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Into The Necrosphere

Jackie Smit

Into The Necrosphere is a weekly black and death metal podcast, featuring long-form, uncensored interviews with some of the biggest and most notorious names in the scene, a merciless dissection of the latest metal news headlines and releases, and a showcase of underground and unsigned talent that your Spotify algorithm has yet to discover. New episodes out every Tuesday.

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#332
Tuesday · 2 hr 38 min
MORDANT RHED: Rhevok Vermithrax Talks Black Metal, Dead By Dawg 2, Music Documentaries & More | ITN EP329
On this episode of Into The Necrosphere, I’m joined by Rhevok Vermithrax, frontman for US black metal upstarts, Mordant Rhed. We get into the band’s origins, their killer new split with Lord Humongous, playing Dead by Dawg 2, building a band entirely on their own terms, the importance of actually having a personality in 2026, and plenty of bullshit about professional wrestling, Broken Hope, W.A.S.P., music documentaries and Christmas movies. Then it’s on to the weekly news rant where I’m rounding up the latest singles by Down, Enslaved, Master, Fluisteraars, Wolves In The Throne Room and Skuggor. I also run down my favourite album covers of all time, my top 5 Icelandic bands and ten releases by newcomers that prove black metal hasn’t run out of steam. Featured Bands Mordant Rhed: https://mordantrhed.bandcamp.com/ Lord Humongous: https://lordhumongous.bandcamp.com/ Midnight: https://midnight-ohio.bandcamp.com/ Visit intothenecrosphere.com for playlists and more. Subscribe for weekly black and death metal interviews, news rants and reviews. Follow on X, Instagram and Facebook, and check out the Horsemen of the Podcasting Apocalypse: Horrorwolf 666, Iblis Manifestations, Everything Went Black, Necromaniacs and The Sol Nox Podcast.
#331
August 14 · 1 hr 35 min
Crying Over Jorge Rosado's Instagram Reposts? Swirly'd Without Mercy!
This week The Sheriff himself - Mike Scondotto - is back on the Weekly News Rant. We answer your questions, including our favourite intro riffs, our favourite death metal album of all time and more. We round up the latest singles from Archgoat, Prong, Xentrix and Sorcery for judgment. And the torch-and-pitchfork brigade are out for Jorge Rosado’s blood, so they get their due reckoning on the Swirly Of The Week Visit intothenecrosphere.com for playlists and more. Subscribe for weekly black and death metal interviews, news rants and reviews. Follow on X, Instagram and Facebook, and check out the Horsemen of the Podcasting Apocalypse: Horrorwolf 666, Iblis Manifestations, Everything Went Black, Necromaniacs and The Sol Nox Podcast.
#330
August 11 · 2 hr 57 min
GROZA + NECROSHORNS @ FORTRESS 2026 | 2 Interviews + WEEKLY NEWS RANT w/ THE SHERIFF | ITN EP328
Huge double episode this week as I wrap up my coverage of Fortress Festival 2026. First up, I’m sitting down with P.G. from Groza to discuss their latest record, Nadir, how they evolved from a solo project into a band-led effort, dealing with the inevitable comparisons to Mgła and much more. Then, my friend and world-renowned photographer Necroshorns is back. He shares his perspective on the changing face of metal festivals, the commercial realities of these events and the growing prominence of photographers as an integral part of the festival experience. He also reflects on the late, great Bartholomäus Resch and the legacy of the House of the Holy festival. If that’s not enough for you, The Sheriff - Mike Scondotto - is back on the Weekly News Rant! We answer your questions, including our favourite intro riffs, the best death metal album of all time and more. We also round up the latest singles from Archgoat, Prong, Xentrix and Sorcery for judgment. And the torch-and-pitchfork brigade are out for Jorge Rosado’s blood, so they get their due reckoning on the Swirly Of The Week. PLUS - New Jersey extremists Filthy Ilk step into the “Unsanctioned Filth” spotlight. Featured Bands Groza: https://groza-blackmetal.bandcamp.com/ Filthy Ilk: https://filthyilk.bandcamp.com/ Follow Necroshorns on https://www.instagram.com/necroshorns/ Visit intothenecrosphere.com for playlists and more. Subscribe for weekly black and death metal interviews, news rants and reviews. Follow on X, Instagram and Facebook, and check out the Horsemen of the Podcasting Apocalypse: Horrorwolf 666, Iblis Manifestations, Everything Went Black, Necromaniacs and The Sol Nox Podcast.
#329
August 4 · 2 hr 15 min
ABIGAIL WILLIAMS @ FORTRESS 2026: Ken Sorceron On Band’s Early Days, The Making Of “A Void Within Existence”| ITN EP327
This week, I’m back at Fortress Festival 2026 for a face-to-face interview with Ken Sorceron of Abigail Williams. We dive into the early days of the band, as Ken shares stories from their first-ever tour, supporting none other than the legendary Emperor. We also talk about Abigail Williams’ evolution alongside the development of the US black metal scene, and Ken shares the story behind the making of the band’s most recent album, A Void Within Existence. On the Weekly News Rant, I’m answering YOUR questions, including which non-metal guests I’d love to have on the show, which revered bands I just can’t get into, and which musicians I’ve interviewed whose music I ended up liking more - but the person less. Plus, plenty more! I also round up the latest singles by Silvertomb, Sigh, Krallice, Kanonenfieber and Critical Defiance for judgment. PLUS — Illinois blackened death metallers Solt serve up a man-sized helping of “Unsanctioned Filth”. Featured Bands Abigail Williams: https://abigailwilliams.bandcamp.com/ Solt: https://solt666.bandcamp.com/ Hammerfilosofi: https://hammerfilosofi.bandcamp.com/ Visit intothenecrosphere.com for playlists and more. Subscribe for weekly black and death metal interviews, news rants and reviews. Follow on X, Instagram and Facebook, and check out the Horsemen of the Podcasting Apocalypse: Horrorwolf 666, Iblis Manifestations, Everything Went Black, Necromaniacs and The Sol Nox Podcast.
#328
July 28 · 2 hr 45 min
VINTERLAND: Their First Ever Podcast Interview & the Story Behind Welcome My Last Chapter | ITN EP326
This week, I'm honoured to welcome all three founding members of Sweden's legendary Vinterland - Andreas Jonsson, Pehr Skjoldhammer and D.F. Bragman - to Into The Necrosphere. Not only is this their first appearance on the show, but it also marks the first long-form podcast interview any of the three founding members have ever given together, making this a genuinely historic conversation for fans of one of black metal's most revered cult bands. We explore the story behind “Welcome My Last Chapter” - from its enduring legacy and why it continues to resonate decades later, to the band's long absence, their return to the stage, the evolution of their songwriting, and why Vinterland has always followed its own path rather than the expectations of the black metal scene. We also revisit the chaotic journey that nearly prevented the band from making it to Fortress Festival, reflect on what it means to create timeless music, and discuss what the future holds for Vinterland after one of metal's most unlikely and celebrated comebacks. On the Weekly News Rant, Karl Haikara returns to the show to round up the latest releases from Terrestrial Hospice, Taake, Forbidden, Rapid and others for judgement. We discuss the recently announced formation of Towards The Sinister, list the metal subgenres we simply can't get into, pay tribute to the late, great Lou Koller from Sick of it All and on the Swirly of the Week we take aim at black metal fans afraid of buying a T-shirt without first checking whether it's socially acceptable. PLUS - two exclusive Premieres On The Sphere, courtesy of Theosophy and Conspiracy X Featured Bands Vinterland: https://vinterland.bandcamp.com/ Theosophy: https://theosophygroup.bandcamp.com Conspiracy-X: https://conspiracyx.bandcamp.com/ Sick of it All: https://sickofitall.com/ Visit intothenecrosphere.com for playlists and more. Subscribe for weekly black and death metal interviews, news rants and reviews. Follow on X, Instagram and Facebook, and check out the Horsemen of the Podcasting Apocalypse: Horrorwolf 666, Iblis Manifestations, Everything Went Black, Necromaniacs and The Sol Nox Podcast.
#327
July 21 · 2 hr 43 min
PSYCROPTIC: Jason Peppiatt On Modern Death Metal, Joining Psycroptic & The Making Of The Pulse of Annihilation | ITN EP325
This week on Into The Necrosphere, I'm joined by Psycroptic frontman Jason Peppiatt to discuss the band's crushing new album, The Pulse of Annihilation, and the remarkable journey that brought him to one of extreme metal's most respected acts. Jason reflects on his early days as a fan of the band, how the opportunity to join Psycroptic came about, and what it was like stepping into the shoes of a long-established vocalist before helping ushering in the band's next chapter. From there, we dive into why so much modern metal has lost its humanity, the unintended consequences of click tracks and digital recording, and why the best extreme metal still needs a little danger and imperfection. We also reminisce about discovering death metal through the legendary Nuclear Blast 'Death Is Just The Beginning' series, the surreal experience of eventually sharing stages - and beers - with heroes like Cannibal Corpse, memorable touring stories, and what it takes for a band to remain relevant more than two decades into their career. Then, Nathan Glover of Graveir joins me for another instalment of the Weekly News Rant as we round up the latest singles from Veilburner, Firtan, Februus, Hesperia, End of Green and more for judgment. A demented campaign against a local metal institution earns the Swirly of the Week, while Ohio blackened death industrialists Preliminus bask in the glory of the Unsanctioned Filth spotlight. Featured Bands Psycroptic: https://psycroptic.bandcamp.com/ Preliminus: https://preliminus.bandcamp.com/music Metallica: https://www.metallica.com/ Visit intothenecrosphere.com for playlists and more. Subscribe for weekly black and death metal interviews, news rants and reviews. Follow on X, Instagram and Facebook, and check out the Horsemen of the Podcasting Apocalypse: Horrorwolf 666, Iblis Manifestations, Everything Went Black, Necromaniacs and The Sol Nox Podcast.
#326
July 14 · 2 hr 44 min
PRIMORDIAL: Alan Averill Discusses AI, The Death Of Empires, Legacy & Metal’s Future | ITN EP324
This week on Into The Necrosphere, Alan Averill of Primordial returns to the podcast for one of our most thought-provoking conversations to date. We discuss what it means to become a legacy band, why Primordial's lyrics seem more relevant today than they did thirty years ago, the rise of AI and its impact on creativity, and whether heavy metal is still capable of producing artists with genuine authenticity and staying power. We also explore the changing nature of the music industry, the pressures of growing older in extreme metal, why so much modern art feels increasingly disposable, and Alan shares his thoughts on the state of the scene as only he can. On the Weekly News Rant, I check out the latest singles by Hulder, From The Vastland, Terrestrial Hospice, Mordant Rhed, Left To Die and others, debate which modern black metal bands have what it takes to replace the likes of Mayhem, Emperor and Satyricon as genuine festival headliners, countdown my favourite Motörhead songs and, of course, dunk another deserving recipient on my Swirly of the Week. Plus: Epikoros deliver a fire-and-brimstone debut with “Black Sun Eclipse” and take a thoroughly deserved bow in the Unsanctioned Filth spotlight. Featured Bands Primordial: https://primordialofficial.bandcamp.com/ Dread Sovereign: https://dreadsovereign.bandcamp.com/ Epikoros: https://epikoros.bandcamp.com/ Razor: https://razorband.bandcamp.com/ Visit intothenecrosphere.com for playlists and more. Subscribe for weekly black and death metal interviews, news rants, and reviews. Follow on X, Instagram and Facebook, and check out the Horsemen of the Podcasting Apocalypse: Horrorwolf 666, Iblis Manifestations, Everything Went Black, Necromaniacs and The Sol Nox Podcast.
#325
July 7 · 2 hr 40 min
FIRESPAWN: Alex Impaler on LG Petrov, Tattooing & the Stockholm Death Metal Legacy | ITN EP323
This week on Into The Necrosphere, Alex "Impaler" Friberg joins me for a wide-ranging conversation covering his journey from discovering extreme metal to founding Firespawn and, ultimately, sharing the stage with one of death metal's most iconic frontmen, the late, great LG Petrov. We also dive into Alex's life beyond music, including his transition into professional tattooing, the story of inking the woman who would later become his wife, the enduring legacy of the Stockholm death metal scene, and why so many modern bands are still chasing the classic Sunlight Studio sound. On the Weekly News Rant, I round up the latest singles from Fimbul Winter, Runemagick, Moonspell, Dysgnostic, Avulsed, Rapid, Viande and more. I also answer more of your questions, including my favourite doom metal releases of the 21st century, my thoughts on the recently announced Fortress Festival and Maryland Deathfest line-ups, and I reflect on last week's tragic news surrounding Shaun Glass and B. War. PLUS: Australia's best-kept black metal secret, Permafog, return with what may well be the EP of the year in Kings of Men. Featured Bands Firespawn: https://www.facebook.com/firespawnofficial Permafog: https://permafog.bandcamp.com/ Broken Hope: https://www.facebook.com/brokenhopeofficial Marduk: https://marduk.nu/ Visit intothenecrosphere.com for playlists and more. Subscribe for weekly black and death metal interviews, news rants, and reviews. Follow on X, Instagram and Facebook, and check out the Horsemen of the Podcasting Apocalypse: Horrorwolf 666, Iblis Manifestations, Everything Went Black, Necromaniacs and The Sol Nox Podcast.
#324
July 3 · 1 hr 15 min
Dogma Is So Unlistenable I'd Rather Run Into a Wall Repeatedly Than Ever Hear It Again
On this week’s news rant, The Reverend Karl Hikara joins me to round up new singles by Castle, Psycroptic, Abyssal Rift, Fuming Mouth, Green Carnation, Abyssal Rift, Heretic Cult Redeemer and more for judgement. We also get our first horrifying taste of rent-a-slattern metallers Dogma, put simp culture in heavy metal on blast, and reward made-up complaints about the YouTube algorithm with the Swirly of the Week. If you'd like to catch the full episode, including my interview with Adam Gregory, director of Bloodstock, check out Episode 322 on your favourite streaming platform.
#323
June 30 · 2 hr 38 min
Bloodstock's Future, Metal's Headliner Crisis & Why Adam Gregory Hates AI Bands | ITN EP322
This week on Into The Necrosphere, I'm joined by Adam Gregory, Festival Director of Bloodstock Open Air, for an in-depth conversation about the past, present and future of the UK's biggest independent metal festival. We discuss the challenge of finding the next generation of festival headliners, Bloodstock's remarkable growth, booking philosophy, the changing landscape of heavy music, and why Adam believes AI-generated bands have no place in metal. We also dive into fan expectations, social media criticism, the realities of running a major festival, and what it takes to keep Bloodstock thriving in an increasingly competitive market. Then it's time for another edition of The Weekly News Rant, with the Reverend Karl Hikara returning to the co-host's chair. This week we round up the latest singles from Psycroptic, Fuming Mouth, Green Carnation, Abyssal Rift, Heretic Cult Redeemer and more for judgement, get our first horrifying taste of rent-a-slattern metallers Dogma, put simp culture in heavy metal firmly on blast, and reward made-up complaints about the YouTube algorithm with the Swirly of the Week. PLUS: Northumberland black metallers Unto Thee joins the pantheon of legends featured on the Unsanctioned Filth segment of the podcast, with their latest track, “We Were Fire.” Featured Bands Trivax: https://trivax.bandcamp.com/ Unto Thee: https://untothee.bandcamp.com/ W.A.S.P.: https://www.waspnation.com/ Visit intothenecrosphere.com for playlists and more. Subscribe for weekly black and death metal interviews, news rants, and reviews. Follow on X, Instagram and Facebook, and check out the Horsemen of the Podcasting Apocalypse: Horrorwolf 666, Iblis Manifestations, Everything Went Black, Necromaniacs and The Sol Nox Podcast.
#322
June 23 · 2 hr 42 min
MAGNUS "DEVO" ANDERSSON: Endarker Studios, Playing in Marduk & Life After the Band | ITN EP321
This week I’m joined by former Marduk bassist and legendary producer Magnus “Devo” Andersson for an in-depth conversation about his journey into recording and sound engineering, his years in Marduk, and life beyond one of black metal’s most greatest bands. Then, Drugoth returns for the Weekly News Rant as we break down the latest singles from Samael, Behemoth, Cvinger and Hexbane. We also debate the merits of gatekeeping, count down our all-time favourite beatdowns, and, on this week’s Swirly of the Week, hand out multiple dunks down the Porcelain Bowl of Reckoning for black metal T-shirt bootleggers and anyone suffering conniptions over a romantic interest’s record collection. PLUS: Lake Cheko, the new project from my guest, joins the ranks of the Unsanctioned Filth alumni with their crushing new single, “The Antikogol Trust Initiative.” Featured Bands Marduk: https://www.facebook.com/Mardukofficial Lake Cheko: https://www.youtube.com/@LakeCheko Ritual Death: https://ritualdeath.bandcamp.com/ Visit intothenecrosphere.com for playlists and more. Subscribe for weekly black and death metal interviews, news rants, and reviews. Follow on X, Instagram and Facebook, and check out the Horsemen of the Podcasting Apocalypse: Horrorwolf 666, Iblis Manifestations, Everything Went Black, Necromaniacs and The Sol Nox Podcast.
#321
June 19 · 1 hr 26 min
Sniveling Over Band T-Shirts You Don't Like Earns You A Trip To The Porcelain Bowl Of Reckoning
If you'd like to catch the full episode, including my interview with Dødheimsgard mastermind Vicotnik, check out Episode 320. On this edition of the Weekly News Rant, Sheriff Mike Scondotto returns to help me pass judgement on the latest singles from Archgoat, Hulder, Devourment, Faustian and Speedslut. Beyond the music, we discuss the state of modern metal crowds, "Banana-gate", and the hardcore bands that helped shape Mike's musical outlook. Meanwhile, on my Swirly of the Week, I examine why publicly melting down over T-shirts worn by bands you don't like is a fast track to a date with the Porcelain Bowl of Reckoning. Bands discussed: Mortem Archgoat Hulder Devourment Faustian Speedslut Originally featured on Into The Necrosphere Episode 320.
#320
June 16 · 2 hr 39 min
DØDHEIMSGARD @ FORTRESS 2026: Vicotnik On Creativity, Growing Older & New Music | ITN EP320
This week I'm continuing my coverage from this year's Fortress Festival as I'm joined by the legendary Yusaf 'Vicotnik' Parvez of Dødheimsgard for a wide-ranging discussion. We cover everything from the evolution of his creative process and the making of his recent masterpiece, Black Medium Current, to his reflections on growing older and whether there might be another Ved Buens Ende record somewhere down the road. On the Weekly News Rant, Sheriff Mike Scondotto returns to help me pass judgement on the latest singles from Archgoat, Speedslut, Faustian, Hulder and Devourment. We also discuss his thoughts on modern crowds, "Banana-gate", the hardcore bands that inspired him and, on my Swirly of the Week, lengthy sobbing over T-shirts worn by bands you don't like merits a one-way ticket to the Porcelain Bowl of Reckoning. PLUS: London's Vryxor basks in the glow of the Unsanctioned Filth spotlight with a sci-fi-inspired black metal odyssey in the form of their latest single, "Unsubmergeable". Featured Bands Dødheimsgard: https://www.facebook.com/DODHEIMSGARD Vryxor: https://vryxor.bandcamp.com/ Urgehal: https://urgehal.bandcamp.com/ Visit intothenecrosphere.com for playlists and more. Subscribe for weekly black and death metal interviews, news rants, and reviews. Follow on X, Instagram and Facebook, and check out the Horsemen of the Podcasting Apocalypse: Horrorwolf 666, Iblis Manifestations, Everything Went Black, Necromaniacs and The Sol Nox Podcast.
#319
June 9 · 2 hr 21 min
AKERCOCKE @ FORTRESS 2026: Choronzon Revisited & The Possibility Of New Material | ITN EP319
This week I'm joined by Jason Mendonca, David Gray and Sam Loynes from Akercocke at the Fortress Forum, part of Fortress Festival 2026, to reflect on their seminal 2003 masterpiece, Choronzon. The band reveal lesser-known stories from the making of the album, discuss its enduring legacy, and share their thoughts on how both the metal scene and wider culture have changed since its release. I also ask about the possibility of new material, and the band takes questions from the audience. On the Weekly News Rant, Dan Barkasi of No Clean Singing joins me to round up the latest singles from Psycroptic, Seven Chains, Flykt, Witches Hammer and more for judgment. Dan also shares his experience of Fortress Festival 2026 as we discuss our standout performances of the weekend and the bands we'd most like to see added to the line-up in 2027. PLUS: Wyrdstaef unleash "Great Migrations", the first single from their forthcoming debut album, Primordial Bloodlines. Featured Bands Akercocke: https://akercocke.bandcamp.com/ Wyrdstaef: https://wyrdstaef.bandcamp.com/ Graveir: https://graveircult.bandcamp.com/ Follow Dan Barkasi’s work at https://www.nocleansinging.com/ Visit intothenecrosphere.com for playlists and more. Subscribe for weekly black and death metal interviews, news rants, and reviews. Follow on X, Instagram and Facebook, and check out the Horsemen of the Podcasting Apocalypse: Horrorwolf 666, Iblis Manifestations, Everything Went Black, Necromaniacs and The Sol Nox Podcast.
#318
May 26 · 2 hr 44 min
GODTHRYMM: Hamish & Catherine Glencross on ‘Projections’ & Life in Doom Metal | ITN EP318
This week Catherine and Hamish Glencross join me for a raucous, wide-ranging discussion featuring a deep dive into the making of the new Projections record by Godthrymm. We explore the evolution of the band’s sound across their three-album discography, Catherine’s increasingly prominent role on newer material, and the perks and pitfalls of balancing marriage, family and careers with life in a band. Along the way, Hamish also shares insights from his time with Vallenfyre and My Dying Bride — and I drop a huge announcement of my own. Then it’s on to the Weekly News Rant, where I round up the latest singles from Verzauber, Chamber of Unlight, Left to Die, Witch Club Satan and more for judgment. I also share my list of must-see bands at this weekend’s Fortress Festival, talk about my favourite film scores, and plenty more besides. PLUS: UK blackened death metal upstarts Leadbelcher deliver a “Premiere On The Sphere” with their latest single — while reanimating a fallen icon because you’re starved for attention and money earns a one-way trip to the porcelain bowl of reckoning for this week’s Swirly of the Week. Featured Bands Godthrymm: https://godthrymmdoom.bandcamp.com/ Leadbelcher: https://apocalypticwitchcraft.bandcamp.com/ Vallenfyre: https://centurymedia.bandcamp.com/album/a-fragile-king Visit intothenecrosphere.com for playlists and more. Subscribe for weekly black and death metal interviews, news rants, and reviews. Follow on X, Instagram and Facebook, and check out the Horsemen of the Podcasting Apocalypse: Horrorwolf 666, Iblis Manifestations, Everything Went Black, Necromaniacs and The Sol Nox Podcast.
#317
May 19 · 2 hr 36 min
CRIPPLED BLACK PHOENIX: Ruin, Redemption & the Making of 'Sceaduhelm' | ITN EP317
This week I’m joined by Justin Greaves and Belinda Kordic to discuss the making of the latest Crippled Black Phoenix offering, Sceaduhelm. We dive deep into the album’s influences and the inspiration behind many of its tracks. Along the way, we also explore Justin and Belinda’s individual musical journeys — from Justin growing up around his father’s record store, which helped shape his remarkably broad musical palette, to Belinda’s evolution from extreme metal screamer into one of the most stirring and distinctive vocalists in heavy music today. On the Weekly News Rant, Sheriff Mike Scondotto returns by popular demand to help round up the latest singles for judgment and mull over the metal issues of the day. We give our first impressions of new tracks by Anthrax, Madball, Forsmán and others, while also answering some of your questions. PLUS: two servings of Unsanctioned Filth courtesy of Christbane with a track from their upcoming record, Antichrist, alongside the bleak death metal stylings of UK extremists Aeffect. Featured Bands Crippled Black Phoenix: https://crippledblackphoenixsom.bandcamp.com/ Christbane: https://christbane.bandcamp.com/ Aeffect: https://aeffect.bandcamp.com/ Danzig: https://danzigsingselvis.bandcamp.com/ Visit intothenecrosphere.com for playlists and more. Subscribe for weekly black and death metal interviews, news rants, and reviews. Follow on X, Instagram and Facebook, and check out the Horsemen of the Podcasting Apocalypse: Horrorwolf 666, Iblis Manifestations, Everything Went Black, Necromaniacs and The Sol Nox Podcast.
#316
May 12 · 3 hr 4 min
VIA DOLORIS: Satyricon, Via Doloris & The Art Of Black Metal Chaos | ITN EP316
On this week’s episode of Into The Necrosphere, I welcome Gildas Le Pape of Via Doloris to the podcast for the first time to discuss the band’s blistering debut album, Guerre Et Paix. We dive deep into the writing and creation of the record, including how Gildas linked up with the legendary Frost to perform drums on the album. We also discuss Gildas’ stint as guitarist for Satyricon, what he learned from the experience, and his musical pursuits outside of black metal. Then, on the Weekly News Rant, the sinister minister himself, Karl Hikara, returns to help me round up the latest singles from Haemoth, Darkthrone, Frozen Soul, Enevelde and more for judgment. We also rank our favourite Satyricon albums, Karl delivers his own “bad metal take,” and we administer a well-earned tag-team swirly to a thoroughly deserving gaggle of online nitwits. PLUS: another Premiere on the Sphere, courtesy of our friends at Apocalyptic Witchcraft, as Flowers Of Rust debut the first single from their upcoming release, Crude Exhibitions of the Soul. Featured Bands Via Doloris: https://viadoloris.bandcamp.com/ Flowers Of Rust: https://orcd.co/apw063 Ars Goatia: https://arsgoatia.bandcamp.com/ Visit intothenecrosphere.com for playlists and more. Subscribe for weekly black and death metal interviews, news rants, and reviews. Follow on X, Instagram and Facebook, and check out the Horsemen of the Podcasting Apocalypse: Horrorwolf 666, Iblis Manifestations, Everything Went Black, Necromaniacs and The Sol Nox Podcast.
#315
May 5 · 3 hr 7 min
BIZARREKULT: Pain & Perseverance | ITN EP315
Roman V — founder and creative force behind black metal outfit Bizarrekult — returns to Into The Necrosphere this week. We go deep on the creation and themes of the band’s new album, Alt Som Finnes, with Roman opening up about the personal struggles that shaped it, and how unexpected support from a scene legend helped bring it across the finish line. We also cover his experience performing at this year’s Inferno Festival in Oslo, and plenty more. On the Weekly News Rant, fellow Horseman of the Podcasting Apocalypse Mike Scondotto joins me for an epic breakdown of the latest singles from Ride For Revenge, Lorn, Inferno, Arroganz and more. We also get into the recent layoffs at MetalSucks and Metal Injection — and what they signal about the state of metal media — before Mike drops a “bad metal take” that needs to be heard to be believed. PLUS: Soothsayer premiere their latest single on the Sphere, Werewolves throw down the black metal gauntlet with Faustian, and a delusional rockstar wannabe earns a watery reckoning in my Swirly of the Week. Featured Bands Bizarrekult: https://bizarrekult.bandcamp.com/ Soothsayer: https://soothsayer.bandcamp.com/ Faustian: https://apocalypticwitchcraft.bandcamp.com/ Morbid Angel: https://morbid-angel.bandcamp.com/ Visit intothenecrosphere.com for playlists and more. Subscribe for weekly black and death metal interviews, news rants, and reviews. Follow on X, Instagram and Facebook, and check out the Horsemen of the Podcasting Apocalypse: Horrorwolf 666, Iblis Manifestations, Everything Went Black, Necromaniacs and The Sol Nox Podcast.
#314
April 21 · 52 min
NUKEM: Steve Brogden On Landing His Dream Job, Playing Thrash & ‘The Grave Remains’ | ITN EP314
Steve Brogden of California thrash upstarts Nukem joins the podcast this week to dive into the band’s ferocious new record, The Grave Remains. Beyond the music, Steve breaks down how he landed a dream job as a guitar tech for the legendary Gary Holt, and offers a candid, behind-the-curtain look at life on tour with high-profile bands. We also talk about the lessons that the new generation can take from the old guard and talk about some of Steve’s favourite thrash albums and influences. Featured Band: Nukem - https://nukemthrash.bandcamp.com/ Visit intothenecrosphere.com for playlists and more. Subscribe for weekly black and death metal interviews, news rants, and reviews. Follow on X, Instagram and Facebook, and check out the Horsemen of the Podcasting Apocalypse: Horrorwolf 666, Iblis Manifestations, Everything Went Black, Necromaniacs and The Sol Nox Podcast.
#313
April 14 · 2 hr 45 min
WEREWOLVES: Chaos, Catharsis & Blastbeats - Sam Bean Returns | ITN EP313
Sam Bean, bassist and vocalist for Into The Necrosphere favourites Werewolves, returns to the podcast this week for a wide-ranging discussion spanning both musical and personal territory. He reflects on his experiences as a musician, shares a surprising update on Australian noise merchants The Berzerker, and offers insight into future plans for Werewolves and Faustian. In a surprise twist, we also get unexpectedly deep on our respective journeys through adulthood, careers and relationships. On the Weekly News Rant: I rank my favourite drummers and guitarists, and round up the latest singles from Reeking Aura, At The Gates, Cognizance, Behemoth, Wandar and more for judgement. PLUS: SIK’s new single, “Sons of Pestilence”, basks in the glow of the Unsanctioned Filth spotlight, while a chance discovery of a black metal “sketch” list merits a brutal Swirly of the Week—and a one-way trip to the porcelain bowl of justice. Featured Bands: Werewolves - https://werewolvesdeathmetal.bandcamp.com/ SIK - https://sikmusic2.bandcamp.com/ The Antichrist Imperium - https://apocalypticwitchcraft.bandcamp.com/ Support Nick Barker: https://www.gofundme.com/f/nicholas-barker Visit intothenecrosphere.com for playlists and more. Subscribe for weekly black and death metal interviews, news rants, and reviews. Follow on X, Instagram and Facebook, and check out the Horsemen of the Podcasting Apocalypse: Horrorwolf 666, Iblis Manifestations, Everything Went Black, Necromaniacs and The Sol Nox Podcast.

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