

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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Sep 21, 2022 • 2h 40min
#147 - Scott Carstairs of FALLUJAH on the making of ”Empyrean” + new BEHEMOTH reviewed
This week, I have the pleasure of an in-depth conversation with Scott Carstairs of Fallujah about their blistering new record, “Empyrean”, how growing older shaped his work as a guitarist and songwriter and much more. I also review “Opvs Contra Natvram” by Behemoth, and give you my first impression of the latest tracks by Destroyer 666, Mother of Graves, and Veilburner on my weekly news rant.
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Fallujah
https://fallujah.bandcamp.com/
Behemoth
https://www.behemoth.pl/
The Antichrist Imperium
https://www.facebook.com/theantichristimperium/
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Sep 13, 2022 • 2h 40min
#146 - Greg Mackintosh discusses the new STRIGOI record, PARADISE LOST and more
On this episode of the podcast, I make full use of the opportunity to have a lengthy conversation with one of my all-time musical idols, Greg Mackintosh of Paradise Lost, Strigoi and Vallenfyre. We discuss the making of the upcoming Strigoi record, “Viscera”, the evolution of his unique playing style, his approach to vocals and lyrics and what keeps him motivated and focused as an artist after more than three decades in the industry. PLUS - I review “Shadow Work”, the latest record by Iowan stoner/doom purveyors, Druids, and on my weekly news rant I react to new tracks by Thundering Hooves, Drudkh and more.
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Strigoi
https://strigoiofficial.bandcamp.com/
Paradise Lost
https://paradiselostofficial.bandcamp.com/
Druids
https://druidsiowa.bandcamp.com/
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Sep 6, 2022 • 2h 35min
#145 - RSDX of HELL MILITIA on black metal, ”Hollow Void” and snakes + ALDORFREA debut reviewed
Rogier Droog, aka RSDX of Hell Militia joins the podcast this week to discuss the making of the band’s monstrous new album, “Hollow Void”. Along the way, we also discuss his interest in snakes, how he coped with lockdowns in his country and what kept Hell Militia out of the recording studio for nearly a decade. Then, I review the debut record by an Into The Necrosphere “Demo of the Week” alumni - “Thy Kingdom Cold” by Aldorfrea. PLUS - my weekly news rant where I give you my first impressions of new tracks by Dying Fetus, Goatwhore, Thou Art Lord and more.
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Hell Militia
https://hellmilitia.bandcamp.com/
Aldorfrea
https://aldorfrea.bandcamp.com/
Stellar Master Elite
https://stellarmasterelite.bandcamp.com/
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Aug 30, 2022 • 2h 39min
#144 - Jesse Matthewson of KEN MODE on MMA, the music industry, ”Null” and more + ”Aeternum” by HEXIS reviewed
This week I talk to KEN Mode vocalist/guitarist Jesse Matthewson about MMA, professionalism in the music industry, balancing small business ownership with being in a band, "NULL" and much more. Then it's on to a review of "Aeturnum" of Hexis, along with my weekly news rant where I react to new singles by Enslaved, Botch, Kampfar, Venom Inc, Devin Townsend and others.
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KEN Mode
https://kenmode.bandcamp.com/
Hexis
https://hexisband.bandcamp.com/
Blut Aus Nord
https://blutausnord.bandcamp.com/
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Aug 23, 2022 • 2h 48min
#143 - Jon Davis of CONAN has a plan to change the music industry, ”Frostbitten” by GRIMA reviewed
This week Jon Davis of UK-based sludge purveyors, Conan, blows my mind with his idea to revolutionize the music industry. We also discuss the writing process for Conan’s brilliant new album, “Evidence Of Immortality”, going back out on tour after Covid and a lot more. PLUS: a review of the new record by Grima, and my first impressions of the latest tracks by Behemoth, Strigoi, Stormruler, Black Lava and more on my lengthiest news rant to date.
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CONAN
https://conan-conan.bandcamp.com/
GRIMA
https://grima.bandcamp.com/
DISCHARGE
https://dischargeofficialmusic.bandcamp.com/
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Aug 16, 2022 • 2h 57min
#142 - A|V (ABDUCTION) interviewed + REEKING AURA reviewed + the woke mob comes for METALLICA
On this week’s episode, A|V of the British black metal band, Abduction, makes his long overdue return to the show to discuss “Black Blood”, signing to Candelight Records, the state of the scene and much more. I also review “Blood & Bonemeal”, the debut by New Jersey doom/death collective, Reeking Aura, and give you my first impressions of new tracks by Bloodbath, Revocation, Trial and others. PLUS - my take on the attempt by a member of the Woke Taliban to cancel Metallica.
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ABDUCTION
https://abduction616.bandcamp.com/
REEKING AURA
https://reekingaura.bandcamp.com/
THE ANTICHRIST IMPERIUM
https://apocalypticwitchcraft.bandcamp.com/
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Aug 9, 2022 • 2h 27min
#141 - New ANTICHRIST IMPERIUM Single + Interview w/ A Member Of GAEREA
This week I kick off the podcast in grand fashion with the world premiere of the first single taken from the forthcoming Antichrist Imperium record, “Vol 3: Satan In His Original Glory”. Then I host an in-depth conversation with a member of Portuguese black metal battalion, Gaerea, about the band’s upcoming album, “Mirage”, their live show, lyrical philosophy and more. I also review “Divine Council”, the beastly new release by Psycroptic and on my news rants segment, I give you my first impression of the latest tracks by Fallujah, Black Anvil and more.
Support the bands featured on this episode:
GAEREA
https://gaerea.bandcamp.com/
PSYCROPTIC
https://psycroptic.bandcamp.com/
THE ANTICHRIST IMPERIUM
https://apocalypticwitchcraft.bandcamp.com/
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▶️PRE-ORDER LINKS FOR "VOL 3: SATAN IN HIS ORIGINAL GLORY"
Digital (Pre-Order):
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Bandcamp (Pre-Order):
https://apocalypticwitchcraft.bandcamp.com/album/volume-iii-satan-in-his-original-glory
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Aug 2, 2022 • 2h 30min
#140 - Jason Peppiatt (Psycroptic)
This week I’m visiting with Jason Peppiatt of Australian death metal legends, Psycroptic. We discuss their upcoming record, “Divine Council”, Jason’s journey into music, his take on the Pantera reunion, his art and much more. I also review “Mortem Solis” by Krisiun and give you my first impressions of new tracks by Goatwhore, Behemoth and more on my spiciest news rant to date.
Plus: a HUGE announcement about next week’s show…
Support the bands featured on this episode:
PSYCROPTIC
https://psycroptic.bandcamp.com/
KRISIUN
https://krisiunmerch.bandcamp.com/
SCORPION THRONE
https://everythingwentblackmusic.bandcamp.com/
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Jul 26, 2022 • 2h 45min
#139 - Chris Pervelis (Internal Bleeding)
On this episode, I welcome Internal Bleeding founding member, Chris Pervelis, to the podcast. We discuss all things death metal, life on the road, Chris’ career outside of the music industry, some of our favourite TV shows and a lot more. I also review the third installment in Panzerfaust’s blistering “Suns Of Perdition” quadrilogy and react to new tracks by Strigoi, Cripple Black Phoenix, Abhor and others on my news rants and reacts segment.
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INTERNAL BLEEDING
https://uniqueleaderrecords.bandcamp.com/
PANZERFAUST
https://panzerfaust.bandcamp.com/
AKERCOCKE
https://akercocke.bandcamp.com/
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Jul 12, 2022 • 3h 13min
#138 - Shayan (Trivax)
It’s always a good time when I catch up with my brother Shayan of Trivax and The Iblis Manifestation podcast, and this episode is definitely no exception. On this installment of the podcast, we discuss and debate a raft of topics across the cultural and political spectrums, along with a host of other topics in between. PLUS - Shayan gives an update on the status of the forthcoming Trivax record.
I also review “Aube Noir” by French black metallers, Orob, and give you my first impressions of my new tracks by Fallujah, Imperial Triumphant, Hierophant, Testament and more on my news rants and reacts segment.
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TRIVAX
https://trivax.bandcamp.com
OROB
https://orob.bandcamp.com
VIMUR
https://vimur.bandcamp.com
Убий
https://ubiy.bandcamp.com
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