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Into The Necrosphere

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!

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199:14

Shayan Returns: The Great Satan, Iran & The Future Of...

Into The Necrosphere ·

2026/02/24

This week sees the long-overdue return of my brother-from-another-mother, Shayan of Trivax and host of the Iblis Manifestations podcast.We dive into his perspective on everything from the critical response to Trivax’s latest album, The Great Satan, to his vision for the band’s future. We also have a candid and wide-ranging discussion about the rapidly evolving situation in his home country of Iran, his views on the future of the Islamic Republic, and much more. On this week’s Unsanctioned

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135:13

Sakis Tolis on Rotting Christ, Aealo Re-Recording,...

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2026/02/17

This week I welcome back the legendary Sakis Tolis of Greek black metal titans Rotting Christ. We discuss the upcoming “Godless IV” tour alongside Behemoth, Immolation and Deicide, the re-recording of the seminal “Aealo”, and Sakis reflects on the early days of his musical journey — plus plenty more.Then it’s on to the weekly news rant: No/Mas, Metal Church, Down, Slagmaur and Melechesh all get their latest singles rounded up for judgment. I break down the latest developments surrounding the

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171:13

The Legendary Nick Barker On His Health Struggles,...

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2026/02/10

This week I'm joined by the legendary Nick Barker, a truly generational talent whose thunderous drumming has defined extreme metal for three decades. From Cradle of Filth to Dimmu Borgir, Lock-Up, Brujeria and beyond, Nick's career speaks for itself. In this raw, hour-plus conversation, Nick opens up about the serious health struggles he's faced over the past three years. We also dive deep into his time with Cradle of Filth and Dimmu Borgir, explore how he first picked up the sticks, and discuss

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164:20

Best of 2025: Albums #10–1 w/ Mike Hill (Tombs,...

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2026/02/03

This week I reveal the official Into The Necrosphere Album of the Year for 2025. Joining me is my friend Mike Hill — fellow Horseman of the Podcasting Apocalypse and the mastermind behind Tombs and Scorpion Throne. We each count down our Top 10 albums of 2025, debate the year’s finest metal releases, and ultimately crown one record supreme.On the weekly news rant, I tear through the latest singles by Cruel Force, Necrofier, Winterfylleth, Crippled Black Phoenix, Tulus, and more. Unscrupulous

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206:50

Best of 2025: Albums #20–11 w/ Karl Hikara (Sol Nox)...

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2026/01/27

On this episode of Into The Necrosphere, I continue my countdown of the best metal albums of the past twelve months. Joining me for part two is my brother in the Horsemen of the Podcasting Apocalypse, Karl Hikara—host of the excellent Sol Nox podcast, with new episodes dropping every Thursday and Sunday. Karl unleashes his Top 10 albums of 2025, while I rip through numbers 20–11 on my own year-end list of the best in metal.Then on this week’s news rant, I break down new singles from Vreid, Witch

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190:17

Best of 2025: Albums #30–21 w/ Nathan Glover...

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2026/01/20

I’m back! Kicking off the first episode of 2026 and celebrating the very best releases of the past 12 months, I’m joined by none other than my very good friend Nathan Glover from Graveir. In the first instalment of my countdown of the Best Albums of 2025, I reveal my picks from #30 to #21, while Nathan shares his personal Top 10 of the year. After that, it’s on to the weekly News Rant, where this week I put new releases from Immolation, Permafog, Fate Unburied, and Inferi under the hammer. Plus,

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175:19

EPISODE 300: Frost (1349, Satyricon) & Marco (Stellar...

Into The Necrosphere ·

2025/12/02

As is customary on Into The Necrosphere, a milestone installment demands a milestone guest. To that end, I am joined by one of the most iconic drummers in black metal history: Frost from 1349 and Satyricon. This 70-minute conversation is unlike any you’ve heard with him before, as he opens up about his career, the evolution of his playing style and much more.I’m also delighted to welcome Into The Necrosphere’s first ever guest—Marco from Stellar Master Elite—back to the Weekly News Rant. We

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80:05

Martin Koller On Founding Prophecy Productions, What...

Into The Necrosphere ·

2025/11/28

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

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195:47

Veilburner Dissect “Longing For Triumph,Reeking Of...

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2025/11/25

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

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175:00

Wyatt Turner On Group-Think & Conformity In Metal,...

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2025/11/18

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

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187:31

Enthroned's Nornagest on "Ashspawn", Band Legacy &...

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2025/11/11

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

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115:32

Agnostic Front Legend Roger Miret on Echoes In...

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2025/11/04

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.

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222:35

Bourbon, Brutality & Black Sabbath: Chris Pervelis...

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2025/10/28

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

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160:58

Mike Hill (Everything Went Black, Necromaniacs) Lifts...

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2025/10/14

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

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188:12

Vincent Crowley Reveals The Infernal Roots Of Acheron...

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2025/10/07

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

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149:27

Harri Kuokkanen From Hooded Menace On “Lachrymose...

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2025/09/30

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

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194:09

Jon Krieger on "Blackbraid III," Being Independent,...

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2025/09/23

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

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175:40

Brice LeClerq (From Kaos) On Jon Nodveidt,...

Into The Necrosphere ·

2025/09/16

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

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165:01

I Finally Got NICK HOLMES From PARADISE LOST On The...

Into The Necrosphere ·

2025/09/09

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 moreAlso 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

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156:59

DESASTER’s Infernal Talks “Kill All Idols”, Early...

Into The Necrosphere ·

2025/09/02

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

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