Necropolis

Spurred on by the controversy surrounding Finland's Steelfest, this episode focuses on political expression in metal and the reactions thereof. Shelley from www.hatemeditations.com returns as his first time as the official cohost of Necropolis. Guests include David Burke (PhD student specializing in metal studies) and Tyler (former metal essayist). The episode is comprised of civil discussion regarding politics in metal.

Prozak/Brett Stevens joins to discuss him having the title of the oldest and longest running metal website on the internet, his influence on metal throughout the years, etc. Shelley from www.hatemeditations.com serves as cohost. Many 30+ year-olds in metal are acquainted with Brett's influential writings on metal. He's a legend in his own right, and his mark on metal is undeniable. 

Jesse Jolly (bassist/vocalist) and Jean-Philippe aka JP (guitarist) of BlightMass join Necropolis to talk about their new album, what being in an international band is like, as well as other aspects of their endeavors together. Their new album Harbinger of Lucidity will be out this September!

The last roundtable of Necropolis; Shelley (Hate Meditations), Joshua Armijo (YouTuber RunnerJMA), and Paul (Condemner) join to discuss Texas metal and how the internet has reshaped metal. Sinus infection be damned!

USBM legend Paul Ledney (Profanatica, Havohej) returns to Necropolis for a wild west of an episode. In addition to a further line of inquiry with Mr. Ledney, Daniel Lake (USBM book author, Decibel Magazine), Shelley (www.hatemeditations.com) and Diego (www.elnegrometal.com) join for a packed house full of unbridled excitement. The host might have been inebriated during this episode.

US Black Metal legend Paul Ledney (Profanatica, Havohej) joins Necropolis to discuss his music, motivations, ideology, thoughts on what metal music is nowadays, etc. Also on the episode is Shelley from www.hatemeditations.com. This is part one of two, where Ledney will return and answer more questions at a later date.

The writer/director of films such as Bone Tomahawk, Brawl in Cell Block 99, Dragged Across Concrete, as well as the entire creative mind behind the comic book The Forbidden Surgeries of the Hideous Dr. Divinus, joins Necropolis to discuss his comic book, movies, music, and many elements that comprise his outlook and endeavors. Shelley from Hate Meditations serves as a cohost. This episode can't be missed!

A casual roundtable episode with Ivan (Black Metal Daily, Order ov the Black Arts) and Shelley (Hate Meditations). Topics discussed are politics in music, the spirit of metal, and black metal being tribal but also individualistic.

A curious episode which includes David Burke (metal academic PhD student) as the main subject. His work can be found here: bathspa.academia.edu/DavidBurke . Also featured in this episode is Shelley from the website Hate Meditations (hatemeditations.com) who serves as a cohost. Many topics are discussed relating to metal. David Burke's take on the essence of metal being inherently existential is thoroughly discussed.

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