Everything Went Black Podcast

Welcome to the pilot episode of a new series that will span Everything Went Black and Sol Nox.  It’s a collaboration between myself and Karl Haikara and our mission statement is to bring more attention to the great work of Karl Edward Wagner an unsung author of some of the most compelling fiction in the horror and dark fantasy genres.

Intro:    “All of the Dark Things” – Mike Hill

Outro:   “Seven Coils” – Grave Miasma

Ralph and I are back for another Unholy Passion episode.  This time around we talk about Hip Hop music, a genre that is very important to both of us.  It’s an epic one; so strap in and enjoy.  At one point, we realize how much of a herculean task it is, so apologies if we overlooked or left put some of your favorite artists.

Intro:    “Hip Hop” – Dead Prez

Outro:   “Ain’t Nuthin’ ta Fuck Wit” – Wu Tang Clan

Fellow Horseman of the Podcasting Apocalypse, Karl Haikara joins us this week to talk about Sol Nox.  We spoke a while back when he was about to launch his podcast, so it’s time to check in again.

Intro:                  “All of the Dark Things” – Mike Hill

Outro:                “Eviction” – Linea Aspera

My old friend Therese Lanz joins us this week. She is the creative force behind Mares of Thrace, whose 2022 LP The Exile was released after an 8 year hiatus.  Therese discussed the band, her burgeoning career in the gaming and fantasy illustration world and along the way puts me on the spot regarding the Studio Ghibli universe.

Intro:                  “All of the Dark Things” – Mike Hill

Outro:                “Mortal Quarry” – Mares of Thrace

Happy Friday Everyone! I'm dropping this special report to announce that tickets go on sale today for Cadabra Records inaugural Nightlands Festival on June 2 and 3 at Kathedral Event Center in Hammonton, New Jersey.

If you dig cosmic horror, weird fiction or gothic horror this is for you.  The Festival will bring live readings, music and tons of art.

On June 1 there is also a stand-alone special event celebrating the release of Pictures of Apocalypse by Thomas Ligotti.

Be sure to pick up your tickets!

This week, Chris Bozzone, a composer and ambassador of Cadabra Records joins us this week.  Cadabra Records is one of the coolest, most unique labels that I have run across. If you love horror, weird fiction, film scores and books this is a destination that you must explore.  You will find some of the most creative manifestations of horror fiction in the form of scored readings of the finest entries into the horror genre. 

We also discuss the upcoming Nightlands Festival happening later this year.  If you are a fan of this sort of thing, mark the dates on your calendar and consider coming out.

Intro:                  “All of the Dark Things” – Mike Hill

Outro:                “Seeds of Trepidation” – Anima Morte

Due to popular demand, Ralph’s Best of 2022 List has been released on the main stream.  Initially, this episode was a Patreon-only piece but since a lot of you guys wanted to know why Ralph was left out, I decided to post his recollection of 2022 for everyone.

BEHOLD!

Intro: "All the Dark Things" - Mike Hill

Outro: "Bathed in Lightning, Bathed in Heat" - Ultha

Ralph and I go back in time to the legendary handout at his place in Heidelberg. Anodyne was on tour in Europe, we were exhausted and had a night off and Ralph was cool enough to let us stay at his place. That night we cemented our friendship, laughed and check out this video “Death is Only the Beginning Vol. 1”.

Intro:   “Servants of the Warsmen” – Winter

Outro:  “Soon to Be Dead” - Dismember

This week I catch up with my friend Graham Brooks of Barishi.   A few years ago, we toured together, had a blast on the road and made our one creative contributions to Cable’s 2019 album “Take the Stairs to Hell.”

We talk about the last couple of years, working on new songs and possibilities on the road.

Intro:     “All of the Dark Things” – Mike Hill

Outro:   “Cursus Ablaze” - Barishi

Skot Hamilton of KEN Mode joins us this week.  I’ve had Jesse on over the past few years, but this is Skot’s first time on the podcast.  We talk abut his involvement with the band as well as his involvement with film, another passion of mine.  This is a real epic, so stap in!

Intro:    “All of the Dark Things” – Mike Hill

Outro:   Lost Grip” – KEN Mode