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Into The Necrosphere

by Jackie Smit · English · Music

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 yo

New episodes: Weekly
Typical length: 2 hr 42 min
Latest: 13 Oct 2026
Language: English

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13 Oct 2026 · 2 hr 42 minNew

WEREWOLVES: Album Seven, The Return Of The Berzerker & Never Wimping Out | ITN EP336

Sam Bean and Matt Wilcock of Australian death metal maniacs Werewolves join me this week to discuss their latest album, You’re Weak And You Know You’re Weak, the band's future plans, and the uncompromising philosophy that drives their music. We also get into the triumphant return of The Berzerker, discussing what it was like to play the band's first show back, revisiting their early days, and examining the circumstances that led to the project falling apart in the first place. On the Weekly News Rant, Mike Scondotto is back to help me dissect the latest singles by Power Trip, Arckanum, Down,…

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E338 · 6 Oct 2026 · 2 hr 40 min
HAIL CONJURER: Harri Kuokkanen On Abyss & Ekstasis, Creativity & The Art Of Becoming | ITN EP335
Harri Kuokkanen returns to Into The Necrosphere to discuss the tenth Hail Conjurer album, Abyss & Ekstasis, and the very different creative process that brought it to life. After almost two years between the recording of this album and its predecessor, Order Of Disgrace, Harri deliberately approached the new record from a more structured and premeditated perspective, composing the music, lyrics and arrangements before entering the recording process. We discuss why he felt the need for a fresh approach after a decade of creating Hail Conjurer, the tension between instinct and control that has…
E337 · 29 Sep 2026 · 2 hr 44 min
TERRESTRIAL HOSPICE: Skyggen On His Musical Journey, Moving To Norway, Forming The Band With Inferno | ITN EP334
This week on Into The Necrosphere, I’m joined by Skyggen of black metal battalion Terrestrial Hospice. Having been a fan of his work for years, the release of the band’s devastating new album Omnicide: Chapter 1 finally provided the perfect excuse to bring him onto the show for his debut appearance. We discuss his journey from discovering King Diamond and Darkthrone as a kid in Poland, forming his first band and becoming immersed in the country’s chaotic black metal underground, to ultimately taking on the role of guitarist and vocalist in Terrestrial Hospice. After that, it’s on to the…
E336 · 22 Sep 2026 · 2 hr 42 min
RED HARVEST: Ketil Eggum On The Band’s History, Why We Haven’t Heard New Music, The Future | ITN EP333
This week I’m joined by Ketil from Red Harvest, the legendary Norwegian band whose uncompromising blend of extreme metal, electronics and experimentalism made them one of the most distinctive acts to emerge from the Scandinavian scene. In this conversation, we dig into what happened to the band after A Greater Darkness, the new material that was being developed, the financial realities that ultimately brought Red Harvest to a halt, and the frustrating circumstances that prevented their return. Ketil also looks back at the band’s history, the music they left unfinished, and whether there…
E335 · 15 Sep 2026 · 2 hr 32 min
DOWN WITH THE MOST HIGH: Why Black Metal Has A Legacy Worth Preserving | ITN EP332
This week I’m joined by Daniel Rabadán Gayoso, the man behind Down With The Most High. What started in 2008 as a DIY merchandise and record label has evolved into something far more ambitious, combining extreme metal, craftsmanship, art and an uncompromising commitment to doing things properly, with the spectacular Celtic Frost, Emperor and Marduk collections being perhaps the ultimate expression of that philosophy. Daniel and I get into the origins of Down With The Most High, his decision to resurrect the label and take it full-time, the years of work that went into the Celtic Frost…
E334 · 8 Sep 2026 · 3 hr 1 min
HEXORCIST: Gene Palubicki On Angelcorpse, Why Death Metal Went Soft, Never Compromising | ITN EP331
This week I’m joined by the legendary Gene Palubicki, the guitarist and driving force behind Angelcorpse, Perdition Temple, Hexorcist and Malefic Throne, to talk about his decades-long career in extreme metal and his refusal to stand still creatively. We get into the mid-’90s period when, in Gene’s words, death metal started to go soft, the creation and enduring impact of Angelcorpse, the importance of ignoring genre boundaries and outside expectations, his prolific approach to songwriting, and the excellent new Hexorcist album, “Crucificial Implications”. Then it’s on to The Weekly News…
E333 · 2 Sep 2026 · 2 hr 43 min
MALUM: How A Norwegian Black Metal Band Found Their Inspiration In Poland | ITN EP330
This week I’m joined by A.A. from the Norwegian black metal outfit Malum to dig into their excellent new album, “From The Voids”. We get into the band’s origins as a studio project, the evolution of their sound from their debut, “In Nauseam”, to the new record, and the intersection of Polish and Norwegian character that has emerged in their music. We also talk about taking Malum from the studio to the stage, their appearances at Inferno, the challenges of maintaining anonymity in the middle of Oslo’s black metal scene, and what the future might hold for a band that increasingly looks like…
E332 · 25 Aug 2026 · 2 hr 38 min
MORDANT RHED: Rhevok Vermithrax Talks Black Metal, Dead By Dawg 2, Music Documentaries & More | ITN EP329
On this episode of Into The Necrosphere, I’m joined by Rhevok Vermithrax, frontman for US black metal upstarts, Mordant Rhed. We get into the band’s origins, their killer new split with Lord Humongous, playing Dead by Dawg 2, building a band entirely on their own terms, the importance of actually having a personality in 2026, and plenty of bullshit about professional wrestling, Broken Hope, W.A.S.P., music documentaries and Christmas movies. Then it’s on to the weekly news rant where I’m rounding up the latest singles by Down, Enslaved, Master, Fluisteraars, Wolves In The Throne Room and…
E331 · 14 Aug 2026 · 1 hr 35 min
Crying Over Jorge Rosado's Instagram Reposts? Swirly'd Without Mercy!
This week The Sheriff himself - Mike Scondotto - is back on the Weekly News Rant. We answer your questions, including our favourite intro riffs, our favourite death metal album of all time and more. We round up the latest singles from Archgoat, Prong, Xentrix and Sorcery for judgment. And the torch-and-pitchfork brigade are out for Jorge Rosado’s blood, so they get their due reckoning on the Swirly Of The Week Visit intothenecrosphere.com for playlists and more. Subscribe for weekly black and death metal interviews, news rants and reviews. Follow on X, Instagram and Facebook, and check out…
E330 · 11 Aug 2026 · 2 hr 57 min
GROZA + NECROSHORNS @ FORTRESS 2026 | 2 Interviews + WEEKLY NEWS RANT w/ THE SHERIFF | ITN EP328
Huge double episode this week as I wrap up my coverage of Fortress Festival 2026. First up, I’m sitting down with P.G. from Groza to discuss their latest record, Nadir, how they evolved from a solo project into a band-led effort, dealing with the inevitable comparisons to Mgła and much more. Then, my friend and world-renowned photographer Necroshorns is back. He shares his perspective on the changing face of metal festivals, the commercial realities of these events and the growing prominence of photographers as an integral part of the festival experience. He also reflects on the late, great…
E329 · 4 Aug 2026 · 2 hr 16 min
ABIGAIL WILLIAMS @ FORTRESS 2026: Ken Sorceron On Band’s Early Days, The Making Of “A Void Within Existence”| ITN EP327
This week, I’m back at Fortress Festival 2026 for a face-to-face interview with Ken Sorceron of Abigail Williams. We dive into the early days of the band, as Ken shares stories from their first-ever tour, supporting none other than the legendary Emperor. We also talk about Abigail Williams’ evolution alongside the development of the US black metal scene, and Ken shares the story behind the making of the band’s most recent album, A Void Within Existence. On the Weekly News Rant, I’m answering YOUR questions, including which non-metal guests I’d love to have on the show, which revered bands I…
E328 · 28 Jul 2026 · 2 hr 46 min
VINTERLAND: Their First Ever Podcast Interview & the Story Behind Welcome My Last Chapter | ITN EP326
This week, I'm honoured to welcome all three founding members of Sweden's legendary Vinterland - Andreas Jonsson, Pehr Skjoldhammer and D.F. Bragman - to Into The Necrosphere. Not only is this their first appearance on the show, but it also marks the first long-form podcast interview any of the three founding members have ever given together, making this a genuinely historic conversation for fans of one of black metal's most revered cult bands. We explore the story behind “Welcome My Last Chapter” - from its enduring legacy and why it continues to resonate decades later, to the band's long…
E327 · 21 Jul 2026 · 2 hr 44 min
PSYCROPTIC: Jason Peppiatt On Modern Death Metal, Joining Psycroptic & The Making Of The Pulse of Annihilation | ITN EP325
This week on Into The Necrosphere, I'm joined by Psycroptic frontman Jason Peppiatt to discuss the band's crushing new album, The Pulse of Annihilation, and the remarkable journey that brought him to one of extreme metal's most respected acts. Jason reflects on his early days as a fan of the band, how the opportunity to join Psycroptic came about, and what it was like stepping into the shoes of a long-established vocalist before helping ushering in the band's next chapter. From there, we dive into why so much modern metal has lost its humanity, the unintended consequences of click tracks and…
E326 · 14 Jul 2026 · 2 hr 44 min
PRIMORDIAL: Alan Averill Discusses AI, The Death Of Empires, Legacy & Metal’s Future | ITN EP324
This week on Into The Necrosphere, Alan Averill of Primordial returns to the podcast for one of our most thought-provoking conversations to date. We discuss what it means to become a legacy band, why Primordial's lyrics seem more relevant today than they did thirty years ago, the rise of AI and its impact on creativity, and whether heavy metal is still capable of producing artists with genuine authenticity and staying power. We also explore the changing nature of the music industry, the pressures of growing older in extreme metal, why so much modern art feels increasingly disposable, and…
E325 · 7 Jul 2026 · 2 hr 41 min
FIRESPAWN: Alex Impaler on LG Petrov, Tattooing & the Stockholm Death Metal Legacy | ITN EP323
This week on Into The Necrosphere, Alex "Impaler" Friberg joins me for a wide-ranging conversation covering his journey from discovering extreme metal to founding Firespawn and, ultimately, sharing the stage with one of death metal's most iconic frontmen, the late, great LG Petrov. We also dive into Alex's life beyond music, including his transition into professional tattooing, the story of inking the woman who would later become his wife, the enduring legacy of the Stockholm death metal scene, and why so many modern bands are still chasing the classic Sunlight Studio sound. On the Weekly…
E324 · 3 Jul 2026 · 1 hr 16 min
Dogma Is So Unlistenable I'd Rather Run Into a Wall Repeatedly Than Ever Hear It Again
On this week’s news rant, The Reverend Karl Hikara joins me to round up new singles by Castle, Psycroptic, Abyssal Rift, Fuming Mouth, Green Carnation, Abyssal Rift, Heretic Cult Redeemer and more for judgement. We also get our first horrifying taste of rent-a-slattern metallers Dogma, put simp culture in heavy metal on blast, and reward made-up complaints about the YouTube algorithm with the Swirly of the Week. If you'd like to catch the full episode, including my interview with Adam Gregory, director of Bloodstock, check out Episode 322 on your favourite streaming platform.
E323 · 30 Jun 2026 · 2 hr 39 min
Bloodstock's Future, Metal's Headliner Crisis & Why Adam Gregory Hates AI Bands | ITN EP322
This week on Into The Necrosphere, I'm joined by Adam Gregory, Festival Director of Bloodstock Open Air, for an in-depth conversation about the past, present and future of the UK's biggest independent metal festival. We discuss the challenge of finding the next generation of festival headliners, Bloodstock's remarkable growth, booking philosophy, the changing landscape of heavy music, and why Adam believes AI-generated bands have no place in metal. We also dive into fan expectations, social media criticism, the realities of running a major festival, and what it takes to keep Bloodstock…
E322 · 23 Jun 2026 · 2 hr 42 min
MAGNUS "DEVO" ANDERSSON: Endarker Studios, Playing in Marduk & Life After the Band | ITN EP321
This week I’m joined by former Marduk bassist and legendary producer Magnus “Devo” Andersson for an in-depth conversation about his journey into recording and sound engineering, his years in Marduk, and life beyond one of black metal’s most greatest bands. Then, Drugoth returns for the Weekly News Rant as we break down the latest singles from Samael, Behemoth, Cvinger and Hexbane. We also debate the merits of gatekeeping, count down our all-time favourite beatdowns, and, on this week’s Swirly of the Week, hand out multiple dunks down the Porcelain Bowl of Reckoning for black metal T-shirt…
E321 · 19 Jun 2026 · 1 hr 27 min
Sniveling Over Band T-Shirts You Don't Like Earns You A Trip To The Porcelain Bowl Of Reckoning
If you'd like to catch the full episode, including my interview with Dødheimsgard mastermind Vicotnik, check out Episode 320. On this edition of the Weekly News Rant, Sheriff Mike Scondotto returns to help me pass judgement on the latest singles from Archgoat, Hulder, Devourment, Faustian and Speedslut. Beyond the music, we discuss the state of modern metal crowds, "Banana-gate", and the hardcore bands that helped shape Mike's musical outlook. Meanwhile, on my Swirly of the Week, I examine why publicly melting down over T-shirts worn by bands you don't like is a fast track to a date with the…
E320 · 16 Jun 2026 · 2 hr 39 min
DØDHEIMSGARD @ FORTRESS 2026: Vicotnik On Creativity, Growing Older & New Music | ITN EP320
This week I'm continuing my coverage from this year's Fortress Festival as I'm joined by the legendary Yusaf 'Vicotnik' Parvez of Dødheimsgard for a wide-ranging discussion. We cover everything from the evolution of his creative process and the making of his recent masterpiece, Black Medium Current, to his reflections on growing older and whether there might be another Ved Buens Ende record somewhere down the road. On the Weekly News Rant, Sheriff Mike Scondotto returns to help me pass judgement on the latest singles from Archgoat, Speedslut, Faustian, Hulder and Devourment. We also discuss…
E319 · 9 Jun 2026 · 2 hr 22 min
AKERCOCKE @ FORTRESS 2026: Choronzon Revisited & The Possibility Of New Material | ITN EP319
This week I'm joined by Jason Mendonca, David Gray and Sam Loynes from Akercocke at the Fortress Forum, part of Fortress Festival 2026, to reflect on their seminal 2003 masterpiece, Choronzon. The band reveal lesser-known stories from the making of the album, discuss its enduring legacy, and share their thoughts on how both the metal scene and wider culture have changed since its release. I also ask about the possibility of new material, and the band takes questions from the audience. On the Weekly News Rant, Dan Barkasi of No Clean Singing joins me to round up the latest singles from…
E318 · 26 May 2026 · 2 hr 44 min
GODTHRYMM: Hamish & Catherine Glencross on ‘Projections’ & Life in Doom Metal | ITN EP318
This week Catherine and Hamish Glencross join me for a raucous, wide-ranging discussion featuring a deep dive into the making of the new Projections record by Godthrymm. We explore the evolution of the band’s sound across their three-album discography, Catherine’s increasingly prominent role on newer material, and the perks and pitfalls of balancing marriage, family and careers with life in a band. Along the way, Hamish also shares insights from his time with Vallenfyre and My Dying Bride — and I drop a huge announcement of my own. Then it’s on to the Weekly News Rant, where I round up the…
E317 · 19 May 2026 · 2 hr 37 min
CRIPPLED BLACK PHOENIX: Ruin, Redemption & the Making of 'Sceaduhelm' | ITN EP317
This week I’m joined by Justin Greaves and Belinda Kordic to discuss the making of the latest Crippled Black Phoenix offering, Sceaduhelm. We dive deep into the album’s influences and the inspiration behind many of its tracks. Along the way, we also explore Justin and Belinda’s individual musical journeys — from Justin growing up around his father’s record store, which helped shape his remarkably broad musical palette, to Belinda’s evolution from extreme metal screamer into one of the most stirring and distinctive vocalists in heavy music today. On the Weekly News Rant, Sheriff Mike…
E316 · 12 May 2026 · 3 hr 4 min
VIA DOLORIS: Satyricon, Via Doloris & The Art Of Black Metal Chaos | ITN EP316
On this week’s episode of Into The Necrosphere, I welcome Gildas Le Pape of Via Doloris to the podcast for the first time to discuss the band’s blistering debut album, Guerre Et Paix. We dive deep into the writing and creation of the record, including how Gildas linked up with the legendary Frost to perform drums on the album. We also discuss Gildas’ stint as guitarist for Satyricon, what he learned from the experience, and his musical pursuits outside of black metal. Then, on the Weekly News Rant, the sinister minister himself, Karl Hikara, returns to help me round up the latest singles…
E315 · 5 May 2026 · 3 hr 8 min
BIZARREKULT: Pain & Perseverance | ITN EP315
Roman V — founder and creative force behind black metal outfit Bizarrekult — returns to Into The Necrosphere this week. We go deep on the creation and themes of the band’s new album, Alt Som Finnes, with Roman opening up about the personal struggles that shaped it, and how unexpected support from a scene legend helped bring it across the finish line. We also cover his experience performing at this year’s Inferno Festival in Oslo, and plenty more. On the Weekly News Rant, fellow Horseman of the Podcasting Apocalypse Mike Scondotto joins me for an epic breakdown of the latest singles from Ride…
E314 · 21 Apr 2026 · 53 min
NUKEM: Steve Brogden On Landing His Dream Job, Playing Thrash & ‘The Grave Remains’ | ITN EP314
Steve Brogden of California thrash upstarts Nukem joins the podcast this week to dive into the band’s ferocious new record, The Grave Remains. Beyond the music, Steve breaks down how he landed a dream job as a guitar tech for the legendary Gary Holt, and offers a candid, behind-the-curtain look at life on tour with high-profile bands. We also talk about the lessons that the new generation can take from the old guard and talk about some of Steve’s favourite thrash albums and influences. Featured Band: Nukem - https://nukemthrash.bandcamp.com/ Visit intothenecrosphere.com for playlists and…
E313 · 14 Apr 2026 · 2 hr 45 min
WEREWOLVES: Chaos, Catharsis & Blastbeats - Sam Bean Returns | ITN EP313
Sam Bean, bassist and vocalist for Into The Necrosphere favourites Werewolves, returns to the podcast this week for a wide-ranging discussion spanning both musical and personal territory. He reflects on his experiences as a musician, shares a surprising update on Australian noise merchants The Berzerker, and offers insight into future plans for Werewolves and Faustian. In a surprise twist, we also get unexpectedly deep on our respective journeys through adulthood, careers and relationships. On the Weekly News Rant: I rank my favourite drummers and guitarists, and round up the latest singles…
E312 · 7 Apr 2026 · 2 hr 54 min
ULTHA: Ralph Schmidt Breaks Down "A Light So Dim" (Track-by-Track) | ITN EP312
On April 2nd, 2026, Ultha dropped the surprise follow-up to their critically acclaimed album All That Has Never Been True with no warning, press or prior buildup. Ahead of its release, I sat down with my good friend Ralph Schmidt, guitarist for Ultha, to dissect the new record, A Light So Dim. Ralph takes us track-by-track through the album, unpacking the personal experiences behind it, the evolution within the band, and how those shifts shaped its final sound. On the Weekly News Rant: I’m answering your questions on hi-fi, grilling the perfect steak, and TV shows, while rounding up the…
E311 · 31 Mar 2026 · 2 hr 18 min
IMMOLATION: Robert Vigna on “Descent”, Legacy & Longevity In Death Metal | ITN EP311
The legendary Robert Vigna of Immolation joins me this week to dissect one of death metal’s most enduring legacies. We dig into the band’s remarkable longevity, the creative fire that still drives them, and the making of their upcoming album Descent. Robert reflects on Immolation’s early days in the underground, his decades-long creative partnership with Ross Dolan, and what fans can expect from their upcoming tour alongside Deicide, Behemoth and Rotting Christ. On the Weekly News Rant: I tackle your latest questions and round up the latest singles by Doedsvangr, Moonspell, Dimmu Borgir,…
E310 · 24 Mar 2026 · 2 hr 39 min
Hellripper’s James McBain on Songwriting, Live Transformation & His DIY Approach | ITN EP310
Hellripper mastermind, James McBain, joins me on the show this week to chart the band’s evolution from a one-man black/speed metal assault to one of the most electrifying forces in the underground. We get into his songwriting process, the evolution of the Hellripper sound, and how he overcame performance anxiety to emerge as one of metal’s most commanding frontmen. On the Weekly News Rant, I react to two huge surprises from the past weekend: a new Darkthrone record and the long-awaited return of Neurosis. I also share first impressions of new material from Ashen Horde, High Parasite, and…

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Into The Necrosphere is a English music podcast from Jackie Smit. Melo plays each episode straight from the publisher's own feed — no ads added, no account needed — and remembers where you stopped, in this browser only.

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Typical length: 2 hr 42 min
Latest episode: 13 Oct 2026
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