Ryan Förster Interview (DEATH WORSHIP, BLASPHEMY, CONQUEROR) - METĀLKĀSTS LV Podcast #192

Bunkura Hronikas XVI - METĀLKĀSTS LV Podkāsts #195

Šajā epizodē atskatāmies uz aizvadīto mēnešu notikumiem, spilgtākajiem koncertiem, Mayhem un Death Worship interviju aizkulisēm, kā arī apspriežām tuvākajā laikā gaidāmos pasākumus. Papildus tam, ielūkojamies Renāra aktiera karjeras pirmssākumos, kā arī aicinām apmeklēt bezkaunīgā Silvestra pirmo dzejas autorvakaru Ugunsvijā. Kādi ir tavi gaidītākie koncerti šajā piesātinātajā 2026. gadā? Silverstra dzejas vakars (11.03.2026.): https://fb.me/e/49XgfwCND Smagās Brīvības Vakars (Rēzeknes koncerts, 14.03.2026.): https://fb.me/e/48l6ApYfw Luctus koncerts (Rīgas koncerts, MP, 14.03.2026.): https://fb.me/e/6EtnTk6oo Radio raidījuma Muzykys Žvyrs ieraksti: https://lr1.lsm.lv/lv/lr1/raidijumi/kolnasata/ METĀLKĀSTS LV tagad arī Instagramā: https://www.instagram.com/metalkastslv/ Būsim priecīgi par tavu atbalstu un iesaistīšanos mūsu atbalstītāju grupā: https://ko-fi.com/metalkastslv Metālkāsts LV ir podkāsts latviešu valodā smagās mūzikas cienītājiem. Pasākumu un albumu apskati, sarunas/intervijas, vietējās metālmūzikas jaunumi, un citas smagās sarunas \m/

Kommander L. Interview (LUCTUS) - METĀLKĀSTS LV Podcast #194

In this episode, we speak with Kommander L. of the most extreme Lithuanian black metal band, LUCTUS! In the wake of the newly released album "Tamsošviesa" and in anticipation of the upcoming Luctus concert at Melnā Piektdiena in Riga, Latvia, on March 14, 2026, we have a conversation about everything Luctus... From the band's history and evolution to their mindset, attitude, and philosophy, we get a glimpse into what makes Luctus unique and an undeniable presence for more than 20 years. This conversation is not only a reflection on Luctus but also on the metal music scene, both local and global. Have an open-minded listen to what Kommander L. has to say; you will be left with thoughts that will inspire you on your own journey! LUCTUS: https://www.facebook.com/Luctuslt/ https://www.instagram.com/luctus_official/ https://luctus.bandcamp.com/ https://open.spotify.com/artist/4YErLC0l2Piy0v8fYqBC6j?si=lhKRlPnwTJCwtJbeYB6ngg https://www.youtube.com/@luctusofficial1664 Their upcoming concert in Melnā Piektdiena, Riga, Latvia, 14.03.2026: FB event for this concert - https://fb.me/e/6EtnTk6oo Tickets - https://ticketshop.lv/lv/events/106717 A big thanks to Scultre Production for organizing this show and arranging this conversation! https://www.facebook.com/scultreproduction METĀLKĀSTS LV: https://www.facebook.com/metalkastslv https://www.youtube.com/@metalkastslv https://open.spotify.com/show/7zRAQ2A22EfGO1cxw1abrQ?si=86188a716e484908 If you want to support us, share our content! But if you would like to help us level-up the podcast, consider donating to us on Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/metalkastslv Metālkāsts LV is a podcast in Latvian (occasionally in English) for heavy music fans. Event and album reviews, conversations/interviews, local metal news, and other heavy stuff \m/

Attila Csihar Interview (MAYHEM) - METĀLKĀSTS LV Podcast #193

In this episode we speak with Attila Csihar of the legendary Black Metal band MAYHEM, as they perform and bring Death Over Europe in support of their latest album ''Liturgy of Death'', just days before their show in Riga, Latvia. Our conversation goes far beyond the surface. Attila reflects on the creative process behind the new record, and how the material evolves once it reaches the stage. We discuss meditation and yoga as forms of mental discipline, the role of philosophy and esoteric traditions in his life, and how ancient texts, mysticism, ideas like samsara and reincarnation continue to shape his perspective. The discussion moves through themes of consciousness, near-death experiences, the limits of perception, and the idea that black metal can be a vehicle for something deeper than aggression. Mayhem will perform live at Riga, Latvia, 25.02.2026. Facebook event for this concert: https://fb.me/e/6PGreL99V Tickets: https://ticketshop.lv/lv/events/106352 Mayhem: https://www.thetruemayhem.com/ https://www.facebook.com/mayhemofficial/ https://www.instagram.com/thetruemayhem https://www.youtube.com/user/MayhemOfficialVideo https://open.spotify.com/artist/0dR10i73opHXuRuLbgxltM?si=9xLhWARLSPCfDxhbf805Xg Tormentor: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100044603740073 https://www.instagram.com/tormentorofficial https://tormentor666.bandcamp.com https://open.spotify.com/artist/3MkoLr1zlZNu0Fz0M0oQHj?si=nBmm6kpCSYuuVX2UOgtnmw Pictures of Attila are taken by Gronnenhell / Gronnonland: https://www.youtube.com/@GronnOnland https://www.facebook.com/gronnonland https://www.instagram.com/gronnonland/ A huge thanks to UCE Agency, Cult Of Chaos, Oktober Promotion and Vārnu Laiks for arranging this interview and organizing the concert in Riga! https://www.facebook.com/urbancultureent https://www.facebook.com/cultofchaos/ https://www.facebook.com/OktoberPromotion/ https://www.facebook.com/VarnuLaiks 0:00 - Intro 1:47 - The new "Liturgy Of Death" album 3:50 - Vocal experimentation in the new album 6:08 - Meditation as mental hygiene 7:43 - Life, Death, perception and what really matters 19:42 - Is Death the end or a transition? 26:31 - Advice on dealing with perception of life 40:11 - Mayhem's upcoming concert in Latvia 45:51 - Closing words 1/2. Another part of this interview? 46:45 - Hi-Fi vs live music 47:57 - Closing words 2/2 METĀLKĀSTS LV: https://www.facebook.com/metalkastslv https://www.youtube.com/@metalkastslv https://open.spotify.com/show/7zRAQ2A22EfGO1cxw1abrQ?si=86188a716e484908 If you want to support us, share our content! But if you would like to help us level-up the podcast, consider donating to us on Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/metalkastslv Metālkāsts LV is a podcast in Latvian (occasionally in English) for heavy music fans. Event and album reviews, conversations/interviews, local metal news, and other heavy stuff \m/

Ryan Förster Interview (DEATH WORSHIP, BLASPHEMY, CONQUEROR) - METĀLKĀSTS LV Podcast #192

A conversation with Ryan Förster - from BLASPHEMY fan to member, later co-founding CONQUEROR and continuing the lineage with DEATH WORSHIP. He remains one of the defining figures behind the term "War Metal". Recorded during Death Worship’s 2026 European tour at their January 25th concert in Riga, Latvia, we discuss the origins of the "War Metal" label, the early chaos of the scene, memories tied to the infamous ROSS BAY CEMETERY, and how the shock value of the genre has evolved over time. Ryan also shares his experience of being in Israel while missiles were landing nearby - a perspective that puts the sound and its themes into a very real context. Ryan also runs the ROSS BAY CULT ETERNAL merch store and socials, that is all about War Metal, Blasphemy, Conqueror, Revenge, Death Worship and other related bands. Check it out: https://rossbayculteternal.bigcartel.com/ https://www.facebook.com/therossbaycult/ https://www.instagram.com/ross.bay.cult/ Official War Metal releases on NUCLEAR WAR NOW! PRODUCTIONS: https://www.nwnprod.com/ https://nuclearwarnowproductions.bandcamp.com/ https://www.youtube.com/@NWNPROD https://www.facebook.com/nwnprod/ https://www.instagram.com/nwnproductions/ Death Worship: https://www.facebook.com/deathworshipofficial/ https://open.spotify.com/artist/7m0lBVSLxLWUimCsdfwTPK https://ross-bay-cult.bandcamp.com/ Conqueror: https://www.instagram.com/conquerorblackmetal https://open.spotify.com/artist/25buoCetpea12VOEN0KL0p?si=Ycot3pvKQEmgeGm40mh3RA Blasphemy: https://www.facebook.com/OfficialBlasphemy https://open.spotify.com/artist/6LjCtCPlOe8GkYz09XeQH5 A huge thanks to Scultre Production for arranging this interview and organizing the concert in Riga, in which this interview happened! https://www.facebook.com/scultreproduction https://www.instagram.com/scultreproduction 0:00 - Intro 1:48 - "War Metal" term origins 5:10 - Ryan's stage mindset for his bands 6:29 - Managing hatred, perspective on death, Ross Bay Cemetery 11:41 - Ross Bay Cult, artwork designing, gas masks in War Metal 15:13 - Bringing Ross Bay Cemetery on stage 16:05 - Death Worship experiences war in Israel 21:04 - Reflecting on war, its creative influence 22:41 - Writing about Death and Evil 24:06 - Vocal experiments, pick slides and their roots 27:04 - The lost Conqueror album, transition to Blasphemy 30:29 - Lack of shock value in today's world 31:52 - Upcoming Death Worship album, Conqueror bootlegs 34:48 - Closing words, Ryan's music taste 35:49 - Post-interview merch signing, chat and picture time METĀLKĀSTS LV: https://www.facebook.com/metalkastslv https://www.youtube.com/@metalkastslv https://open.spotify.com/show/7zRAQ2A22EfGO1cxw1abrQ?si=86188a716e484908 If you want to support us, share our content! But if you would like to help us level-up the podcast, consider donating to us on Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/metalkastslv Metālkāsts LV is a podcast in Latvian (occasionally in English) for heavy music fans. Event and album reviews, conversations/interviews, local metal news, and other heavy stuff \m/

Smagās Mūzikas Gada Balva 2025 - METĀLKĀSTS LV Podkāsts #191

Smagās Mūzikas Gada Balva 2025 - METĀLKĀSTS LV Podkāsts #191 Kā jau ierasts, katru gadu noslēdzam ar smagās mūzikas gada balvu, kurā atskatāmies uz mūsu spilgtākajiem mūzikas iespaidiem un notikumiem aizvadīto 12 mēnešu laikā, 2025. gadā. Vairākās sagatavotās (un dažās improvizētās) nominācijās apspriežam dziesmas, kuru klausīšanās izraisa vēlmi avarēt, albumus, kas liek ceļot citās pasaulēs un pasākumus, kas atmiņās atstāj skaistus pēdu nospiedumus. Veriet vaļā savus instagramus un maciņus, jo papildus svinīgajai ceremonijai, šajā epizodē zaudējam savu trve statusu, oficiāli paliekam par ''sell-out'iem'', izziņojot 2 nozīmīgus podkāsta jaunumus! Kā arī paziņojam CD konkursa uzvarētājus un izsludinām jaunu kasešu izlozi! Atskaņošanas saraksts 2025 Metālkāsts LV gada balvai nominētajām relīzēm: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7ablAnNyPNWBa7JnIJXd3e?si=48792b94adef424d Sarakstā iekļauti arī Metālkāsta klausītāju izvēlētie gada albumi! METĀLKĀSTS LV tagad arī Instagramā: https://www.instagram.com/metalkastslv/ Instagram kasešu GIVEAWAY(izloze): https://www.instagram.com/p/DSyV-nhjEHb/ Būsim priecīgi par tavu atbalstu un iesaistīšanos mūsu atbalstītāju grupā: https://ko-fi.com/metalkastslv 0:00 - Ievads, gada balvas nomināciajs 7:24 - Gada retrospekcija (MLV un personīgi) 22:22 - Nominācija: Gada Metālkāsta notikums 28:10 - METĀLKĀSTS LV Instagrammā?!?!?! 35:43 - JAUNAIS KASEŠU GIVEAWAY 38:41 - CD giveaway uzvarētāju izloze 42:00 - Fan mail unboxing ;) 44:40 - METĀLKĀSTS LV var atbalstīt?!?! Ko-Fi! 54:38 - Nominācija: Gada koncerts 1:02:45 - Nominācija: Gada setlists 1:06:31 - Nominācija: Gada vilšanās 1/2 1:09:24 - Nominācija: Gada albuma noformējums 1:13:40 - Nominācija: Gada jaunatklājums 1:21:50 - Nominācija: Gada vilšanās 2/2 1:22:55 - Gada balvas prikols 1:24:57 - Nominācija: Gada jauniegūtais merch 1:28:15 - Nominācija: Gada dziesma 1:37:14 - Nominācija: Gada paletes attīrītājs 1:41:10 - Nominācija: Gada labākie albumi (Renāra LV TOP 5) 1:49:02 - Nominācija: Gada labākie albumi (TOP 5-6) 1:57:09 - Nominācija: Gada labākie albumi (TOP 4) 2:02:05 - Nominācija: Gada labākie albumi (TOP 3) 2:10:41 - Nominācija: Gada labākie albumi (TOP 2) 2:16:55 - Nominācija: Gada labākie albumi (TOP 1) 2:25:00 - Klausītāju Gada TOP albumi 2:46:59 - Mūsu Spotify Wrapped 2:51:25 - Apņemšanās un gaidāmie pasākumi 3:01:00 - Noslēguma un pateicības vārdi Metālkāsts LV ir podkāsts latviešu valodā smagās mūzikas cienītājiem. Pasākumu un albumu apskati, sarunas/intervijas, vietējās metālmūzikas jaunumi, un citas smagās sarunas \m/