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Into The Necrosphere
by Jackie Smit
Into The Necrosphere is a weekly metal podcast hosted by Jackie Smit. Tune in every Tuesday for reviews of new music and candid discussions with the finest free-thinkers in extreme metal, where no topic is off limits.
Episodes
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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,...
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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…
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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.…
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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’...
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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...
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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…
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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…
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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...
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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...
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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,...
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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…
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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...
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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...
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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…
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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…
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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…
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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...
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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....
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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...
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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...
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Winterfylleth: Chris Naughton & Simon Lucas on The Unyielding Season & Napalm Records | ITN EP309
Chris Naughton and Simon Lucas of UK black metal stalwarts Winterfylleth join me to break down the inspiration and themes behind their excellent new album, The Unyielding Season. We also talk about the band’s decision to sign with Napalm Records, their take on how the music industry is evolving,...
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Christian Larson (Necrofier) On Transcending Into Oblivion, Hell’s Heroes & the Real Cost of the Road | ITN EP308
Christian Larson from US black metal legion Necrofier joins the podcast this week to discuss the band’s sensational new album, Transcend Into Oblivion. We dig into Necrofier’s decision to sign with Metal Blade Records, talk about the changing realities of the modern music industry, and Christian...
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The Magus Speaks: Daemonosophia, Baron Blood & The Hellenic Black Metal Doctrine | ITN EP307
This week on Into The Necrosphere, Hellenic black metal legend The Magus joins me to discuss his new album Daemonosophia and his pivotal role in shaping the Greek black metal movement as a founding force behind Necromantia. We revisit the roots of the Hellenic scene, his creative brotherhood with...
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Shayan Returns: The Great Satan, Iran & The Future Of Trivax | ITN EP306
This week sees the long-overdue return of my brother-from-another-mother, Shayan of Trivax and host of the Iblis Manifestations podcast. We dive into his perspective on everything from the critical response to Trivax’s latest album, The Great Satan, to his vision for the band’s future. We also…
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Sakis Tolis on Rotting Christ, Aealo Re-Recording, Godless IV & Early Days In Music | ITN EP305
This week I welcome back the legendary Sakis Tolis of Greek black metal titans Rotting Christ. We discuss the upcoming “Godless IV” tour alongside Behemoth, Immolation and Deicide, the re-recording of the seminal “Aealo”, and Sakis reflects on the early days of his musical journey — plus plenty...
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The Legendary Nick Barker On His Health Struggles, Cradle Of Filth, Dimmu Borgir, 30-Year Career | ITN EP304
This week I'm joined by the legendary Nick Barker, a truly generational talent whose thunderous drumming has defined extreme metal for three decades. From Cradle of Filth to Dimmu Borgir, Lock-Up, Brujeria and beyond, Nick's career speaks for itself. In this raw, hour-plus conversation, Nick…
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Best of 2025: Albums #10–1 w/ Mike Hill (Tombs, Scorpion Throne) | ITN EP303
This week I reveal the official Into The Necrosphere Album of the Year for 2025. Joining me is my friend Mike Hill — fellow Horseman of the Podcasting Apocalypse and the mastermind behind Tombs and Scorpion Throne. We each count down our Top 10 albums of 2025, debate the year’s finest metal...
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Best of 2025: Albums #20–11 w/ Karl Hikara (Sol Nox) | ITN EP302
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...
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Best of 2025: Albums #30–21 w/ Nathan Glover (Graveir) | ITN EP301
I’m back! Kicking off the first episode of 2026 and celebrating the very best releases of the past 12 months, I’m joined by none other than my very good friend Nathan Glover from Graveir. In the first instalment of my countdown of the Best Albums of 2025, I reveal my picks from #30 to #21, while...
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EPISODE 300: Frost (1349, Satyricon) & Marco (Stellar Master Elite)
As is customary on Into The Necrosphere, a milestone installment demands a milestone guest. To that end, I am joined by one of the most iconic drummers in black metal history: Frost from 1349 and Satyricon. This 70-minute conversation is unlike any you’ve heard with him before, as he opens up…
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Martin Koller On Founding Prophecy Productions, What He’s Learned About Running A Label & What He Looks For When Signing A New Band
In this special Friday episode of Into The Necrosphere, I lift the lid off a great interview I’ve been sitting on for a while: Prophecy Productions founder Martin Koller joined me earlier this year to explore his remarkable journey into the music industry. We traced his path from his early days…
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Veilburner Dissect “Longing For Triumph,Reeking Of Tragedy” + The Sinister Minister Returns For The Weekly News Rant
Veilburner makes their third appearance on the podcast to dissect their latest opus, Longing For Triumph, Reeking Of Tragedy. We go through the construction of each track, uncover hidden details about the album’s dark concepts, and delve into the origin story of Chrisom and Mephisto—exploring how...
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Wyatt Turner On Group-Think & Conformity In Metal, “Wyatt’s Metal” Origin Story, Dark Insanity, Working As A Movie Extra
This week I'm joined by Wyatt Turner, the force behind the ever-popular Wyatt's Metal YouTube channel and frontman for California death metal band, Dark Insanity. We dive straight into Wyatt’s fiery take on group-think and conformist attitudes in the metal scene, the origin story behind his…
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Enthroned's Nornagest on "Ashspawn", Band Legacy & What Led Him To Black Metal
This week, I’m pleased to welcome Nornagest, vocalist of the legendary black metal band Enthroned, to the podcast for the first time. As the band prepares to unleash their highly anticipated new album, "Ashspawn" on December 9th via Season of Mist, Nornagest dives deep into the making of the…
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Agnostic Front Legend Roger Miret on Echoes In Eternity, NYHC Legacy & “The Godfathers Of Hardcore"
This week, I'm honoured to host a true icon: Roger Miret, the legendary frontman of New York hardcore pioneers Agnostic Front. We dive deep into the band's highly anticipated upcoming album, Echoes In Eternity (out November 7th), the making of the phenomenal 2017 documentary The Godfathers Of...
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Bourbon, Brutality & Black Sabbath: Chris Pervelis from INTERNAL BLEEDING Returns to Settle All Scores
Death metal legend and one of my favourite guests to ever appear on the show, Chris Pervelis (Internal Bleeding), makes a triumphant return for a bourbon and red wine-fueled, no-holds-barred catch-up. We dive deep into the writing and recording of Internal Bleeding’s blistering new album “Settle...
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Mike Hill (Everything Went Black, Necromaniacs) Lifts The Veil On Tombs' "Feral Darkness"
This week I’m joined by my fellow Horseman of the Podcasting Apocalypse, Mike Hill (Everything Went Black, Necromaniacs) to discuss the upcoming Tombs record, “Feral Darkness”. We deep dive into how personal experiences over the past four years influenced the direction of the album, what drives...
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Vincent Crowley Reveals The Infernal Roots Of Acheron And The Tampa Bay Death Metal Scene
This week, Acheron's Vincent Crowley joins me to kick off an epic, multi-part deep dive into his life and career. For this first installment, we explore his formative years, discovering metal, and playing in an early version of Nocturnus during Tampa Bay's early death metal scene. On the Weekly...
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Harri Kuokkanen From Hooded Menace On “Lachrymose Monuments of Obscuration”, The Genius Of Danzig, Samhain
This week, Harri Kuokkanen from Finnish death doom ensemble, Hooded Menace, joins me to unpack their upcoming record, “Lachrymose Monuments of Obscuration”. We explore the band’s sonic evolution, their decision to no longer play live and our shared obsession with all things Danzig and Samhain. On...
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Jon Krieger on "Blackbraid III," Being Independent, Blackbraid’s Future And More + Drugoth Joins The Weekly News Rant
Jon Krieger, founder and creative force behind the US black metal outfit Blackbraid, makes his long-awaited return to the podcast this week. We dive deep into the creation of his latest album, "Blackbraid III," his bold vision for Blackbraid’s future, his view of the media, his dislike for…
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Brice LeClerq (From Kaos) On Jon Nodveidt, Dissection, The Making Of Reinkaos, His Return To Music
This week, Brice LeClerq, former bassist for the legendary black metal band Dissection and founder of From Kaos, joins me to discuss his time in Dissection, including his first meeting with Jon Nödtveidt, recording the controversial Reinkaos album, and his part in the band’s first show after…
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I Finally Got NICK HOLMES From PARADISE LOST On The Podcast
It's taken six years, but finally the legendary Nick Holmes from Paradise Lost makes his Into The Necrosphere debut. We discuss everything from the band’s upcoming record, “Ascension”, to his first meeting with Greg Mackintosh, how he keeps his voice healthy on tour, what keeps him motivated…
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DESASTER’s Infernal Talks “Kill All Idols”, Early Days Of The Band & The German Metal Scene
This week, I'm joined by Markus “Infernal” Kuschke, guitarist for the legendary German blackened thrash band Desaster. We dive into their blistering new album, Kill All Idols, the band's early days, the raw energy of the German metal scene, and tons more. On the Weekly News Rant, I dissect the...
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Svartalv's Journey to GEHENNA's Epic Return at BEYOND THE GATES, Nocturnal Breed's Future + Marco from Stellar Master Elite on the Weekly News Rant
This week, I'm back in Bergen, Norway, for a captivating three-part conversation with Svartalv from Gehenna. I caught up with him before and after the band's epic return to the stage at this year's Beyond The Gates festival. Along the way, we dive into his personal journey back to the band, the...
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Into The Necrosphere is a weekly metal podcast hosted by Jackie Smit. Tune in every Tuesday for reviews of new music and candid discussions with the finest free-thinkers in extreme metal, where no topic is off limits.
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