Necropolis

Paul Ledney returns for more conversation. We chat about why Profanatica dropped from Steel Fest in Finland, his views on Satanism, compositional aspects of Profanatica's sound, his view on Morbid Angel, etc. Shelley returns after recovering from the 'rona, 

Much conjecture but more informed than the running sparse opinions on this subject. Shelley from Hate Meditations and Metalegion Magazine joins with Raphael from Hessian Firm, who is a current student of psychology. We delve beyond the catharsis of metal, which is what most outsiders of metal think the positive attribute of metal music is on the brain. Hopefully this is the starting point to a greater conversation.

Jim from Khand joins. Beyond being a central figure in the current Dungeon Synth scene (he should be the main leader of DS, in my humble opinion), he has been heavily involved with metal and other forms of music. Shelley returns as the cohost as we delve into some of the nerdy aspects of Khand’s exploits.

Sam Biles from Hideous Mangleus and Goblin (US) joins Necropolis to talk about his exploits, the old days of death metal in the US, the PA scene, some elements about Gary from Goblin being someone truly unique, some of his philosophy about why new “old school” death metal misses the mark, why Marie from Derketa has aged so well, etc. The music at the end is by Goblin (US). Also thanks to Shelley from www.hatemeditations.com and Metalegion Magazine for continuing to be the cohost of this podcast.

Shelley (hatemeditations.com) takes the lead today for an outside of the box episode focusing on goth culture. Tim, aka The Blogging Goth, runs a popular goth blog https://theblogginggoth.com/ which focuses on news, commentary, and upcoming events in the UK goth scene. Whenever a major media outlet does a feature on goth culture, Tim will usually be the first to march out and fact check it. He is also one half The Scarlet Hour (https://thescarlethour.bandcamp.com/). Also joining is Joel from Goth City Promotions (https://www.facebook.com/gothcityleeds/) and from Byronic Sex and Exile (https://gothcityrecords.bandcamp.com/album/unrepentant-thunder). Today the discussion focuses on entry-level what is and isn't goth.

Giuseppe from Thecodontion (also one of the individuals behind Xenoglossy Productions) joins Necropolis to discuss the prehistoric theme surrounding Thecodontion, the ethos of Xenoglossy Productions, metal in Italy and other elements of Italian culture, and some dialogue about metal related matters such as the metal publications that we read.

Daniel Lake, author of 'USBM: A Revolution of Identity in American Black Metal', joins Necropolis for the formal episode about his book. USBM has always been a point of confusion in terms of its placement within the black metal lexicon. It is often reviled by its European counterpart but has found footing in recent years. Shelley, writer for www.hatemeditations.com and Metalegion Magazine, returns as a valuable cohost to help drive conversation along.

Another episode from left field! Prolific musician Bryin Dall (Thee Majesty, Hirsute Pursuit, Throbbing Gristle, etc) joins to discuss his innumerable projects, background, personal experiences, insights, gay culture, etc. Special guest co-host AJ Martinez (owner of Propaganda Palace in San Antonio) joins to lend his expertise on Bryin's exploits and industrial music.

Dobber Beverly (Oceans of Slumber, Necrofier, Malignant Altar, etc) returns to Necropolis to talk about his bands. Much insight of the industry is cast in this episode. We originally just planned to talk about Necrofier but decided it would be best to just cover Dobber in general. Oceans of Slumber will take a different direction, which people will hear a sample this coming January. It is great to have a fellow Texan back with a vengeance!