Into The Necrosphere

CRIPPLED BLACK PHOENIX: Ruin, Redemption & the Making of 'Sceaduhelm' | ITN EP317

This week I’m joined by Justin Greaves and Belinda Kordic to discuss the making of the latest Crippled Black Phoenix offering, Sceaduhelm. We dive deep into the album’s influences and the inspiration behind many of its tracks. Along the way, we also explore Justin and Belinda’s individual musical journeys — from Justin growing up around his father’s record store, which helped shape his remarkably broad musical palette, to Belinda’s evolution from extreme metal screamer into one of the most stirring and distinctive vocalists in heavy music today. On the Weekly News Rant, Sheriff Mike Scondotto returns by popular demand to help round up the latest singles for judgment and mull over the metal issues of the day. We give our first impressions of new tracks by Anthrax, Madball, Forsmán and others, while also answering some of your questions. PLUS: two servings of Unsanctioned Filth courtesy of Christbane with a track from their upcoming record, Antichrist, alongside the bleak death metal stylings of UK extremists Aeffect.    Featured Bands Crippled Black Phoenix: https://crippledblackphoenixsom.bandcamp.com/ [https://crippledblackphoenixsom.bandcamp.com/]   Christbane: https://christbane.bandcamp.com/ [https://christbane.bandcamp.com/]  Aeffect:  https://aeffect.bandcamp.com/ [https://aeffect.bandcamp.com/]  Danzig: https://danzigsingselvis.bandcamp.com/ [https://danzigsingselvis.bandcamp.com/]    Visit intothenecrosphere.com for playlists and more. Subscribe for weekly black and death metal interviews, news rants, and reviews. Follow on X, Instagram and Facebook, and check out the Horsemen of the Podcasting Apocalypse: Horrorwolf 666, Iblis Manifestations, Everything Went Black, Necromaniacs and The Sol Nox Podcast.

VIA DOLORIS: Satyricon, Via Doloris & The Art Of Black Metal Chaos | ITN EP316

On this week’s episode of Into The Necrosphere, I welcome Gildas Le Pape of Via Doloris to the podcast for the first time to discuss the band’s blistering debut album, Guerre Et Paix. We dive deep into the writing and creation of the record, including how Gildas linked up with the legendary Frost to perform drums on the album. We also discuss Gildas’ stint as guitarist for Satyricon, what he learned from the experience, and his musical pursuits outside of black metal. Then, on the Weekly News Rant, the sinister minister himself, Karl Hikara, returns to help me round up the latest singles from Haemoth, Darkthrone, Frozen Soul, Enevelde and more for judgment. We also rank our favourite Satyricon albums, Karl delivers his own “bad metal take,” and we administer a well-earned tag-team swirly to a thoroughly deserving gaggle of online nitwits. PLUS: another Premiere on the Sphere, courtesy of our friends at Apocalyptic Witchcraft, as Flowers Of Rust debut the first single from their upcoming release, Crude Exhibitions of the Soul.   Featured Bands Via Doloris: https://viadoloris.bandcamp.com/ [https://viadoloris.bandcamp.com/]  Flowers Of Rust: https://orcd.co/apw063 [https://orcd.co/apw063]  Ars Goatia:  https://arsgoatia.bandcamp.com/ [https://arsgoatia.bandcamp.com/]  Visit intothenecrosphere.com for playlists and more. Subscribe for weekly black and death metal interviews, news rants, and reviews. Follow on X, Instagram and Facebook, and check out the Horsemen of the Podcasting Apocalypse: Horrorwolf 666, Iblis Manifestations, Everything Went Black, Necromaniacs and The Sol Nox Podcast.

BIZARREKULT: Pain & Perseverance | ITN EP315

Roman V — founder and creative force behind black metal outfit Bizarrekult — returns to Into The Necrosphere this week. We go deep on the creation and themes of the band’s new album, Alt Som Finnes, with Roman opening up about the personal struggles that shaped it, and how unexpected support from a scene legend helped bring it across the finish line. We also cover his experience performing at this year’s Inferno Festival in Oslo, and plenty more.   On the Weekly News Rant, fellow Horseman of the Podcasting Apocalypse Mike Scondotto joins me for an epic breakdown of the latest singles from Ride For Revenge, Lorn, Inferno, Arroganz and more. We also get into the recent layoffs at MetalSucks and Metal Injection — and what they signal about the state of metal media — before Mike drops a “bad metal take” that needs to be heard to be believed.   PLUS: Soothsayer premiere their latest single on the Sphere, Werewolves throw down the black metal gauntlet with Faustian, and a delusional rockstar wannabe earns a watery reckoning in my Swirly of the Week.   Featured Bands Bizarrekult: https://bizarrekult.bandcamp.com/ [https://bizarrekult.bandcamp.com/] Soothsayer: https://soothsayer.bandcamp.com/ [https://soothsayer.bandcamp.com/]  Faustian:  https://apocalypticwitchcraft.bandcamp.com/ [https://apocalypticwitchcraft.bandcamp.com/]  Morbid Angel:  https://morbid-angel.bandcamp.com/ [https://morbid-angel.bandcamp.com/]      Visit intothenecrosphere.com for playlists and more. Subscribe for weekly black and death metal interviews, news rants, and reviews. Follow on X, Instagram and Facebook, and check out the Horsemen of the Podcasting Apocalypse: Horrorwolf 666, Iblis Manifestations, Everything Went Black, Necromaniacs and The Sol Nox Podcast.

NUKEM: Steve Brogden On Landing His Dream Job, Playing Thrash & ‘The Grave Remains’ | ITN EP314

Steve Brogden of California thrash upstarts Nukem joins the podcast this week to dive into the band’s ferocious new record, The Grave Remains. Beyond the music, Steve breaks down how he landed a dream job as a guitar tech for the legendary Gary Holt, and offers a candid, behind-the-curtain look at life on tour with high-profile bands.  We also talk about the lessons that the new generation can take from the old guard and talk about some of Steve’s favourite thrash albums and influences.   Featured Band: Nukem - https://nukemthrash.bandcamp.com/ [https://nukemthrash.bandcamp.com/]    Visit intothenecrosphere.com for playlists and more. Subscribe for weekly black and death metal interviews, news rants, and reviews. Follow on X, Instagram and Facebook, and check out the Horsemen of the Podcasting Apocalypse: Horrorwolf 666, Iblis Manifestations, Everything Went Black, Necromaniacs and The Sol Nox Podcast.

WEREWOLVES: Chaos, Catharsis & Blastbeats - Sam Bean Returns | ITN EP313

Sam Bean, bassist and vocalist for Into The Necrosphere favourites Werewolves, returns to the podcast this week for a wide-ranging discussion spanning both musical and personal territory. He reflects on his experiences as a musician, shares a surprising update on Australian noise merchants The Berzerker, and offers insight into future plans for Werewolves and Faustian. In a surprise twist, we also get unexpectedly deep on our respective journeys through adulthood, careers and relationships.   On the Weekly News Rant: I rank my favourite drummers and guitarists, and round up the latest singles from Reeking Aura, At The Gates, Cognizance, Behemoth, Wandar and more for judgement.   PLUS: SIK’s new single, “Sons of Pestilence”, basks in the glow of the Unsanctioned Filth spotlight, while a chance discovery of a black metal “sketch” list merits a brutal Swirly of the Week—and a one-way trip to the porcelain bowl of justice.   Featured Bands: Werewolves - https://werewolvesdeathmetal.bandcamp.com/ [https://werewolvesdeathmetal.bandcamp.com/]     SIK - https://sikmusic2.bandcamp.com/ [https://sikmusic2.bandcamp.com/]     The Antichrist Imperium - https://apocalypticwitchcraft.bandcamp.com/ [https://apocalypticwitchcraft.bandcamp.com/]     Support Nick Barker: https://www.gofundme.com/f/nicholas-barker [https://www.gofundme.com/f/nicholas-barker]    Visit intothenecrosphere.com for playlists and more. Subscribe for weekly black and death metal interviews, news rants, and reviews. Follow on X, Instagram and Facebook, and check out the Horsemen of the Podcasting Apocalypse: Horrorwolf 666, Iblis Manifestations, Everything Went Black, Necromaniacs and The Sol Nox Podcast.