It only took me six years, but I finally got an opportunity to speak to the legendary Nick Holmes from Paradise Lost! We discussed 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 and much more.

Also on this episode: Justin Coleman from Krigsgrav is my co-host on the Weekly News Rant. No wimps are left un-crushed, nor posers left un-slayed as we round up the latest singles by Blut Aus Nord, Novembers Doom, Primitive Man, Bliss of Flesh and others for judgment. We dive into some of your questions, and a former hero now hawking stage clothes gets dunked in the Swirly of the Week!

PLUS: Inhuman Scourge unleashes death metal pain on this week's "Unsanctioned Filth".

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Paradise Lost: https://paradiselostofficial.bandcamp.com/

Krigsgrav: https://krigsgrav.bandcamp.com/

Inhuman Scourge: https://inhumanscourge.bandcamp.com/

Vallenfyre: https://centurymedia.bandcamp.com/album/a-fragile-king

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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 latest singles from Runemagick, Hooded Menace, Vile Apparition, Mystic Circle, One Of Nine, and others. I also give my take on the Cradle of Filth drama, and issue a savage swirly of the week to the UK's most atrocious newspaper.

PLUS: Black Sanctum unleashes a killer new single in this week's "Unsanctioned Filth" segment.

Please support the bands featured on this episode:

Desaster: https://desaster.bandcamp.com/music

Black Sanctum: https://blacksanctumofficial.bandcamp.com/

Absu: https://osmoseproductions.bandcamp.com/

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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 future of Nocturnal Breed, his other projects, and much more.

On the Weekly News Rant, Marco from Stellar Master Elite joins me to round up the latest singles from 1914, Der Weg Einer Freiheit, Testament, and Tombs for judgment

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PLUS: Conspiracy X is back with their new EP, "Ground Zero," and an exclusive Premiere on The Sphere!

Please support the bands featured on this episode:

Gehenna: https://gehennadarknessshallrise.bandcamp.com

Conspiracy X: https://conspiracyx.bandcamp.com/

Slagmaur: https://www.facebook.com/slagmaurofficial

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