.bandcamp.com/  Perdition's Mire https://perditionsmire.bandcamp.com/  An Axis of Perdition https://anaxisofperdition.bandcamp.com/  Paradise Lost https://paradiselostofficial.bandcamp.com/  ▶️SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST  https://youtube.com/c/IntoTheNecrosphere  ▶️STREAM & DOWNLOAD Amazon Music https://amzn.to/3epNJ4K Spotify https://spoti.fi/3iKqbIP Apple Podcasts https://apple.co/38wDYhi  ▶️SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook https://www.facebook.com/intothenecrosphere   Instagram https://www.instagram.com/intothenecrosphere     Twitter https://twitter.com/inecrosphere   ▶️INTO THE NECROSPHERE MERCH https://into-the-necrosphere.creator-spring.com ▶️THE HORSEMEN OF THE PODCASTING APOCALYPSE  Horrorwolf666 https://thehorrorwolf666podcast.buzzsprout.com/  Everything Went Black https://everythingwentblack.podbean.com/  Necromaniacs https://necromaniacs.podbean.com/  Sol Nox https://www.solnoxpodcast.podbean.com/  Iblis Manifestations https://linktr.ee/iblismanifestationspodcast 

Joseph Deegan of Slidhr makes his long-overdue debut on the podcast this week to discuss “White Hart!”, why he thinks that modern black metal has lost its way, tattooing, his first concert memories and more.   On my weekly news rant, the latest singles by Suidakra, Misanthropy, Aara, Havok, Crippled Black Phoenix and others are rounded up for judgment.   PLUS - Norwegian black metal battalion, Engangshammer, delivers a top notch slab of black, ugly, f–k off metal. ▶️SUPPORT THE BANDS FEATURED ON THIS EPISODE Slidhr https://slidhr.bandcamp.com/  Adorior https://adorior.bandcamp.com/  Horna https://horna666.bandcamp.com/  Engangshammer  https://www.folter666.de/folter/  ▶️SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST  https://youtube.com/c/IntoTheNecrosphere  ▶️STREAM & DOWNLOAD Amazon Music https://amzn.to/3epNJ4K Spotify https://spoti.fi/3iKqbIP Apple Podcasts https://apple.co/38wDYhi  ▶️SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook https://www.facebook.com/intothenecrosphere   Instagram https://www.instagram.com/intothenecrosphere     Twitter https://twitter.com/inecrosphere   ▶️INTO THE NECROSPHERE MERCH https://into-the-necrosphere.creator-spring.com ▶️THE HORSEMEN OF THE PODCASTING APOCALYPSE  Horrorwolf666 https://thehorrorwolf666podcast.buzzsprout.com/  Everything Went Black https://everythingwentblack.podbean.com/  Necromaniacs https://necromaniacs.podbean.com/  Sol Nox https://www.solnoxpodcast.podbean.com/  Iblis Manifestations https://linktr.ee/iblismanifestationspodcast 

This week, I'm joined by Simon Lucas from Winterfylleth for a long-awaited discussion covering a variety of topics. We dive into the enthusiastic reception of the band's latest album, “The Imperious Horizon,” and explore his journey as a documentary filmmaker, his drumming inspirations, the glory days of the UK live music scene, and even get into some hi-fi talk.   In my weekly news rant, I round up the latest singles by Abduction, Ante-Inferno, The Great Old Ones, Cradle of Filth, and more, for judgement. Additionally, I shine a spotlight on the unsigned band Zuvembie Necroneon and share my thoughts on noteworthy new releases by Mother of Graves, Black Curse, Gigan, and Gaerea. ▶️SUPPORT THE BANDS FEATURED ON THIS EPISODE Winterfylleth https://winterfylleth.bandcamp.com/  Mother of Graves https://motherofgraves.bandcamp.com/  Danzig  http://danzig-verotik.com/  ▶️SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST  https://youtube.com/c/IntoTheNecrosphere  ▶️STREAM & DOWNLOAD Amazon Music https://amzn.to/3epNJ4K Spotify https://spoti.fi/3iKqbIP Apple Podcasts https://apple.co/38wDYhi  ▶️SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook https://www.facebook.com/intothenecrosphere   Instagram https://www.instagram.com/intothenecrosphere     Twitter https://twitter.com/inecrosphere   ▶️INTO THE NECROSPHERE MERCH https://into-the-necrosphere.creator-spring.com ▶️THE HORSEMEN OF THE PODCASTING APOCALYPSE  Horrorwolf666 https://thehorrorwolf666podcast.buzzsprout.com/  Everything Went Black https://everythingwentblack.podbean.com/  Necromaniacs https://necromaniacs.podbean.com/  Sol Nox https://www.solnoxpodcast.podbean.com/  Iblis Manifestations https://linktr.ee/iblismanifestationspodcast

This week I am joined by the iconic and legendary Necrobutcher of Mayhem.  We discuss their 40th anniversary tour, delve into the band's early days and creative process, swap notes on some of our favourite music and I also get an update on their next record. PLUS: Drugoth is back to co-host the weekly news rant as we round up the latest tunes by Panzerfaust, Aara, Fleshbore, Dax Riggs and others.  And UK black metallers, Burial, are back with a brand new single off their forthcoming record, “Rejoice In Sin”. ▶️SUPPORT THE BANDS FEATURED ON THIS EPISODE Mayhem https://www.thetruemayhem.com/  Burial https://apocalypticwitchcraft.bandcamp.com/  Nidingr https://nidingrsom.bandcamp.com/  ▶️SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST  https://youtube.com/c/IntoTheNecrosphere  ▶️STREAM & DOWNLOAD Amazon Music https://amzn.to/3epNJ4K Spotify https://spoti.fi/3iKqbIP Apple Podcasts https://apple.co/38wDYhi  ▶️SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook https://www.facebook.com/intothenecrosphere   Instagram https://www.instagram.com/intothenecrosphere     Twitter https://twitter.com/inecrosphere   ▶️INTO THE NECROSPHERE MERCH https://into-the-necrosphere.creator-spring.com ▶️THE HORSEMEN OF THE PODCASTING APOCALYPSE  Horrorwolf666 https://thehorrorwolf666podcast.buzzsprout.com/  Everything Went Black https://everythingwentblack.podbean.com/  Necromaniacs https://necromaniacs.podbean.com/  Sol Nox https://www.solnoxpodcast.podbean.com/  Iblis Manifestations https://linktr.ee/iblismanifestationspodcast 

My good friend Shayan, frontman of Trivax and host of the Iblis Manifestations podcast, returns to the show for one of our spiciest conversations to date. We discuss Trivax signing with Osmose Productions, Iblis reaching its 100th episode, Vince McMahon, our thoughts on the upcoming US election and much more. PLUS: the Sinister Minister, Karl Hikara of the Sol Nox Podcast, is my co-host on the weekly news rant where the latest singles by Chaos Invocation, Massacre, Mork Gryning, Tribulation and others are rounded up for judgment.   And, we have another ‘Premiere on the Sphere' courtesy of Brisbane Australia's Christbane ▶️SUPPORT THE BANDS FEATURED ON THIS EPISODE Trivax https://trivax.bandcamp.com/   Christbane https://christbane.bandcamp.com/  Akercocke https://akercocke.bandcamp.com/  Thumbnail Pic by @Necroshorns   ▶️SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST  https://youtube.com/c/IntoTheNecrosphere  ▶️STREAM & DOWNLOAD Amazon Music https://amzn.to/3epNJ4K Spotify https://spoti.fi/3iKqbIP Apple Podcasts https://apple.co/38wDYhi  ▶️SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook https://www.facebook.com/intothenecrosphere   Instagram https://www.instagram.com/intothenecrosphere     Twitter https://twitter.com/inecrosphere   ▶️INTO THE NECROSPHERE MERCH https://into-the-necrosphere.creator-spring.com ▶️THE HORSEMEN OF THE PODCASTING APOCALYPSE  Horrorwolf666 https://thehorrorwolf666podcast.buzzsprout.com/  Everything Went Black https://everythingwentblack.podbean.com/  Necromaniacs https://necromaniacs.podbean.com/  Sol Nox https://www.solnoxpodcast.podbean.com/  Iblis Manifestations https://linktr.ee/iblismanifestationspodcast 

Olav “Ravn” Bergene, the legendary frontman of the Norwegian black metal band 1349, is my guest on Into The Necrosphere this week. We have an insightful conversation about their forthcoming album, “The Wolf & The King.” Ravn also recounts tales from the band's history, including the story of Frost's joining 1349, his collaborative relationship with Svartalv, the reasons behind the band's enduring lineup for over twenty years, and much more. Later in the episode, Nathan Glover of Graveir, Longing Maw, and Gutter Prince Cabal joins me for this week's news segment, where we round up the latest singles from Gaerea, Butcher, Arkona, Sólstafir, and others for judgment. We also catch up on the latest happenings in his own musical projects and delve into the underground scene in Australia, among other topics. ▶️SUPPORT THE BANDS FEATURED ON THIS EPISODE 1349 https://1349som.bandcamp.com/  Ironwitch https://ironwitchband.bandcamp.com/  Deathless Void https://deathlessvoid.bandcamp.com/  ▶️SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST  https://youtube.com/c/IntoTheNecrosphere  ▶️STREAM & DOWNLOAD Amazon Music https://amzn.to/3epNJ4K Spotify https://spoti.fi/3iKqbIP Apple Podcasts https://apple.co/38wDYhi  ▶️SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook https://www.facebook.com/intothenecrosphere   Instagram https://www.instagram.com/intothenecrosphere     Twitter https://twitter.com/inecrosphere   ▶️INTO THE NECROSPHERE MERCH https://into-the-necrosphere.creator-spring.com ▶️THE HORSEMEN OF THE PODCASTING APOCALYPSE  Horrorwolf666 https://thehorrorwolf666podcast.buzzsprout.com/  Everything Went Black https://everythingwentblack.podbean.com/  Necromaniacs https://necromaniacs.podbean.com/  Sol Nox https://www.solnoxpodcast.podbean.com/  Iblis Manifestations https://linktr.ee/iblismanifestationspodcast 

Toni “Ontto” Hietamäki, bassist for Finland's Oranssi Pazuzu, joins me this week to discuss the writing and recording of their forthcoming album, “Muuntautuja”.  We also explore Toni's beginnings as a musician, his discovery of black metal and the influence of experimental hip hop outfit, Death Grips, on the band's new material.    On my weekly news rant, I round up the latest tracks by Imperial Triumphant, Ershetu, Gigan and others.  I also check out footage of Slayer's first show in five years and gasp in dismay as Body Count butcher a Pink Floyd cover. PLUS - Panzerfaust enters the race to deliver this year's best album and Vestigial out of Australia step into my independent band spotlight.   ▶️SUPPORT THE BANDS FEATURED ON THIS EPISODE Oranssi Pazuzu https://oranssipazuzu.bandcamp.com/  Vestigial https://vestigial-australia.bandcamp.com/  Panzerfaust https://panzerfaust.bandcamp.com/   ▶️SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST  https://youtube.com/c/IntoTheNecrosphere  ▶️STREAM & DOWNLOAD Amazon Music https://amzn.to/3epNJ4K Spotify https://spoti.fi/3iKqbIP Apple Podcasts https://apple.co/38wDYhi  ▶️SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook https://www.facebook.com/intothenecrosphere   Instagram https://www.instagram.com/intothenecrosphere     Twitter https://twitter.com/inecrosphere   ▶️INTO THE NECROSPHERE MERCH https://into-the-necrosphere.creator-spring.com ▶️THE HORSEMEN OF THE PODCASTING APOCALYPSE  Horrorwolf666 https://thehorrorwolf666podcast.buzzsprout.com/  Everything Went Black https://everythingwentblack.podbean.com/  Necromaniacs https://necromaniacs.podbean.com/  Sol Nox https://www.solnoxpodcast.podbean.com/  Iblis Manifestations https://linktr.ee/iblismanifestationspodcast

This week I welcome a man who I consider to be the best photographer working in extreme music today, Christopher Dean aka Necroshorns.  Our conversation spans a wide range of topics that include his decision to leave behind a career as a commercial airline pilot and pursue his dream of becoming a photographer.  He shares his harrowing experiences being in Israel on October 7th last year, and I discover the story of “The Omen”, one of the most infamous black metal photos taken since Kvitrafn took a stroll down the streets of Bergen. Then Matt Priso of Conspiracy X, Spells ov Torment and SIK joins me for a packed weekly news rant, where we dissect the latest singles by Cosmic Putrefaction, Black Curse, Mother of Graves, Mörk Gryning and more.   PLUS: Another ‘Premiere on the Sphere' as we unveil the brand new Conspiracy X single, “The Wicked Feast” for the first time ever.   ▶️FOLLOW NECROSHORNS ON SOCIAL MEDIA https://www.instagram.com/necroshorns/  ▶️SUPPORT THE BANDS FEATURED ON THIS EPISODE Darvaza https://darvazablackmetal.bandcamp.com/  Conspiracy X https://conspiracyx.bandcamp.com/  Triptykon https://www.triptykon.net/  ▶️SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST  https://youtube.com/c/IntoTheNecrosphere  ▶️STREAM & DOWNLOAD Amazon Music https://amzn.to/3epNJ4K Spotify https://spoti.fi/3iKqbIP Apple Podcasts https://apple.co/38wDYhi  ▶️SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook https://www.facebook.com/intothenecrosphere   Instagram https://www.instagram.com/intothenecrosphere     Twitter https://twitter.com/inecrosphere   ▶️INTO THE NECROSPHERE MERCH https://into-the-necrosphere.creator-spring.com ▶️THE HORSEMEN OF THE PODCASTING APOCALYPSE  Horrorwolf666 https://thehorrorwolf666podcast.buzzsprout.com/  Everything Went Black https://everythingwentblack.podbean.com/  Necromaniacs https://necromaniacs.podbean.com/  Sol Nox https://www.solnoxpodcast.podbean.com/  Iblis Manifestations https://linktr.ee/iblismanifestationspodcast 

Chris Naughton and Nick Wallwork of English atmospheric black metallers, Winterfylleth, make their long overdue debut on Into The Necrosphere this week.  On the eve of releasing their career-defining new album, “The Imperious Horizon”, we discuss its genesis, the band's past and its future.  We also chop it up over Alien Romulus, the UK metal scene in the early 2000s and much more.  On my weekly news rant I round up the latest singles by 1349, Defeated Sanity, Fuming Mouth, Opeth, Ripped to Shreds and others for judgment.  Plus, I give my thoughts on Adam Roethlisberger exiting Vitriol midway through their current tour.PLUS: Bruka offer proof that Texas is about more than the world's best BBQ with their debut album, “Death's Promise”, showcased on this week's independent band spotlight.  ▶️SUPPORT THE BANDS FEATURED ON THIS EPISODEWinterfyllethhttps://winterfylleth.bandcamp.com/ Brukahttps://bruka.bandcamp.com/ Imperial Demonichttps://imperialdemonicblacklion.bandcamp.com/  Abigorhttps://luzifer.bandcamp.com/ ▶️SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST https://youtube.com/c/IntoTheNecrosphere ▶️STREAM & DOWNLOADAmazon Musichttps://amzn.to/3epNJ4KSpotifyhttps://spoti.fi/3iKqbIPApple Podcastshttps://apple.co/38wDYhi ▶️SOCIAL MEDIAFacebookhttps://www.facebook.com/intothenecrosphere  Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/intothenecrosphere    Twitterhttps://twitter.com/inecrosphere  ▶️INTO THE NECROSPHERE MERCHhttps://into-the-necrosphere.creator-spring.com▶️THE HORSEMEN OF THE PODCASTING APOCALYPSE Horrorwolf666https://thehorrorwolf666podcast.buzzsprout.com/ Everything Went Blackhttps://everythingwentblack.podbean.com/ Necromaniacshttps://necromaniacs.podbean.com/ Sol Noxhttps://www.solnoxpodcast.podbean.com/ Iblis Manifestationshttps://linktr.ee/iblismanifestationspodcast 

This week I'm pleased to welcome the godfather of dungeon synth and former bassist for Emperor, the legendary Mortiis.  Our discussion spanned all of his various eras, his decision to return to the stage after a lengthy hiatus.  We speak about the realities of growing older as a musician and Mortiis reveals why he almost gave up on music altogether.  Then, it's on to a rundown of some of my favourite releases of the last weekend, including new albums by Other World, Modern Rites, Deceased and Concrete Winds.  On my weekly news rant I round up the latest singles by Nasty Savage, Aiwaz, To The Grave, Veilburner and Vulvodynia.PLUS: Dutch black metal quartet, The Shiva Hypothesis, step into the independent band spotlight.  ▶️SUPPORT THE BANDS FEATURED ON THIS EPISODEMortiishttps://mortiis.bandcamp.com/ Other Worldhttps://other-world.bandcamp.com/ The Shiva Hypothesis https://the-shiva-hypothesis.bandcamp.com/  Emperor https://candlelightrecordsuk.bandcamp.com/album/wrath-of-the-tyrant-emperor ▶️SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST https://youtube.com/c/IntoTheNecrosphere ▶️STREAM & DOWNLOADAmazon Musichttps://amzn.to/3epNJ4KSpotifyhttps://spoti.fi/3iKqbIPApple Podcastshttps://apple.co/38wDYhi ▶️SOCIAL MEDIAFacebookhttps://www.facebook.com/intothenecrosphere  Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/intothenecrosphere    Twitterhttps://twitter.com/inecrosphere  ▶️INTO THE NECROSPHERE MERCHhttps://into-the-necrosphere.creator-spring.com▶️THE HORSEMEN OF THE PODCASTING APOCALYPSE Horrorwolf666https://thehorrorwolf666podcast.buzzsprout.com/ Everything Went Blackhttps://everythingwentblack.podbean.com/ Necromaniacshttps://necromaniacs.podbean.com/ Sol Noxhttps://www.solnoxpodcast.podbean.com/ Iblis Manifestationshttps://linktr.ee/iblismanifestationspodcast