On this episode of Into The Necrosphere, I continue my countdown of the best metal albums of the past twelve months. Joining me for part two is my brother in the Horsemen of the Podcasting Apocalypse, Karl Hikara—host of the excellent Sol Nox podcast, with new episodes dropping every Thursday and Sunday. Karl unleashes his Top 10 albums of 2025, while I rip through numbers 20–11 on my own year-end list of the best in metal.

Then on this week’s news rant, I break down new singles from Vreid, Witch Ripper, Saasta, Exodus, Monstrosity, and Uada, deliver my verdict on Megadeth’s alleged final album, and dissect their controversial cover of Metallica’s “Ride The Lightning.” PLUS — a deranged electro-weasel gets dunked on my Swirly of the Week.

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Trivax: https://trivax.bandcamp.com/

Lamp Of Murmuur: https://lampofmurmuur.bandcamp.com/

Tombs: https://tombscult.bandcamp.com/

Akercocke: https://akercocke.bandcamp.com/

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Best of 2025: Albums #20–11 w/ Karl Hikara (Sol Nox) | ITN EP302