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Necropolis#100 - On GatekeepingWe hope you get no enjoyment from this whatsoever.2024-09-022h 04Necropolis#99 - 1996 Extreme Metal...RANKED!!!We are back, we are arguing, and we are drinking. Tier list picks are based on a mix of classics, personal favourites, and wildcards released in 1996. Full lengths only. Where possible we've excluded bands we've already covered, or bands where our ranking would be predictable. It's our longest episode covering 20 albums, there are some omissions, cool your boots! Albums featured: Agatus - Dawn of Martyrdom Angelcorpse - Hammer of Gods Beherit - Electric Doom Synthesis Burzum - Filosifem Cryptopsy - None so Vile Darkthrone - Total Death Dimmu Borgir - Stormblast Gehenna - Malice...Our Third Spell Gorgoroth - Antichrist...2024-07-222h 47Necropolis#98 - 2024 Mid-Year Catch-UpWe look back on the year so far. 2024 has undoubtedly been a period of time that we have all lived through, where things have happened, some of them even worth commenting on. Music featured at the end of the episode: Antagonyze: Inside Journey2024-07-021h 55Necropolis#97 - Tyrannus InterviewIn this episode we interview Callum from the Scottish death/black/thrash outfit Tyrannus. We discuss how he got started in metal, their debut album 'Unslayable', his influences, the British death metal scene, how social media is changing the nature of being in a band and metal fandom, nostalgia, and everything in between. Music featured at the end of the Episode: Tyrannus - Unslayable https://tyrannus.bandcamp.com/ https://tyrannus.bandcamp.com/album/u... https://hatemeditations.com/2024-06-201h 09Necropolis#96 - Emperor (Band Focus)The lads chat Emperor.
Music at the end of the episode: Emperor - The Majesty of the Nightsky2024-06-032h 27Necropolis#95 - Noise DiariesInformal chat about some of the thing we've been listening to lately
Music featured at the end of the episode: Sammath - Last Gasp of the Dying (from the album Grebbeberg) https://sammathhhr.bandcamp.com/album/grebbeberg2024-05-131h 49Necropolis#94 - At the Gates (Band focus)The lads chat At the Gates 🤐2024-04-161h 58Necropolis#93 - Immortal (Band Discussion)The lads chat Immortal2024-04-082h 14Necropolis#92 - Canadian Black Metal...RANKED!The lads chat Canadian black metal. Shelley the tit had a few beers before the episode and forgot to plug his mic in, apologies for the shitty audio. Albums featured in the episode: Axis of Advance - The List Blasphemy - Fallen Angel of Doom Csejthe - La Mort du Prince Noir Conqueror - War Cult Supremacy Délétère - De Horae Leprae Eclipse Eternal - Ubermensch: Evolution Beyond the Species Forteresse - Métal noir Québécois Frozen Shadows - Dans les bras des immortels Gris - Il était une forêt... Into Oblivion - Winds of Serpe...2024-04-011h 58Necropolis#91 - Kam Lee (Massacre, Death)Kam Lee joins to discuss seeing Jason naked, the early days of death metal, his time with Death and Massacre, the Florida scene, what it was like being a Pacific Islander kid in Florida, Lovecraft themes in his music, what's next for Massacre, and more!
The new Massacre single Evil Dead Rise, releasing April 1st, can be bought here: https://massacre3.bandcamp.com/album/evil-dead-rise-ep-single
The song at the end of the episode is Ruins Of R'lyeh from Massacre's 2021 album 'Resurgence'2024-03-171h 24Necropolis#90 - Metal Alignment ChartMetal is notorious for the sheer volume of subgenres that seem to spring up every year. In this episode, we analyse how many of them are real, or whether they are simply different descriptors for the same phenomenon.
Watch the video/chart at the Hate Meditations YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UPC3rtQJm1I 2024-03-041h 45Necropolis#89 - Heavy/Thrash/Speed Metal...RANKED!
The lads chat non-extreme metal.
Watch the Tier List on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@hatemeditations3712
Angel Witch - Angel WitchBlack Sabbath - Mob Rules Blind Guardian - Imaginations from the Other SideCandlemass - Epicus Doomicus MetallicusCirith Ungol - King of the DeadCorrosion of Conformity - Eye for an Eye Cro-Mags - Age of QuarrelCryptic Slaughter - ConvictedDBC - Dead Brain Cells D.R.I. - Dealing With It!Discharge - hear nothing see nothing say nothing Iced Earth - Night of the Stormrider Iron Maiden - KillersIro...2024-02-262h 31Necropolis#88 - Intro to Classical MusicJason conducts an impromptu survey of classical music2024-02-191h 54Necropolis#87 - The Metal Media Iceberg!The lads chat the metal media. Watch the PowerPoint presentation on the Hate Meditations YouTube channel! https://www.youtube.com/@hatemeditations3712 2024-02-062h 55Necropolis#86 - 1980s Extreme Metal Ranked
Necropolis #86 - 1980s Extreme Metal...RANKED! - YouTube
Releases featured:
Repulsion - Horrified
Necrovore - Divus de Mortuus
Morbid Angel - Altars of Madness
Celtic Frost - To Mega Therion
Bathory - Under the Sign of the Black Mark
Sepultura - Morbid Visions
Terrorizer - World Downfall
Blood - Impulse to Destroy
Possessed - Seven Churches
Slayer- Hell Awaits
Carcass - Reek of Putrefaction
Godflesh - Streetcleaner
Bolt thrower - Realm of Chaos
Sodom - In the Sign of Evil
Sarcofago - INRI
Obituary - Slowly we Rot
Napalm Death - Scum
2024-01-212h 21Necropolis#85 - 1998 CE Extreme Metal...RANKED!Watch the tier list on the Hate Meditations YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/@hatemeditations3712
Albums featured:
Incantation - Diabolical Conquest
Nile - Amongst the Catacombs of Nephren-Ka
Master - Faith is in Season
Gorguts - Obscura
Bolt Thrower - Mercenary
Unholy - Rapture
Dark Funeral - Vobiscum Satanas
Gorgoroth - Destroyer, or About How to Philosophize with the Hammer
Primordial - A Journey's End
Aeternus - ...and So the Night Became
Branikald - Хмель мизантропии
Dimmu Borgir - Godless Savage Garden
Slayer - Diabolus in Musica
Deeds of Flesh - Inbreeding the Anthropophagi
Septic Flesh - A Fallen Temple
Krabathor - Orthodox
Opeth...2024-01-032h 55Necropolis#84 - 1993 CE Black Metal...RANKED!Watch the tier list on the Hate Meditations YouTube channel:
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Releases covered:
Absu - Barathrum: V.I.T.R.I.O.L.
Beherit - Drawing Down the Moon
Blasphemy - Gods of War
Burzum - Aske
Burzum - Det som engang var
Darkthrone - Under a Funeral Moon
Dissection - The Somberlain
Emperor - Emperor
Enslaved - Hordanes Land
Graveland...2023-12-222h 16Necropolis#83 - 1992 CE Death Metal...RANKED!We rank the most noteworthy death metal albums from 1992. Many wonderful albums.
Watch the tier list being made on the Hate Meditations YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@hatemeditations3712
Bands ranked:
Acheron - Rites of the Black Mass
Asphyx - Last One on Earth
At the Gates - The Red in the Sky Is Ours
Atrocity - Todessehnsucht
Autopsy - Acts of the Unspeakable
Bolt Thrower - The IVth Crusade
Brutal Truth - Extreme Conditions Demand Extreme Responses
...2023-12-161h 57Necropolis#82 - Hate Meditations' Top 2023 Albums...ANNIHILATED!Not all of Shelley's favorite 2023 albums were received so well.
Watch the tier list being made at the Hate Meditations YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@hatemeditations3712
2023 Albums discussed:
Deletere - Songes d'une nuit souillée
Desecresy - deserted realms
Deiquisitor - apotheosis
Ascendancy - a manifest of imperious destiny
Cruciamentum - obsidian refractions
Shadow Legion - shadow legion
Sodality - benediction, part I
Cromlech - ascent of kings
Vile Ritual - caverns of o...2023-12-092h 05Necropolis#81 - Metal Adjacent Music... RANKED!The lads chat metal adjacent music. Check out the Hate Meditations YouTube channel to see the tier list: https://www.youtube.com/@hatemeditations3712 2023-11-262h 51Necropolis#80 - 1991 CE Death Metal Albums... RANKED! (WOW!)The lads chat 1991 death metal.
Watch the tier list being made on the Hate Meditations YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@hatemeditations3712
2023-11-192h 11Necropolis#79 - 1994 CE Black Metal Albums... RANKED!The lads chat 1994 black metal. Go to the Hate Meditations YouTube channel to watch the tier list being made:
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2023-11-122h 25Necropolis#78 - Best Extreme Metal Albums (2000-2023) Tier ListThe lads made a tier list. View the episode on the Hate Meditations YouTube channel to watch the tier list being made: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEMkfQQLjfl3PgKGVoIT-rA
Sorry that Waters of Weeping by Black Funeral wasn't included. It should have been.
Albums featured:
Absu - Tara
Asphyx - Death the Brutal Way
Averse Sefira - Advent Parallax
Beherit - Engram
Blaspherian - Infernal Warriors of Death
Celtic Frost - Monotheist
Deathspell Omega - Sir Monumentum Requires Circumspice
2023-11-052h 09Necropolis#77 - On New "Old School Death Metal" (Blindverkostung)The lads dissect new "OSDM" by exchanging audio samples in an attempt to understand their content; a kind of "Blindverkostung" or "blind-tasting." The conclusion after such an endeavor is that new "OSDM" is a vibe rather than an artistic expression.
2023-10-291h 13Necropolis#76 - Midnight OdysseyDis Pater, the prolific creative force behind Midnight Odyssey, joins us for a conversation about his upcoming album "Biolume Part 3 - A Fullmoon Madness" (available on November 24th via I, Voidhanger Records), the recent European tour by Midnight Odyssey, the intricacies of his projects, and various elements that shape his distinctive perspective.
Preorder the Midnight Odyssey album "Biolume Part 3 - A Fullmoon Madness" here: https://i-voidhangerrecords.bandcamp.com/album/biolume-part-3-a-fullmoon-madness
The song at the end of the episode is "A Fullmoon Madness" from the new album.
Midnight Odyssey Facebook...2023-10-151h 11Necropolis#75 - On Norwegian Black MetalThe lads chat Norwegian black metal.2023-09-022h 20Necropolis#74 - Brian Malone (Shadow Legion, Diabolic, Omneity)Brian Malone is a true virtuoso in the realm of death metal, having previously led the renowned band Diabolic as its chief creative force. His exceptional guitar skills were instrumental in propelling Diabolic to commercial success. Currently, his musical journey continues with Shadow Legion, a new venture that showcases his virtuosity once again, encompassing a wide range of styles beyond traditional death metal. Operating under the banner of "Dark Metal," this Shadow Legion synthesis brings together elements of epic heavy metal, death metal, and black metal.
In this episode, we delve into Malone's latest project, Shadow Legion...2023-08-121h 08Necropolis#73 - On Slayer (Band Focus)The lads casually chat Slayer.2023-07-081h 12Necropolis#72 - Sammath (Jan Kruitwagen)Tyler interviews Jan from black metal band Sammath to discuss their new album Grebbeberg and other topics. Also give Godless Arrogance a listen if you haven't yet.2023-07-021h 17Necropolis#71 - Sacramentum (Nisse Karlén)Tyler and Rafael interview Nisse Karlén from the legendary melodic black metal band Sacramentum!
For info on the upcoming Sacramentum US tour, check out the Sacramentum facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/sacramentumofficial/
Official Sacramentum website: https://sacramentum.se/2023-06-251h 29Necropolis#70 - Underrated BandsSerpent Ascending, Desecresy, Beherit (electronic side), Mortify, Temple of Abraxis, The Chasm, Tiamat (later era), Intestine Baalism, Skin Chamber, Drawn And Quartered, Rotheads, Sammath, Vastum, Thy Catafalque, Old Man Gloom2023-06-182h 13Necropolis#69 - On Legacy BandsThis episode is sure to cause an existential crisis! We discuss legacy bands and how these has-beens clog up relevancy.
Special guest Keith Preston from Attack the System joins to grant his own perspective.
https://attackthesystem.com/
Buy The Failure of Anarchism here: https://www.amazon.com/Failure-Anarchism-Keith-Preston/dp/1910881244
2023-06-101h 22Necropolis#68 - Slaughtering Sacred Cows Pt. IIEach lad chose one overrated band to slaughter. 2023-06-031h 34Necropolis#67 - DamimNathanael from the UK extreme metal band Damim joins today to discuss his music and philosophy. 2023-05-281h 21Necropolis#66 - Slaughtering Sacred CowsEach lad chose one overrated band to slaughter.2023-05-131h 34Necropolis#65 - Bruckner Discussion, Pt. IIIIn this episode, the discourse once again centers on the eminent composer Anton Bruckner, with a discerning emphasis on the deliberations of The Bruckner Journal Conference held at the prestigious Yale University this year. In addition, the colloquy ventures into several other subjects, including the contentious Haas editions discrepancies, the imperative significance of Bruckner’s metronome markings, the dichotomy between metal and classical music, and other such scholarly topics. The podcast features a distinguished panel comprising the editor of The Bruckner Journal, Dr. Michael Cucka, the illustrious composer Sébastian Letocart, and the erudite Tyler, a member of the Nec...2023-05-011h 15Necropolis#64 - On Metallica (Band focus, sort of)Some lads chat Metallica.2023-04-282h 30Necropolis#63 - On Bathory (Band Focus)The lads chat Bathory.2023-04-172h 00Necropolis#62 - On Burzum (Band Focus)The lads chat Burzum2023-03-182h 02Necropolis#61 - Beethoven discussion with a focus on the symphoniesThe lads chat Beethoven.
Info on Sébastien Letocart here: https://www.sites.google.com/site/letocartsebastien/Home-english
Music excerpts:
21:45 Beethoven 3rd symphony "Eroica", funeral march conducted by Sir Roger Norrington with the Radio-Sinfonieorchester Stuttgart
33:35 Beethoven 4th symphony finale conducted by Sir Roger Norrington with the London Classical Players
38:26 Beethoven 5th symphony, first movement, conducted by Nikolaus Harnoncourt with the Chamber Orchestra of Europe
51:58 Beethoven 7th symphony, 2nd movement allegretto, conducted by Christopher Hogwood with The Academy of Ancient Music
2023-03-132h 30Necropolis#60 - Shostakovich (Classical Music Composer Discussion)A casual discussion about Shostakovich by two Bruckner enthusiasts (Jason and Sébastien).
A graduate from the Royal Conservatory of Liège in Belgium (1st prize organ, 1st prize harmony, 1st prize history of music, 1st prize musical analysis); Sébastien Letocart is a self-taught composer, who has built his musical equally by studying ancient music (i.e. Josquin Desprez, William Byrd, Tomas Luis Vitoria, Roland de Lassus, Jan Pieterszoon Sweelinck, Claudio Monteverdi, Dietrich Buxtehude, Johann Sebastian Bach), practicing it (organ, harpsichord and singing) as well as analyzing the great scores of the Classical Symphony (Haydn, Mozart), the...2023-02-261h 53Necropolis#59 - On Celtic Frost (Band Focus)The lads chat Celtic Frost2023-02-191h 54Necropolis#58 - On Immolation (Band Focus)The lads chat Immolation2023-02-051h 39Necropolis#57 - On Morbid Angel (Band Focus)The lads chat Morbid Angel. Shelley from www.hatemeditations.com and Metalegion Magazine returns as cohost.2023-01-152h 03Necropolis#56 - S. Craig Zahler Pt. II (Organisms from an Ancient Cosmos)S. Craig Zahler (director of Bone Tomahawk, Brawl in Cell Block 99, Dragged Across Concrete, etc) returns to Necropolis to discuss his new graphic novel ‘Organisms from an Ancient Cosmos’. We chat about what the creation process was like, why he prefers ‘hard’ science fiction over more fantastical takes on the genre, our disbelief in aliens giving hillbillies anal probes, etc. After that, we descend into a dense metal discussion which highlights some of the concerts we went to 2022, some of Zahler’s favorite albums, some of his experiences writing for Metal Maniacs, and we examine Morbid Angel, being we have diffe...2023-01-031h 54Necropolis#55 - On Mayhem (Band Focus)This episode is a focus on the band Mayhem; our general thoughts and ideas in regard to their endurance, influence on black metal, uniqueness, and rationalizing the controversies surrounding the band. Shelley from www.hatemeditations.com and Metalegion Magazine joins alongside Joseph Aprill who is a former writer for Invisible Oranges. Leave a comment on the Hate Meditations YouTube channel if you would like more content like this.2022-12-111h 11Necropolis#54 - Judas GoatJason Hans joins from the Texan blackened thrash band Judas Goat. Their debut album, 'Incantations of the Black Mass', was just released this past Halloween and is a tribute to the first wave of black metal. In addition to being a great vocalist, Jason Hans is also the prominent underground metal show organizer in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex area. Shelley from www.hatemeditations.com and Metalegion Magazine returns as cohost.
'Incantations of the Black Mass' can be ordered here: https://judasgoat1.bandcamp.com/album/incantations-of-the-black-mass
Read the Hate Meditations review of 'Incantations of the Black M...2022-11-271h 00Necropolis#53 - Jarno Nurmi (Serpent Ascending, Desecresy)Jarno from Serpent Ascending, Desecresy, Nerlich, Slugathor, etc joins today to discuss the new Serpent Ascending album Hyperborean Folklore as well as Finnish metal and culture. Hyperborean Folklore is truly from left field and casts nowadays metal convention to the wind. Shelley from www.hatemeditations.com and Metalegion Magazine returns as cohost.2022-08-141h 10Necropolis#52 - On the Metaphysics of DeathPhilosophical roundtable on the metaphysical and ontological side of reality in terms of the inevitable expiration date, correlations to metal, the human condition, and so forth. There’s a lot to unpack in this episode. Brett Stevens from www.deathmetal.org and the author of “Nihilism: A Philosophy Based in Nothingness and Eternity” joins alongside David Burke who is a PhD student specializing in Metal Studies, as well as Raphael who is a metal writer and psychology major.
Brett’s book on Nihilism can be bought here: https://www.amazon.com/Nihilism-Philosophy-Based-Nothingness-Eternity/dp/09945958322022-08-071h 55Necropolis#51 - Dead Space Chamber MusicComing soon to a crypt near you! Ellen and Tom from the avant garde early music industrial quartet Dead Space Chamber Music join the program to discuss their philosophy, motives, and perspectives. Their music is hard to categorize yet very accessible. Ellen and Tom grant much insight into the numerous variables of the band. Shelley from www.hatemeditations.com and Metalegion Magazine returns as cohost.
Music at the end of the episode are tracks ‘Mari Lwyd - Morfa’r Frenhines (Grey Mare - Queen's Marsh)’ and ‘Douce Colombe Jolie’ from their newest album The Black Hours.
Stream a...2022-07-311h 17Necropolis#50 - Mike Hill (Tombs, Scorpion Throne, Everything Went Black Media)Mike Hill from USBM bands Tombs, Scorpion Throne, and the progenitor of Everything Went Black Media joins for today’s episode. Topics include the enigmatic nature of Tombs, Mike’s assimilation of influences into his expression, as well as other topics such as elitism. He is a very thoughtful guy in addition to having a natural inclination to create thoughtful music. Shelley (www.hatemeditations.com and Metalegion Magazine) returns as cohost. Music at the end is the first track from the debut Scorpion Throne.2022-07-281h 03
Necropolis#49 - Sleepwalker Pt. IISleepwalker from A Transylvanian Funeral/Temple of Abraxas returns to talk about his next video game soundtrack, the one for Project Warlock II. We further discuss his music and idealogy beyond mere formalities; to get to the gist of why he happens to be one of the best USBM artists. Shelley from hatemeditations.com and Metalegion Magazine returns as cohost.
Sleepwalker's former magazine's omnibus can be bought here: https://www.lulu.com/spotlight/forbiddenrecords
His RPG games: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/browse/pub/18363/Chaotic-Evil-Games
Project Warlock II: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1640300/Project_W...2022-06-191h 58Necropolis#48 - Bruckner Discussion, Part IIThe time is now to speak more about Anton Bruckner! More specifically, the Bruckner Red Book by William Carragan. In addition to covering the Red Book, we delve into some other subjects such as Wagner's influence on Bruckner, which composers Bruckner influenced, tempo approaches to the symphonies, etc. Joining the program today is esteemed musicologist William Carragan and composer Sébastien Letocart, both of whom are Bruckner experts of the highest caliber.
William Carragan information:
Carragan website: https://carragan.com/
Buy the Bruckner Red Book here: https://brucknerredbook.com/
Bruckner Society o...2022-05-311h 50Necropolis#47 - Metal RevelationAn easy-going episode after a hiatus. The topics of today are how we discovered and got into metal, what metal means to us, and some personal thoughts on metal. Cohost Shelley (www.hatemeditations.com and Metalegion Magazine) returns with liver intact with guests Brett Clarin (Journey into Darkness, Sorrow), Daniel Valdez (Gored and visual arts illustrator), and Metal Jaime (former street rep for Relapse, Century Media, Nuclear Blast, etc).2022-05-221h 20Necropolis#46 - Classical Music (Anton Bruckner)This episode mainly focuses on the profound music of Anton Bruckner. Guests include professor, conductor, and timpanist John Godoy (Lux Musicae), and composer and organist Sébastien Letocart who is one of the few to have “completed” the finale to Bruckner’s 9th symphony.
Sébastien Letocart information:
Website: https://sites.google.com/site/letocartsebastien/
YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/Tracotel
Information about John Godoy can be found on his Lux Musicae chamber music ensemble website www.luxmusicae.org
Bruckn...2022-04-171h 12Necropolis#45 - On Death and its Influence on MetalWe chat about the cessation of mortal existence and its influence on metal for an hour. Shelley from www.hatemeditations.com and Metalegion Magazine returns with guests John Smith (Beithioch) and Joseph Aprill (metal writer and podcaster). Many aspects of death and its relationship to metal are discussed, as well as prior and current world events that heightened mortality salience.2022-03-271h 09Necropolis#44 - Paul Ledney pt. IIIPaul Ledney returns for more conversation. We chat about why Profanatica dropped from Steel Fest in Finland, his views on Satanism, compositional aspects of Profanatica's sound, his view on Morbid Angel, etc. Shelley returns after recovering from the 'rona, 2022-03-201h 25Necropolis#43 - The Psychology of MetalMuch conjecture but more informed than the running sparse opinions on this subject. Shelley from Hate Meditations and Metalegion Magazine joins with Raphael from Hessian Firm, who is a current student of psychology. We delve beyond the catharsis of metal, which is what most outsiders of metal think the positive attribute of metal music is on the brain. Hopefully this is the starting point to a greater conversation.2022-03-131h 15Necropolis#42 - KhandJim from Khand joins. Beyond being a central figure in the current Dungeon Synth scene (he should be the main leader of DS, in my humble opinion), he has been heavily involved with metal and other forms of music. Shelley returns as the cohost as we delve into some of the nerdy aspects of Khand’s exploits.2022-02-281h 50Necropolis#41 - Sam BilesSam Biles from Hideous Mangleus and Goblin (US) joins Necropolis to talk about his exploits, the old days of death metal in the US, the PA scene, some elements about Gary from Goblin being someone truly unique, some of his philosophy about why new “old school” death metal misses the mark, why Marie from Derketa has aged so well, etc. The music at the end is by Goblin (US). Also thanks to Shelley from www.hatemeditations.com and Metalegion Magazine for continuing to be the cohost of this podcast.2022-02-201h 32Necropolis#40 - GothsShelley (hatemeditations.com) takes the lead today for an outside of the box episode focusing on goth culture. Tim, aka The Blogging Goth, runs a popular goth blog https://theblogginggoth.com/ which focuses on news, commentary, and upcoming events in the UK goth scene. Whenever a major media outlet does a feature on goth culture, Tim will usually be the first to march out and fact check it. He is also one half The Scarlet Hour (https://thescarlethour.bandcamp.com/). Also joining is Joel from Goth City Promotions (https://www.facebook.com/gothcityleeds/) and from Byronic Sex and Exile...2022-02-131h 45Necropolis#39 – Giuseppe (Thecodontion)Giuseppe from Thecodontion (also one of the individuals behind Xenoglossy Productions) joins Necropolis to discuss the prehistoric theme surrounding Thecodontion, the ethos of Xenoglossy Productions, metal in Italy and other elements of Italian culture, and some dialogue about metal related matters such as the metal publications that we read.2022-01-231h 57Necropolis#38 - Daniel Lake (USBM Book)Daniel Lake, author of 'USBM: A Revolution of Identity in American Black Metal', joins Necropolis for the formal episode about his book. USBM has always been a point of confusion in terms of its placement within the black metal lexicon. It is often reviled by its European counterpart but has found footing in recent years. Shelley, writer for www.hatemeditations.com and Metalegion Magazine, returns as a valuable cohost to help drive conversation along.2022-01-091h 34Necropolis#37 - Bryin DallAnother episode from left field! Prolific musician Bryin Dall (Thee Majesty, Hirsute Pursuit, Throbbing Gristle, etc) joins to discuss his innumerable projects, background, personal experiences, insights, gay culture, etc. Special guest co-host AJ Martinez (owner of Propaganda Palace in San Antonio) joins to lend his expertise on Bryin's exploits and industrial music.2022-01-021h 15Necropolis#36 - Dobber Beverly (back with a vengeance)Dobber Beverly (Oceans of Slumber, Necrofier, Malignant Altar, etc) returns to Necropolis to talk about his bands. Much insight of the industry is cast in this episode. We originally just planned to talk about Necrofier but decided it would be best to just cover Dobber in general. Oceans of Slumber will take a different direction, which people will hear a sample this coming January. It is great to have a fellow Texan back with a vengeance!2021-12-191h 14Necropolis#35 - Boyd RiceBoyd Rice joins for an interview. Music talk is sparse, a great deal of time is spent talking about his worldview, some of which may be controversial. A legend and pioneer in his own right, we thank him for his time and to pick his brain. Disclaimer: some of Boyd's views go against convention and may be difficult for some people to listen to2021-12-131h 30Necropolis#34 - Hod / Pious LevusCarl (Lord Necron) and Beer (Vladibeer) join from the band Hod to discuss their music. Also, some bants. Being that both men are veterans of the metal scene here in San Antonio, we went in-depth into the scene here, their other projects, and so forth.2021-11-281h 11Necropolis#33 - AwenNeofolk band Awen joins to discuss their motivations, experiences, outlooks, their uniqueness in the Texas music scene, and so forth. 2021-11-211h 23Necropolis#32 - Paul SpeckmannDeath metal legend Paul Speckmann (Master, Deathstrike, etc) joins to discuss his music, general lifestyle, worldview, and other aspects. 2021-11-141h 06Necropolis#31 - Classical MusicAlthough not directly related to metal, classical music has been a force of nature in terms of cultural relevance in the western world for the past four hundred years. Music professor, timpanist/percussionist, and conductor Emmanuel Godoy (music director of Lux Musicae www.luxmusicae.org) joins to add to the discussion. About midway, we get into the meat and potatoes of Romanticism, which is undeniably metal.2021-10-231h 37Necropolis#30 - Spirit of MetalDiscussion on the spirit of metal (still hard to pin down) and metal adjacent music. In addition to Shelley from Hate Meditations, Daniel Lake (Decibel) and Joseph Aprill (Invisible Oranges) join to add their two cents. Broadly speaking, is metal adjacent music the path forward for metal since metal seems to be stuck in nostalgia and assimilated into rock music (postmetal)? Is it time to stop using the term 'hipster' since hipster metal seems to have died down?2021-10-171h 23Necropolis#29 - Brett ClarinBrett Clarin joins from Sorrow/Journey into Darkness. Beyond being in a band which was signed to Roadrunner in the 90s, doing all of the instruments in his current band Journey into Darkness, formerly owning his own record shop and record label, he happens to be very educated in physics. We discuss quantum mechanics at length, perhaps tying some loose threads into philosophy.2021-10-101h 15Necropolis#28 - Michael W. FordAuthor of 24 books and founder of the Greater Church of Lucifer, Michael Ford joins to discuss the dichotomy between Satanism and Luciferianism, black metal, and his philosophy.2021-10-031h 20Necropolis#27 - Vincent CrowleyA former reverend in the Church of Satan, legendary death metal musician Vincent Crowley joins to discuss Satanism, his music in Acheron, Infidel Reich, Vincent Crowley, and the general vibe of death metal today. 2021-10-021h 01Necropolis#26 - Jarrett PritchardFL death metal legend Jarrett Pritchard joins to discuss his music in Eulogy/Pulchra Morte/Brutality, sound engineering, and producing. One of the pillars of the Floridian death metal scene, he has become a prominent name in extreme metal with his exploits outside of being a guitarist. Shelley serves as the main host whereas Jason takes a more relaxed approach to the episode. The new intro + Shelley's introduction is a humorous juxtaposition. 2021-09-2658 minNecropolis#25 - Politics in MetalSpurred on by the controversy surrounding Finland's Steelfest, this episode focuses on political expression in metal and the reactions thereof. Shelley from www.hatemeditations.com returns as his first time as the official cohost of Necropolis. Guests include David Burke (PhD student specializing in metal studies) and Tyler (former metal essayist). The episode is comprised of civil discussion regarding politics in metal.2021-09-191h 21Necropolis#24 - Death Metal Underground (ANUS.com)Prozak/Brett Stevens joins to discuss him having the title of the oldest and longest running metal website on the internet, his influence on metal throughout the years, etc. Shelley from www.hatemeditations.com serves as cohost. Many 30+ year-olds in metal are acquainted with Brett's influential writings on metal. He's a legend in his own right, and his mark on metal is undeniable. 2021-08-151h 44Necropolis#23 - BlightMassJesse Jolly (bassist/vocalist) and Jean-Philippe aka JP (guitarist) of BlightMass join Necropolis to talk about their new album, what being in an international band is like, as well as other aspects of their endeavors together. Their new album Harbinger of Lucidity will be out this September!2021-08-0845 minNecropolis#22 - Roundtable #6The last roundtable of Necropolis; Shelley (Hate Meditations), Joshua Armijo (YouTuber RunnerJMA), and Paul (Condemner) join to discuss Texas metal and how the internet has reshaped metal. Sinus infection be damned!2021-08-011h 13Necropolis#21 - Paul Ledney Pt2USBM legend Paul Ledney (Profanatica, Havohej) returns to Necropolis for a wild west of an episode. In addition to a further line of inquiry with Mr. Ledney, Daniel Lake (USBM book author, Decibel Magazine), Shelley (www.hatemeditations.com) and Diego (www.elnegrometal.com) join for a packed house full of unbridled excitement. The host might have been inebriated during this episode.2021-07-161h 12Necropolis#20 - Paul Ledney pt1US Black Metal legend Paul Ledney (Profanatica, Havohej) joins Necropolis to discuss his music, motivations, ideology, thoughts on what metal music is nowadays, etc. Also on the episode is Shelley from www.hatemeditations.com. This is part one of two, where Ledney will return and answer more questions at a later date.2021-07-041h 20Necropolis#19 - Roundtable #5An impromptu episode after a nice vacation. Daniel Lake (Decibel Magazine, USBM book author), Nick (Hessian Firm), Raphael (Hessian Firm) join to discuses an array of topics. First we discuss Daniel Lake's travels across the US to see people in the metal scene, which then the conversation morphed into the edginess of some of the metal scene. We then discuses some newer releases, then USBM. The music at the end of the episode is by Beacons of Revolt.2021-06-281h 25Necropolis#18 - S. Craig ZahlerThe writer/director of films such as Bone Tomahawk, Brawl in Cell Block 99, Dragged Across Concrete, as well as the entire creative mind behind the comic book The Forbidden Surgeries of the Hideous Dr. Divinus, joins Necropolis to discuss his comic book, movies, music, and many elements that comprise his outlook and endeavors. Shelley from Hate Meditations serves as a cohost. This episode can't be missed!2021-06-081h 17Necropolis#17 - Roundtable #4A casual roundtable episode with Ivan (Black Metal Daily, Order ov the Black Arts) and Shelley (Hate Meditations). Topics discussed are politics in music, the spirit of metal, and black metal being tribal but also individualistic.2021-05-301h 28Necropolis#16 - David Burke (PhD student specializing in metal)A curious episode which includes David Burke (metal academic PhD student) as the main subject. His work can be found here: bathspa.academia.edu/DavidBurke . Also featured in this episode is Shelley from the website Hate Meditations (hatemeditations.com) who serves as a cohost. Many topics are discussed relating to metal. David Burke's take on the essence of metal being inherently existential is thoroughly discussed.
Follow Necropolis on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/01DVu2oqZeA12CYHshHWFc2021-05-231h 33Necropolis#15 - Order ov the Black ArtsDuncan from The Order ov the Black Arts joins to discuss the community, YouTube channel, etc that The Order has a propagated. With around 5k members in the Facebook group and over 11k subscribers on YouTube, Duncan has been a very positive influence in the metal world by promoting black metal and black metal adjacent projects of all walks of life. Song featured at the end of the episode is by CaveGhoul, also a member of The Order.2021-05-161h 24Necropolis#14 - Scale It BackJerry from Scale It Back joins Necropolis to discuss his YouTube channel. Topics are broad in this episode, but we discuss his motivations behind what does and why. Also featured in this episode is Shelley from the website Hate Meditations.2021-05-091h 39Necropolis#13 - Excuse The BloodExcuse The Blood (name taken from Dead's suicide note) joins Necropolis to talk about his exploits on www.excusetheblood.org and his YouTube channel. Further topics include interviewing subjects and cinema. Diego (El Negro Metal), Nick (Hessian Firm), and Rafael (Hessian Firm) join once again to add to the discussion.2021-05-021h 18Necropolis#12 - Belial KoblakBelial Koblak returns to discuss his involvement in metal beyond his work in Nocturnus AD. Lethal Prayer, Incantation, Acheron, etc are discussed, as well as delving into personal territory with what metal means to him, his thoughts on what Satanism means to him, etc.2021-04-191h 52Necropolis#11 - Roundtable #3Nick (Hessian Firm), Rafael (Hessian Firm), Shelley (Hate Meditations), Diego (El Negro Metal), and surprise guest Daniel Lake (USBM book, Decibel Magazine staff writer), join this roundtable royal rumble to discuss elitism, metal adjacent music, and art in metal.2021-04-111h 25Necropolis#10 - Texas Metal Pt. 1In this episode of Necropolis, Hellpreacher Johnny (Merciless Onslaught internet radio program) and Metal Jaime (veteran of TX metal), join to scratch the surface of Texas metal. We will return to discuss Texas metal more in-depth later. One hour cannot do it justice.2021-04-041h 18Necropolis#9 - Roundtable #2Shelley (Hate Meditations website) returns for his third time on the podcast joined with new guest Diego (the Spanish website El Negro Metal) to discuss the occult and philosophical aspects of extreme metal, and a conversation about music criticism.2021-03-281h 18Necropolis#8 - IslanderOne of the internet's most prolific metal bloggers, Islander from the website No Clean Singing joins to discuss how he came into metal via his children, the inner workings of his website, his involvement with Northwest Terror Fest, etc. He's very personable and was great to speak with.2021-03-251h 06Necropolis#7 - Roundtable #1Shelley (Hate Meditations), Jesse Jolly (BlightMass, Amon, ect), and Deadite join to discuss the relationship of horror movies and metal, the reason why OSDM misses the mark, and how the music industry has changed by the internet and the current pandemic.2021-03-151h 10Necropolis#6 - Mike Browning & Belial KoblakMike Browning (Nocturnus, Morbid Angel, etc) and Belial Koblak (Nocturnus AD, Incantation, Lethal Prayer) join to discuss Nocturnus AD, some aspects about Morbid Angel that people don't know about, and other interesting things!2021-03-101h 12Necropolis#5 - Shelley (Hate Meditations)This episode features Charles Shelley from the site Hate Meditations as the main guest, but also included is Raphael Alecto (editor of Hessian Firm) as a kind of fly on the wall cohost. I had a lot of fun with this episode. This was also the first international Necroplis episode. We discussed some brainy aspects about metal, philosophy, metal, dungeon synth, metal, psychology, metal, classical music, metal etc in a casual conversational atmosphere. Check it out!2021-03-102h 02Necropolis#4 - Mike PoggioneIn this episode of Necropolis, Mike Poggione from Monstrosity (+10,000,000 other bands) joins to discuss his life as a professional bassist. We discuss some of his bands, life in Eastern Europe, and some finer aspects about the Tampa metal scene. Also included at the end is an unreleased Eulogy song.2021-03-1056 minNecropolis#3 - SleepwalkerSleepwalker from A Transylvanian Funeral, Temple of Abraxas, and Forbidden Records joins to discuss his music, mysticism, entrepreneurship, etc. A very delightful guest to have on Necropolis.2021-03-101h 06Necropolis#2 - Dobber BeverlyArguably Texas’ best metal drummer, Dobber Beverly joins to discuss his bands (Oceans of Slumber, Nercrofier, Insect Warfare, etc), his background, general atmosphere in music today, classical music, as well as a lot of other things! A great chat was had with this fellow Texan!2021-03-101h 28Necropolis#1 - Jesse JollyNecropolis is my new podcast where I interview interesting people from all spectrums of extreme metal. Being that I am an outlier in the metal scene (I’m not in any metal bands), I feel that I present a musician’s perspective without being involved with the industry too much. The first episode was conducted with the immensely talented Jesse Jolly from BlightMass, Amon, After Death, Crimson Massacre, Diabolic, Blastmasters, Lull Me To Larvae, Promethean Horde, etc. We discussed his background in-depth with him starting out as just a kid from the hills of Tennessee to someone who has been...2021-03-1051 min