For additional background information on the show/my plans ongoing as discussed in the Outro section, refer to:

https://www.innerstrengthcheckpodcast.com/blog/podcast-inner-strength-check-radio-some-ideas-your-input-wanted

Stay tuned for the blog post accompanying this episode, where you'll be able to access artist links and additional media for all bands featured on the show! You're watching recording of the incredibly brutal and addicting indie hit game Kenshi, from LoFi Games.

This game has been a massive hyperfixation of mine all year, and rightfully so.

Consider following the above link to check out more from the developer!

As they say in Rimworld - losing is fun. :)

Time-Stamps:

Intro - (0:00 )

Redivider - 'Sounds of Malice' (05:20 ) - Title-track from the upcoming LP Sounds of Malice, out 9th Jan 2026 via independent release (Death Metal),

Deadwood - 'Tales of Massacre' (08:28 ) - Opening track from upcoming EP Rituals Of A Dying Light, out Jan 6th, 2026 via Inner Strength Records (Deathcore),

AndrewKN - 'Abstract World' (11:16 ) - Ambient backing track by Freesound/Soundcloud independent artist Andrew KN,

Phobocosm - 'Sempiternal Penance' (14:33 ) - First single from upcoming LP Gateway, out 28th Nov via Dark Descent Records (Experimental Black/Death Metal),

A random sub-space transmission received from TOTALLY-Not-Text-To-Speech C-3PO (24:50 ),

HyperioN - 'Rewire, Rebirth' (25:09 ) - First single from upcoming LP Cybergenesis, out Jan 15th, 2026 via Fighter Records (Trad/Heavy Metal, Concept Album),

Reverya - 'Asphodel' (29:54 ) - from the concept album Affliction In Bloom, released independently on Oct 24th, 2025 (Alt/Progressive Metal),

El Muerto - 'Enthroned in the Tower of Shadows (The Witch)' (01:37:00 ) - First track/single from recently-released solo-project LP Lost and Amsterdamned (Nov 21st, 2025), available now via independent release (Blackened Death Metal), and

(good GOD I am sure I butchered the pronunciation, Europe will have me guts for garters):

Kostnatění - (01:41:46 ) - From recently-released LP Přílišnost (Excess), out now via Willowtip Records (Experimental/Progressive Black/Death Metal).

Outro/ ISC Radio Feature Plan:

Proposed Features - General discussion (01:49:00 )

Heavy News - Heavy/Alternative music news, differentiating from blog/podcast news (01:53:52 )

Dicey News - Tabletop/Hobby/Video Gaming news, discussions, etc (01:55:55 )

Interviews - (01:57:50 ) - By the way, the show I alluded to in this episode is The Ex-Man with Doc Coyle (ex God Forbid) - go check out his show, it's great!

Team Updates (01:59:00 ) - Some ideas around sharing straight up fun stuff!

THE MOST IMPORTANT BIT - YOUR INPUT WANTED, AUDIENCE! (02:02:00 )

* Mental Health/Wellbeing - Thoughts about including resources, strategies, apps, etc shared between us and the ISC community. Final Note - Future Episodes (2:01:00 ).

Thanks so much for listening/watching.

If you are keen on the idea of the show as a concept and/or would like to have your music, footage, written work or other media included, please check out our website for contact details and send us a message/email.

As Always: Peace, Love and Grindcore - Brady.