In The Abyss Podcast

Album Review: Nervosa - Slave Machine

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 16:00:00 GMT

On this episode... Tregenza & Voice Of Reason dissect the new Nervosa album 'Slave Machine'. Is the follow up to 2023's Jailbreak to album that propels Nervosa into the stratosphere?

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Album Review: Corrosion Of Conformity - GOOD GOD / BAAD MAN

Sat, 28 Mar 2026 10:00:00 GMT

This week, Beandog is joined by the ever suave Uncle Mike to pull apart the new record from one of our all time favourites CORROSION OF CONFORMITY. Good God / Baad Man is the first album since 2018's No Cross No Crown and sees the return of Stanton Moore on drums following the sad passing of Reed Mullin.

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Album Review: Hellripper - Coronach

Sat, 21 Mar 2026 10:00:00 GMT

This week... Beandog & Tregenza take the high road with the new Hellripper record 'Coronach', their first release for Century Media Records. Can the follow up to the awesome Warlocks Grim & Withered Hags take them to the next level? All signs point to F**K YES!

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In The Abyss Meets... WOLFBASTARD

Sat, 14 Mar 2026 09:55:00 GMT

This week... Beandog & Tregenza catch up with Si from Oldham's finest purveyors of crusty black metal punk WOLFBASTARD. We discuss the kick ass new record 'Satanic Scum Punks', the upcoming UK tour, working men's clubs & more.

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In The Abyss Meets... HELLRIPPER

Sat, 07 Mar 2026 10:00:00 GMT

This week, we catch up with Mr James McBain, otherwise known as HELLRIPPER. We discuss the killer new record CORONACH, the inspiration behind it & the future plans. We also dig into James' musical history from first picking up a guitar as a child to a love for Red Hot Chilli Peppers.

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TOP 10 ALBUMS - 1981

Sat, 28 Feb 2026 09:55:00 GMT

This week... Tregenza, Padre & Voice Of Reason 'celebrate' the year Padre first landed on earth, 1981, with our favourite albums from the year. Some say it's not a vintage year but we managed to dig out some stone cold bangers, some left field choices and one or two 'are you sure?' moments (Tregenza, we're looking at you!).

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Metal Room 101: Dave Black City Records

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 09:55:00 GMT

This week... Something different from In The Abyss as Mr Black City Records himself, Dave Savage joins Tregenza to submit his 5 biggest metal related pet peeves to the newly opened Metal Room 101. How many will Tregenza allow?

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Album Review: Sylosis - The New Flesh

Mon, 16 Feb 2026 17:25:00 GMT

On this episode... Beandog & Tregenza dissect the new record from UK metal stalwarts (Yep, 20-odd years in) Sylosis. And album enjoyed by both but raises a few questions about modern heavy music...

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In The Abyss Meets... Tailgunner

Sat, 14 Feb 2026 09:55:00 GMT

This week... we catch up with Bones & Craig from Tailgunner as they drop their killer second album MIDNIGHT BLITZ. From working with a genuine Metal God like KK Downing to touring like their lives depend on it, Tailgunner are readying themselves for world domination... It's gonna be quite the ride!

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Album Review: WORM - Necropalace

Sat, 07 Feb 2026 09:55:00 GMT

This week Beandog & Tregenza take on the hugely dramatic black metal behemoth that is Necropalace, the new record from WORM. A cacophony of majestic extremity from start to finish, we might just be looking at an early album of the year contender.

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Album Review: Tailgunner - Midnight Blitz

Sun, 01 Feb 2026 09:55:00 GMT

On this episode... Tregenza, Padre & Voice Of Reason take a dive into Tailgunner's 2nd record & KK Downing produced 'Midnight Blitz'. From those early pub gigs in 2022 to the slick heavy metal machine they are now, can they follow up the cracking debut Guns For Hire in style?

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METAL ISLAND DISCS - Chris Jones (Old Horn Tooth / London Doom Collective)

Sat, 31 Jan 2026 09:55:00 GMT

This week, Beandog & Tregenza catch up with Chris Jones of Old Horn Tooth & London Doom Collective to dig through the eight essential records for when we drop him a desert island... From 70s classics to obscure British doom, Chris tells the story of his history with music. We also chat about the upcoming Masters Of The Riff V Festival in London!

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Album Review: Urne - Setting Fire To The Sky

Sat, 24 Jan 2026 10:00:00 GMT

This week, Voice Of Reason makes a long awaited 1st appearance of 2026 alongside Tregenza to take a deep dive into the new record from one of our favourite British metal bands, Urne. 'Setting Fire To The Sky' is Urne's 3rd album, following on our 2023 album of the year A Feast On Sorrow. Have Urne gone and done it again?

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Album Review: Backengrillen - Backengrillen (Ex-Refused)

Sun, 18 Jan 2026 09:55:00 GMT

Beandog & Tregenza take a dive into the unhinged world of Backengrillen, the new project by ex Refused members Dennis Lyxzén, Magnus Flagge & David Sandström accompanied by ex-Nirvana (Not THAT one, the 70s Jazz one) man Mats Gustafsson. The result is a ride you won't forget!

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2026 BIG METAL PREVIEW

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 16:25:00 GMT

Who wants another year of big riffs, sweaty moshpits & irresponsible vinyl shopping? Tregenza, Beandog & Padre look forward to all the expected metal happenings in 2026... New albums from the likes of Corrosion Of Conformity, Anthrax, URNE, WORM as well as the festivals & gigs we are most looking forward to... Masters Of The Riff, Incineration, Desertfest & more! We also shout out some bands we think will have a BIG 2026!

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Album Review: Kreator - Krushers Of The World

Fri, 09 Jan 2026 16:25:00 GMT

We are back for 2026! Tregenza, Padre & Beandog take a dive into the new album from Teutonic Thrash LEGENDS Kreator! One of the most consistent thrash bands over the past 25 years, can Mille & co deliver another banger?

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2025 - The Year In Metal

Sat, 20 Dec 2025 09:55:00 GMT

This week... it's our final episode of 2025 as we look back on some highlights from the year just gone... From great gigs to great moments via big surprises and sad losses... It's been another rollercoaster of riffs!

See you in 2026... STAY METAL!

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2025 Albums Of The Year - Top 11

Sat, 13 Dec 2025 09:55:00 GMT

This week, we welcome back The Cultural Advisor to look back on and celebrate our collective favourite albums of 2025 with the odd extra thrown in for good measure. From UK death metal to Italian goth and everything in between, it's been another great year of riffs!

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In The Abyss Meets... Joe Hoare (Orange F'n Goblin Baby!!)

Sat, 29 Nov 2025 09:00:00 GMT

This week... Beandog & Tregenza catch up with ORANGE GOBLIN guitarist JOE HOARE. We discuss the 30 years of OG, the early days, tour stories, all the ups and downs plus a look towards the future & the upcoming final ever UK Tour.

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BAY DAYS 2025 - The Debrief

Sat, 22 Nov 2025 09:55:00 GMT

This week... Tregenza & Beandog brush off the hangovers and look back on an incredible weekend at the rebirth of BAY DAYS FESTIVAL at Radio City Social, Chelmsford. From the amazing beer to killer performances from the likes of Inhuman Nature, Dunes, Dimscua, Gurt & Loads more.

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Metal Monthly: October 2025

Sat, 15 Nov 2025 09:55:00 GMT

For the first time since June, all four of us are back! We all look back on the metal highlights from October; Albums from Creeper, Asidhara, Orbit Culture, Primitive Man & more. There's also gig talk with Bleed From Within, The Obsessed & Burner plus the key metal news... Download announcement, Megadave nonsense, Bean's Lulu admission & believe it or not... a children's book!

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In The Abyss Meets... KLPS

Sat, 08 Nov 2025 09:55:00 GMT

This week, Beandog & Tregenza catch up with Daniel Wallenborg, vocalist & guitarist from Swedish Sludge/Post Metal mob KLPS. We discuss the killer new self-titled record, the band's history, the change of name, the Swedish heavy music scene & what the future holds for KLPS.

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In The Abyss Meets... Dan Harvey (Radio City Beer Works)

Sat, 01 Nov 2025 09:55:00 GMT

This week... Bean & Tregenza finally nail down Radio City Beer Works owner & In The Abyss collaborator Dan Harvey for an hour to dive into the history of RCBW. We also discuss the move into owning a bar alongside the brewery (the best bar you'll ever go to), welcoming us fools in to promote live music there and the big future plans...

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In The Abyss Meets... Morning Star Heresy Music Group

Sat, 18 Oct 2025 08:55:00 GMT

This week... Beandog & Tregenza catch up with owner of Morning Star Heresy Music Group Shane Geiss. Morning Star Heresy are a group of metal fanatics label tirelessly dedicated to digital distribution & label services for underground & rising metal artists from all over the UK. We find out what makes them tick, what services they offer as well as the bands they work with and the ones they are most excited about.

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The Month In Metal: September 2025

Sat, 11 Oct 2025 08:55:00 GMT

This week... Tregenza, Voice Of Reason & Beandog bring back our metal monthly retrospective! We look back on September's best releases, gigs and news stories as well as other favourites from the past that have been gracing the turntable.

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Album Review: Perturbator - Age Of Aquarius

Sun, 05 Oct 2025 08:55:00 GMT

On this episode, Voice Of Reason & Tregenza take a walk down a dark alley to dive into the very moody new Perturbator record, Age Of Aquarius on Nuclear Blast Records. With some fascinating guest spots and a slight shift in direction, this was always going to be an interesting release...

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Album Review: Testament - Para Bellum

Sat, 04 Oct 2025 08:55:00 GMT

On this episode... Beandog & Tregenza dig into the fresh sounding new album from thrash legends Testament, possibly the most consistent thrash band of them all? Let us know if you agree...

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In The Abyss Meets... Jasper Harmer (Beyond Extinction)

Sat, 27 Sep 2025 09:25:00 GMT

This week... Beandog & Tregenza catch up with Beyond Extinction vocalist Jasper Harmer. We dig into their debut record 'Where The Gather' and the bleak concept behind it. We also talk Jasper's extra curricular metal activities and give some love to the AWESOME Essex heavy music scene.

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Metal Island Discs with Andrew Field (APF Records)

Sat, 20 Sep 2025 09:00:00 GMT

This week, Beandog & Tregenza are joined by Andrew Field, overlord / owner of the awesome UK label APF Records. Andrew chooses his essential eight records for his desert island and be warned... This episode contains prog!

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Album Review: Paradise Lost - Ascension

Sat, 13 Sep 2025 09:55:00 GMT

Tregenza, Voice Of Reason & Beandog dip into the SEVENTEENTH studio album from one of our absolute favourites, Paradise Lost. We also look back over their back catalogue and highlight some outstanding moments from the past 30 odd years.

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In The Abyss Meets... Jo Quail

Sat, 06 Sep 2025 08:55:00 GMT

This week, Tregenza & Beandog have the pleasure of an hour in the comany of the amazing Jo Quail. We discuss her musical journey, the outstanding new record 'Notan' and a somewhat unexpected path into heavy music.

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Festivals - The Headliner Problem

Sat, 30 Aug 2025 08:50:00 GMT

Now that the dust has settled on the 2026 festival lineup announcements, Tregenza, Voice Of Reason & Beandog discuss the current state of play with headliners. Are we running out of 'worthy' headline bands? Is there an over saturation of festivals & not enough bands to go around? Is there too much repetition? Who are the headliners of the future?

What are your thoughts? Let us know...

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ALCATRAZ OPEN AIR 2025 - Full Review

Sat, 23 Aug 2025 08:50:00 GMT

This week, Tregenza, Beandog & distinguished guest Mr Nige 'I was there in 86' Savage look back on a riot of a weekend at Alcatraz Open Air. We discuss some absolutely barnstorming performances, the superb organisation & which band just needs to call it a day...

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BLOODSTOCK 2025 REVIEW - Part 2: Saturday & Sunday

Mon, 18 Aug 2025 15:20:00 GMT

On this episode... Voice Of Reason & Beandog are still doing their best to remember this year's Bloodstock fun & games... We discuss a strong Saturday lineup and a big finish to the festival overall.

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BLOODSTOCK 2025 REVIEW - Part 1: Thursday & Friday

Sat, 16 Aug 2025 09:00:00 GMT

On this episode... Beandog & Voice Of Reason have dusted themselves off and worked hard to recall the shenanigans from Bloodstock 2025. In part 1, we'll talk about the bands from Thursday & Friday as well as the Wednesday arrival for the first time.

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Bloodstock 2025 Preview

Thu, 31 Jul 2025 16:55:00 GMT

This week we look forward to the biggest heavy metal party in the UK, BLOODSTOCK! We discuss the bands across all stages, the ones to look out for, the potential surprise packages and the major draws for us. Have a good one Bloodstockers!!

Note: The awesome PAELLARIA are indeed at Bloodstock so go check em out and get yourself some damn good food!

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Cage Fight - Will Chain & Nick Plews

Sun, 27 Jul 2025 08:50:00 GMT

This week... we are joined by Nick & Will from the awesome CAGE FIGHT. We shoot the shit over the forthcoming new single & album, the ups and downs of touring, the imminent Bloodstock RJD stage appearance, Metal To The Masses, oat cakes & loads more.

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Black Sabbath Album Ranking: Part 2

Fri, 04 Jul 2025 05:15:00 GMT

We continue the Black Sabbath celebration with part 2 of our album ranking... This time, it's the Ozzy years. The blueprint for everything heavy metal that followed and we try to decide which is the best of the lot. Not an easy task...

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Black Sabbath Album Ranking: Part 1

Fri, 27 Jun 2025 16:50:00 GMT

This week... We kick off a celebration of the true heavy metal originators Black Sabbath. As hard as it may seem, we decided to rank all Sabbath studio albums to decide which is actually top of the biggest tree in Aston park. We start with the non Ozzy years... A truly eclectic mix of albums!

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Corrosion Of Conformity Albums Ranked

Sun, 15 Jun 2025 16:00:00 GMT

This week... Tregenza & Beandog welcome back the suave, debonair Uncle Mike to rank the studio albums from one of our all time favourite bands, the legendary CORROSION OF CONFORMITY.

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METAL MONTHLY: April & May

Sat, 07 Jun 2025 08:55:00 GMT

This week it's the turn of Tregenza & 'Cultural Advisor' to the podcast Gav to dip into some favourite releases from April & May. Bangers from Benediction, Messa, Ghost, Froglord, Bleed From Within, Midnight, Black Sword Thunder Attack, 1968 & Kal-El.

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Album Review: Volbeat - God Of Angels Trust

Sun, 01 Jun 2025 15:55:00 GMT

This week... Tregenza & 'Mr Palace' Voice Of Reason take a dive into the latest album from Denmark's Volbeat. We discuss the Metallica shaped old dog in the room, the value of a great chorus and why do they seem to get a bit of stick in the metal community?

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Iron Maiden Setlist Predictions

Fri, 23 May 2025 17:00:00 GMT

This week... the four grumpy metal bastards of the apocalypse are all back together and we look forward to the upcoming Iron Maiden 50th anniversary world tour but offering our prediction of the tour setlist. From Iron Maiden to Fear Of The Dark, NOTHING is off the cards!

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Mirai Kawashima (SIGH)

Sat, 17 May 2025 16:00:00 GMT

Tregenza & Beandog have the honour of spending half an hour with a genuine black metal legend, SIGH mastermind Mirai Kawashima. We discuss the re-recording of Sigh's 2007 album 'Hangman's Hymn', lineup changes, Sigh's 35 year history & loads more.

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Moshpits - You've Changed!

Wed, 14 May 2025 16:50:00 GMT

This week... Bean & Tregenza discuss the 'change of seasons' at metal & hardcore shows. Have mosh pits really changed? Are hardcore pits just a load of tough guy nonsense? We also reminisce over some mosh pit highlights from our many (too many) years of going to shows.

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Album Review: Behemoth - The Shit Ov God

Wed, 07 May 2025 16:50:00 GMT

Beandog & Tregenza dig into the ludicrously titled new Behemoth record 'The Shit Ov God'. Album number 13 from the Polish black metal heavyweights but what did we think of it?

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Live Review: Gnome & Wall - London

Tue, 06 May 2025 16:50:00 GMT

Beandog & Tregenza spent a very hot n' sweaty night in the company of one of the coolest bands out there right now, Belgium's Gnome. All the riffs, the swagger & the hats, Gnome are a must see band! Support on the night came from awesome two piece doom types WALL.

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Incineration Fest 2025 Review

Sun, 04 May 2025 17:00:00 GMT

Beandog & Tregenza look back on an awesome day of extreme metal in London... All the killer bands we saw, the people we met, the beer we drank, the queues we queued in! What a day, see you next year!

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Album Review: Machine Head - Unatoned

Wed, 23 Apr 2025 20:41:04 GMT

We all take a dive into the new Machine Head album 'Unatoned'. Another shift in the ever changing Machine Head story... but is it any good? Listen to find out our views...

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John Walker (Cancer)

Sun, 20 Apr 2025 16:00:00 GMT

This week... Tregenza & Padre catch up with a bona fide UK Death Metal legend, Cancer main man John Walker! We discuss the killer new record 'Inverted World' and the ideology behind it, a bit of Cancer's history, his own influences & plenty of strong views on the world today!

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Inhuman Nature

Mon, 14 Apr 2025 17:00:00 GMT

This week... We are joined by Chris & Daragh from INHUMAN NATURE to dig into their killer new record GREATER THAN DEATH. We also discuss the upcoming tour, physical media, dealing with racist morons, how many sequel songs a band could get away with and 30 hour round trips to play a 20 minute set!

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March Metal Monthly

Sun, 06 Apr 2025 17:00:00 GMT

This week... Tregenza & the Voice Of Reason look back on some key releases from March... Stone cold bangers from CRYPTOSIS, SWAMI JOHN REIS, THE WILDHEARTS, SEVEN SISTERS, WOMBBATH, NITE & Tregenza's reluctant love for the new banger from RAGING SPEEDHORN

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Slayer - A Grumpy, Cynical View

Sun, 30 Mar 2025 17:00:00 GMT

This week... Bean & Tregenza discuss the Slayer reunion & more importantly, the forthcoming UK shows. Has it all been a marketing ploy? Is it a genuine 'reunion' or have they just done a Motley Crue? Listen to find out our views...

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Album Review: Arch Enemy - Blood Dynasty

Mon, 24 Mar 2025 18:00:00 GMT

This week... Tregenza & Voice Of Reason take a dive into the superb new Arch Enemy record 'Blood Dynasty'. A little bit of reminiscing, a case for the defence and talk of power ballads & gardening...

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Cradle Of Filth - The Screaming Of The Valkyries Album Review

Tue, 18 Mar 2025 18:00:00 GMT

This week... Tregenza, Padre & Voice Of Reason deliberate over the highly surprising new record from British black metal titans Cradle Of Filth. We did NOT expect this!!!!!

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Metal Monthly - Jan & Feb 2025

Sat, 15 Mar 2025 18:00:00 GMT

This week... We look back over some key releases from January & February. Bangers from NOCTAMBULIST, MANTAR, THE HELLACOPTERS, THE NIGHT FLIGHT ORCHESTRA & a load more. We also go in hard on three high profile metalcore releases and wax lyrical over three memorable gigs.

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APF Records - Andrew Field

Fri, 07 Mar 2025 18:00:00 GMT

This week... Tregenza & Beandog spend an hour in the company of Mr Andrew Field, creator / owner / overlord of one of our favourite labels, APF Records. We discuss Andrew's entry point into music, a brief flirtation with a major record label in the 90s and all things APF Records... the bands, the records, the riffs... and TikTok!

APF Records: https://apfrecords.co.uk/

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Dream Theater Albums Ranked... OUR WAY!

Sat, 01 Mar 2025 18:00:00 GMT

This week... It's Dream Theater week! Yes, the band we must not mention get the album ranking treatment... However, for rational & scientific reasons (not at all because the rest of us didn't want to do it) we hand this painful task over to podcast 'Cultural Advisor' Gav... Listen in to find out if he enjoyed his experience.

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London Doom Collective / Masters Of The Riff Fest

Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:55:00 GMT

This week... Tregenza & Beandog welcome Chris (Old Horn Tooth) & Sean (Troy The Band) from London Doom Collective to talk all about Masters Of The Riff Fest 2025, now in its 4th year. We also find out how & why London Doom Collective was formed, the highs and lows of putting on gigs plus a brief chat about Chris' other 'adventures' in Old Horn Tooth.

Masters Of The Riff 2025 tickets are available now here: https://dice.fm/event/pym2gy-masters-of-the-riff-iv-28th-feb-oslo-hackney-london-tickets

Check out Old Horn Tooth here: https://oldhorntooth.bandcamp.com/music

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Top 10 Albums Turning 30 in 2025

Sat, 15 Feb 2025 17:55:00 GMT

This week... We take our annual deep dive into the 90s and count down our top 10 albums from 1995... Or to make us feel extra old, Top 10 turning THIRTY this year! Lots of classic releases to fawn over and a couple of members of the podcast do their very best to create trouble!

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Voice Of Reason's Metal Island Disc-overies

Sat, 08 Feb 2025 18:00:00 GMT

This week... we let Old Man Reason off the leash on his 134th birthday and take a dive into his journey through metal history with a selection of 9 albums that stand out. From NWOBHM classics via glam metal underdogs through to Swedish bangers... This is a great nerd-out opportunity to give credit to some albums you may not think of immediately...

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Project Gav... A Year On

Sat, 01 Feb 2025 18:00:00 GMT

This week... It's time to catch up with In The Abyss 'Cultural Advisor' Gav Evans on his journey through the wonderful world of heavy music! We discuss album of the year lists, spreadsheets, the incredible heavy metal community, emotional attachments and more!

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Metal Island Discs - Alastair Riddell (Flamebearer)

Sat, 25 Jan 2025 17:00:12 GMT

This week... We are joined by true vinyl junkie Alastair Riddell from the mighty Flamebearer to select the 8 essential records for his life on a desert island... A complete heavy metal geek out, we discuss those 8 albums plus a journey through Alastair's epic history with music from hip hop in the mid 80s via the late 80s / early 90s death metal scene and a deep love for all things doom!

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Dunes

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 18:00:00 GMT

This week... We are joined by good friends of the podcast, Nikky John & Ade (eventually) to discuss their belter of a new record 'Land Of The Blind'. We also talk touring, US Visa hassles and the art of an album tracklisting.

Pre-order Land Of The Blind:

UK - https://dunesncl.bandcamp.com/album/land-of-the-blind

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2025 Preview

Sat, 11 Jan 2025 17:58:33 GMT

This week... We leave 2024 behind and look forward to what is sure to be another massive year of heavy music in 2025... The albums, the gigs, the festivals plus the bands we believe will have a big year, the odd sweeping statement and a couple of predictions.

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2024 - The Year In Riffs

Thu, 19 Dec 2024 15:19:35 GMT

This week... It's that time of year AGAIN! We welcome Uncle Mike back once again to look back on another year of metal... We reveal our top 11 albums, favourite gigs, biggest surprises, best moments and loads more... Plus, there's the annual 'Bellend Of The Year' award... Three guesses who won that! Settle in, it's an epic one!

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CJ Wildheart

Tue, 17 Dec 2024 17:57:59 GMT

On this very special extra episode... We are honoured to have CJ Wildheart back once again to talk about his banger of a new record 'Slots'. We take the opportunity to catch up on the past 12 months since Split and have a deep dive into each song on Slots. From past mistakes to Covid via TikTok 'digital beggars' and proper punk rock love songs, There's a story behind every song. We hope you enjoy this as much as we did!

CJ's bandcamp: https://cjwildheart.bandcamp.com/album/slots

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Mutagenic Host

Sun, 15 Dec 2024 17:31:07 GMT

This week... Tregenza & Beandog catch up with Ash & Jack from UK Death Metal newcomers Mutagenic Host... We talk how the band started, the forthcoming monster of a debut record 'The Diseased Machine' (Which you need in your ears), doing it DIY and some passionate opinions on the shit state of the world today...

Pre-order the Mutagenic Host debut album 'The Diseased Machine' here: https://www.drycoughrecords.com/product/mutagenic-host-the-diseased-machine-lp-dc78

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Raven Records

Sun, 08 Dec 2024 17:57:46 GMT

This week... We welcome Ben Dean & Chloe Marlow from Camden's Raven Records for the first time. We discuss the first year of running a record shop & alcohol free bar and the challenges involved in opening a new business. We also get a warts n' all trip through Ben's journey to sobriety & how this has inspired Raven Records' ethos to do something very different for the alternative & metal community, including peer support groups, battle jacket meet-ups & even poetry!

Make sure you check out the shop & bar when you're next in Camden or their website here: https://ravenrecordshop.com/

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Always Cyco: Suicidal Tendencies Albums Ranked

Sun, 01 Dec 2024 18:10:10 GMT

This week... It's another album ranking episode! This time, we deliberate over Suicidal Tendencies' highly varied back catalogue... We feel ST have never been given the credit they truly deserve so it felt right to dive into their catalogue and decide which is most 'cyco'... There are some suprisingly strong opinions here too!

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The Great Tribute Band Debate

Sun, 24 Nov 2024 18:00:40 GMT

This week... we welcome back Dave Savage, King of the finest record shop in the land, Black City Records as we rant about / discuss the rise of tribute bands... From the Dog & Duck covers bands to careerist as-like-for-like-as-possible all in touring tributes via the rapidly growing tribute band festival circuit. Are tribute bands being created especially for these festivals? Listen in to find out our views...

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Metal Monthly - October

Fri, 15 Nov 2024 18:00:59 GMT

This week... We look back on October's key metal releases from the likes of Undeath, Blood Incantation, Cemetery Skyline, Enforced & more plus a couple of great gigs from Gatecreeper & Royal Republic. We also pay tribute to the legend that is Paul Dianno who we sadly lost last month.

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Margate Rock Festival

Wed, 06 Nov 2024 18:30:42 GMT

On this episode... Tregenza & Voice Of Reason look back on the first (of many we hope) Margate Rock Festival... in Margate of course! We discuss some superb performances, a great friendly atmosphere, the riffs, the rain & the wrong 'uns! Roll on Margate Rock Festival 2025!

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A Horror Movie Special...

Sun, 03 Nov 2024 18:10:45 GMT

This week... We welcome back 'cultural advisor to the podcast' Gav Evans as we celebrate the beautiful relationship between horror movies and heavy metal... y'know, cost it's Halloween n all that! We talk all things horror, Black Sabbath, Freddy, Jason, Mike, Rob... and just how bad is Studio 666 really?

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A Seaside Chat With Asomvel

Tue, 29 Oct 2024 18:10:52 GMT

Tregenza & Voice Of Reason had the pleasure of spending half an hour with true defenders of the rock n roll faith ASOMVEL. We chat about the recent record 'Born To Rock N Roll', keeping things DIY, disappearing drummers & NOT being an industry plant! There's also a great story about their recent Bloodstock appearance.

*This is a particularly sweary episode... even more so than usual!

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Seasoned In The Abyss - Metal In The Kitchen

Sun, 27 Oct 2024 18:00:14 GMT

This week... It's over to Padre & Beandog as they attempt to bridge an imaginary gap between heavy metal and cooking... Yep, you read that right! From 'Mosh Potatoes' to 'Grill Em All' via the hot food vending machine at Shepherds Bush Empire & kitchen playlists!

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Black Metal Majesty - Spectral Wound Live In London

Fri, 25 Oct 2024 14:53:47 GMT

On this extra episode... Tregenza & Beandog look back on the previous night's epic SPECTRAL WOUND London show at The Dome, with the awesome ANTE-INFERNO & NECRO RITUAL as support. 3 killer bands, 3 stellar performances for very different reasons... Listen in to find out exactly why.

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Johnar Haland (In Vain)

Sun, 20 Oct 2024 17:15:20 GMT

This week... Tregenza & Beandog spent an hour with In Vain guitarist & songwriter Johnar Haland. We discuss the phenomenal new In Vain record 'Solemn', the history & evolution of the band, lineup changes, songwriting methods and a bit of grunge discussion... It's coming back y'know!

Check out 'Solemn' here: https://open.spotify.com/album/32OmpmtZtzuhUMLrH7EhMU

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Metal Monthly - September

Sun, 13 Oct 2024 17:20:19 GMT

This week... We look back on some of the key releases from September... A very strong month indeed! Total bangers from the likes of GNOME, VICIOUS BLADE, ERA'S END, MORK, UNTO OTHERS & more plus potential album of the year contenders from NIGHTWISH & SWAMP COFFIN!

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Gareth Kelly - Music Venue Trust

Sun, 06 Oct 2024 17:15:51 GMT

This week... We welcome back Gurt vocalist and all-round top fella Gareth Kelly to talk about his day job at Music Venue Trust. We discuss the work they do supporting venues and artists around the UK, the current state of grass roots music, Ticketmaster / Live Nation controversies, the planned levy on large venues to support grass roots music and an unexpected shout out to a massive stadium band we usually have nothing good to say about...

Check out everything Music Venue Trust do here: https://www.musicvenuetrust.com/

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Adam Robertshaw (Barbarian Hermit)

Sun, 29 Sep 2024 17:29:25 GMT

This week... Tregenza & Beandog catch up with Barbarian Hermit guitarist Adam Robertshaw to discuss the beltin' new album 'Mean Sugar'... We find out where the title came from, the during and post covid tribulations of trying to get an album done, the story behind the album art, the live scene in the North of England plus... Is there a bear in the woods called Ian? Listen in to find out!

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More Than Turds - A Power Ballad Love-In

Sun, 22 Sep 2024 17:10:04 GMT

This week... Expect lots of key changes and fist-pumping moments as we delve deep into the murky guilty pleasure... Power ballads! From Scorpions to Bonnie Tyler via Meatloaf and back around to Roxette, nothing is off the table... Well, aside from 'that' Aerosmith one... Oh and Padre reveals some SERIOUSLY questionable taste!

*Apologies for a few connection gremlins throughout this episode.

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UK Thrashers - Neil Brannagan

Wed, 18 Sep 2024 17:30:22 GMT

This week... we caught up with Neil 'Branny' Brannagan, creator & overlord of UK Thrashers to find out a little more about the work he does to support some of the UK's best young thrash bands... We discuss getting gigs & selling tickets, social media challenges, the burgeoning underground UK metal scene & the venues / promoters working tirelessly to put on shows. We may or may not get a little 'grumpy old men' along the way...

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Thomas Eriksen (Mork)

Sun, 15 Sep 2024 17:15:00 GMT

This week... Tregenza & Beandog had the absolute pleasure of an hour with Thomas Eriksen, the man behind one of the finest black metal bands around, MORK. We discuss the early days of Mork, the evolution from 'secret' project to playing shows in Katmandu via the Norwegian black metal scene and of course, the outstanding new record 'Syv'. There may or may not have been an animal invasion somewhere along the lines too...

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On The Edge Of The Abyss: Cart & Horses, Motley Crue & Oasis...

Sun, 01 Sep 2024 17:00:33 GMT

Welcome to The Edge Of The Abyss! Our first 'bitesize' episode where we take a brief look at some recent events worth talking about...

This week, We discuss the legendary Cart & Horses pub being up for sale, Motley Crue's shameful Beastie Boys cover and the 90s reunion we never wanted...

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Metalbrew 2024 - The Aftermath & The Future

Sun, 25 Aug 2024 17:15:45 GMT

This week... We are joined by heavy metal defenders of the faith, Chris, Sarah & Stuart from Metalbrew to catch up on all the happenings from Metalbrew 2024... We discuss the good, the bad & the ugly from the bands, the people, the beer and of course, the odd grumpy neighbour. We also get their views on whether or not there will be a Metalbrew 2025. *Spoiler... it's happening!

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Alan Williams Metal Artist (Lemmy Project)

Tue, 20 Aug 2024 17:00:17 GMT

This week... Tregenza, Bean & Uncle Mike catch up with Alan Williams, the highly talented creator of the incredible Lemmy Statue, unveiled at Bloodstock 2024. We find out how Alan first started out, his journey and the whole story of how the Lemmy statue project unfolded.

Make sure you check out his work here: https://www.instagram.com/alanwilliamsmetalartist/

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Bloodstock 2024 Review - The Riffs, The Sun, The Ruined...

Sat, 17 Aug 2024 16:00:00 GMT

This week... We're once again joined by Uncle Mike to look back on the biggest metal weekend of the UK festival calendar... The bits we can remember at least! We talk band performances (obviously), campsite shenanigans, food, booze, the general organisation (good bits n bad bits) and last but not least... Baldrick!

See you in 2025!

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Bloodstock 2024 - Full Preview

Sun, 04 Aug 2024 17:02:56 GMT

This week... Due to phenomenal demand, we welcome back our good friend Uncle Mike to help us look forward to another year of the UK's biggest metal festival... We go over the lineup across all stages, our key bands to check out, the food, the weather and some predictions for the 2025 announcement. Apologies for Tregenza's audio issues throughout, he may or may not have been recording in a cave!

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Toys In The Attic

Sat, 27 Jul 2024 14:05:00 GMT

This week... We are talking about a time long, long ago... Our childhood and the somewhat tenuous links between heavy metal with children's toys, cartoons & other desperate ideas... From the power metal might of HE-MAN to the doom-laden RACCOONS via (apparently) the death metal underbelly of Barbie & Ken... Yep, it's one of 'those' episodes...

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Metal Monthly - June

Sun, 21 Jul 2024 17:15:26 GMT

This week... Better late than never, we catch up on the key albums, EPs, gigs & more from June... We talk GURT, KVAEN, EARTHTONE9, ROYAL REPUBLIC, 200 STAB WOUNDS, MOON REAPER plus a whole load more. There's also more 'Bean's Oddballs' and a run through of Padre's recent vinyl splurge!

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Metal Island Discs - James & Sean from Fracture Point

Sun, 14 Jul 2024 17:00:42 GMT

This week... We are joined by James & Shaun from UK thrashers Fracture Point as they try hard to agree on the 8 records they can have when marooned on a desert island... Cue lots of 90s metal reminiscing, controversial sweeping statements on cover versions, Coronation Street and... Mavis.

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Album Review - Orange Goblin - Science, Not Fiction

Wed, 10 Jul 2024 17:15:25 GMT

On this extra episode... We have a bit of a love-in with the mighty ORANGE GOBLIN... Not just reviewing the stonking new record SCIENCE, NOT FICTION, we look back over their near 30 year career, the gigs, the albums and the great moments from a true stalwart of British heavy metal. ORANGE FUCKIN' GOBLIN BABY!

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Live Music: A Call To Arms Part 2

Sun, 07 Jul 2024 17:15:43 GMT

This week... We are joined by our good friend Dave Savage from Black City Records to follow up on Tregenza & Bean's recent conversation about the live music scene in the UK... Once we get the election chat out of the way (if you're not interested in that, skip the first few minutes) We discuss why people are not going to gigs, what helps metal fans make a choice between going or not, festivals, merch cuts, the cost of living & what is going to happen in the future... We may not have the answers but it's something we feel has to be addressed.

Black City Records: https://www.blackcityrecords.co.uk/

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MetalBrew Fest

Sun, 30 Jun 2024 17:15:08 GMT

This week... We are joined by the team behind North London metal festival METALBREW, a truly beer fuelled DIY metal event that celebrates it's 20th anniversary this summer. We discuss the 'we don't know what we're doing' start, the bands, the challenges, the history & the future plus a lost carrier bag full of cash!!

Check out MetalBrew festival & get your tickers here: https://www.metalbrew.uk/

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Bonus - Live Music: A Call To Arms

Tue, 25 Jun 2024 17:30:00 GMT

On This bonus episode... Tregenza & Bean post the question, is there something keeping people away from gigs these days? If you are on the fence over going to a show, what determines whether it's ultimately a 'F**K YEAH' or a 'Nah, not tonight...' This is our call to arms to you, the music fan... Let us know in the comments & tell us what good things are happening where you live... We wanna know!

This episode is also a massive shout out to all the DIY promoters, the hardworking bands, the venues and most importantly, the fans of heavy music! Keep doing what you do, you are keeping the scene alive!

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Industrial Revolution with Alex Palmer

Sun, 23 Jun 2024 17:15:06 GMT

This week... Tregenza & Ant welcome Alex Palmer to In The Abyss once again to take a grimy dive into the world of Industrial music. From Throbbing Gristle to KMFDM via Killing Joke and everything else in between, we touch on the subculture, the visual aesthetic the controversies and the myths...

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Matt Davidson - Funeral Fest

Mon, 17 Jun 2024 17:15:59 GMT

On this episode... Tregenza chats with Matt Davidson, the man behind Funeral Fest, an awesome 2 day independent metal fest in Barrow, Cumbria. We shoot the shit over all the ins and outs of running a festival including booking the bands, the challenges, the logistics, the near death events and the question of "what possesses us to take on something like this?"

Check out FuneralFest here: https://www.facebook.com/funeralfest16/

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Metal Monthly: May

Sun, 16 Jun 2024 17:15:11 GMT

This week... We look back on another month of bangers from the likes of KNOCKED LOOSE, SAIDAN, HELLBUTCHER, UNLEASH THE ARCHERS & many more. There's also another edition of Bean's Oddballs & some words on the recent BRUCE DICKINSON London show.

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#100 - Heavy Metal Saved Our Lives

Sun, 09 Jun 2024 17:15:01 GMT

This week... We celebrate 100 episodes of In The Abyss by paying tribute to... METAL! From looking back on our favourite episodes via the formative 90s, the legendary metal nights & clubs of days gone by and a bit of excitement over the thriving metal scene today, we felt there was no better way to enjoy a century not out!

The photos, clockwise from Top left: Bean, Tregenza, Voice Of Reason & Padre :)

Thanks to everyone for listening over the past 100 episodes!

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#99 - Gareth Kelly (Gurt)

Thu, 06 Jun 2024 17:15:53 GMT

On this episode... Tregenza & Bean catch up with Gareth Kelly, vocalist with the mighty GURT! We discuss the barnstorming new album 'Satan ETC', the history of the band, the maddest song titles & the stories behind them plus honest views on the challenges around being in a DIY band in 2024...

Get your hands on the new Gurt record here: https://gurt.bandcamp.com/album/satan-etc

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#98 - Desertfest London 2024 Review: ALL The riffs!

Sun, 02 Jun 2024 17:15:33 GMT

This week... Bean & Tregenza welcome good friend and overall legend Mike Pearce to the podcast for the first time to help us try and remember as much as we can about a cracking Desertfest weekend. From the bands to the kebabs , ALL the riffs (or at least as many as we can remember) and everything else in between! Roll on Desertfest 2025!

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Desertfest Bonus - A Chat With Horndal

Thu, 23 May 2024 17:00:00 GMT

While at Desertfest last weekend, Tregenza & Bean managed to bag 20 mins or so with Pontius, Henrik & Daniel from the mighty Horndal. We discussed the gargantuan new record Head Hammer Man, their first ever UK show at Desertfest, writing books and the somewhat mysterious (and VERY metal) history revolving around the town of Horndal!

Check out Head Hammer Man here: https://horndal.bandcamp.com/album/head-hammer-man

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#97 - A Trip For The Brain: Metal & Mental Health

Sun, 19 May 2024 12:28:16 GMT

This week... Padre & the Voice Of Reason are let off the leash as history is made, the first In The Abyss episode sans Tregenza! However, once the insults & flaunting of the rules are done with, in support of Mental Health Awareness Week, the podcast rhythm section take a deep dive into the relationship between metal (and other forms of music) and mental health, discussing some personal and wider points intertwined with the music we love and the quite frankly incredible heavy metal community. Please be aware this episode features discussion of depression & suicide.

If you're affected by any of the issues spoken about, there are places to get support;

MIND: https://www.mind.org.uk/

Samaritans: https://www.samaritans.org/

CALM: https://www.thecalmzone.net/

Rethink Mental Illness: https://www.rethink.org/

It's not always easy to reach out to someone when you're not feeling able to, so if you think a friend or a colleague is in need, do reach out to them.

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#96 - Desertfest London 2024 Preview

Thu, 09 May 2024 17:30:00 GMT

This week... Tregenza, Bean & the one and only Wolfman Kieran, both from The Grudge (Catch them Sunday at The Dev, 9pm) look forward to Desertfest London 2024... We have a quick look back at least year's event plus picking out some of the key bands and some of the bands we know absolutely nothing about it! If you're going, we'll see you there!

Intro music 'Barrel Full O Smoke' by The Grudge, check em out on facebook, Instagram, Bandcamp etc @thegrudgeuk <<< See them at Desertfest, The Dev 9pm Sunday!!

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#95 - Metal Monthly: April

Mon, 06 May 2024 08:08:15 GMT

This week... The Four Grumpy Metal B**tards Of The Apocalypse look back on the very busy metal month of April... Crushing releases from the likes of HEKSEBLAD, HORNDAL, FLAMEBEARER, IN VAIN & more. We also look back on all the gigs during the month, featuring the likes of WRETCHED SOUL, GREEN LUNG, CARTER USM's JIM BOB & more and give our honest opinion on / stick the boot into the new Motley Crue single...

Intro music 'Barrel Full O Smoke' by The Grudge, check em out on facebook, Instagram, Bandcamp etc @thegrudgeuk

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#94 - Goat Major

Sun, 28 Apr 2024 17:30:31 GMT

This week... Tregenza, Bean & Padre return joined by Tom & Jammie from awesome Welsh doom-mongers GOAT MAJOR... We discuss the debut album RITUAL, signing to the awesome Ripple Music, the Welsh metal scene and controversial memories of Cardiff rock clubs in the early 2000s...

Check out GOAT MAJOR here: https://ripplemusic.bandcamp.com/album/ritual

Intro music 'Barrel Full O Smoke' by The Grudge, check em out on facebook, Instagram, Bandcamp etc @thegrudgeuk

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Bonus - Black City Records Weekender: Raw, Unedited, Drunk

Sat, 27 Apr 2024 12:00:00 GMT

Brace yourselves... This is our version of an early 90s Black Metal demo... 2am last Sunday morning we decided to record the weekend's events. It was a riot of a weekend celebrating Black City Records 3rd birthday as you'll probably be able to tell by the state of this recording! Good luck! :)

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#93 - Metal Monthly: March

Sun, 07 Apr 2024 17:30:45 GMT

This week... Tregenza, Bean & Ant look back on a busy month of gigs & releases... Bangers from THE QUILL, GOAT MAJOR, DODSRIT, JUDAS PRIEST, BRUCE DICKINSON and more! There was also the small matter of tours from the likes of JUDAS PRIEST, CREEPER, NAPALM DEATH, UGLY KID JOE & ENSLAVED. Time for a cup of tea and some rest we think...

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#92 - Artificial (Un)Intelligence. And Flumps.

Fri, 29 Mar 2024 18:30:43 GMT

This week... We have a rant about rip off Britain at gigs (Again) after the criminal approach to food & drink pricing at OVO Wembley Arena plus we wander down a rabbit hole of AI album art and ask the question, is it REALLY that bad?

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#91 - Coffin Storm, Arcana Rising Review

Thu, 21 Mar 2024 18:30:52 GMT

This week... Tregenza & Bean dig into the highly eccentric Arcana Rising, the debut record by Coffin Storm, a side project from the imaginations of Darkthrone's Fenriz & a couple of black metal friends... A perfectly unhealthy mix of prog, doom, blues, jazz and good old proper heavy metal!

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#90 - Hell Bent For Priest! Judas Priest Albums Ranked

Sun, 17 Mar 2024 18:30:56 GMT

This week... We look back over one of the most consistent back catalogues in metal... The mighty Judas Priest! Ranking the studio albums from 18th to 1st plus we try and work out where the storming new record Invincible Shield would sit in the countdown... But in typical In The Abyss style, we don't ALL completely agree on the merits of the Metal Gods...

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#89 - Metal Monthly: February

Sun, 10 Mar 2024 18:30:45 GMT

This week... We look back on some of the key album release in February from the likes of IHSAHN, HULDER, STRIKER, MORTA SKULD & more. We also throw a dose of cynicism at the Slayer reunion, what's missing from Sanguisugabogg and for some reason, dogging comes up in conversation...

Intro music 'Barrel Full O Smoke' by The Grudge, check em out on facebook, Instagram, Bandcamp etc @thegrudgeuk

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#88 - David Gregor (Morta Skuld)

Thu, 29 Feb 2024 18:27:32 GMT

This week... Tregenza & Bean are joined by Morta Skuld mainman David Gregor to discuss the band's thundering new record 'Creation Undone' plus the history and future of Morta Skuld, how the metal scene has changed since the 90s as well as cool stories from a life of playing and listening to the BEST music on Earth!

Check out 'Creation Undone' here: https://peaceville.bandcamp.com/album/creation-undone

Intro music 'Barrel Full O Smoke' by The Grudge, check em out on facebook, Instagram, Bandcamp etc @thegrudgeuk

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#87 - Joe Nally's Metal Island Discs

Sun, 25 Feb 2024 18:30:43 GMT

This week... Tregenza & Ant welcome Urne vocalist / bassist back to the podcast to discuss what 8 records he couldn't live without if stranded on a desert island... Cue over an hour of three metalheads waxing lyrical about metal, great albums, great venues, great record shops and loads more... 'Cos metal is awesome. And you all know it.

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#86 - Seriously, Why Metal?

Sun, 18 Feb 2024 18:31:25 GMT

This week... Tregenza & Padre have a chat with 'Cultural Advisor' Gav Evans about his journey into heavy music... The bands, the gigs, the dog walking... Plus, for some reason, Padre puts Gav's metal knowledge to the test with a pop quiz...

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#85 - Verminthrone

Sun, 11 Feb 2024 18:30:40 GMT

This week... Tregenza & Padre are joined by UK riff monsters Verminthrone to discuss their debut full length album 'The Cull' plus taking inspiration from strange rodent phenomena, their musical influences, being a doom band for two weeks and even a bit of Taylor Swift chat!

Intro music 'Barrel Full O Smoke' by The Grudge, check em out on facebook, Instagram, Bandcamp etc @thegrudgeuk

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#84 - Metal Monthly: January

Sun, 04 Feb 2024 18:15:57 GMT

This week... We look back on some of our favourite releases from January from the likes of Lucifer, Sovereign, Green Day, Moon Wizard and more! We also look at recent festival announcements & the new Bruce Dickinson single.

Intro music 'Barrel Full O Smoke' by The Grudge, check em out on facebook, Instagram, Bandcamp etc @thegrudgeuk

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#83 - Heavy Metal Gaming

Sun, 28 Jan 2024 18:00:00 GMT

This week... We welcome back our very own cultural advisor Gav to discuss the links between heavy metal and gaming... From Road Rash to Guitar Hero via Tony Hawk's Pro Skater and everything in between. 90s gaming fans will recognise this week's special intro music... Also, we can only apologise for the chaotic and quite frankly unacceptable ending to this week's episode ;)

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#82 - Top 10 Albums Turning 30 in 2024

Sun, 21 Jan 2024 18:35:00 GMT

This week... Padre's back so we thought it best to take a look at 1994 and our individual top 10 records from a barnstorming year for heavy music! Just to make us feel old, it quickly clicked that 1994 is THIRTY YEARS AGO! Nurse... pass me my hearing aid!

Intro music 'Barrel Full O Smoke' by The Grudge, check em out on facebook, Instagram, Bandcamp etc @thegrudgeuk

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#81 - We Are The Ozzy Osbourne Appreciation Society

Sun, 14 Jan 2024 18:35:22 GMT

This week... Tregenza, Ant & Bean are making Ozzy great again! We just wanted to celebrate the great man himself for all the music, the stories, the quotes & the incidents... Because why the f**k not? From his working class roots in 50s/60s Birmingham through the 80s & 90s to his underrated recent material... OZZY RULES!

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80 - 2024 Preview

Sun, 07 Jan 2024 18:30:38 GMT

This week... It's time to look forward to ANOTHER tremendous year of heavy metal fun! We discuss the bands to watch, albums we are anticipating, the gigs, the festivals and one or two outrageous predictions... Pretty standard then!

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79 - 2023 : What A Metal Year!

Sun, 17 Dec 2023 18:15:21 GMT

This week... It's the final episode of year so we look back on an unbelievable year of heavy music! Once again, we are joined by our favourite hitter of things, Beandog plus King of the greatest record Shop in the UK, Black City Records, our good friend Dave Savage.

We are counting down the In The Abyss top 11 albums of the year plus gigs of the year, memorable moments, favourite EPs, the current strength of British metal and of course... tit of the year plus all sorts of metal related tomfoolery! Merry Christmas!

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78 - Nige Chupacabra's Metal Island Discs

Sun, 10 Dec 2023 18:40:51 GMT

This week... We are joined by Nige Savage, guitarist & mastermind behind the awesome Chupacabra to discuss the 8 records (No Beatles) he could not live without if stranded on a desert island. We also look back on a couple of great gigs in the past week from Skynd and the return of proper legends, The Almighty!

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#77 - Yes, I'm a Christian Metalhead - Elliot Leaver

Wed, 29 Nov 2023 18:40:08 GMT

This week... We are joined by Metal Hammer / Distorted Sound writer Elliot Leaver to discuss the fact his is both a metalhead AND a Christian... A potentially awkward juxtaposition, we get his thoughts on growing up with Christian metalhead parents, black metal, the unexpected links between metal and Christianity and of course... THAT Cradle Of Filth t-shirt!

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#76 - CJ Wildheart

Sun, 19 Nov 2023 18:40:10 GMT

This week... We have the honour of being joined by the one and only CJ Wildheart! We discuss the killer new record SPLiT, punk rock, Egyptian hackers, Saudi Dentists, floods and of course his past career in The Wildhearts & Honeycrack...

Pre-order 'SPLiT' here: https://cjdevilspit.com/collections/split-preorder

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#75 - Sepultura Albums Ranked

Sun, 12 Nov 2023 18:40:27 GMT

This week... It's another album ranking episode! This time, Sepultura! From Morbid Visions in 86 all the way through to 2020's Quadra, we use our usual scientific process (ahem) to rank from worst to best.... Will the usually ultra pro-Max era Sepultura Padre open up to the modern era of Sepultura? Also, we discuss the Download lineup announcement... both good and bad!

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#74 - October Metal Roundup

Sun, 05 Nov 2023 18:40:24 GMT

This week... we look back on a very busy October... Lots of gigs and some cracking releases. We pick our favourite albums from the month and look back on live performances from the like of Hellripper, Celestial Sanctuary, Tailgunner, Carpenter Brut and loads more!

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#73 - Autopsy - Ashes, Organs, Blood And Crypts Album Review

Wed, 25 Oct 2023 17:45:58 GMT

This week, Tregenza drags Beandog out of the pits of hell to take a deep dive into Autopsy's new slab of filth 'Ashes, Organs, Blood And Crypts', dropping only a year after the monster 'Morbidity Triumphant'... Listen in to find out what we thought and where it sits in a very strong year for death metal.

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#72 - Lowest Creature, Witch Supreme Album Review

Mon, 23 Oct 2023 17:50:59 GMT

This week, we take a deep dive into the brand new record 'Witch Supreme' from the awesome Lowest Creature... Will it surpass Sacrilegious Pain? Is it a potential album of the year? Listen in to find out...

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#71 - Lowest Creature

Sat, 21 Oct 2023 17:45:44 GMT

On This week's episode... We are once again joined by Tobias, Douglas (Dodge Rose) & Philip from one of our favourite bands Lowest Creature. We discuss the killer new record, the band's plans for the future, UK shows, Varg Vikernes' RPG and Zlatan Ibrahimovic!

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#70 - Ryan Waste (Municipal Waste)

Sat, 14 Oct 2023 17:45:12 GMT

On This week's episode... Tregenza & Ant made the trip west to the 'Bristol Metal Quarter' and caught up with Ryan Waste from crossover thrash legends Municipal Waste... We talk touring, vinyl reissues, side projects, merch cuts an a whole load more!

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Bonus Episode - Gav's First Metal Show!

Thu, 12 Oct 2023 17:45:32 GMT

On This week's episode... We have a quick catch up with contributor & close friend of the podcast Gav Evans after attending his first EVER metal show on the Municipal Waste tour... Welcome to the best club in the world Gav, you'll never leave!

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#69 - September Metal Roundup

Sun, 08 Oct 2023 17:45:00 GMT

On This week's episode... We look back on the mega metal month of September! Bangers from Nervosa, Moonlight Sorcery, Grove Street, Disguised Malignance and a whole load more!

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#68 - Top 10 Debut Albums That Aren't Appetite For Destruction

Sun, 01 Oct 2023 17:44:45 GMT

On This week's episode... We count down our favourite debut albums with just one rule... NO Appetite For Destruction! We drag up some absolute classics from years gone by... with a bit of controversy along the way. We also talk about developments surrounding a subject we are very passionate about... merch cuts!

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#67 - Code Orange, The Above Review

Tue, 26 Sep 2023 17:45:02 GMT

On this week's episode... Tregenza & Voice Of Reason dig into the new Code Orange record 'The Above', their first since 2020's Underneath. Cue the Nu Metal talk...

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#66 - All Hail The RIFF!!

Sun, 17 Sep 2023 17:45:23 GMT

On This week's episode... We pay homage to the one thing that glues it all together... THE RIFF! The legendary, the favourites, the filthiest... Just grab a beer, warm up your neck and all hail... THE FUCKING RIFF! Oh, and we bet you always wanted to know which Michael Jackson song came closest to thrash... Padre reckons he's got you covered!

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#65 - Corey Taylor, CMF2 Album Review

Tue, 12 Sep 2023 17:45:00 GMT

Because we love you all so much, we have a bonus episode this week!! Tregenza, Voice Of Reason and once-a-regular-guest-now-part-of-the-furniture Beandog get into the energetic & charismatic new Corey Taylor solo album CMFT2... Listen in to see what we think... Is it a vinyl purchase? A 2022 top 20? Top 10 even?

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#64 - August Metal Round-Up

Sun, 10 Sep 2023 17:40:35 GMT

On this week's episode... We look back on some key metal releases in August including bangers from Urne, Orbit Culture, Spirit Adrift, Alice Cooper and many many more! We also celebrate what seems to be the return of the 'proper' UK tour, the importance of the battle jacket and... Can you order camels via mail order?

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#63 - Obituary. Dying Victims. Deathcore.

Sun, 03 Sep 2023 17:45:10 GMT

On this week's episode... Tregenza looks back on a banger of a show on the Obituary / Pest Control tour, we also go all 'grumpy old metalhead' on Deathcore and the current controversies surrounding this divisive sub genre, the formation of a 'heavy metal government' and most importantly... We have a bit of a love-in with our favourite underground metal label Dying Victims Productions. Oh, and the man from DelMonte comes up too...

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#62 - Megadeth Albums Ranked

Sun, 27 Aug 2023 17:50:48 GMT

On this week's episode... After their headline performance at Bloodstock 2023, we decided to go back over the Megadeth back catalogue and rank the albums from the godawful to the genre defining classics... As ever, there's some questionable views on show....

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#61 - Bloodstock 2023 Full Review

Sat, 19 Aug 2023 17:55:18 GMT

On this week's episode... It's a bumper one so grab a beer and strap yourselves in! We look back on an exhausting yet triumphant weekend at Bloodstock 2023... The riffs, the pits, the people, the questionable t-shirts and everything in between. Roll on 2024!!

This episode is dedicated to the young metalhead who tragically lost his life at the festival after falling ill. One of our own, rest in peace!

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#60 - Urne - A Feast On Sorrow Review

Thu, 03 Aug 2023 18:00:49 GMT

On this week's episode... Tregenza & The Voice Of Reason are once again joined by Beandog (he can't keep away) for a deep dive into one of this year's most anticipated albums, A Feast On Sorrow from the awesome Urne.

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#59 Bloodstock 2023 Preview

Sun, 30 Jul 2023 18:00:31 GMT

On this week's episode... We rope in 3/5 of The Grudge (Kieran, Lee & Beandog) to preview the UK's biggest heavy metal party, Bloodstock 2023! We give our views on the lineup, expectations, the bands we are looking forward to, food / beer and of course... the weather!! Oh, and for those of you who have been attending Bloodstock for a few years, Tregenza remembers the epic games of Forky Forky! See you there!

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#58 - June Metal Round-Up

Sun, 23 Jul 2023 18:00:07 GMT

On this week's episode... We finally get around to looking back at some of the metal bangers released in June... Plus pick some of our favourites from 2023 so far and also a bit too much cricket talk... Thrash metal cricket? Yep!

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#57 - Metal Island Discs w/Black City Records

Sun, 16 Jul 2023 18:00:00 GMT

On this week's episode... It's a full house as Tregenza, Padre & Voice Of Reason are joined by Dave from Black City Records in Bristol & record-hoarding fiend Original Beandog to answer the question that's on everyone's lips... What 8 metal albums would you have if stranded on a desert island? From soft furnishings to a shout out for Black Coffee Worship via our own personal London Astoria, nothing is off limits!

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#56 - Wallowing

Mon, 10 Jul 2023 04:00:00 GMT

On this week's episode... Tregenza is joined by Wallowing... one of the UK's most fascinating and exciting bands to talk about their recent (and utterly awesome) new album 'Earth Reaper', anonymity as a band, shows in unusual places (#bookmosh) and where the future lies for such a unique package!

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#55 - Nige & Heather of Chupacabra

Tue, 04 Jul 2023 04:00:40 GMT

On this week's episode... We are joined by Nige & Heather from new UK Thrash project Chupacabra to talk... about their awesome debut EP, the Bristol metal scene, miming rock stars and performing naked on stage covered in blue paint!!

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#54 - Nita Strauss, Call Of The Void Review

Sat, 01 Jul 2023 08:43:01 GMT

On this episode... Something a little different as Tregenza & The Voice Of Reason dig into the new album from Nita Strauss, The Call Of The Wild and give it an honest review. Keep your eyes peeled for more album review shorts coming soon!

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Episode 53 - Tailgunner Album Special

Tue, 27 Jun 2023 04:00:53 GMT

n this week's episode... We are joined by Bones & Zach from true defenders of the metal faith & soon to be huge Tailgunner to take a deep dive into their forthcoming debut album Guns For Hire plus a bit of an update on the great guitarist search!

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Episode 52 - Obscure Gems

Mon, 19 Jun 2023 04:00:00 GMT

On this week's episode... Tregenza & The Voice Of Reason discuss a few albums that could be considered 'obscure gems'... Those albums that just didn't catch on to the wider world but hold their own as absolute bangers! We also reminisce about those free CDs that came with Kerrang in the 90s plus our webzine days in the early 2000s...

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Episode 51 - May Metal Roundup

Mon, 12 Jun 2023 04:00:04 GMT

On this week's episode... We look back at some of the metal releases from the month of May featuring the likes of Enforcer, Unearth, Cattle Decapitation, Vomitory & a whole load more! Things also get a bit 'ranty' towards the end when the subject of artist tour income arises...

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Episode 50 - 5 Decades, 50 Albums

Mon, 05 Jun 2023 04:00:47 GMT

On this week's episode... We celebrate 50 episodes with a look back on the past 5 decades of metal and pick apart Voice Of Reason's selection of the 10 most important metal albums from the 70s, 80s, 90s, 00s, 2010s... A whole host of classic metal albums drooled over plus some questionable choices and glaring omissions...

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Episode 49 - Joe Nally (Urne)

Sat, 27 May 2023 07:54:08 GMT

On this week's episode... Tregenza caught up with Urne bassist / vocalist Joe Nally to talk about the sure-to-be-a-killer upcoming album 'A Feast On Sorrow', the upcoming tour with Gojira, recording with Joe Duplantier in New York and trying to avoid getting stuck in Europe for 5 years!

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Episode 48 - Black City Records

Mon, 22 May 2023 04:00:18 GMT

On this week's episode... We are joined by David Savage, owner of Bristol's heavy metal record shop Black City Records. We talk all things vinyl, the highs and lows of starting and running a record shop, favourite records and making cups of tea for Municipal Waste and Lamb Of God!

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Episode 47 - Zadok The (Judas) Priest

Mon, 15 May 2023 04:00:51 GMT

On this week's episode... We have a bit of a catch up on a great night with the legendary Therapy?, the Coronation of the man with the shiny hat, Eurovision, post-gig grub and the forthcoming Iron Maiden tour setlist... our hopes, dreams and quite possibly disappointments!

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Episode 46 - April Metal Round-Up

Mon, 08 May 2023 04:00:28 GMT

On this week's episode... Padre finally returns after a few weeks away with a frank and up front view on 72 Seasons... We also look back at some of our favourite metal releases in April... From thrash legends to Scottish sword wielding power metal and everything in between. We also catch up on Ant's metal journey as it's been a while plus Tregenza looks back on a banger of a show from Warbringer & Hellripper in London.

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Episode 45 - Allfather

Mon, 01 May 2023 04:00:14 GMT

On this week's episode... We catch up with Allfather vocalist Tom Ballard to talk all things Allfather, ethical merchandise, the UK metal scene and even obscure grocery shopping on a Kent high street!! We also look at moshpit etiquette, the potential closure of a legendary London venue and of course, give more opinion on 72 Seasons.

New release 'A Violent Truth' available now: https://allfather1.bandcamp.com/album/a-violent-truth

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Episode 44 - Alex Palmer, Seventh Circle Artworks

Mon, 24 Apr 2023 04:00:07 GMT

On this week's episode... Tregenza caught up with Alex Palmer, owner of the rather awesome and VERY metal Seventh Circle Artworks to talk about his awesome work, the cool collaborations and what inspires him to create such unique pieces. We'll also look back on Metallica's 72 Seasons plus a dark week for metal festivals in the UK... Not to mention a few rants n' grumbles!

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Episode 43 - March Metal Roundup

Sat, 15 Apr 2023 07:33:41 GMT

On this week's episode... We look back on another outstanding month of metal with March's releases. Waxing lyrical over epics from the likes of Enslaved, Foretoken, Dawn Ray'd & Majesties plus a few surprising gems like Hellcrash, The Banishment, Allfather and a shed load more! Welcoming back once again, The Grudge tubthumper, uber metalhead and all round gent, Beandog!

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Bonus Episode - A 72 Seasons Preview conversation...

Fri, 14 Apr 2023 14:32:07 GMT

An impromptu bonus episode! On Thursday April 13th, Tregenza & Bean spent a couple of hours at Hackney Picturehouse to preview Metallica's 72 Seasons album... We decided to have a bit of a debrief and discuss what we really thought after the first full listen... This may or may not have been alcohol fuelled*

*It really was!

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Episode 42 - 'I was Editor Of The School Magazine': Metal In Movies

Mon, 03 Apr 2023 04:00:40 GMT

On this week's episode... A bit of reminiscing over some classic metal related movies and movie moments... From the legendary This Is Spinal Tap to the more recent and underrated Hesher, there's a veritable smorgasbord of movies and TV! Obviously there's been some glaring omissions and some absolute toss too... There's no way we'd leave those out... We welcome back Gav Evans to add some movie nerd-ness too!

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Episode 41 - In The Abyss Goes Prog: Act 1, Scene 1 - The Gathering Of Fools

Mon, 20 Mar 2023 05:00:58 GMT

On this week's episode... We hop along the astral plain and take our seats in the court of the Crimson King for a lengthy discussion on Progressive Rock (It's ok, don't run away)... From the late 60s and Sgt Pepper through the 70s with Pink Floyd and Jethro Tull, going off on tangents with Queensryche and Fates Warning ending up slap in between the buried and me! We rope in a couple of experts in the form of Wolfman himself, Kieran Aston and for the first time, also from The Grudge and prog aficionado, Lee Davidson to bring some sense to proceedings!

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Episode 40 - Fantasy Festivals!

Mon, 13 Mar 2023 04:30:29 GMT

On this week's episode... We have one of those 'over a few pints' conversations and create our fantasy festival lineups... From unrealistic reunions to Cornish castles via the Bible belt of America... Nothing is too ridiculous!

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Episode 39 - February Metal Round-Up

Mon, 06 Mar 2023 04:50:38 GMT

On this week's episode... We look back on a cracking month of metal releases from the likes of Pest Control, Megaton Sword, Hellripper and many more... with extra focus on the new In Flames... Was Tregenza right back in January? Listen in to find out... We also look at a few key news stories from the month including Tom Araya & Randy Blythe in a zombie flick and the eagerly awaited (by us at least) Almighty reunion tour...

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Episode 38 - Top 10 Metal Covers Of Non Metal Songs

Mon, 27 Feb 2023 05:04:47 GMT

On this week's episode... We count down our top 10 favourite metal covers of non metal songs... Expect arguments, questionable opinions and many a sweeping statement! We'll also throw rocks at some horrendous covers and Tregenza looks back on Obituary's storming London show on Feb 23rd.

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Episode 37 - Dunes

Mon, 20 Feb 2023 05:00:08 GMT

On this week's episode... We are joined by Ade & Nikky from Dunes over a few beers to talk all things Dunes plus a bit of middle aged grumbling, whether David Draiman is right by saying rock music has lost it's 'danger' and what actually is driving up the price of band merch at gigs... Oh, make sure you listen right to the end to hear about Ade's involvement in the strangest tribute act ever...

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Episode 36 - Sanguisugabogg Album Review & January Metal Round-up

Sat, 04 Feb 2023 11:22:08 GMT

On this week's episode... We review the disgusting new Sanguisugabogg album 'Homicidal Ecstacy' plus a look back at some of the metal albums released in the past couple of weeks. There's also an update on The Voice Of Reason's 'Metal Journey' and, for some reason, discussions about a multi millionaire German Shepherd dog with a penchant for fine steak...

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Episode 35 - Nico Cattoni of Raptore

Mon, 30 Jan 2023 15:45:40 GMT

On this week's episode... We catch up with Nico Cattoni, vocalist and guitarist with Argentinian / Spanish purveyors of True Heavy Metal and responsible for one of our favourite metal albums of 2022! We discuss all things Raptore, the South American metal scene, bold facial hair and of course, football!

Check out Raptore here >>> https://raptore.bandcamp.com/music

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Episode 34 - Album Reviews: Katatonia, Leper Colony & more

Tue, 24 Jan 2023 04:23:00 GMT

On this week's episode... We review some of January's metal album offerings including releases from legendary Swedes Katatonia, Mexico's Freeroad and a couple of surprise early AOTY contenders from Leper Colony & Tribunal. Also we look at potential future changes to the live music experience, the new Metallica single and a metal festival that has banned ALL backing tracks...

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Intro music 'Grand Caravan' by The Grudge, check em out on facebook, Instagram, Bandcamp etc @thegrudgeuk

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Episode 33 - Hellripper

Mon, 16 Jan 2023 05:00:00 GMT

On this week's episode... We sit down for a fireside chat with James McBain, otherwise known as the man behind maniacal speed metal project HELLRIPPER. We discuss all things Hellripper, band merch, Scotland, tours and a weird message about offering the devil himself a round of fellatio...

Instagram: @intheabyssmetal / @ant_dan / @padreintheabyss / @joeytregenza

Twitter: @Intheabyssuk @ant_dan @joeytregenza

Facebook: @intheabyssuk

Hellripper's new album ' Warlocks Grim & Withered Hags' out Feb 18th on Peaceville Records. Get it via https://hellripper.bandcamp.com

Intro music 'Grand Caravan' by The Grudge, check em out on facebook, Instagram, Bandcamp etc @thegrudgeuk

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Episode 32 - 2023 Preview: Releases, Predictions, Wants And More!

Mon, 09 Jan 2023 05:00:54 GMT

We're back!! Just a little fatter and a lot slower but still livin' the metal dream!

On this week's episode... We look forward to 2023 with all the major album release that are either confirmed or rumoured, some bands to watch out for and Tregenza's predictions for the year. We also kick off the Voice Of Reason's journey through the metal years and a brief look back at a British music scene that many may have missed...

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Twitter: @Intheabyssuk

Facebook: @intheabyssuk

Intro music 'Grand Caravan' by The Grudge, check em out on facebook, Instagram, Bandcamp etc @thegrudgeuk

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Episode 31 - 2022: The Year In Metal

Mon, 19 Dec 2022 20:02:03 GMT

On this week's episode... We round up all the highs, lows and otherwise of metal in 2022. We dish out awards for our top albums, gigs, band of the year, metal bellend of the year and a whole load more! Thanks to EVERYONE all around the world who has listened in 2022, it's been an absolute blast and here's to bigger and better things in 2023! See you in January!

Instagram: @merchintheabyss / @ant_dan / @kaguitarlessons / @originalbeandog / @padreintheabyss

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Facebook: @intheabyssuk

Intro music 'Grand Caravan' by The Grudge, check em out on facebook, Instagram, Bandcamp etc @thegrudgeuk

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Episode 30 - 'Black Metal Beekeepers'

Sat, 26 Nov 2022 11:18:03 GMT

On this week's episode... We are joined once again by Adam Brennan from Music Radar & Metal Hammer to talk about this week's hot and not so hot metal topics... A new Bruce Dickinson album on the way, Roger Waters disappearing up his own ass and Dave Mustaine wants a Slayer reunion for one more 'Big 4' show... We also discuss a black metal band in a bookshop and our usual Underground Band Of The Week.

This week's playlist of steel: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4DPosbsNpbr0XARGEsMGWr

Underground Band Of The Week: Infernal Tenebra - https://infernaltenebra.bandcamp.com/

Instagram: @merchintheabyss / @ant_dan / @adamlegroove

Twitter: @Intheabyssuk

Facebook: @intheabyssuk

Intro music 'Grand Caravan' by The Grudge, check em out on facebook, Instagram, Bandcamp etc @thegrudgeuk

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Episode 29 - It's Like... A Heavy Metal One Show!

Mon, 21 Nov 2022 05:00:13 GMT

On this week's episode... We are joined by friend of the podcast Original Beandog to catch up on a few metal matters from the past couple of weeks... 2023 Festival lineups, the potential death of the album format, Grammy metal award nominees and why is Sharon Osbourne dragging up the past?

This week's playlist of steel: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/04dg2sB6aihSXbTqkzVTlJ

Underground Band Of The Week: Dirty Pagans - https://dirty-pagans.bandcamp.com/

Instagram: @merchintheabyss / @ant_dan / @originalbeandog

Twitter: @Intheabyssuk

Facebook: @intheabyssuk

Intro music 'Grand Caravan' by The Grudge, check em out on facebook, Instagram, Bandcamp etc @thegrudgeuk

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Episode 28 - Norway / Black Metal

Mon, 07 Nov 2022 05:00:28 GMT

On this week's episode... We complete the Scandinavian tour with Norway and specifically Black Metal. Why did Norway produce such bleak music? What are the roots of Black Metal? We look at the dark & light elements aswell as a potential 'Big 4' of Black Metal... Oh, and apparently A-Ha were Stoke City fans? Listen in to find out more...

This week's playlist of steel: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/26M5BKfqh6roMjGDTHY6gj

Underground Band Of The Week: Vicious Blade - https://viciousblade.bandcamp.com/

Instagram: @merchintheabyss / @ant_dan / @padreintheabyss

Twitter: @Intheabyssuk

Facebook: @intheabyssuk

Intro music 'Grand Caravan' by The Grudge, check em out on facebook, Instagram, Bandcamp etc @thegrudgeuk

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Episode 27 - Wrestling & Metal

Mon, 31 Oct 2022 05:00:14 GMT

On this week's episode... We are joined by friend of the podcast and wrestling authority, Gav Evans to talk about the links between Heavy Metal and Wrestling... The joint boom of WWE & Nu Metal in the late 90s through to ECW's use of some true classic metal anthems. Also, how Chris Jericho continues to fly the flag for metal within the wrestling fraternity and why are Padre and Gav so keen on oily muscle men in little pants?

This week's playlist of steel: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4Czvk7uQlBx47PhJc2YuQZ

Underground Band Of The Week: Raptore - https://dyingvictimsproductions.bandcamp.com/album/raptore-blackfire

Instagram: @merchintheabyss / @ant_dan / @padreintheabyss

Twitter: @Intheabyssuk

Facebook: @intheabyssuk

Intro music 'Grand Caravan' by The Grudge, check em out on facebook, Instagram, Bandcamp etc @thegrudgeuk

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Episode 26 - Noise Dosage Media

Mon, 24 Oct 2022 04:00:19 GMT

Episode Description

On this week's episode... We are joined by Jon Lambert, mastermind behind Noise Dosage Media and the film 'Between Exultation & Aggression' to talk about the film, the history and future of extreme metal and even pizza! Of course there is our weekly 'Where's Schaffer' update too...

Between Exultation & Aggression: https://www.noisedosagemedia.com/

This week's playlist of steel: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5Kz0ewIBCBXbXrXNOzLDKq

Underground Band Of The Week: Iron Tomb - https://open.spotify.com/artist/3f0GBSw06wJcP7pLKG4mn7

Instagram: @merchintheabyss / @ant_dan / @padreintheabyss

Twitter: @Intheabyssuk

Facebook: @intheabyssuk

Intro music 'Grand Caravan' by The Grudge, check em out on facebook, Instagram, Bandcamp etc @thegrudgeuk

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Episode 25 - Germany Special

Mon, 17 Oct 2022 04:00:59 GMT

On this week's episode... We talk about metal in Germany! From The Scorpions & Rammstein to Wacken & Halford's Bar, Germany has long had an affinity with heavy metal. We wanted to know why. Also this week... The ongoing search for Jon Schaffer, Krampus Rumpus and Is Padre actually an anarchist? The Italian authorities definitely had their suspicions...

This week's playlist of steel (Germany Special): https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7dIIvyWmZUIKBhkEebThrx

Underground Band Of The Week: Video Nasties - https://open.spotify.com/artist/4yvnbMXuSZZCqzUy1QvEM1

Instagram: @merchintheabyss / @ant_dan / @padreintheabyss

Twitter: @Intheabyssuk

Facebook: @intheabyssuk

Intro music 'Grand Caravan' by The Grudge, check em out on facebook, Instagram, Bandcamp etc @thegrudgeuk

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Episode 24 - Queen, were they really all that?

Mon, 10 Oct 2022 04:00:35 GMT

On this week's episode... We go where some have threatened but few have committed... Were Queen really all that good? Were they merely a singles band? Can they even be considered overrated? We also discuss the monumental rip off that is ticket reselling websites, Iron Maiden's 2023 arena tour and has anyone actually seen Jon Schaffer?

This week's playlist of steel: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5HypCMY4iHCYJh98qaTaSq

Underground Metal Band Of The Week: Thundering Hooves - https://open.spotify.com/artist/6fGFAlK4CSqdYUhDpRu3pj

Instagram: @merchintheabyss / @ant_dan / @padreintheabyss

Twitter: @Intheabyssuk

Intro music 'Grand Caravan' by The Grudge, check em out on facebook, Instagram, Bandcamp etc @thegrudgeuk

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Episode 23 - Chris Barling (Inhuman Nature, Mercenary Press)

Mon, 03 Oct 2022 04:00:44 GMT

On this week's episode... We are joined by Chris Barling, frontman with the awesome Inhuman Nature. We discuss everything Inhuman Nature, Mercenary Press, straight edge hardcore, Nazi Black Metal, pizza and a whole lot more. Make sure you check out this week's playlist for a taste of some of the UK's best underground metal bands too!

This week's playlist of steel: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6zTlIogV0GNI5A00RSHtBp

Instagram: @merchintheabyss / @ant_dan / @padreintheabyss

Twitter: @Intheabyssuk

Facebook: @intheabyssuk

Inhuman Nature: https://inhumannature.bandcamp.com/

Mercenary Press: https://mercenarypress.bigcartel.com/

Crypt Of The Wizard: https://www.cryptofthewizard.com/

Intro music 'Grand Caravan' by The Grudge, check em out on facebook, Instagram, Bandcamp etc @thegrudgeuk

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Episode 22 - 1997 - 2000: The Nu Metal Years

Mon, 26 Sep 2022 04:00:28 GMT

On this week's episode... Part 3 of our retrospective spectacular looking back at 90s rock & metal brings us to perhaps the most polarising period of heavy music... The late 90s & Nu Metal. How important is it as part of metal history? Can we really give credit to Limp Bizkit for their impact? We also look at the leanest period for the big 4 Thrash bands and the early shoots of 'metalcore'. Joining us this week from Music Radar & Metal Hammer is Adam Brennan.

This week's playlist of steel: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6zTlIogV0GNI5A00RSHtBp

Instagram: @merchintheabyss / @ant_dan / @padreintheabyss

Twitter: @Intheabyssuk

Intro music 'Grand Caravan' by The Grudge, check em out on facebook, Instagram, Bandcamp etc @thegrudgeuk

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Episode 21 - 1994-1996

Tue, 20 Sep 2022 04:00:00 GMT

On this week's episode... Part 2 of our retrospective look at 90s metal. We discuss the peak years of Pantera, the acrimonious Sepultura split, what Metallica were thinking with Load and just how great the British alternative rock scene was at the time! Reminisce with our playlist via the link below.

This week's playlist of steel: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1PiCNcdmL0aWlOUg2vQJfj

Instagram: @merchintheabyss / @ant_dan / @padreintheabyss

Twitter: @Intheabyssuk

Intro music 'Grand Caravan' by The Grudge, check em out on facebook, Instagram, Bandcamp etc @thegrudgeuk

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Episode 20 - 90s Pt1: 1990-1993

Mon, 12 Sep 2022 04:00:28 GMT

In this week's episode... We kick off a trilogy of shows looking at 90s rock & metal... Starting things off with 1990-1993 and the emergence of Grunge, a 2nd wind for Thrash Metal, The Black Album, Alt metal and what we really thought of Fear Of The Dark... Joining the usual 3 stooges this week is friend of 20+ years, Rob Laing.

This week's Playlist of Steel: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/13bPAUYX7stR70s3VLYdtA

Instagram: @merchintheabyss / @ant_dan / @padreintheabyss

Twitter: @Intheabyssuk

Intro music 'Grand Caravan' by The Grudge, check em out on facebook, Instagram, Bandcamp etc @thegrudgeuk

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Episode 19 - Finland

Mon, 05 Sep 2022 04:00:49 GMT

On this week's episode... We take a look at the Finnish metal scene and why there is such a burgeoning love across the entire nation; A country with a population of just 5 million that produces more metal bands per capita than any other country on Earth! We also look back at the new Machine Head album, some more grumbles about life in general and possibly the strangest metal/pop collaboration yet...

This week's Playlist of Steel: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/760UUMR9ILuNKElhzHlYDo?si=c32e5c94538543d5

Instagram: @merchintheabyss

Twitter: @Intheabyssuk

Intro music 'Grand Caravan' by The Grudge, check em out on facebook, Instagram, Bandcamp etc @thegrudgeuk

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Episode 18 - Synthwave

Sun, 28 Aug 2022 04:30:03 GMT

On this week's episode... We look outside the box to talk about Synthwave and it's relationship with metal... Why is it starting to resonate with metalheads? As usual we discuss this week's metal news including the probably overrated new Machine Head album and Nickleback apparently going all 'metalcore'...

This week's Playlist of Synth: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0ZASHNk9Vcm3fq4NZEu5mY?si=3de952829b7a4554&nd=1

Paul Dianno fundraiser t-shirt: https://www.maidencroatia.com/riggs/

Instagram: @merchintheabyss

Twitter: @Intheabyssuk

Intro music 'Grand Caravan' by The Grudge, check em out on facebook, Instagram, Bandcamp etc @thegrudgeuk

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Episode 17 - Bloodstock 2022 Full Review

Sat, 20 Aug 2022 07:28:15 GMT

On this week's episode... We're back after a couple of weeks away with a full all singin', all moshin' review of Bloodstock Open Air 2022. The heat, the riffs, the tantrums, the turntables and everything in between.

This week's playlist: A Bloodstock Special - https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4EGeDZqF4RM7pCWdweFF72

https://www.instagram.com/merchintheabyss

Intro music 'Grand Caravan' by The Grudge, check em out on facebook, Instagram, Bandcamp etc @thegrudgeuk

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Bonus Episode - The Trial of Kieran 'Wolfman' Aston

Mon, 01 Aug 2022 03:04:46 GMT

A bonus episode while we take a short summer break for metal and beers at Bloodstock 2022...

We summon Kieran The 'Wolfman' Aston to trial for a heinous crime against Metal Law... The crime? Opting to attend an Ed Sheeran concert instead of Guns N Roses... Judge Padre presides over the case with Tregenza as council for the prosecution. Is he guilty? Listen to find out...

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Episode 16 - The Working Class Roots (bloody roots) Of Heavy Metal

Mon, 25 Jul 2022 03:00:45 GMT

On This Week's episode... We go a bit 'intellectual' and discuss the working class roots of heavy metal, it's parallels with historic events, the occult, the 'brotherhood', the blatant levels of masculinity and a whole load more. Also, we talk new music from Slipknot, Skid Row and Ugly Kid Joe's awesome new album title! Feel free to get in touch via social media, links below.

This Week's Playlist Of Steel: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4UDfRKzVPF4x3SN4n0tqmo

https://www.instagram.com/merchintheabyss

https://www.facebook.com/intheabyssuk

intheabyssuk@gmail.com

Intro music 'Grand Caravan' by The Grudge, check em out on facebook, Instagram, Bandcamp etc @thegrudgeuk

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Episode 15 - 'Definitive' 80s Rock & Metal

Tue, 19 Jul 2022 03:10:40 GMT

On this week's episode... We attempt to decide what are the definitive 80s bands and albums. Not our favourites, not the biggest selling but those artists that define what 80s metal is all about. Also, we discuss the much anticipated Pantera 'reunion', Tailgunner's recent show at The Dev & what has really happened to Tesco since Padre was last in the UK...?

This week's PLAYLIST OF STEEL! - https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3u4BmWWpHOILx3FJTiuwsP

http://www.intheabyss.co.uk

https://www.instagram.com/merchintheabyss

Intro music 'Grand Caravan' by The Grudge, check em out on facebook, Instagram, Bandcamp etc @thegrudgeuk

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Episode 14 - Getting Into Metal, The Influential Years

Tue, 05 Jul 2022 03:00:21 GMT

On this week's episode... We discuss how and when we first discovered heavy metal and the impact it had on our lives... Not always as intense as it sounds! Also, we celebrate Canada Day with highlighting some of Canada's best metal exports, the usual news & metal banter plus we 'out' a good friend for a heinous crime against metal!

This week's PLAYLIST OF STEEL! - https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5bO79mXPK29bPytugu4vVI

http://www.intheabyss.co.uk

https://www.instagram.com/merchintheabyss

Intro music 'Grand Caravan' by The Grudge, check em out on facebook, Instagram, Bandcamp etc @thegrudgeuk

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Episode 13 - A Bit Of A Rant... Or Two

Tue, 28 Jun 2022 03:30:17 GMT

On This week's episode... Post-modernism, 'Padre's Politics Corner' and butter! Obviously a bit of metal thrown in too... We discuss our metal pet peeves, metal concept albums and new music from Machine Head, Megadeth and Ozzy Osbourne.

This week's PLAYLIST OF STEEL! - https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5bO79mXPK29bPytugu4vVI

Intro music 'Grand Caravan' by The Grudge, check em out on facebook, Instagram, Bandcamp etc @thegrudgeuk

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Episode 12 - Steve Hughes

Mon, 20 Jun 2022 03:00:26 GMT

On this week's episode... We are joined by inventor of 'Heavy Metal Comedy', pioneer of Australian extreme metal and all round legend, Steve Hughes. We wax lyrical about heavy metal through the ages and wonder off on a few tangents with conspiracy theories, the catholic church and food! Oh, it's a bit sweary this week too!

https://www.instagram.com/stevehughesofficial/?hl=en

https://www.facebook.com/stevehughescomedian

This week's PLAYLIST OF STEEL! - https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4iTpydFQlpBtxwsfEb2xY0

Intro music 'Grand Caravan' by The Grudge, check em out on facebook, Instagram, Bandcamp etc @thegrudgeuk

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Episode 11 - Tailgunner

Mon, 13 Jun 2022 04:00:50 GMT

On this week's podcast... We are joined by Tailgunner bassist Bones to talk all thing Tailgunner, proper heavy metal, ABBA (seems to be a weekly mention) and the challenges of being a young band who's members are from all 4 corners of the UK! We also pay tribute to the Faith No More classic Angel Dust which was 30 years old last week!

Listen to more Tailgunner via the links below, all upcoming tour dates are available on their Instagram page.

Tailgunner Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/tailgunnerhq/?hl=en-gb

'Shadows Of War' Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1HZfv0tI8D8

This week's PLAYLIST OF STEEL! - https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2iBY7ywiS5oB7U8WFfNCLM

Intro music 'Grand Caravan' by The Grudge, check em out on facebook, Instagram, Bandcamp etc @thegrudgeuk

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Episode 10 - Heavy Metal Revolving Doors

Mon, 06 Jun 2022 04:00:22 GMT

The dream team of Tregenza, Padre & Ant are back! This week we have been mostly talkin'... Band member revolving doors... We're looking at you, Richie Blackmore! We also touch on those musicians who are irreplaceable and who would be your metal band 'Hired Gun A-Team'. As usual we also discuss this week's listening habits and of course, metal news. Oh, and 'that band' are mentioned once again...

In The Abyss Playlist #10

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5LlOSdNieOpvXp61I4w4WN

Get in touch:

intheabyssuk@gmail.com

https://www.instagram.com/merchintheabyss/

https://www.instagram.com/joeytregenza/

https://www.facebook.com/intheabyssuk

https://www.instagram.com/padreintheabyss

https://www.instagram.com/ant_dan

https://www.instagram.com/kaguitarlessons

Intro music 'Grand Caravan' by The Grudge, check em out on facebook, Instagram, Bandcamp etc @thegrudgeuk

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Epsiode 9 - Lowest Creature

Mon, 30 May 2022 08:51:45 GMT

In this week's episode... Joey and Padre are joined by Tobias Mattsson & Douglas Wentzel from awesome Swedish thrashers Lowest Creature. We discuss metal (well duh), the band's history, Sweden, Eurovision and even shepherds pie! Please listen, like & subscribe and check out this week's playlist, especially if you're not yet familiar with Lowest Creature!

In The Abyss Playlist #9: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/61U0JGjPMrhiIY0dwkSzgf

Get in touch:

intheabyssuk@gmail.com

https://www.instagram.com/merchintheabyss/

https://www.instagram.com/joeytregenza/

https://www.facebook.com/intheabyssuk

https://www.instagram.com/padreintheabyss

https://www.instagram.com/ant_dan

https://www.instagram.com/kaguitarlessons

Intro music 'Grand Caravan' by The Grudge, check em out on facebook, Instagram, Bandcamp etc @thegrudgeuk

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Episode 8 - 70s Metal, The Forgotten Decade?

Mon, 23 May 2022 04:00:34 GMT

In this week's episode... We talk about 70's metal and is it the forgotten decade in metal history? As ever we discuss this week's metal news and what metal delights we've been spinning this week. We also drag ourselves into the 21st century and talk Trap Metal... Also, the Wolfman himself Kieran Aston from The Grudge joins us once again!

This week's playlist:

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2BYQLzBspRlLCdCVmatHp7

Get in touch:

intheabyssuk@gmail.com

https://www.instagram.com/merchintheabyss/

https://www.instagram.com/joeytregenza/

https://www.facebook.com/intheabyssuk

https://www.instagram.com/padreintheabyss

https://www.instagram.com/ant_dan

https://www.instagram.com/kaguitarlessons

Intro music by The Grudge, check em out on facebook, Instagram, Bandcamp etc @thegrudgeuk

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Episode 7 - Serena Cherry Interview (Svalbard, Noctule)

Mon, 16 May 2022 14:56:27 GMT

Something a little different for episode 7... I'm joined by vocalist & guitarist of UK metallers Svalbard & mastermind of black metal project Noctule, Serena Cherry. We talk Svalbard & Noctule, black metal, the UK metal scene, women in rock / metal, rollercoasters and a bit of Brexit!

You can check out Svalbard & Noctule via the links below:

https://open.spotify.com/artist/2HLQr8aUMombMeuIEDv6wA

https://open.spotify.com/artist/6g6sWfMwXneKLVkmV2ww7a

This week's playlist:

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0ul7iw9Zve1KKzH1tLRJo7

Get in touch:

intheabyssuk@gmail.com

https://www.instagram.com/merchintheabyss/

https://www.instagram.com/joeytregenza/

https://www.facebook.com/intheabyssuk

https://www.instagram.com/padreintheabyss

https://www.instagram.com/ant_dan

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Episode 6 - When the 'Big Dogs' Call It a Day, Who Picks Up The Metal Baton?

Sun, 08 May 2022 16:28:24 GMT

In this week's episode... What's going to happen to the metal scene when the big players are wheeled off to the heavy metal retirement home? Are there any bands worthy of the throne or will metal change forever? As ever we do the metal news and of course what we have been listening to this week. Check out Playlist #6 below for a bit of a Padre special!

This week's playlist:

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1ZphmJNhmm6aopY4H7ZFFO

Get in touch:

intheabyssuk@gmail.com

https://www.instagram.com/merchintheabyss/

https://www.instagram.com/joeytregenza/

https://www.facebook.com/intheabyssuk

https://www.instagram.com/padreintheabyss

https://www.instagram.com/ant_dan

Intro music by The Grudge, check em out on facebook, Instagram, Bandcamp etc @thegrudgeuk

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Episode 5 - Flat Packed Metal, A Swedish Appreciation

Sun, 01 May 2022 16:01:23 GMT

This week we go all Scandinavian and become a Swedish metal appreciation society. From Bathory to Opeth, we look into why Sweden has produced some of the finest metal in history. As ever we do the metal news including tour announcements from Alter Bridge, Halestorm and Cradle Of Filth plus a brief look at why Jason Newsted thought Enter Sandman was corny!

This week's playlist:

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3OxynJehOGcxZtwyWyhDD2

Get in touch:

intheabyssuk@gmail.com

https://www.instagram.com/merchintheabyss/

https://www.instagram.com/joeytregenza/

https://www.facebook.com/intheabyssuk

https://www.instagram.com/padreintheabyss

https://www.instagram.com/ant_dan

Intro music by The Grudge, check em out on facebook, Instagram, Bandcamp etc @thegrudgeuk

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Episode 4 - Top 5 Album Openers Of All Time

Sun, 24 Apr 2022 19:55:25 GMT

This week we go a little 'route one' and discuss our top 5 album openers of all time. From GnR to Judas Priest via Pantera... and the embarrassment of dropping one absolutely massive clanger by forgetting arguably the most important album opener ever! We also discuss the rumoured Van Halen 'celebration tour', Dave Ellefson's new music and 'that' band are mentioned AGAIN! Joining us this week is Kieran Aston, guitarist from The Grudge who you can listen to on this week's playlist and on Facebook etc @thegrudgeuk

This week's playlist:

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Episode 3 - Licking Bruce's Boots, An Iron Maiden Fanboy Discussion

Mon, 18 Apr 2022 20:26:56 GMT

This week we take a fanboy style deep dive into Iron Maiden, why we love them, what Bruce Dickinson's boots taste like, unpopular opinion and a mainstream newspaper's Maiden top 30! As always there's the week in metal and we find out exactly what post 1991 music Padre has been listening to this week...

This week's playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2GwmvvIoj2tByGXnUFsqQA?si=16294bc142e5416c

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Episode 2 - Considerably More Metal Than Thou

Sun, 10 Apr 2022 17:25:46 GMT

We are back for the second episode of the metal podcast you never knew you wanted, and we're not going away any time soon! More of the same from Tregenza & Padre, now with added Ant Dan to bring a little sense to proceedings! This week we mostly discuss what it's like to be a metal fan, fan hierarchy and elitism in the metal community, plus whats going on in metal this week.

Each week we will publish a playlist to accompany the episode featuring tracks from all the artists we've mentioned on the show. Apart from Dr**m Th****r of course, check out this week's here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4I6D1IegfMZWWiEjExpVIC?si=25f8c10adf3d46f9

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