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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.
Not for children... or cowards!
Not for children... or cowards!
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In this special Friday episode of Into The Necrosphere, I lift the lid off a great interview I’ve been sitting on for a while: Prophecy Productions founder Martin Koller joined me earlier this year to explore his remarkable journey into the music industry. We traced his path from his early days as a concert promoter to the founding of his renowned label. Martin shares the excitement and lessons from his first release, provides insight into what Prophecy looks for when signing new artists, and discusses the evolving roles of music journalism and podcasting. He also explains the beginnings of the increasingly popular Prophecy Fest, and sheds light on the modern challenges of navigating societal issues as a label owner.
Visit Prophecy Productions online: https://prophecy.de/
Buy Prophecy Fest 2026 tickets here: https://fest.prophecy.de/
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Veilburner makes their third appearance on the podcast to dissect their latest opus, Longing For Triumph, Reeking Of Tragedy. We go through the construction of each track, uncover hidden details about the album’s dark concepts, and delve into the origin story of Chrisom and Mephisto—exploring how they met, formed, and evolved the unique sound of Veilburner together.
Also In This Episode: The Sinister Minister, Karl Hikara, is back to co-host a marathon news rant! We dive into whether the new Forteresse single lives up to the hype, round up and judge the latest singles from Converge, Funeral Vomit, Lychgate, Ulver and Ellende, and share our all-time favorite black metal songs.
PLUS: This week’s Premiere On The Sphere comes courtesy of Quell, with a first listen to a track off their upcoming opus, Of Lungs & Ashes.
Please support the bands featured on this episode:
Quell: https://quell.bandcamp.com/
Veilburner: https://veilburnerband.bandcamp.com/
Mayhem: https://www.thetruemayhem.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'm joined by Wyatt Turner, the force behind the ever-popular Wyatt's Metal YouTube channel and frontman for California death metal band, Dark Insanity.
We dive straight into Wyatt’s fiery take on group-think and conformist attitudes in the metal scene, the origin story behind his YouTube channel, and a look at the future of his band. Plus, he shares his fascinating experiences working as an extra on film sets alongside legends like Paul Thomas Anderson and Philip Seymour Hoffman.
On the Weekly News Rant: I round up the latest singles by Megadeth, Enthroned, 1914, Abysmal Grief, Martröð, and more. I also give my take on Decibel Magazine’s traditionally premature Top 40 Albums Of 2025 list, and Predator: Badlands director Dan Trachtenberg lines up for a dunkin’ on my "Swirly of the Week".
PLUS: UK black metal band Suffering star in my Premiere Of The Sphere, with a world-first listen to a track off their forthcoming album, “Things Seen But Always Hidden”.
Subscribe to Wyatt’s Metal on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@wyattsmetal/videos
Please support the bands featured on this episode:
Dark Insanity: https://darkinsanitylb.bandcamp.com/
Suffering: https://suffering.bandcamp.com/
Morgoth: https://www.facebook.com/MorgothOfficial
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’m pleased to welcome Nornagest, vocalist of the legendary black metal band Enthroned, to the podcast for the first time. As the band prepares to unleash their highly anticipated new album, "Ashspawn" on December 9th via Season of Mist, Nornagest dives deep into the making of the record and the creative process behind it. We also discuss his formative years as a musician, the journey that led him to join - and eventually front - Enthroned, the band’s enduring legacy and much more.
Also on this episode, longtime Legion favourite, Drugoth, joins the Weekly News Rant to deliver judgment on the latest singles from Mayhem, Malefic Throne, Suffering, Death Angel, and others. We also debate our top picks for death and black metal drummers and discuss the controversial Tom Aspinall / Ciryl Gane stoppage at UFC 321.
PLUS: Denmark’s Liosber get their long-overdue comeuppance in this week’s "Unsanctioned Filth" segment.
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Please support the bands featured on this episode:
Enthroned: https://enthroned.bandcamp.com
Liosber: https://liosber.bandcamp.com
Satyricon: https://satyricon.bandcamp.com
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This week, I'm honoured to host a true icon: Roger Miret, the legendary frontman of New York hardcore pioneers Agnostic Front. We dive deep into the band's highly anticipated upcoming album, Echoes In Eternity (out November 7th), the making of the phenomenal 2017 documentary The Godfathers Of Hardcore, and the stories behind four decades of NYHC grit and glory.
On the Weekly News Rant, I round up the latest singles by Paganizer, Blut Aus Nord, Samael, Miasmata, Hellripper and others for judgment. Plus, my take on Megadeth covering Metallica on their farewell record, dorks asking their comrades’ opinion on whether a band is “sketch” and more.
PLUS, Bozeman, Montana’s Galvanist bring the pain on this week’s Unsanctioned Filth segment.
Please support the bands featured on this episode:
Agnostic Front: https://www.agnosticfront.com/
Despised Icon: https://despisedicon.com/
Obituary: https://www.obituary.cc/
Galvanist: https://galvanist.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.
Death metal legend and one of my favourite guests to ever appear on the show, Chris Pervelis (Internal Bleeding), makes a triumphant return for a bourbon and red wine-fueled, no-holds-barred catch-up. We dive deep into the writing and recording of Internal Bleeding’s blistering new album “Settle All Scores”, then spiral into several unhinged tangents including the secret to a perfect steak, the unholy roar of muscle cars, Chris’s take on Black Sabbath’s final bow, and why we both secretly wish we’d majored in economics.
On the Weekly News Rant, Nathan Glover from Graveir - freshly signed to Apocalyptic Witchcraft Records - joins me to dissect brand-new tracks from The Ruins of Beverast, Veilburner, and Gloriously Depraved, plus we deliver the definitive verdict on Testament’s ballsy “Seek and Destroy” cover.
Please support the bands featured on this episode:
Internal Bleeding: https://ib-maggotstomp.bandcamp.com/album/settle-all-scores
Obsidian Shrine: https://obsidianshrine.bandcamp.com/
Rottrevore: https://xtreemmusic.bandcamp.com/album/iniquitous
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’m joined by my fellow Horseman of the Podcasting Apocalypse, Mike Hill (Everything Went Black, Necromaniacs) to discuss the upcoming Tombs record, “Feral Darkness”. We deep dive into how personal experiences over the past four years influenced the direction of the album, what drives Mike creatively and artistically. We also touch on a number of our other shared interests and get personal on what is easily our most in-depth and enjoyable podcast conversation to date.
On the Weekly News Rant, new tracks by Blood Red Throne, Darvaza, Phobocosm, Thron and others are rounded up for review. I weigh in on Aaron Stainthorpe’s exit from My Dying Bride, the Andrew Lee saga. PLUS, a Reddit coward earns a triple-dunk dip on my Swirly Of The Week.
And - Karl Hikara joins forces with the beastly Drugoth to bring you this week’s Premiere On The Sphere by way of their new project, Antichrist Blood Scourge
Please support the bands featured on this episode:
Tombs: https://tombscult.bandcamp.com/music
Behexen: https://behexen.bandcamp.com/
Antichrist Blood Scourge: https://antichristbloodscourge.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, Acheron's Vincent Crowley joins me to kick off an epic, multi-part deep dive into his life and career. For this first installment, we explore his formative years, discovering metal, and playing in an early version of Nocturnus during Tampa Bay's early death metal scene.
On the Weekly News Rant, I’m joined by my fellow Horseman, Inhuman mainman The Outlaw Mike Scondotto. We round up the latest singles from Megadeth, Heimland, and Asenblut for judgment, discuss the latest season of Netflix's Monster, and get an update on Mike’s musical endeavors. And, of course, another miscreant kisses the porcelain en route to a thoroughly deserved Swirly of the Week.
Please support the bands featured on this episode:
Acheron: https://www.facebook.com/Acheronband
Conspiracy X: https://conspiracyx.bandcamp.com/
Morbid Angel: https://morbid-angel.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, Harri Kuokkanen from Finnish death doom ensemble, Hooded Menace, joins me to unpack their upcoming record, “Lachrymose Monuments of Obscuration”. We explore the band’s sonic evolution, their decision to no longer play live and our shared obsession with all things Danzig and Samhain.
On the Weekly News Rant, the latest singles by Enthroned, Agnostic Front, Corrosion of Conformity, Bliss of Flesh, Kreator and Soulfly are rounded up for judgment. I also answer your questions, including my take on W.A.S.P’s “The Headless Children”, what veteran bands I consider to still be at the top of their game and much more.
PLUS: London legends, Corpsing, just dropped a live EP and you get a taste of what to expect on this week’s edition of Unsanctioned Filth.
Please support the bands featured on this episode:
Hooded Menace: https://hoodedmenace.bandcamp.com
Hail Conjurer: https://hailconjurer.bandcamp.com/
Corpsing: https://corpsingmetal.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.
Jon Krieger, founder and creative force behind the US black metal outfit Blackbraid, makes his long-awaited return to the podcast this week. We dive deep into the creation of his latest album, "Blackbraid III," his bold vision for Blackbraid’s future, his view of the media, his dislike for touring, the ups and downs of staying independent, and plenty more.
Later on, the ferocious Drugoth joins me for the Weekly News Rant. We tackle listener questions, including our favorite bands that disbanded right after dropping one of their strongest albums. We also break down the newest singles from Suffering Hour, Tombs, Dying Fetus, and Inhuman Condition. Plus, we weigh in on Watain's recent announcement to call it quits and I pay tribute to the late, great Tomas Lindberg.
PLUS: An exclusive premiere as Drugoth drops the debut single from his upcoming album, "The Indomitable Spirit of Merciless Vengeance"!
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Please support the bands featured on this episode:
Blackbraid: https://blackbraid.bandcamp.com/
Drugoth: https://drugoth.bandcamp.com/
At The Gates: https://atthegates.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, Brice LeClerq, former bassist for the legendary black metal band Dissection and founder of From Kaos, joins me to discuss his time in Dissection, including his first meeting with Jon Nödtveidt, recording the controversial Reinkaos album, and his part in the band’s first show after Jon's incarceration. In addition, I cover Brice’s hiatus from music, his return to the scene, and much more.
Later, during the weekly news rant, another embittered two-bit loser gets dunked. I also round up the latest singles from Demon King, Internal Bleeding, Tribal Gaze, Despised Icon, Testament, and others for judgement. PLUS: We spotlight Nashville's Lenax on this week's "Unsanctioned Filth."
Please support the bands featured on this episode:
Lenax: https://lenaxmetal.bandcamp.com/
From Kaos: https://fromkaos.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.
It's taken six years, but finally the legendary Nick Holmes from Paradise Lost makes his Into The Necrosphere debut. We discuss everything from the band’s upcoming record, “Ascension”, to his first meeting with Greg Mackintosh, how he keeps his voice healthy on tour, what keeps him motivated after over three decades in music and much more
Also on this episode: Justin Coleman from Krigsgrav is my co-host on the Weekly News Rant. No wimps are left un-crushed, nor posers left un-slayed as we round up the latest singles by Blut Aus Nord, Novembers Doom, Primitive Man, Bliss of Flesh and others for judgment. We dive into some of your questions, and a former hero now hawking stage clothes gets dunked in the Swirly of the Week!
PLUS: Inhuman Scourge unleashes death metal pain on this week's "Unsanctioned Filth".
Please support the bands featured on this episode:
Paradise Lost: https://paradiselostofficial.bandcamp.com/
Krigsgrav: https://krigsgrav.bandcamp.com/
Inhuman Scourge: https://inhumanscourge.bandcamp.com/
Vallenfyre: https://centurymedia.bandcamp.com/album/a-fragile-king
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'm joined by Markus “Infernal” Kuschke, guitarist for the legendary German blackened thrash band Desaster. We dive into their blistering new album, Kill All Idols, the band's early days, the raw energy of the German metal scene, and tons more.
On the Weekly News Rant, I dissect the latest singles from Runemagick, Hooded Menace, Vile Apparition, Mystic Circle, One Of Nine, and others. I also give my take on the Cradle of Filth drama, and issue a savage swirly of the week to the UK's most atrocious newspaper.
PLUS: Black Sanctum unleashes a killer new single in this week's "Unsanctioned Filth" segment.
Please support the bands featured on this episode:
Desaster: https://desaster.bandcamp.com/music
Black Sanctum: https://blacksanctumofficial.bandcamp.com/
Absu: https://osmoseproductions.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'm back in Bergen, Norway, for a captivating three-part conversation with Svartalv from Gehenna. I caught up with him before and after the band's epic return to the stage at this year's Beyond The Gates festival. Along the way, we dive into his personal journey back to the band, the future of Nocturnal Breed, his other projects, and much more.
On the Weekly News Rant, Marco from Stellar Master Elite joins me to round up the latest singles from 1914, Der Weg Einer Freiheit, Testament, and Tombs for judgment
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PLUS: Conspiracy X is back with their new EP, "Ground Zero," and an exclusive Premiere on The Sphere!
Please support the bands featured on this episode:
Gehenna: https://gehennadarknessshallrise.bandcamp.com
Conspiracy X: https://conspiracyx.bandcamp.com/
Slagmaur: https://www.facebook.com/slagmaurofficial
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.
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This week's episode features an in-depth conversation with Mat "Kvohst" McNerney of Hexvessel, diving into their brand-new album, “Nocturne”. We explore his formative years with the UK underground legends Code, trace his evolving musical path, and uncover the inspirations behind his life-changing move to Finland.
Next, the Sinister Minister, Reverend Karl Hikara from The Sol Nox Podcast, joins for the Weekly News Rant. We round up the latest recent from Paradise Lost, Coroner, Gaerea, Krigsgrav, and Wode for judgement. Plus, we break down Megadeth's final album and 2026 farewell tour announcement, Tomas Lindberg's recent cancer revelation, and a ton more metal headlines.
Please support the bands featured on this episode:
Ismere: https://ismere.bandcamp.com/
Hexvessel: https://hexvessel.bandcamp.com/
Code: https://codeblackmetal.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, the legendary Kristian “Gaahl” Espedal makes his return to Into The Necrosphere. I had the opportunity to sit down with him face-to-face at his art gallery in Bergen during this year’s Beyond The Gates Festival, and we set the world to rights—discussing everything from the state of modern society to the recent Gaahl’s Wyrd record, the sequel-in-progress to the last Trelldom album, and, of course, we drank some wine.
On the Weekly News rant, the latest singles by Despised Icon, Innumerable Forms, Author & Punisher, Revocation, and others are rounded up for judgment. PLUS, I answer your questions, including my take on the upcoming Dricus du Plessis vs. Khamzat Chimaev bout at UFC 319, how I manage to juggle a podcast with a career and normal life, the possibility of a live Into The Necrosphere event, and more.
Please support the bands featured on this episode:
Gaahls Wyrd: https://gaahlswyrd.bandcamp.com/
Trelldom: https://trelldom.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.
Beyond the Gates 2025, held from July 30 to August 2 in Bergen, Norway, was a must-visit for metal fans. This iconic festival, set across historic venues like Grieghallen and USF Verftet, delivered a killer lineup with King Diamond’s first Norwegian show in 19 years, Paradise Lost, Misthyrming and more.
Featuring 18 bands making their festival debut and epic sets like Gehenna’s original lineup and Abbath tearing through Immortal’s discography, it was a diverse celebration of black, death, and heavy metal.
Fresh from Bergen, here’s my review of the thirteenth edition of Norway’s legendary festival.
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This week Matt Wilcock and Sam Bean from Australian death metal juggernauts, Werewolves, return to the show to discuss their upcoming record, “The Ugliest Of All”. Along the way, we also talk about their experience of releasing music independently, the recent re-issue of The Antichrist Imperium’s debut album, delve into some Akercocke lore and compare our favourite Commodore 64 game soundtracks.
On my Weekly News rant, I round up the latest singles by Tombs, Internal Bleeding, Esoctrilihum, Imperialist and Ofermod for judgment. Plus, I reflect on the passing of Ozzy Osbourne.
Please support the bands featured on this episode:
Werewolves: https://werewolvesdeathmetal.bandcamp.com/
The Antichrist Imperium: https://apocalypticwitchcraft.bandcamp.com/
Karyorrhexis: https://karyorrhexis.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.
My brothers, Necromaniacs hosts and fellow Horsemen Of The Podcasting Apocalypse, Mike Hill (Everything Went Black, Tombs) and Mike Scondotto (Inhuman), join me for the long-awaited, highly anticipated and sure to be furiously debated countdown of our favourite 80s thrash albums. There’s one twist though: no Metallica, Slayer, Megadeth or Anthrax albums allowed!
PLUS: on my Weekly News rant, the latest singles by The Acacia Strain, Grand Cadaver, Cuttered Flesh, Biohazard and more are rounded up for judgment. I also pick my favorite track of each of Akercocke’s six studio albums, and I issue a bruising Swirly Of The Week.
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.
Gigi Arabia from Heavy Arabia joins me to unpack the insane journey of pulling off Saudi Arabia’s first-ever international death metal gig, headlined by the brutal Cryptopsy. We dig into her career, the gritty reality of promoting heavy music in Saudi Arabia, the government’s unexpected stance on metal, and more.
Then, “The Outlaw” Mike Scondotto saddles up to join me for the weekly news rant, slicing through new singles from Amorphis, Paradise Lost, Abigail Williams, and others. Plus, we tear into Black Sabbath’s “Back To The Beginning” farewell show and what it all means.
Support the bands featured on this podcast
Hebephrenique: https://hebephrenique.bandcamp.com/
Necrosin: https://necrosin.bandcamp.com/
Desaster: https://desaster.bandcamp.com/
Napalm Death: https://napalmdeath.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.
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