Into the Darkness

While Dirk Verbeuren's seat upon the drum throne of Megadeth may be all the headlines these days,  Dirk also has an extensive discography and passion for extremity. His life's journey has taken him all over the world touring or on other grinding adventures. Dirk takes us down those roads and talks about his early days in France, Scarve, Aborted, Soilwork, session work, his grind band Bent Sea, InstGRIND, a look into his entry into Megadeth, and much more.... Come along and join us in Episode 11 of INTO THE DARKNESS...

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In this Episode, Rodney Dunsmore,  vocalist of Texas Death/ Thrash legends DEVASTATION discusses the origin of the band's iconic blindfolded skull 'mascot', Violent Termination to Idolatry, working with Scott Burns, live shows/touring, the early / mid 80's Texas scene, Rodney's vocal approach / influences, Combat Records, the demise of the band, and why it is that Texas bands always seem a bit more extreme than bands from the rest of the country...  If you are a fan of DEVASTATION this conversation will not disappoint.

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In this Episode Piotr Wiwczarek shares stories about the early Polish scene behind the Iron Curtain, the story surrounding originally recording “The Ultimate Incantation” at Sunlight Studios, lyrical contributors, Doc & the Vader Drummers, the evolution of his now iconic vocals, and Solitude in Madness… strap in as we take you INTO THE DARKNESS of Eastern Europes most Brutal export!

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For the first time ever Lord Worm & Mike DiSalvo appear in the same interview joining Reaper and Thomas INTO THE DARKNESS..

In this Episode Lord Worm & Mike DiSalvo share their individual histories, the early beginnings of Cryptopsy, the origin of the Lord Worm moniker, Earwigs and Beer,  sleeping in coffins,  the legendary None So Vile, the evolution to Whisper Supremacy, and so much more... hang on tight as we take you INTO THE DARKNESS with two of the most extreme and iconic Brutal Death Metal vocalists of all time!

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Death Metal Producer pioneer SCOTT BURNS of the once infamous Morrisound Studios joins Reaper and Thomas INTO THE DARKNESS..

In this Episode Scott opens up about the early days and what it was like to work with now seminal bands such as Deicide, Napalm Death, Sepultura, Obituary, Cynic, the list goes on. He also breaks down some techniques used back then that eventually altered Death Metal / Metal production forever. We discuss Euronymous and Deathlike Silence's disdain for the 'Morrisound sound' and the entrance of the Black Metal revolution. Nothing is off the table here and it was a true honor to talk to such a true innovator and supporter of the music we hold dear.. Enjoy!

Chapters: 

(2:00) - How does Scott Burns feel about being ingrained in the Classic Death Metal Scene? 

(8:00) - Glen Benton, Deicide, Bloody Virgins, and Pig’s Blood 

(11:50) - From Small Budgets to Producer Points 

(16:28) - Were bands prepared for the studio in those days? 

(19:50) - Audio Nerdery Alert - Innovation of triggered samples 

(40:42) - ..On Drummers  

(44:40) - Beneath the Remains 

(50:15) The Morrisound Sound 

(54:14) Deathlike Silence - No Fun, No Core, No Mosh, No Trends, No Scott?! 

(1:00:16) Mick Harris & Napalm Death 

(1:07:10) Questions from YOU - the Fans… Starting with Deicide - Legion 

(1:16:21) Albums that stand out to Scott.. 

(1:24:00) Is the first album from a band always best? 

(1:26:50) Will we be seeing a Scott Burns Audio Suite anytime soon? (VST Plug-ins)

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What is INTO THE DARKNESS you may ask?

In this mini-episode we break down who we are and what we are trying to achieve with this Podcast - Thanks for tuning in and we hope you enjoy!

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THE CROWN guitarist Marko Tervonen joins Reaper and Thomas INTO THE DARKNESS; the interview series which digs deep... Marko discusses bassist Magnus' battle with COVID-19, Crown of Thorns - era to Cobra Speed Venom, the importance of capturing a 'vibe' when recording, Tomas Lindberg of At The Gates, good and bad album art, the band's hiatus, how The Crown were very much ahead of their time and preceded the now popular Death / Black Thrash movement, and his son's band Sarcator!  Tune in as there is A LOT uncovered & unearthed in Episode 6 of INTO THE DARKNESS!

https://www.thecrownofficial.com/">THE CROWN

https://www.metalblade.com/us/">METAL BLADE RECORDS

https://sarcator-se.bandcamp.com/">SARCATOR

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(4:53)  The many names of THE CROWN...

(5:37)   Crown of Thorns to THE CROWN

(9:20)  Stockholm, Gothenburg, Florida Death Metal, Oh my! ..breaking down the many influences of THE CROWN

(12:23)  Are THE CROWN overlooked or un-appreciated?

(16:30)   "Worship" genre and feelings on bands that may be inspired by THE CROWN

(19:45)    THE CRÖWN..? Was it ever close to happening? Discussing the popularity of The Umlaut...

(21:52)   Where does the D-Beat influence in THE CROWN come from?

(27:26)   The affect AT THE GATES Slaughter of Soul had on the scene

(34:39)  The Exit of Johan

(38:54)  The Entrance and Exit of Tompa

(36:26)  Crowned Unholy...

(43:04)  Should a band ever re-record a full album?

(40:32)  Possessed 13 & the Beginning of the End for THE CROWN

(47:04)  A Hiatus or break up? ( 2004 - 2010 )

(51:20) Angel Blake-era and other projects

(54:15)     The return of THE CROWN - The Century Media-era

(1:03:05) Century Media days (continued)

[1:00:09] The End of 'Scenes'? Does anyone get in a room to jam anymore?

(1:11:23) On Janne's drumming... The difference between REAL drums vs. the alternative

(1:19:40) Cobra Speed Venom - THE CROWN rejuvenated!

(1:30:57) Marko ranks THE CROWN albums from worst to best...

(1:47:21) The Old School sound...  Manufacturing bad quality recordings vs. just being genuine

(1:59:45) Marko's rankings continued... he reveals his Top 3

(2:11:12) Marko's son's band SARCATOR!

Promoting the 2018 Deicide album Overtures Of Blasphemy, Glen Benton gives us a blasphemous, funny and an insightful interview including the Top 5 reactions to his inverted cross scar, censorship of Once Upon The Cross album cover, a day in the life of Glen and much more!

*Originally aired on Hellcast Metal Podcast in 2018  - Interview secured by All About the Rock UK 

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Cannibal Cam of Rabidog Films & The Growl Death Metal Documentary joins Reaper and Thomas INTO THE DARKNESS; the interview series which delves deep... Cam opens up about The Growl updates, Horror Conventions, 90’s Death Metal Demo Re-Issues, the Growl Interview Series, Hot Topic Pants & Vader, Empty Beer cans and Chris Barnes...!?

And after chatting and drinking beer for nearly 2 hours Cam was still able to name over 30 + Canadian Death Metal bands...can you!?!

The GROWL Death Metal Documentary

The GROWL YouTube Channel

Rabidog Films

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NAPALM DEATH vocalist Barney Greenway joins Reaper and Thomas INTO THE DARKNESS; the interview series which delves deep... The conversation dives into his days in BENEDICTION, Trade Unions, Humanitarianism, his life in Death Metal, love of cinema and even Barney's haircut! As a master of the Extreme, we had to take it to extreme lengths - 1 hour and 48 minutes worth!

NAPALM DEATH 

CENTURY MEDIA RECORDS

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