Into The Necrosphere

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.facebook.com/necroshorns]  https://www.instagram.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/ [https://cryptopsyofficial.bandcamp.com/]  Cult Burial: https://cultburial.bandcamp.com/ [https://cultburial.bandcamp.com/]  Spells Ov Torment: https://spellsovtorment.bandcamp.com/ [https://spellsovtorment.bandcamp.com/]  Nile: https://nile.bandcamp.com/ [https://nile.bandcamp.com/]  Trivax: https://trivax.bandcamp.com/ [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/ [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/ [https://thegreatoldones.bandcamp.com/]   Warhammer 666: https://warhammer666kult.bandcamp.com/ [https://warhammer666kult.bandcamp.com/]  Gehenna:  https://gehennadarknessshallrise.bandcamp.com/ [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/ [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.