Into The Necrosphere
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
June 7, 2024 • 34 mins
This is a conversation recorded at the inaugural Fortress Forum, part of the 2024 installment of Fortress Festival held in Scarborough, UK on June 1st and 2nd.
Der Weg Einer Freiheit is a German black metal band from Würzburg. They were formed in 2009 by Tobias Jaschinsky and Nikita Kamprad and have released five critically acclaimed records, including “Unstille” in 2012 and “Finsterre” in 2017. Their latest album, “Noktvrn” is ou...
Der Weg Einer Freiheit is a German black metal band from Würzburg. They were formed in 2009 by Tobias Jaschinsky and Nikita Kamprad and have released five critically acclaimed records, including “Unstille” in 2012 and “Finsterre” in 2017. Their latest album, “Noktvrn” is ou...
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June 4, 2024 • 48 mins
This is a conversation recorded at the inaugural Fortress Forum, part of the 2024 installment of Fortress Festival held in Scarborough, UK.
Dayal Patterson is a British author, music journalist and founder of the excellent publishing house, Cult Never Dies. He has written several non-fiction books about metal, most notably the seminal “Black Metal: Evolution Of The Cult”. You can view and purchase his works here: https://www.cultn...
Dayal Patterson is a British author, music journalist and founder of the excellent publishing house, Cult Never Dies. He has written several non-fiction books about metal, most notably the seminal “Black Metal: Evolution Of The Cult”. You can view and purchase his works here: https://www.cultn...
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May 28, 2024 • 142 mins
This week living legend and one of the nicest guys in metal, Sakis Tolis, returns to the show to discuss Rotting Christ’s new opus, “Pro Xristou”. We explore how his approach to writing music has evolved over the course of his career and we uncover some surprising admissions about his creative process.
After that, I discuss why the latest records by Göden, Vredehammer, Gatecreeper and Atrae Bilis should be on your regular rotation....
After that, I discuss why the latest records by Göden, Vredehammer, Gatecreeper and Atrae Bilis should be on your regular rotation....
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May 22, 2024 • 163 mins
This week’s episode takes me to the Munich High End Hifi Show, where I catch up with Rune Skov, Sales Director for Gryphon Audio. We dive into his inspiring journey from teacher to a leader in one of the most cutting-edge brands in high-end audio. We chat about the future of the industry, swap hifi stories, and much more.
PLUS – I break down three budget-friendly entry-level hifi systems you’ll love, give you an exclusive tour of m...
PLUS – I break down three budget-friendly entry-level hifi systems you’ll love, give you an exclusive tour of m...
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May 14, 2024 • 155 mins
The great and powerful Silenoz of Dimmu Borgir makes his first appearance on Into The Necrosphere to discuss the band’s triumphant performance at this year’s Inferno Festival. He also walks me through the complexity of recording with large orchestras, shares his reflections on a career spanning over three decades and much more.
On my weekly news rant, new singles by the likes of Darkened, Crypt Sermon, Orange Goblin, Vulvodynia, Cr...
On my weekly news rant, new singles by the likes of Darkened, Crypt Sermon, Orange Goblin, Vulvodynia, Cr...
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May 7, 2024 • 151 mins
On this episode I visited with D.G., guitarist and vocalist for Icelandic black metal powerhouse, Misthyrming, shortly following their show-stealing performance at this year’s Inferno Festival in Olso, Norway. We discussed his influences, our shared love of Rammstein, his reflections on the band’s career to date, what motivates him today and much more.
Later in the show, I also share another round-up of some of my favourite releas...
Later in the show, I also share another round-up of some of my favourite releas...
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April 30, 2024 • 170 mins
This week I get to tick off a wishlist podcast guest as I welcome Matt Pike of High on Fire to the show for the first time. He is joined by his bandmate, Jeff Matz, to discuss their ferocious new album, “Cometh The Storm”. I also get Matt to share the stories behind some of my favourite High on Fire tracks over the course of their discography, discover why Matt decided to pick up the guitar, learn about Jeff’s obscure musical tas...
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April 23, 2024 • 162 mins
My guest this week requires absolutely no introduction: the legendary David Vincent, currently spreading the devil’s message by way of Vltimas, Terrorizer and I Am Morbid. We had a lengthy conversation about a host of topics including his songwriting and performance philosophy, living life on your own terms and what continues to motivate him at this stage of his career.
PLUS: The world premiere of a new track taken from the upcom...
PLUS: The world premiere of a new track taken from the upcom...
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April 19, 2024 • 93 mins
For this very special episode of Into The Necrosphere, I caught up with Dayal Patterson, founder of Cult Never Dies, at the Inferno Festival in Norway. We discussed his journey from photographer to journalist and eventually writer of indisputably the greatest book to chronicles black metal’s history ever published, “Black Metal: The Evolution Of The Cult”.
Dayal went into detail about the book’s development, the obstacles he faced...
Dayal went into detail about the book’s development, the obstacles he faced...
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April 16, 2024 • 154 mins
On this week’s episode, I connect with S.B., drummer and vocalist for Richmond, Virginia’s Antichrist Siege Machine, for his first ever long-form podcast interview. In a wide-ranging discussion, we cover several topics including how S.B. manages drumming and vocals on stage, the steps he took with regards to his own physical health to level up his performance, the upcoming Antichrist Siege Machine record, “Vengeance of Eternal Fir...
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April 9, 2024 • 148 mins
In this episode, I’m on location at the historic Akershus fortress in Oslo, Norway, where I have the pleasure of a conversation with Archaon, the guitarist of 1349. We delve into his personal journey into black metal, the origins of the band, and get an exciting glimpse into their upcoming album. Later we’re also joined by my good friend Svartalv, of the band Nocturnal Breed, who shares his insights as the lyricist for 1349 and muc...
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This past weekend I had the privilege of ticking off an experience that's been very high on my bucket list by attending the 2024 edition of the legendary Inferno Festival in Oslo, Norway. Joining me on this grand odyssey was my good friend and fellow Horseman of the Podcasting Apocalypse, Shayan of the band Trivax and the host of Iblis Manifestations. On this episode we discuss our experiences over four incredible days, pick our fa...
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March 26, 2024 • 171 mins
On this episode I’m joined by Andrew Craighan, founding member and guitarist for seminal UK doom mongers, My Dying Bride. We discuss their upcoming record, the masterful “A Mortal Binding”, and go in depth into the history of the band, including a frank assessment of arguably their most controversial album, “34.788%... Complete”.
Then it’s on to a round-up of new releases by Brodequin, Civerous, Khold and Conspiracy X. And on my w...
Then it’s on to a round-up of new releases by Brodequin, Civerous, Khold and Conspiracy X. And on my w...
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March 19, 2024 • 218 mins
My friend Jason Peppiatt makes his long overdue return to Into The Necrosphere this week. I get the latest on all of his musical endeavours, including Psycroptic, Domination Campaign and Permafog. We also discuss his approach to writing lyrics, his thoughts on AI in the metal scene, dealing with growing older and much more in an epic 2-hour long conversation.
Then, I’m joined by my fellow Horsemen of the Podcasting Apocalypse, Ne...
Then, I’m joined by my fellow Horsemen of the Podcasting Apocalypse, Ne...
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March 12, 2024 • 152 mins
Joakim Sterner of Swedish blackened death metal legends, Necrophobic, joins me this week to discuss their tenth album, “In The Twilight Grey”. We also reminisce over the halcyon days of the Swedish death and black metal scene, Joakim reveals how and why he became a drummer and much more.
PLUS - I wax lyrical about some of my favourite new releases, including albums by Skeletal Remains, Keres and Permafog. Baltimore’s Intimidation ...
PLUS - I wax lyrical about some of my favourite new releases, including albums by Skeletal Remains, Keres and Permafog. Baltimore’s Intimidation ...
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March 5, 2024 • 194 mins
Katy Irizarry makes her fourth appearance on Into The Necrosphere, and true to our tradition, we hold nothing back as we set the world to rights. We delve into the influence of AI in music, the chaotic state of today's politics, and much more. Katy also provides an exciting update on the rapid expansion of Suspiria PR, and we offer a sneak peek into the panel she will be moderating, which I am proud to be a part of, at the upcoming...
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February 27, 2024 • 154 mins
This week Mateo Von Bewitcher joins me to reflect on Bewitcher’s first decade of existence by taking me on a curated tour of their new retrospective compilation, “Deep Cuts & Shallow Graves”. We also discuss the controversy surrounding Vince McMahon (formerly) of the WWE, share our opinions on the most evil sounding albums ever recorded and much more.
I also do a round-up of my favourite releases from the past few weeks, includi...
I also do a round-up of my favourite releases from the past few weeks, includi...
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February 20, 2024 • 173 mins
Kyle Rasmussen joins me this week for a conversation about the making of “Suffer & Become”, masculinity, authentic creative expression, cancel culture and much more. It's a chat for the ages and definitely NOT for sensitive souls.
PLUS on this week’s news rant:
- Deicide commit the ultimate blasphemy by commissioning AI album artwork
- High on Fire are back and unsurprisingly their new material is top notch
- Transcending Obscuri...
PLUS on this week’s news rant:
- Deicide commit the ultimate blasphemy by commissioning AI album artwork
- High on Fire are back and unsurprisingly their new material is top notch
- Transcending Obscuri...
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February 13, 2024 • 155 mins
Chis Monroy and Mike De La O of brutal death metal upstarts, Skeletal Remains, join the podcast this week to discuss “Fragments of the Ageless”, why Chris doesn't enjoy being a frontman, winning over tough crowds and a whole lot more.
PLUS - on this week’s news rant:
- My Dying Bride return to form and instantly rocket to the top of the list of my most anticipated releases of 2024 with “Thornwyck Hymn”
- Darkthrone’s Fenriz summons sp...
PLUS - on this week’s news rant:
- My Dying Bride return to form and instantly rocket to the top of the list of my most anticipated releases of 2024 with “Thornwyck Hymn”
- Darkthrone’s Fenriz summons sp...
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February 6, 2024 • 150 mins
On this episode I chat to Suffocation bassist, Derek Boyer, about the making of the band’s new album, “Hymns From The Apocrypha,” replacing Frank Mullen, and life on the road. We also discuss Derek’s own triumphs in the face of adversity on the road to realizing his dream of playing in one of death metal’s most iconic bands.
Also on this installment of the podcast: Conspiracy X is back to torture our eardrums (in the best way possib...
Also on this installment of the podcast: Conspiracy X is back to torture our eardrums (in the best way possib...
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