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
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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January 30, 2024 • 189 mins
This week I conclude my epic countdown of the best albums released in 2023. I’m joined by my fellow Horsemen of the Podcasting Apocalypse and frontman for Tombs, Scorpion Throne and Begotten Suns - Mike Hill - to run through our respective Top 10 lists and crown the winner of the year’s greatest record.
PLUS - The world premier of the new single by progressive death metal juggernaut, Stellar Remains, a rundown of some of the past w...
PLUS - The world premier of the new single by progressive death metal juggernaut, Stellar Remains, a rundown of some of the past w...
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January 23, 2024 • 261 mins
This week I am continuing my celebration of the very best albums of 2023. My fellow Horseman of the Podcasting Apocalypse - the Sinister Minister himself - Karl Hikara (Sol Nox) and the Duke of Metal, Dave Berrardi, joins me to share their Top 10s, while I count down my numbers 20 through 11. We also reminisce over some of my favourite (and not-so-favourite) episodes of last year.
PLUS - Shograath unleash hellish genius on their ne...
PLUS - Shograath unleash hellish genius on their ne...
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January 16, 2024 • 221 mins
Into The Necrosphere is back and I’m kicking off this year’s campaign with a celebration of the very best albums released over the past twelve months. Joining me for the first installment of a three part series, my friend Nathan Glover of Graveir shares his personal top ten records of 2023 and then we chop it up over numbers 30 through 21 on my list.
PLUS - this week’s news rant features two special guests as Evan Hopper (Quell) an...
PLUS - this week’s news rant features two special guests as Evan Hopper (Quell) an...
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December 5, 2023 • 163 mins
There’s no better way to end a year than by catching up with my friend Sam Loynes. Sam is a member of Akercocke, The Antichrist Imperium, Voices, Anaal Nathrakh and he’s recently launched a new project called Samuel Joseph & The Guiding Hand. On this episode, he updates us on all of those projects, we discuss his personal evolution as a musician and vocalist and we also reflect on his memories of Killing Joke.
Then it’s on to my...
Then it’s on to my...
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November 28, 2023 • 150 mins
On this installment of Into The Necrosphere, I’m visiting with Dave Powell and John Wilcox of UK black metallers, Master’s Call. They take me through a track-by-track breakdown of their excellent debut album, “A Journey For The Damned”, we discuss the road to getting it released and much more.
On my weekly news rant, I give you my first impressions of new tracks by Vredehammer, Phobocosm, Farsot and others. PLUS - I pay tribute to...
On my weekly news rant, I give you my first impressions of new tracks by Vredehammer, Phobocosm, Farsot and others. PLUS - I pay tribute to...
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November 21, 2023 • 180 mins
This week the legendary Chris Pervelis of Internal Bleeding lights a cigar and shares some great stories about the early days of the band. We also chat about what the future holds for Internal Bleeding, discuss how growing older has changed both of our respective attitudes to life and talk about Chris’ recently launched website, https://themetalgentleman.com.
Then it’s on to my weekly news rant where I hold up Decibel’s Top 40 albu...
Then it’s on to my weekly news rant where I hold up Decibel’s Top 40 albu...
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November 14, 2023 • 113 mins
This week the members of Boston’s own Fuming Mouth join me to discuss their new album, “Last Day Of Sun”, as well as vocalist Mark Whelan’s battle with and triumph over leukemia.
Then on my weekly news rant, I round up the latest singles by Revulsed, Dimmu Borgir, Domination Campaign and others for judgment. PLUS, I share the new single by Australian black metal battalion, SIK.
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