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.

In this episode, recorded live at Fortress Festival 2025 in Scarborough, UK, I sit down with Frank Allain from Fen and Fellwarden to talk about the recording of Fen’s debut record, “The Malediction Fields”, the evolution of the UK black metal scene, his journey as a musician and much more.  Then, it’s on to a solo news rant where the latest singles by Sanguisugabogg, Crypt Sermon, Forbidden, Novembers Doom, Unleashed and others are rounded up for judgment.  I also reveal - at the Legion’s request - my recipe for the best steak you’ll grill all summer and I unleash a Swirly of the Week from whence its recipient(s) will not soon recover.   Support the bands featured on this podcast Fen:  https://fenuk.bandcamp.com/ Werewolves:  https://werewolvesdeathmetal.bandcamp.com/ Nox Formulae: https://noxformulae.bandcamp.com/  Behexen: https://behexen.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.

In this episode, recorded live at Fortress Festival 2025 in Scarborough, UK, I sit down with my friend Christopher Dean, better known as NecrosHorns, widely regarded as the top photographer in metal today. From his past as a commercial airline pilot to capturing iconic moments in music, he shares his journey, photography philosophy, and tips for nailing the perfect shot. We dive into the story behind his legendary photo, “The Omen,” and much more.   Follow Necroshorns on social media: https://www.facebook.com/necroshorns  https://www.instagram.com/necroshorns/    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, Cryptopsy's powerhouse vocalist and Vox & Hops host, Matt McGachy, returns to the show to dive into An Insatiable Violence, social media, podcasting, and Cryptopsy's historic performance as the first extreme metal band to play in Saudi Arabia. But that’s not all! Shayan, the Middle Eastern Merauder from Trivax and Iblis Manifestations, joins for an epic news rant. We tackle your burning questions, go head-to-head to unearth the most absurd movie trailer ever, and check out new singles from Escapism, Panzerchrist, Inhuman Condition and more. PLUS: Two exclusive Premieres On The Sphere premieres Cult Burial and the unrelenting Spells Ov Torment.    Please support the bands featured on this episode: Cryptopsy: https://cryptopsyofficial.bandcamp.com/  Cult Burial: https://cultburial.bandcamp.com/  Spells Ov Torment: https://spellsovtorment.bandcamp.com/  Nile: https://nile.bandcamp.com/  Trivax: https://trivax.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.

On this special Friday episode of Into The Necrosphere, I sit down with Brendan Hayter of progressive black metal duo Obsidian Tongue. We dive deep into a track-by-track breakdown of their latest album, Eclipsing Worlds of Scorn. Brendan also shares his musical journey, from discovering metal to his passion for cassettes, and much more.   If you enjoy this interview, please support Obsidian Tongue on Bandcamp:  https://obsidiantongue.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.

In this episode, I sit down with Benjamin Guerry - guitarist, vocalist and founding member of The Great Old Ones - at Fortress Festival 2025 for a discussion of their latest album, “Kadath”, French black metal, his love of H.P. Lovecraft and his perspective on who reigns supreme as the greatest metal frontman of them all. Then, on the weekly news rant I give you my verdict on new singles by Lord Belial, Biohazard, Abigail Williams, Nailed to Obscurity, and Till Lindemann.  I also answer your questions, including my top 5 favourite releases of 2025 so far, my ideal retirement (!) and the albums I’m most looking forward to for the remainder of the year.  PLUS: the black metal album cover that’s got every man, woman and their dogs’ attention, and a follow-up to last week’s comments about My Dying Bride.   Please support the bands featured on this clip The Great Old Ones: https://thegreatoldones.bandcamp.com/   Warhammer 666: https://warhammer666kult.bandcamp.com/  Gehenna:  https://gehennadarknessshallrise.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.

On this special Friday episode of Into The Necrosphere I’m joined by Andy Milnes, guitarist for UK symphonic black metal legends Hecate Enthroned. Andy dives into the band's preparations for their upcoming performance at Metal Threat Fest, reflects on the early UK black metal scene and Hecate's role in it. We also explore the band's storied history, plus I get the scoop on the highly anticipated follow-up to “Embrace of the Godless Aeon”.    Check out Hecate Enthroned on Bandcamp:  https://hecateenthroned.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’ve got an exclusive in-person interview with Rune Eriksen (Blasphemer) of RUIM and Vltimas, recorded at Fortress Festival 2025 in Scarborough, fresh off RUIM’s blistering main stage performance. Blasphemer opens up about the future of RUIM, the spiritual essence of his music, his deepening connection to Norway, his friendship with David Vincent, and his work with Vltimas. Then, I’m joined by Karl Hikara of the Sol Nox Podcast for the Weekly News Rant where we discuss the latest metal headlines, including My Dying Bride writing new material and the debate over their hypothetical future without Aaron Stainthorpe. Plus, we listen to and give first-impression reviews of new singles by Paradise Lost, Mara, Aeon Winds, and Amorphis.   Please support the bands featured on this episode: RUIM:  https://peaceville.bandcamp.com/album/black-royal-spiritism-i-o-sino-da-igreja   Deciduous Forest: https://deciduousforest.bandcamp.com/  Gaahls Wyrd: https://gaahlswyrd.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.

Two days of black metal savagery, four killer interviews in the can (and coming soon), a lot of laughs and a ton of memories made with the best people.  Fortress Festival 2025 was truly one for the ages and I can’t wait to get back to Scarborough in 2026.   Please support the bands featured on this clipUlcerate:  https://ulcerate.bandcamp.com/album Abduction: https://abduction616.bandcamp.com/    Thumbnail credit goes to the ALMIGHTY Necroshorns (https://www.instagram.com/necroshorns/) 

This week, I’m joined by Patrik Jensen of The Haunted and Witchery to dive into “Songs of Last Resort”, arguably the band’s strongest release since 2003’s "One Kill Wonder". We explore Patrik’s early days with Seance, the origins of The Haunted, his take on the current metal scene, the music industry’s challenges, and much more. In the weekly news rant, I round up new singles from Blackbraid, Hexvessel, Deathgoat, Lord Belial, and Unleashed for judgment. I also tackle your questions, sharing my top death doom albums, confessing my controversial movie opinions, and revealing my dream list of albums begging for a remaster. PLUS: why I’m betting on a new Emperor album and why Metallica’s support acts for their 2026 European tour are a massive letdown. Please support the bands featured on this episodeTHE HAUNTED: https://thehaunted.bandcamp.com/    TRIVAX: https://trivax.bandcamp.com/  SEANCE: https://pulverised.bandcamp.com/  CANNIBAL CORPSE: https://cannibalcorpse.bandcamp.com/   

Joan Monguio from Spain’s blackened death metal outfit, Jade, joins the podcast this week for a discussion about their latest album, “Mysteries Of A Flowery Dream”.  We also explore how the lack of a flagship band has been detrimental to the growth of Spain’s extreme metal scene, compare our favourite album covers and more.   On the weekly news rant, Drugoth is back to leave no wimp un-slayed, as we round up the latest singles by Cryptopsy, Inhuman Condition, Imperialist, Blood Monolith and Refusal for judgment.  We also get the scoop on his upcoming releases, and stack-rank our favourite Crowbar albums.   PLUS - Storming Heaven join the pantheon of future underground legends on this week’s Unsanctioned Filth.   Please support the bands featured on this episode JADE: https://emperorjade.bandcamp.com/    STORMING HEAVEN: https://negativeearth666.bandcamp.com/  SKAPHOS: https://skaphos.bandcamp.com/  MASTER: https://master.bandcamp.com/     Check out Drugoth’s latest album, “Battles May Cease But War Is Forever”  https://drugoth.bandcamp.com/  

This week, Jonas Holmberg, vocalist for Swedish blackened hardcore outfit This Gift Is A Curse, joins the podcast to talk about their blistering new album, "Heir", released on Season of Mist in March. We explore Covid’s impact on the band, how Jonas’ career outside the music industry fuels his songwriting, we discuss the band’s creative process and much more.   Then it’s on to a solo news rant where I answer your questions, including ranking my top five Swedish death metal albums, spotlighting bands primed for a comeback, and explaining why I haven’t launched a Patreon. Plus, I check out new tracks from Kaamos Warriors, Sodom, Gaahl’s Wyrd, Gruesome, and Full of Hell, and I weigh in on Machine Head’s latest public humiliation.   PLUS - we have another Premiere on the Sphere, featuring Turkish true black metal act Ash Magick with an exclusive track from their upcoming album, “Rituals of the Anathematic East”.   Please support the bands featured on this episode THIS GIFT IS A CURSE: https://thisgiftisacurse.bandcamp.com/   SERPENTES: https://serpentes.bandcamp.com/  RED HARVEST: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057788554463     Pre-order the new ASH MAGICK ALBUM, “Rituals Of The Anathematic East” https://apocalypticwitchcraft.bandcamp.com/   

The legendary Jamey Jasta of Hatebreed joins the podcast this week to talk about this year’s edition of Milwaukee Metalfest.  We get into the ins and outs of running the festival, curating the line-up and more.  I also get an update on the next Hatebreed album, Stormbreeders of Death and I ask perhaps the most important Jasta-related question of them all: why have we not had another Icepick album.   Then Matt Priso of Conspiracy X, Spells Ov Torment and SIK joins to co-host the weekly news rant.  We round up the latest singles by Horn, Signs of the Swarm, Death Angel, Helheim, and for judgment, and Matt updates me on the status of all his musical projects.     PLUS: Sydney, Australia’s Anoxia are here to crush skulls with “Rule By Cold Steel”.   Please support the bands featured on this episode HATEBREED: https://hatebreed.bandcamp.com/  ICEPICK: https://icepickhardcore.bandcamp.com/  ANOXIA: https://anoxiadeath.bandcamp.com/  DEICIDE: https://deicide.bandcamp.com/    Milwaukee Metalfest Tickets   https://therave.com/metalfest 

David Stepanavicius of death metal juggernauts, Atrae Bilis, joins the podcast this week to chat about their sophomore effort, “Aumicide”.  We deep-dive into “Warfare”, the new movie by Alex Garland and Ray Mendoza, discuss our shared experiences of relocating from our home countries, the Australian metal scene and much more.   On the weekly news rant, I check out the latest tracks by Ondfodt, …And Oceans, Celestial Sanctuary, Caustic Wound, Pelican and Pandemia.  I also answer your questions, including my favourite pro wrestling moments, gym playlists, some of my own personal bad metal takes. PLUS: no less than two Premieres On The Sphere, with world firsts of brand new tracks by Trivax and Conspiracy X.   Please support the bands featured on this episodeATRAE BILIS:  https://atraebilisdeath.bandcamp.com/  DESTROYER 666: https://www.season-of-mist.com/bands/destroyer-666/   Pre-order links:“The Great Satan” - TRIVAX: https://trivax.bandcamp.com/album/the-great-satan  “Blood Aggression” - CONSPIRACY X: https://conspiracyx.bandcamp.com/   Check out my ‘Pain Is Weakness’ workout playlist here https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5BW6MWim3NWtgLRoddwyYO?si=d4688addea5948d8   

This week Steve Jansson, Edward Gonet and Enrique Sagarnaga of Philadelphia blackened thrash outfit, Daeva, join the podcast to discuss their “Through Sheer Will & Black Magic” debut and how the band got together.  We also explore how professional wrestling connects to black metal, weigh the merits of writing in the rehearsal space and much more.   Later in the show, it’s on to the weekly news rant where the latest cuts by Cryptopsy, Lord Belial, Vader, Hexvessel, Skaphos, Cadaver and more.  I offer a scathing rebuttal to a recently published list of the best black metal albums of the decade so far, and I share my thoughts on Nick Wallwork’s departure from Winterfylleth.   PLUS: Lord Humungous join the pantheon of legends who have featured on my Unsanctioned Filth segment.   Please support the bands featured on this episode DAEVA:  https://daevarock.bandcamp.com/  LORD HUMONGOUS: https://lordhumongous.bandcamp.com/   NOCTURNAL GRAVES: https://nocturnalgraves.bandcamp.com/    The Trve Best Black Metal Albums Of The Decade So Far Akhlys - “Melinoe” The Antichrist Imperium - “Vol 3: Satan In His Original Glory” Horna - “Nyx - Hymnejä Yölle Kuier” Misthyrming - “Med Hamri” Panzerfaust - “The Suns of Perdition Chapter 2: Render Unto Eden” Utkena - “Nex Fornix” Selbst - “Relatos De Angustia” Inferno - “Paradeigma” Funeral Mist - “Deiform” Inquisition - “Veneration of Medieval Mysticism And Cosmological Violence” RUÏM - “Black Royal Spiritism – I – O Sino da Igreja” Trivax - “Eloah Burns Out” Slidhr - “White Hart!” Darvaza - “Ascending Into Perdition” Aversio Humanitatis - “Behold The Silent Dwellers” Cloak - “Black Flame Eternal” Bythos - “Cthonic Gates Unveiled”  Drugoth - “Battles May Cease But War Is Forever”  Marduk - “Memento Mori” Tombs - “Under Sullen Skies”

The legendary Paul Ledney of Profanatica makes his long overdue debut on Into The Necrosphere this week.  Profanatica has just released their new EP, “Wreathed In Dead Angels” through Hells Headbangers.  Paul is also a four decade veteran of extreme and underground music, who has literally seen every trend you can imagine - and was more than happy to share his unique perspective on the evolution of death and black metal, along with discussing a host of other topics. Then it’s on to the news rant and this week I’m rounding up the latest singles by Thronum Vrondor, Dark Angel, Baest, Gaahl’s Wyrd, Necrophobic, Sodom and others for judgement.  I also comment on the recent attempt to cancel Glenn Danzig, Metallica appearing ever-so-smug on the teaser to their latest documentary, and I answer more of your questions.   PLUS: a premiere on the sphere courtesy of Australian war metal brigade, Deathorde. Please support the bands featured on this episodePROFANATICA:  https://profanaticasom.bandcamp.com/ HELLHAMMER: https://centurymedia.bandcamp.com/ DEATHORDE: https://www.instagram.com/deathorde/ 

Billy Bayou of Glorior Belli joins the podcast this week to discuss the inspiration and creative process behind their self-titled comeback album, available now on Dark Empire Records.  We also talk about Billy’s views on this industry, his love of music outside of the metal genre and much more.   PLUS, on my weekly news rant, the latest singles by Necrotted, Ghost Bath, Crust, Ondfodt, Death Chasm and Autumn Nostalgie are rounded up for judgment. I’m also answering your questions and this week I reveal the five bands I hate the most, my favourite Pride fighters of all time and more.   Please support the bands featured on this episode GLORIOR BELLI:  https://gloriorbelli.bandcamp.com/  TEITANBLOOD: https://teitanblood.bandcamp.com/  DAEVA: https://20buckspin.bandcamp.com/  MUNITIONS: https://munitions1.bandcamp.com/ 

Justin Horval, host of the wildly popular Dead By Dawg Youtube channel and one of the founders of the legendary Hells Headbangers joins the podcast for the first time this week. No wimps or posers are spared as J-Dawg runs the gamut of his upcoming Dead By Dawg Fest, the evolution of his channel, the early days of Hells, bodybuilding and more. Then it’s on to this week’s News Rant, where I’m joined by my good friend Svartalv of Nocturnal Breed, Gehenna and Engangshammer.  We round up the latest singles by Conan, Obsidian Tongue, In The Woods and Nightfall for judgement, while Svartalv gives me the low-down on all his musical endeavors.     Please support the bands featured on this episode PROFANATICA: https://profanatica-us.bandcamp.com/  ATTIC: https://attic-vanrecords.bandcamp.com/  NECROPHAGIA: https://necrophagia.bandcamp.com/    Get your DEAD BY DAWG FEST tickets here:  https://www.eventbrite.com/e/dead-by-dawg-fest-volume-1-tickets-948328133977    Get your daily J-Dawg fix on YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/@justinhorval8491    Visit Hells Headbangers Online Store here: https://shop-hellsheadbangers.com/