Episode 24: Lik's Chris Barkensjo (Death Metal)

On Episode 24, Swedish death metal veterans Lik released a new album, Necro, and drummer Chris Barkensjo stops by to discuss it. What an album it is, chocked full of groove, and melody, but don't think that waters this sound down. Chris explains how they achieve such a great mix, the thoughts and decisions that shape their sounds and what Lik plans to accomplish next. Chris went into great detail, and it really gave me a new outlook on the recording process, and what went into the writing process. He speaks about Vinnie Paul being an influence and could you have had a better influence? Go check out Necro, it's a truly great album. On Episode 23, Montreal, Canadians band Red Raven Chaos stop by, and discuss their 2025, album, Signs. It's a beast of an album, that I was so excited to discover and you can see the sheer excitement on my face, and know it's authentic. We take a deep dive into this album, and discuss how they formed, how they gelled into such a tight group and what went into creating such an amazing album, and that damn opening to the album that gives me a panic attack! We discuss the metal scenes around the world, touring, how the business works, and so much more! Definitely check these dudes out, as the album Signs is magnificent. 🎙️ Distorted Dialogue | A Podcast from The Metal Institute of Thrashology 🤘Welcome to Distorted Dialogue, the official podcast of The Metal Institute of Thrashology — where riffs meet ridiculousness and academia bows before the almighty arpeggio.Each episode dives deep, headfirst into the chaotic realms of metal, punk, hardcore, and beyond with band members, scene lifers, and other unholy scholars of sound. Expect unfiltered, uncensored conversations, deep dives into underground music, and enough sarcasm and sonic blasphemy to earn us a few detention sessions in hell.Whether it is Thrash or Metalcore, Doom to Death and everything in between, if it’s heavy chances are you can find it here. Interviews with artists, tech’s, and other members of the music industry, nothing is off limits, and same goes for the chats! Rather than a boring rapid fire of the same old questions everyone asks, I’d rather have a cool conversation that feels more like a hangout, rather than a pretentious business meeting. It’s METAL, let’s have some FUN! 🔔 Subscribe for new episodes where chaos becomes curriculum.Don’t Forget to LIKE and SUBSCRIBE!