Inner-Strength Check Podcast

(See below for info on this episode's ISC Radio segment. Featured Artists: Gravecrawler (Sweden), Iapetus (USA), To The Grave (Australia) and SUBMASQ (Israel)). Spearheading a resurgence both in their own flag-bearing and the greater doom-metal scene in general of late, Swedish veterans CANDLEMASS are set to bring their epic doom bell-tolls clanging across Australia in September - check out this episode's show notes via the ISC Blog below for tour details/ticket links etc! Gracing us on the podcast with doomly regality was a very chipper and humble Johan Länquist. A man with a plan and one heck of an iconic vocal prowess onstage to boot! We talk everything from thoughts and aims for the upcoming Australian tour through Your Mate Bookings, recent and past Aussie tour experiences, longevity as a band and regaining momentum decades into their career. See the Inner-Strength Check Blog for Heavy News releases for the Featured Artists below, as well as this episode's show-notes, at: www.innerstrengthcheckpodcast.com/blog Peace, Love and Grindcore - Brady, ISC. ᕕ(⌐■_■)ᕗ ♪♬ ISC RADIO - Fri 14th August, 2026: GRAVECRAWLER (SWE): ‘Contagion’ (Nidus LP out now, via Independent Release)IAPETUS (USA): ‘Red Giant’ (The Mother Void LP to release Oct 16th via Willowtip Records) TO THE GRAVE (AUS): ‘Torture Porn’ (Liberation Front to release Oct 2nd via BLKIIBLK), andSUBMASQ (ISR): ‘Monument’ (Spirit Animal LP releasing 18th Sept via Willowtip Records) All rights reserved by the artists. (See Blog for Show Notes inc. album + merch order/stream/music video links, artist info, links and more!) ISC - LINKS: www.innerstrengthcheckpodcast.com/blog facebook.com/innerstrengthcheck IG: @innerstrengthcheck_ patreon.com/innerstrengthcheck

Gearing up for a massive co-headliner tour with jazzy progressive death metal unit RIVERS OF NIHIL (UK) next week across Australia. Here to chat recently on the Inner-Strength Check Podcast with me was none other than JASON PEPPIAT, 20+-year frontman and vocalist for these hardworking death-metal Devils. Having caught a listen to 'The Pulse of Annihilation' prior to release, we discuss Jason's thoughts on/experiences with recording the album, lyrics and songwriting as well as touring generally/domestically, plus what he's looking forward to for the upcoming tour. Check out the show notes, available soon over at: www.innerstrengthcheckpodcast.com/blog These include further Heavy News features, links to media/tours/merch and more for our featured artists on this episode's ISC Radio: ZVINDIYAR (Bahrain), PSYCROPTIC (Australia), NINTH REALM (US) & MINDVILE (Spain/US). All tracks featured have been endorsed for airplay. See show notes for invidual release details, order links, additional singles etc. Peace, Love and Grindcore, Brady.

Doomin' across the world for decades now, Greg McIntosh of the iconic gothic/doom-metal outfit PARADISE LOST are one of the UK's finest veteran exports. Greg's also an introspective thinker and thus we had a lot to discuss from touring internationally, songwriting and influences, to much broader themes around music and life in general. Many thanks to Greg and Nuclear Blast Australia for facilitating an interesting discussion! Tickets are still onsale for the 2026 Australian Tour, kicking off in October. Check the blog for show notes where you'll be able to order tickets, double-check tour/venue dates mentioned in the episode and more. Stick around afterwards as we're featuring four tracks from across the heavy-globe for another edition of Inner-Strength Check Radio: ANTRHAX (US), MELECHESH (INTL), ANNIHILUS MUNDI (US) & CORROSION OF CONFORMITY (US)! Time-Stamps: 0:00 - Intro & Interview with Greg McIntosh 27:47 - Inner-Strength Check Radio Intro @AnthraxBandOfficial [Heavy News]/Featured Track - 'The Edge of Perfection' 38:23 - [Heavy News]/Featured Track: @melechesh (US) - 'Raptors of Anzu' 46:53 - [Heavy News]/Featured Track: ANNIHILUS MUNDI (US) - 'Absolute Terror', and 56:09 - [Heavy News]/Featured Track: CORROSION OF CONFORMITY (US) - 'Baad Man' Refer to the accompanying show notes on our blog for each artist above re: album/EP order links, additional music videos/additional artist media, artist/label links, etc at:https://www.innerstrengthcheckpodcast.com/blogAs Always, Peace, Love and Grindcore - Brady.

It's not often we get to interview frontmen from not one but two bands co-headlining massive Australian tours, but here we are! Today on Inner-Strength Check Podcast, I'm joined by the one and only iconic Dani Filth of seminal UK extreme-metal institution CRADLE OF FILTH. A band who virtually need no introduction, they're a household name for a reason. With a grandiose, savage and blistering live show, they're hitting the airport to bundle in with DEVILDRIVER (US) for a tour that starts Thursday, 14th July in Brisbane! Thanks once again to Dani and Nuclear Blast for facilitating a cool chat - love the decor in your gaming room, mate!Show notes, including tour details, ticket link, additional Cradle media & links PLUS similar details for the artists featured in the episode (see below), all available at: www.innerstrengthcheckpodcast.com/blogDon't sleep on the Cradle/Devildriver tickets - word is they're filling up! ---As Always, Peace, Love and Grindcore - Brady. ----FEATURED ARTISTS: 1. VULGAR MEPHITIS (US) - 'Martyr' From the upcoming Dust LP - 11.09.26 (via Willowtip Records)2. VAEOVON (NZ - apologies for typo in title-text on vid!) - 'Death Proclamation' from Spiritual Nullification LP - 20.04.26 (Gutter Prince Cabal)3. GOLD SPIRE (SWE) - 'Steps Into Shadow' From: Steps Into Shadow LP - 19.06.26 (Awakening Records), and 4. UR ZIRKEL (GER) - 'Niebo' From: In Silbernen Sprachen LP - 09.10.26 (Independent)

You know what they say - if it ain't broke, don't fix it! Here with another instalment of their timeless brand of buzzsaw-laden old-school death metal assault, are Borisz Sarafugyinov and Bastian Herzog of German death-dealers FLESHCRAWL. With latest LP 'Epitome of Carnage' hacking heads and taking names across streaming platforms and stages, we discuss the bands' organic studio and live performance processes, songwriting, changes in the extreme metal scene over time and more. Included in today's podcast episode is a raft of extra goodies - not only have we got full details, singles and other media regarding 'Epitome of Carnage', we also have additional artist info, press releases, media links and more for FUMING MOUTH, DATURA LODGE, THE NOCTAMBULANT and SALLOW MOTH from the US, as well as Chilean rippers... RIPPER! Thanks for taking the time to listen to our podcast. Every bit of engagement and listenership is truly appreciated. Full episode details available at: www.innerstrengthcheckpodcast.com/blog. ---- FEATURED ARTISTS: Fuming Mouth (Massachusetts, USA) - ‘Cheat Death’, the first track from the upcoming LP The Ringing Bell (Out July 17th via Triple B Records). Track provided with thanks to Fuming Mouth & Secret Service PR. The Noctambulant (Jacksonville, USA) - ‘Bring The Sorrow’, 2nd track from the upcoming LP Revival (Out Sept 18th via Terminus Hate Records). Track provided with thanks to The Noctambulant & C-Squared Music. Datura Lodge (New Jersey, USA) - ‘Mummy’ from upcoming LP Datura Lodge (Out Oct 2nd via ARQUEN Records). Sallow Moth (Dallas, USA) - ‘Distended in Panglacial Advent’, 2nd track from the upcoming LP Hydrophilous Brood (Out 24th July via Willowtip Records). Track provided with thanks to Sallow Moth & Viral Propaganda PR. Ripper (Chile) - ‘Towards Rebirth’, title-track from upcoming LP Towards Rebirth (Out July 24th via Dark Descent Records). Track Provided with thanks to Ripper & Clawhammer PR.