Into The Necrosphere

#102 - Sammy Duet (Goatwhore)

On this episode, I’m talking to Sammy Duet of Goatwhore. We discuss a host of topics including the band’s next record, along with a deep-dive into the making of Acid Bath’s seminal “When The Kite String Pops” record. I also review the new 1914 and Funeral Winds records and North England black metal collective, Aldorfrea, joins the immortal ranks of other greats who have been featured on my Demo of the Week segment.Support the bands featured on this episode: Goatwhore - https://goatwhore.bandcamp.com/ Aldorfrea - https://aldorfrea.bandcamp.com/ 1914 - https://x1914x.bandcamp.com/ Funeral Winds - https://funeralwinds.bandcamp.com/ Crowbar - http://www.crowbarnola.com/ Follow the show on social media:Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/intothenecrosphereInstagram - @intothenecrosphere Twitter - @INecrosphere Visit my Teespring store for Into The Necrosphere t-shirts, hoodies, face-masks etc. - https://teespring.com/stores/into-the-necrosphere.

#101 - Terrance Hobbs (Suffocation)

The legendary Terrance Hobbs of Suffocation finally makes his Into The Necrosphere debut this week. We discuss the past, present and future of the band, Terrance's black metal influences and much more. Plus - I review new releases by Hate and Heathen Deity and I weigh in on the latest metal news (and scandals). Support the bands featured on this episode:Suffocation - https://www.suffocationofficial.com/Hate - https://hate.bandcamp.com/Heathen Deity - https://heathendeity.bandcamp.com/Voices - https://voiceslondon.bandcamp.com/Follow the show on social media:Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/intothenecrosphereInstagram - @intothenecrosphere Twitter - @INecrosphere Visit my Teespring store for Into The Necrosphere t-shirts, hoodies, face-masks etc. - https://teespring.com/stores/into-the-necrosphere.

#100 - Kristian ”Gaahl” Espedal (Gaahl’s Wyrd)

Episode 100 has finally arrived and on this instalment of the show, I’m talking to the legendary Kristian “Gaahl” Espedal about Gaahl’s Wyrd, his approach to making music, what really happened during the infamous 2010 Vice interview, his passion for fine wine and much more. I’m also joined by my friend, Evan Hopper of Quell, for an extended news rant and I review the latest record by Australian black metal duo, Norse.Support the bands featured on this episode:Gaahl’s Wyrd - https://gaahlswyrd.bandcamp.com/Quell - https://quell.bandcamp.com/Norse - https://norsemetal.bandcamp.com/Follow the show on social media:Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/intothenecrosphereInstagram - @intothenecrosphere Twitter - @INecrosphere Visit my Teespring store for Into The Necrosphere t-shirts, hoodies, face-masks etc. - https://teespring.com/stores/into-the-necrosphere.

ITN CLASSICS - Aaron Aedy (Paradise Lost)

Aaron Aedy of the legendary Paradise Lost is my guest this week. We discuss the band’s contentious mid-career passage, how they managed to stay together after more than 30 years and much more. I also review the sophomore record by Aenigmatum and throw fifty shades of grim at the latest metal news headlines.Please support the bands featured on this podcast.Paradise Lost - https://www.paradiselost.co.uk/Aenigmatum - https://aenigmatum.bandcamp.com/Black Anvil - https://blackanvil.bandcamp.com/Visit my Teespring store for Into The Necrosphere t-shirts, hoodies, face-masks etc. - https://teespring.com/stores/into-the-necrosphere.Follow the show on social media:Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/intothenecrosphereInstagram - @intothenecrosphere Twitter - @INecrosphere

ITN CLASSICS - Alan Averill (Primordial, Dread Sovereign, Agitators Anonymous Podcast)

Suckas are dropped, hexes are cast and posers are slain as the great Alan Averill of Primordial and the Agitators Anonymous podcast joins me for an absolutely gargantuan episode. I also discuss the virtues of At The Gates leaning into their progressive influences for their latest album, “The Nightmare Of Being”, and I tell you why Withered’s first record in five years may be a Top 20 contender in an already stellar year for heavy music. As always, please support the bands featured on this episode:Primordial - https://primordialofficial.bandcamp.com/ At The Gates - https://atthegates.se/ Withered - https://withered.bandcamp.com/ Check out the Agitators Anonymous podcast: https://shows.acast.com/agitators-anonymous-the-alan-averill-podcast Head to Teespring store for Into The Necrosphere t-shirts, hoodies, face-masks etc. - https://teespring.com/stores/into-the-necrosphere.Follow the show on social media:Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/intothenecrosphereInstagram - @intothenecrosphere Twitter - @INecrosphere

ITN CLASSICS - Aaron Stainthorpe (My Dying Bride)

The legendary Aaron Stainthorpe of My Dying Bride joins me this week in what turns out to be one of my favourite episodes of the podcast to date. I also review the latest EP by Shrines as well as the new full length by New Zealand's Blindfolded And Led To The Woods.As always, please support the fine musicians featured on this episode:My Dying Bride - http://mydyingbride.net/Shrines - https://apocalypticwitchcraft.bandcamp.com/album/ghost-notes Blindfolded And Led To The Woods - https://balttw.bandcamp.com/ Please take a moment to visit The Candlelighters and donate what you can: https://www.candlelighters.org.uk/ Head to Teespring store for Into The Necrosphere t-shirts, hoodies, face-masks etc. - https://teespring.com/stores/into-the-necrosphere.Follow the show on social media:Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/intothenecrosphereInstagram - @intothenecrosphere Twitter - @INecrosphere

ITN CLASSICS - Donald Tardy (Obituary)

This week I'm joined by a legend of Florida death metal - Donald Tardy, drummer for Obituary. We discuss his evolution as a musician, growing up in the death metal scene as well as his feline rescue charity, Metal Meowlisha. Also - reviews of two highly anticipated 2021 releases by The Amenta and The Ruins of Beverast.As always, please support the fine musicians featured on this episode:Obituary - https://obituary.bandcamp.com/The Ruins Of Beverast - https://theruinsofbeverast.bandcamp.com/The Amenta - https://theamenta1.bandcamp.com/Head to Teespring store for Into The Necrosphere t-shirts, hoodies, face-masks etc. - https://teespring.com/stores/into-the-necrosphere.Follow the show on social media:Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/intothenecrosphereInstagram - @intothenecrosphere Twitter - @INecrosphere

ITN CLASSICS - Charles Hedger / Ghul (Mayhem)

Charles Hedger (aka Ghul) of Mayhem is my guest on what is, without a doubt, one of my favourite episodes of the podcast to date. We discuss everything from the making of “Daemon” to his joining the band, working out on the road, film scores and more. I also review the latest records by Kalt Vindur and Selbst and ask whether Anaal Nathrakh has run out of ideas in my roundup of the latest metal news.Subscribe to Ghul’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/CEdwardAlexanderSupport the bands featured on this episode:Mayhem - https://www.thetruemayhem.com/ Selbst - https://selbst.bandcamp.com/ Kalt Vindur - https://kaltvindur.bandcamp.com/Check out my new Teespring store for Into The Necrosphere t-shirts, hoodies, face-masks etc. - https://teespring.com/stores/into-the-necrosphereFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/intothenecrosphereInstagram - @intothenecrosphere Twitter - @INecrosphere This podcast is also available on YouTube

ITN CLASSICS - Alexander von Meilenwald (The Ruins Of Beverast)

My guest this week is Alexander von Meilenwald, creative visionary behind one of my favourite bands of all time, The Ruins of Beverast. We discuss his writing process, live performances, new music and much more. Plus, reviews of the latest Valdrin record and the recently released split EP by Árstíðir lífsins and Carpe Noctem. I also spotlight London black metallers, CogaS, on my demo of the week, rant about incels hating The Last of Us 2 and much more.Support the bands featured on this episode:CogaS - https://cogas.bandcamp.com/The Ruins Of Beverast - https://theruinsofbeverast.bandcamp.com/Valdrin - https://valdrin.bandcamp.com/Carpe Noctem - https://carpenoctem.bandcamp.com/Árstíðir lífsins - https://arstidirlifsins.bandcamp.com/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/intothenecrosphereInstagram - @intothenecrosphere Twitter - @INecrosphere

ITN CLASSICS - Matt Wilcock (The Antichrist Imperium, Werewolves)

Making his long overdue debut on Into The Necrosphere this week is the mighty Matt Wilcock, formerly of Akercocke, now shredding for Satan in The Antichrist Imperium and Werewolves (amongst other projects). We discuss his music career, growing up in Australia, death metal vocals and (gasp) Guns 'n Roses. Plus - I review the new Blaze of Perdition record, "The Harrowing of Hearts".Follow the show on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook (@intothenecrosphere).This podcast is also available on YouTube