

Into The Necrosphere
Jackie Smit
Into The Necrosphere is a weekly black and death metal podcast, featuring long-form, uncensored interviews with some of the biggest and most notorious names in the scene, a merciless dissection of the latest metal news headlines and releases, and a showcase of underground and unsigned talent that your Spotify algorithm has yet to discover. New episodes out every Tuesday.Not for children... or cowards!
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Nov 7, 2023 • 2h 34min
PARADISE LOST - Aaron Aedy | Into The Necrosphere Podcast #203
Aaron Aedy, guitarist for the legendary Paradise Lost, returns to the podcast this week to discuss the re-recording of their seminal effort, “Icon”, indulge my boundless curiosity about “Shades of God”, reminisce about the glory days of the London live music scene and much more.
I also review new releases by Strigoi, Gravesend, Suffocation and Fuming Mouth. PLUS - on my weekly news rant, the latest singles by Ministry, Cloak, Vitriol, Witherfall, Cognizance and others are rounded up for judgment.
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Paradise Lost
https://paradiselostofficial.bandcamp.com/
Axioma
https://axioma.bandcamp.com/
Fuming Mouth
https://fumingmouth.bandcamp.com/
Suffocation
https://suffocation.bandcamp.com/
Gravesend
https://listen.20buckspin.com/
Strigoi
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▶️THE HORSEMEN OF THE PODCASTING APOCALYPSE
Horrorwolf666
https://thehorrorwolf666podcast.buzzsprout.com/
Everything Went Black
https://everythingwentblack.podbean.com/
Necromaniacs
https://necromaniacs.podbean.com/
Sol Nox
https://www.solnoxpodcast.podbean.com/
Iblis Manifestations
https://linktr.ee/iblismanifestationspodcast

Oct 31, 2023 • 2h 41min
ULTHA X TOMBS - Ralph Schmidt & Mike Hill | Into The Necrosphere Podcast #202
It's a full-throttle Horsemen of the Podcasting Apocalypse extravaganza on Into The Necrosphere this week as I welcome no less than three of my brothers to the show. First up, Ralph Schmidt (Ultha, Ropes of Night) and Mike Hill (Tombs, Scorpion Throne) join me to discuss their latest collaboration, Danzig, what the future holds for their respective bands and much more.
Then, the Sinister Minister, Karl Haikara, host of the Sol Nox Podcast drops by for my weekly news rant, where we dissect the latest singles by Job For A Cowboy, Fotterkamer, Sepulchral Curse and others.
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Tombs
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Ultha
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Karloff
https://karloffpunk.bandcamp.com
Samhain
http://www.danzig-verotik.com
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▶️THE HORSEMEN OF THE PODCASTING APOCALYPSE
Horrorwolf666
https://thehorrorwolf666podcast.buzzsprout.com/
Everything Went Black
https://everythingwentblack.podbean.com/
Necromaniacs
https://necromaniacs.podbean.com/
Sol Nox
https://www.solnoxpodcast.podbean.com/
Iblis Manifestations
https://linktr.ee/iblismanifestationspodcast

Oct 24, 2023 • 2h 39min
WOE - Chris Grigg | Into The Necrosphere Podcast #201
Chris Grigg of Woe joins me this week to talk about “Legacies Of Frailty”, how he discovered heavy metal and Ampwall - his soon-to-be launched Bandcamp alternative focused on independent artists.
Then it’s on to a round-up of some of my favourite releases of the past couple of weeks, including albums by The Amenta, Cult Burial, Sulphur Aeon and Slidhr. PLUS, on my weekly news rant, I round up the latest singles by The Infernal Sea, Allegeon, Imperial Triumphant and Mortuary Drape for judgment.
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Woe
https://woeunholy.bandcamp.com/
Slidhr
https://slidhr.bandcamp.com/
Glorious Depravity
https://gloriousdepravity.bandcamp.com/
Unrest
https://unspeakableaxerecords.bandcamp.com/
Cult Burial
https://cultburial.bandcamp.com/
The Amenta
https://theamenta1.bandcamp.com/
Sulphur Aeon
https://sulphuraeon.bandcamp.com/
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▶️INTO THE NECROSPHERE MERCH
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▶️THE HORSEMEN OF THE PODCASTING APOCALYPSE
Horrorwolf666
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Everything Went Black
https://everythingwentblack.podbean.com/
Necromaniacs
https://necromaniacs.podbean.com/
Sol Nox
https://www.solnoxpodcast.podbean.com/
Iblis Manifestations
https://linktr.ee/iblismanifestationspodcast

Oct 17, 2023 • 2h 59min
MAYHEM - Attila Csihar | Into The Necrosphere Podcast #200
Attila Csihar, legend and vocalist of Mayhem, discusses his love for high-end audio, the recording of “De Mysteriis Dom Sathanas”, and his evolving vocal style. They also review the album “Legacies Of Frailty” by Woe, and share news about recent music releases.

Oct 10, 2023 • 2h 51min
SIK / SPELLS OV TORMENT / CONSPIRACY X - Matt Priso | Into The Necrosphere Podcast #199
On this episode of Into The Necrosphere, Matt Priso of SIK, Spells Ov Torment and Conspiracy X joins me for wide-ranging discussion about black metal, bodybuilding, growing older, and our mutual love of Nevermore. He also shares some insight into the recording of “Cast Below To Rise Above”, the incredible debut record by SIK and gets me to admit to a truly shameful guilty pleasure!.
PLUS - Matt co-host this week’s installment of the news rant where Helfro, Blut Aus Nord and others are rounded up for judgment.
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Begotten Suns
https://everythingwentblackmusic.bandcamp.com/
SIK
https://sikmusic2.bandcamp.com/
Spells Ov Torment
https://spellsovtorment.bandcamp.com/
Conspiracy X
https://conspiracyx.bandcamp.com/
Nevermore
https://www.facebook.com/nevermorefans/
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▶️THE HORSEMEN OF THE PODCASTING APOCALYPSE
Horrorwolf666
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Everything Went Black
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Necromaniacs
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Sol Nox
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Iblis Manifestations
https://linktr.ee/iblismanifestationspodcast

Oct 3, 2023 • 2h 55min
TILL THE DIRT / ATHEIST - Kelly Shaefer | Into The Necrosphere Podcast #198
Kelly Shaefer returns to Into The Necrosphere to discuss “Outside The Spiral”, the blistering debut by his new band, Till The Dirt. I also get the lowdown on what the future holds for Atheist, we talk about the state of the music industry in 2023 and much more. Then it’s on to reviews of “How It Ends” by Primordial and “Eloah Burns Out” by Trivax. On my weekly news rant, I round up the latest singles by Resin Tomb, Decembre Noir, Autopsy and others.
PLUS - the world premiere of the new single by Aussie blackened death metal battalion, Hebephrenique.
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Hebephrenique
https://hebephrenique.bandcamp.com
Till The Dirt
https://www.facebook.com/tillthedirtband
Atheist
https://atheist.bandcamp.com/
Trivax
https://trivax.bandcamp.com/
Primordial
https://primordialofficial.bandcamp.com/
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▶️THE HORSEMEN OF THE PODCASTING APOCALYPSE
Horrorwolf666
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Everything Went Black
https://everythingwentblack.podbean.com/
Necromaniacs
https://necromaniacs.podbean.com/
Sol Nox
https://www.solnoxpodcast.podbean.com/
Iblis Manifestations
https://linktr.ee/iblismanifestationspodcast

Sep 26, 2023 • 3h 24min
AKHLYS - Naas Alcameth | Into The Necrosphere Podcast #197
In this episode, I’m rejoined by my friend Naas Alcameth of the formidable Akhlys for a deep-dive into his writing process. We discuss the creation of Akhlys's critically hailed album, "Melinoe". We also delve into a preview of their much-awaited upcoming record, Naas gives me a sneak peak of the other projects he has in the pipeline, and we discuss our mutual love of horror movies.
Additionally, I round up my top picks of the past fortnight's releases, including new records by Shining, Hexvessel, Mayhem, and Cannibal Corpse. On my weekly news rant, I share my perspective on the ongoing Thy Art Is Murder saga and sample fresh tracks by Bezeker Legion, Asagraum, Master’s Call, and Sulphur Aeon.
PLUS - the world premiere of the new single by UK black metal band, Suffering.
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Suffering
https://suffering.bandcamp.com/
Akhlys
https://akhlys.bandcamp.com/
Cannibal Corpse
https://cannibalcorpse.bandcamp.com/
Mayhem
https://www.thetruemayhem.com/
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▶️INTO THE NECROSPHERE MERCH
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▶️THE HORSEMEN OF THE PODCASTING APOCALYPSE
Horrorwolf666
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Everything Went Black
https://everythingwentblack.podbean.com/
Necromaniacs
https://necromaniacs.podbean.com/
Sol Nox
https://www.solnoxpodcast.podbean.com/
Iblis Manifestations
https://linktr.ee/iblismanifestationspodcast

Sep 19, 2023 • 3h 38min
QUELL - Evan Hopper | Into The Necrosphere Podcast #196
Evan Hopper of Quell returns to the podcast this week to talk about his new album, “All That Was And Will Never Be”. As is the standard for any of Evan’s visits to the show, the conversation soon spins out into a myriad of other tangents, including our shared love of Danzig, death metal, his forays into the world of dating apps and much more.
Then, on my weekly news rant, I give you my first impressions for new singles by The Amenta, Code, Myrkur, Wolves In The Throne Room, Suffocation and others.
PLUS - I premiere the new single by UK black metal storytellers, Aldorfrea.
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Quell
https://quell.bandcamp.com/
Aldorfrea
https://aldorfrea.bandcamp.com/
Sarcofago
https://greyhazerecords.bandcamp.com/
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Horrorwolf666
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Everything Went Black
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Necromaniacs
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Sol Nox
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Iblis Manifestations
https://linktr.ee/iblismanifestationspodcast

Sep 12, 2023 • 2h 52min
PRIMORDIAL - Alan Averill | Into The Necrosphere Podcast #195
This week the host of the Agitators Anonymous podcast and legendary frontman for Primordial and Dread Sovereign makes his triumphant return to Into The Necrosphere. We discuss “How It Ends”, the blistering new album by Primordial, and we set the world to rights across a gamut of social and cultural topics.
I also review “As Gomorrah Burns” by Cryptopsy and “Make Them Beg For Death” by Dying Fetus. Then on my weekly news rant I round up the latest singles by King Ov Wyrms, Woe, Celeste, Overthrow and others.
PLUS - if you fancy winning yourself a swanky new Wothrosch t-shirt, then make sure you’re following them on Instagram (@thewothroschcollective) and sharing this episode with your Instagram followers using the hashtag #necrospherelegion. The winner will be announced on next week’s show.
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Primordial
https://primordialofficial.bandcamp.com/
Wothrosch
https://thewothroschcollective.bandcamp.com/
Crytopsy
https://cryptopsyofficial.bandcamp.com/
Dying Fetus
https://dyingfetus.bandcamp.com/
Dread Sovereign
https://dreadsovereign.bandcamp.com/
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▶️THE HORSEMEN OF THE PODCASTING APOCALYPSE
Horrorwolf666
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Everything Went Black
https://everythingwentblack.podbean.com/
Necromaniacs
https://necromaniacs.podbean.com/
Sol Nox
https://www.solnoxpodcast.podbean.com/
Iblis Manifestations
https://linktr.ee/iblismanifestationspodcast

Sep 8, 2023 • 1h 3min
HEATHEN DEITY - Dagon | Into The Necrosphere Podcast #194
Bonus episode this week - the last installment of my in-person series of podcasts recorded at ReaperFest on July 28th-29th. My guest for this one was Dagon of Heathen Deity. We discussed the reception to their debut full-length “True English Black Metal”, Dagon’s side projects, his approach to playing live and more.
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Heathen Deity
https://heathendeity.bandcamp.com/
Marduk
http://marduk.nu/
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▶️THE HORSEMEN OF THE PODCASTING APOCALYPSE
Horrorwolf666
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Everything Went Black
https://everythingwentblack.podbean.com/
Necromaniacs
https://necromaniacs.podbean.com/
Sol Nox
https://www.solnoxpodcast.podbean.com/
Iblis Manifestations
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