Jon Krieger, founder and creative force behind the US black metal outfit Blackbraid, makes his long-awaited return to the podcast this week. We dive deep into the creation of his latest album, "Blackbraid III," his bold vision for Blackbraid’s future, his view of the media, his dislike for touring, the ups and downs of staying independent, and plenty more.

Later on, the ferocious Drugoth joins me for the Weekly News Rant. We tackle listener questions, including our favorite bands that disbanded right after dropping one of their strongest albums. We also break down the newest singles from Suffering Hour, Tombs, Dying Fetus, and Inhuman Condition. Plus, we weigh in on Watain's recent announcement to call it quits and I pay tribute to the late, great Tomas Lindberg.

PLUS: An exclusive premiere as Drugoth drops the debut single from his upcoming album, "The Indomitable Spirit of Merciless Vengeance"!

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This week, Brice LeClerq, former bassist for the legendary black metal band Dissection and founder of From Kaos, joins me to discuss his time in Dissection, including his first meeting with Jon Nödtveidt, recording the controversial Reinkaos album, and his part in the band’s first show after Jon's incarceration. In addition, I cover Brice’s hiatus from music, his return to the scene, and much more.

Later, during the weekly news rant, another embittered two-bit loser gets dunked. I also round up the latest singles from Demon King, Internal Bleeding, Tribal Gaze, Despised Icon, Testament, and others for judgement. PLUS: We spotlight Nashville's Lenax on this week's "Unsanctioned Filth."

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Lenax: https://lenaxmetal.bandcamp.com/ 

From Kaos: https://fromkaos.bandcamp.com/

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It's taken six years, but finally the legendary Nick Holmes from Paradise Lost  makes his Into The Necrosphere debut. We discuss everything from the band’s upcoming record, “Ascension”, to his first meeting with Greg Mackintosh, how he keeps his voice healthy on tour, what keeps him motivated after over three decades in music and much more

Also on this episode: Justin Coleman from Krigsgrav is my co-host on the Weekly News Rant. No wimps are left un-crushed, nor posers left un-slayed as we round up the latest singles by Blut Aus Nord, Novembers Doom, Primitive Man, Bliss of Flesh and others for judgment.  We dive into some of your questions, and a former hero now hawking stage clothes gets dunked in the Swirly of the Week!

PLUS: Inhuman Scourge unleashes death metal pain on this week's "Unsanctioned Filth".

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Paradise Lost: https://paradiselostofficial.bandcamp.com/     

Krigsgrav: https://krigsgrav.bandcamp.com/   

Inhuman Scourge: https://inhumanscourge.bandcamp.com/  

Vallenfyre: https://centurymedia.bandcamp.com/album/a-fragile-king 

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This week, I'm joined by Markus “Infernal” Kuschke, guitarist for the legendary German blackened thrash band Desaster. We dive into their blistering new album, Kill All Idols, the band's early days, the raw energy of the German metal scene, and tons more.

On the Weekly News Rant, I dissect the latest singles from Runemagick, Hooded Menace, Vile Apparition, Mystic Circle, One Of Nine, and others.  I also give my take on the Cradle of Filth drama, and issue a savage swirly of the week to the UK's most atrocious newspaper.

PLUS: Black Sanctum unleashes a killer new single in this week's "Unsanctioned Filth" segment.

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Desaster: https://desaster.bandcamp.com/music    

Black Sanctum: https://blacksanctumofficial.bandcamp.com/   

Absu: https://osmoseproductions.bandcamp.com/  

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This week, I'm back in Bergen, Norway, for a captivating three-part conversation with Svartalv from Gehenna. I caught up with him before and after the band's epic return to the stage at this year's Beyond The Gates festival. Along the way, we dive into his personal journey back to the band, the future of Nocturnal Breed, his other projects, and much more.

On the Weekly News Rant, Marco from Stellar Master Elite joins me to round up the latest singles from 1914, Der Weg Einer Freiheit, Testament, and Tombs for judgment

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PLUS: Conspiracy X is back with their new EP, "Ground Zero," and an exclusive Premiere on The Sphere!

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Gehenna: https://gehennadarknessshallrise.bandcamp.com

Conspiracy X: https://conspiracyx.bandcamp.com/   

Slagmaur: https://www.facebook.com/slagmaurofficial  

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This week's episode features an in-depth conversation with Mat "Kvohst" McNerney of Hexvessel, diving into their brand-new album, “Nocturne”. We explore his formative years with the UK underground legends Code, trace his evolving musical path, and uncover the inspirations behind his life-changing move to Finland.

Next, the Sinister Minister, Reverend Karl Hikara from The Sol Nox Podcast, joins for the Weekly News Rant. We round up the latest recent from Paradise Lost, Coroner, Gaerea, Krigsgrav, and Wode for judgement. Plus, we break down Megadeth's final album and 2026 farewell tour announcement, Tomas Lindberg's recent cancer revelation, and a ton more metal headlines.

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Ismere: https://ismere.bandcamp.com/  

Hexvessel: https://hexvessel.bandcamp.com/   

Code: https://codeblackmetal.bandcamp.com/ 

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This week, the legendary Kristian “Gaahl” Espedal makes his return to Into The Necrosphere. I had the opportunity to sit down with him face-to-face at his art gallery in Bergen during this year’s Beyond The Gates Festival, and we set the world to rights—discussing everything from the state of modern society to the recent Gaahl’s Wyrd record, the sequel-in-progress to the last Trelldom album, and, of course, we drank some wine.

On the Weekly News rant, the latest singles by Despised Icon, Innumerable Forms, Author & Punisher, Revocation, and others are rounded up for judgment. PLUS, I answer your questions, including my take on the upcoming Dricus du Plessis vs. Khamzat Chimaev bout at UFC 319, how I manage to juggle a podcast with a career and normal life, the possibility of a live Into The Necrosphere event, and more.

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Gaahls Wyrd:  https://gaahlswyrd.bandcamp.com/ 

Trelldom:  https://trelldom.bandcamp.com/  

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Beyond the Gates 2025, held from July 30 to August 2 in Bergen, Norway, was a must-visit for metal fans. This iconic festival, set across historic venues like Grieghallen and USF Verftet, delivered a killer lineup with King Diamond’s first Norwegian show in 19 years, Paradise Lost, Misthyrming and more.

Featuring 18 bands making their festival debut and epic sets like Gehenna’s original lineup and Abbath tearing through Immortal’s discography, it was a diverse celebration of black, death, and heavy metal.

Fresh from Bergen, here’s my review of the thirteenth edition of Norway’s legendary festival.

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This week Matt Wilcock and Sam Bean from Australian death metal juggernauts, Werewolves, return to the show to discuss their upcoming record, “The Ugliest Of All”.  Along the way, we also talk about their experience of releasing music independently, the recent re-issue of The Antichrist Imperium’s debut album, delve into some Akercocke lore and compare our favourite Commodore 64 game soundtracks.

On my Weekly News rant, I round up the latest singles by Tombs, Internal Bleeding,  Esoctrilihum, Imperialist and Ofermod for judgment.  Plus, I reflect on the passing of Ozzy Osbourne.

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Werewolves:  https://werewolvesdeathmetal.bandcamp.com/ 

The Antichrist Imperium:  https://apocalypticwitchcraft.bandcamp.com/ 

Karyorrhexis: https://karyorrhexis.bandcamp.com/ 

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My brothers, Necromaniacs hosts and fellow Horsemen Of The Podcasting Apocalypse, Mike Hill (Everything Went Black, Tombs) and Mike Scondotto (Inhuman), join me for the long-awaited, highly anticipated and sure to be furiously debated countdown of our favourite 80s thrash albums.  There’s one twist though: no Metallica, Slayer, Megadeth or Anthrax albums allowed!  

PLUS: on my Weekly News rant, the latest singles by The Acacia Strain, Grand Cadaver, Cuttered Flesh, Biohazard and more are rounded up for judgment.  I also pick my favorite track of each of Akercocke’s six studio albums, and I issue a bruising Swirly Of The Week.

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