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Into The Necrosphere

Jackie Smit
Black Metal
Death Metal
Fortress Festival
Heavy Metal
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Akhlys
Into the Necrosphere
Gehenna
Winterfylleth
Extreme Metal
Music Industry
Metallica
Underground Metal Scene
Metal
Emperor
House Of the Black Geminus
Spirituality
Ultha
Norwegian Black Metal
Cancel Culture

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 cowa... more

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This week I'm joined by the one and only Tommy Victor, frontman, guitarist and driving force behind the mighty Prong. Few musicians have navigated the evolution of heavy music quite like Tommy, and his story takes us from the streets of 1980s New Yor... more

This week on Into The Necrosphere, I’m joined by Sina Winter, the man behind From The Vastland, for a deep dive into one of the most fascinating projects in contemporary black metal. We discuss the band's latest album, Servant Of Ahriman, an ambitiou... more

This week, I’m honoured to welcome London May, actor, musician and drummer for the legendary Samhain, to Into The Necrosphere. London has a fascinating story that extends well beyond music and we kick things off by exploring his early years as an asp... more

Sam Bean and Matt Wilcock of Australian death metal maniacs Werewolves join me this week to discuss their latest album, You’re Weak And You Know You’re Weak, the band's future plans, and the uncompromising philosophy that drives their music. We also ... more

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Recent Guests

Sina Winter
Iranian black metal musician behind From The Vastland
From The Vastland
Episode: FROM THE VASTLAND: Persian Mythology, Tyranny & The Spirit Of Black Metal | ITN EP338
London May
Actor, musician and drummer for Samhain
Samhain
Episode: LONDON MAY: Arrested at 12, Samhain at 17, Glenn Danzig & The Legacy of November Coming Fire | ITN EP337
Sam Bean
Australian death metal musician and member of Werewolves and The Berzerker
Werewolves
Episode: WEREWOLVES: Album Seven, The Return Of The Berzerker & Never Wimping Out | ITN EP336
Matt Wilcock
Australian death metal guitarist and member of Werewolves and The Berzerker
Werewolves
Episode: WEREWOLVES: Album Seven, The Return Of The Berzerker & Never Wimping Out | ITN EP336
Harri Kuokkanen
Musician and sole member of Hail Conjurer
Hail Conjurer
Episode: HAIL CONJURER: Harri Kuokkanen On Abyss & Ekstasis, Creativity & The Art Of Becoming | ITN EP335
Ketil Eggum
Guitarist and member of Red Harvest
Red Harvest
Episode: RED HARVEST: Ketil Eggum On The Band’s History, Why We Haven’t Heard New Music, The Future | ITN EP333
Gene Palubicki
Guitarist, producer, and frontman known for Angelcorpse, Perdition Temple, Hexorcist, and other projects
Angelcorpse/Hexorcist/Perdition Temple
Episode: HEXORCIST: Gene Palubicki On Angelcorpse, Why Death Metal Went Soft, Never Compromising | ITN EP331
Rhevok Vermithrax
Guitarist/vocalist of Mordant Rhed
Mordant Rhed
Episode: MORDANT RHED: Rhevok Vermithrax Talks Black Metal, Dead By Dawg 2, Music Documentaries & More | ITN EP329
Ken Sorceron
Lead vocalist and guitarist of Abigail Williams
Abigail Williams
Episode: ABIGAIL WILLIAMS @ FORTRESS 2026: Ken Sorceron On Band’s Early Days, The Making Of “A Void Within Existence”| ITN EP327

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Jackie
Black and death metal presenter and music commentator
Jackson

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 259 ratings
  • Absolutely Brilliant!

    Being the pretentious know it all metalhead that I am-I did not take this podcast seriously at first. I assumed the host would not know as much about the genre of metal as I did-I assumed he would not be as obsessed with the genre as I was-and I assumed his opinions would be wrong because of the above two points. Boy was I wrong. Jackie is knowledgeable, in depth, and serious about his metal fandom and has truly put me and my “assuming Im right” butt to shame. Each episode is incredible with tru... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Weindar
    United States18 days ago
  • Now my favourite way to spend 3 hours. Someone who doesn't mind his Ps and Q's and is remarkably consistent in his beliefs, musical tastes and vision for the podcast across the 300 odd episodes. We're lucky to have it. Long may he keep providing us with the great entertainment.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    ol
    20 days ago
  • A weekly must-listen for metal fans

    Into the Necrosphere has swiftly become my favourite podcast, and a must-listen upon release every Tuesday. Jackie’s long-form interviews with musicians or other pillars of the metal community are insightful and engaging, whilst his newsrant and reviews have introduced me to a wealth of new bands. As a metalhead creeping towards middle age, it’s easy to fall back on your old favourite albums, but this podcast has specifically alerted me to new bands or records that I’d never have listened to oth... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sokurah
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • Best xtreme metal podcast ever

    Amazing guests, amazing conversations, great news section. Brilliant music, and it’s often very funny too! Become a member of the legion and check this out and subscribe

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Quinton MF
    Australia2 years ago
  • Top Notch

    This is the most entertaining and informative metal podcast I’ve had the pleasure of listening to. The host, Jackie is a metal encyclopedia, and has a knack for doing the best interviews with some of the best guests from the extreme metal world. No stiff, boring interviews here, and his news rants are excellent.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BrutalJustice
    United States2 years ago

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Fans appreciate the mix of extreme-metal guests, underground recommendations, candid commentary and humor.
The news commentary and reviews are valued for introducing listeners to new bands and releases, though the host's opinions can be divisive.
One reviewer felt guests should have more room to speak.
Listeners praise the host's engaging, knowledgeable interviews and ability to draw out substantial stories from guests.

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FROM THE VASTLAND: Persian Mythology, Tyranny & The Spirit Of Black Metal | ITN EP338
Q: Why does the regime find Persian culture and Persian mythology a threat?
Winter says the regime wants to control what people know and celebrate, and that renewed interest in Iran's pre-Islamic heritage challenges the regime's attempts to erase or diminish that history.
FROM THE VASTLAND: Persian Mythology, Tyranny & The Spirit Of Black Metal | ITN EP338
Q: What made you decide that now was the right time to take on that topic?
Winter had considered the story for years and had already made another concept album based on the same source. The recent events in Iran made Zahhak's story of tyranny feel especially relevant, so he decided the time was right to make the album.
WEREWOLVES: Album Seven, The Return Of The Berzerker & Never Wimping Out | ITN EP336
Q: Do you want to give your version of events, as much as you're allowed, around the disintegration and why things just fell apart or how they just fell apart?
Sam Bean describes the band's overseas touring as exhausting and often financially difficult, and says he and Matt were no longer eager to continue after a demanding run. A serious injury to drummer Gary also contributed to the band's lineup changing, while the later UK activity was not the same full-time arrangement.
WEREWOLVES: Album Seven, The Return Of The Berzerker & Never Wimping Out | ITN EP336
Q: Coming back to The Berzerker now, do you think back on that time, and what are some of the first thoughts or memories that come to mind?
Matt Wilcock says The Berzerker was a formative, life-changing experience. His first overseas travel and recording came through the band, and those experiences influenced his decision to move to the UK and pursue music.
LONDON MAY: Arrested at 12, Samhain at 17, Glenn Danzig & The Legacy of November Coming Fire | ITN EP337
Q: Why do you think Samhain has endured as well as it has over the years?
May points to the band's distinctive, enduring atmosphere and the effort required to find its music, which can make discovery feel especially rewarding and personal.

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Long-form interviews with black and death metal musicians, band members and other figures from the underground scene sit alongside commentary on new releases, metal news and emerging acts. Conversations cover songwriting, recording, touring, band histories and the personal experiences behind extreme music, with occasional discussion of censorship, scene politics and the business of keeping independent bands and labels going. A recurring host brings a strong editorial voice to the interviews and weekly news segments, which mix detailed musical knowledge with blunt opinions, listener questions and humor. The format suits dedicated metal fans who want substantial artist conversations as well as recommendations beyond established favorites. A d... more

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Recent guests on Into The Necrosphere include:

1. Sina Winter
2. London May
3. Sam Bean
4. Matt Wilcock
5. Harri Kuokkanen
6. Ketil Eggum
7. Gene Palubicki
8. Rhevok Vermithrax

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