Individual thought patterns V.026

Tuesday, October 6, 2026

HAIL CONJURER: INTERVIEWED BY INTO THE NECROSPHERE

HARRI KUOKKANEN of Finland based black metal warriors HAIL CONJURER was recently interviewed by INTO THE NECROSPHERE..

HAIL CONJURER unleashed "ABYSS & EKSTASIS", 9/23/2026 via CRYPT OF THE WIZARD.

FROM INTO THE NECROSPHERE:

Harri Kuokkanen returns to Into The Necrosphere to discuss the tenth Hail Conjurer album, Abyss & Ekstasis, and the very different creative process that brought it to life. We dive into why he felt the need for a fresh approach after a decade of creating Hail Conjurer, the tension between instinct and control that has defined the project since its inception, and how each album has become a process of shedding the skin and becoming something new.

Then, on the Weekly News Rant, Karl Haikara joins me to pay tribute to the late, great Cronos of Venom, reflecting on his enormous influence on black metal and the countless bands who simply would not have existed in the same form without him.  We round up new tracks by Wolves In The Throne Room, Arctos, Goat Major and Dumal for judgment, debate the merits of overly literal storytelling and concept-driven lyrics, answer your questions on Elden Ring and our favourite full live sets available on YouTube, and discuss why some of the best live footage can capture a band in a way that studio recordings simply cannot.

Plus: a Premiere On The Sphere with Black Flame Altar delivering an exclusive preview of their upcoming release, “Runes of Darkness & Blood”.  

Out now on all digital platforms.

#blackmetal #hailconjurer #metalpodcast

VIDEO BELOW: HAIL CONJURER: INTERVIEW (VIA YOU TUBE, COURTESY OF INTO THE NECROSPHERE): 

Thanks-Stay Metal, Stay Brutal-\m/ -l-

DIETH: DAVID ELLEFSON LEAVES BAND, SIGN RECORD DEAL WITH FIREFLASH RECORDS

International metal warriors DIETH (featuring former members of ENTOMBED A.D. and DECAPITATED) have parted ways with bassist DAVID ELLEFSON and inked a record deal with FIREFLASH RECORDS...

International metal warriors DIETH (featuring former members of MEGADETH, ENTOMBED A.D. and DECAPITATED) have posted "ANIMAL ME", a stand alone single, unleashed 11/6/2024 via NAPALM RECORDS.

DIETH unleashed "TO HELL AND BACK", 6/2/2023 via NAPALM RECORDS.

FROM DIETH:

DIETH signs new record deal with Fireflash Records, reveal new line-up featuring Tobias Cristiansson (GRAVE, NECROPHOBIC, EX-DISMEMBER) and announce first new single „Pound of Flesh“! 

DIETH are proud to announce their signing with Fireflash Records, which marks the beginning of a new chapter for the band. “This feels like the right home for us, as they share our vision of where we can take the band. We’ve poured our heart and soul into this new music, and I honestly couldn’t be more excited about what we have in store. New line-up, new music, new album – this is just the beginning”, says vocalist and guitarist Guilherme Miranda. 

Alongside the new record deal, the band have unveiled their new line-up, welcoming Swedish bassist Tobias Cristiansson, who is known for his work with GRAVE, NECROPHOBIC and, formerly, DISMEMBER. The new line-up comes as DIETH prepare to launch the next era of the band with new music, a new video, and their second studio album. "It’s a pleasure to welcome my longtime friend Tobias to DIETH. His history speaks for itself, and he fits perfectly with what we’re building. I’m beyond happy and honoured to have him with us for this new chapter.”

The first taste of what is to come will be the single 'Pound of Flesh', one of the band's most brutal tracks to date, which will introduce this new chapter of DIETH. The song will be released alongside a video on 16 October. Guilherme Miranda comments: ‘“Pound of Flesh” is brutal, and that’s exactly what I wanted this song to be. Musically and lyrically, it's one of my favourite things we've done. I'm very excited because it's a new chapter for DIETH. I really can’t wait for you guys to hear and see what we’ve been working on!”

You can pre-save “Pound Of Flesh” here: 
https://save-it.cc/fireflash/pound-of-flesh

DIETH - new line-up:
Guilherme Miranda - Guitar / Vocals
Michał Łysejko - Drums
Hubert Więcek - Guitars
Tobias Cristiansson - Bass

#dieth #deathmetal #thrashmetal #extrememetal #fireflashrecords #NewSigning

Thanks-Stay Metal, Stay Brutal-\m/ -l-

INSOMNIUM: INTERVIEWED BY CAPITAL CHAOS TV

Finnish melodic death metal band INSOMNIUM were interviewed by CAPITAL CHAOS TV.

INSOMNIUM have posted a video for "ARCH OF THE SKY" , a track from the bands anticipated new release "NETHERWORLDS", due to be unleashed 10/16/2026 via CENTURY MEDIA RECORDS...

NSOMNIUM have posted a video for "SHADOWLIFE", a stand alone single, unleashed 6/17/2026 via CENTURY MEDIA RECORDS.

Artwork by Seempieces - The Art of Travis Smith

INSOMNIUM have announced FALL 2026 FINLAND TOUR DATES...

INSOMNIUM have posted a video for "ONLY ONE WHO WAITS" (LIVE) , a track from the bands anticipated reissue of "ONE FOR SORROW", re-unleashed 3/1/2024 via CENTURY MEDIA RECORDS. .

INSOMNIUM have announced guitarist JANI LIIMATAUNEN has left the band.

INSOMNIUM have announced SPRING 2024 NORTH AMERICAN TOUR DATES WITH OMNIUM GATHERUM and WILDERUN.

INSOMNIUM unleashed "SONGS OF THE DUSK", 11/11/2023 via CENTURY MEDIA RECORDS....

INSOMNIUM "ANNO 1696", 2/24/2023 via CENTURY MEDIA RECORDS.

FROM CAPITAL CHAOS TV:

Interview – INSOMNIUM’s Niilo Sevänen: “I Think We Have Already Found Our Place In The Universe” https://youtu.be/tJJvA73nDno?si=bV__0U7LrkjA4X6F Insomnium #insomnium #Darkness #Mourning #Loss #Pain #Nature #Mysticism #Individualism #capitalchaostv

VIDEO BELOW:INSOMNIUM: INTERVIEW (VIA YOU TUBE, COURTESY OF CAPITAL CHAOS TV):

Thanks-Stay Metal, Stay Brutal-\m/ -l-

SHALLOW WATERS: "We would like to inform you that our vocalist, Pablo Egido, has decided to step down from Shallow Waters due to strictly personal reasons."

Spain based melodic, post metal, doom metal warriors SHALLOW WATERS have announced the bands vocalist PABLO EGIDO has left the band.

SHALLOW WATERS have posted a video for "SINKING SLOW", a stand alone single, unleashed 3/20/2026.

SHALLOW WATERS unleashed "ALL COLOURS BLUR TO ONE", 3/1/2024 via MEUSE MUSIC RECORDS.

FROM SHALLOW WATERS:

OFFICIAL STATEMENT 

We would like to inform you that our vocalist, Pablo Egido, has decided to step down from Shallow Waters due to strictly personal reasons.

There is nothing but mutual respect and gratitude for all the music, stages, and experiences we have shared over the years. We sincerely thank him for his dedication and wish him all the best in his future endeavors.

THE FUTURE OF SHALLOW WATERS

We want to make one thing very clear:
the journey of Shallow Waters does not stop.
In fact, we are entering this new phase with maximum
energy.

We are currently deep into the production of our
upcoming full-length album, and we already have
a new lead vocalist fully integrated into the band.

Very soon we will officially introduce the new voice of
Shallow Waters and share the first details of our
upcoming record.

Thank you all for your unconditional support.
Stay tuned.

Shallow Waters

Thanks-Stay Metal, Stay Brutal-\m/ -l-

AMON AMARTH: POST MINI DOCUMENTARY "THE VIKING ROW" VIA METAL INJECTION

Stockholm, Sweden based melodic-death metal warriors AMON AMARTH have posted a mini documentary "THE VIKING ROW" VIA METAL INJECTION.

AMON AMARTH, via BANDCAMP, are streaming the bands anticipated new release "THE ALLFATHER AWAKENS", unleashed 10/2/2026 via METAL BLADE RECORDS.

AMON AMARTH have posted a video for "EIGHT LEGS OF THUNDER" , a track from the bands anticipated new release "THE ALLFATHER AWAKENS", due to be unleashed 10/2/2026 via METAL BLADE RECORDS.

AMON AMARTH have posted a video for "UPPHAF", a stand alone single, unleashed 7/8/2026 via METAL BLADE RECORDS.

AMON AMARTH have announced FALL 2026 EUROPEAN TOUR DATES WITH SOILWORK and ORBIT CULTURE.

AMON AMARTH have announced SPRING 2026 NORTH AMERICAN TOUR DATES WITH DETHKLOK and CASTLE RAT..

AMON AMARTH have announced FALL 2026 EUROPEAN and UK TOUR DATES WITH SOILWORK and ORBIT CULTURE...

AMON AMARTH have posted a video for "WE RULE THE WAVES", a stand alone single, unleashed 7/17/2025..

AMON AMARTH have posted a video for "SAXONS AND VIKINGS" (FEATURING BIFF BYFORD OF SAXON), a track from the bands anticipated new release "THE GREAT HEATHEN ARMY", unleashed 8/5/2022 via METAL BLADE RECORDS.

AMON AMARTH have partnered with Z2 COMICS for "'THE GREAT HEATHEN ARMY" GRAPHIC NOVEL and BOARD GAME.

VIDEO BELOW:AMON AMARTH: MINI DOCUMENTARY "THE VIKING ROW" (VIA YOU TUBE, COURTESY OF METAL INJECTION):

Thanks-Stay Metal, Stay Brutal-\m/ -l-

KAFIR: POST NEW RELEASE "AN ACT OF DEFIANCE AGAINST THAT WHAT IS PURE"

Black metal band KAFIR have posted the bands anticipated new release "AN ACT OF DEFIANCE AGAINST THAT WHAT IS PURE" , unleashed 9/28/2026 via SATANATH RECORDS.

VIDEO BELOW: KAFIR:NEW RELEASE "AN ACT OF DEFIANCE AGAINST THAT WHAT IS PURE" (VIA YOU TUBE. COURTESY OF SATANATH RECORDS):

Thanks-Stay Metal, Stay Brutal-\m/ -l-

VELNIAS: POST VIDEO FOR NEW TRACK "DIVINATION OF SIMULACRA"

Nederland, Colorado, U.S.A. blackened folk metal warriors VELNIAS have posted a video for "DIVINATION OF SIMULACRA" , a track from the bands anticipated new album "SUBSTRATE HARUSPEX",,due to be unleashed 10/30/2026 via EISENWALD...

VELNIAS have posted "CORPOREAL ANATHEMA", a track from the bands anticipated new album "SUBSTRATE HARUSPEX",,due to be unleashed 10/30/2026 via EISENWALD...

VELNIAS have posted a video for "RENDING OF DYADIC CONVOLUTION", a stand alone single, unleashed 1/8/2023 via EISENWALD. .

VELNIAS unleashed "SCION OF AETHER", 3/27/2020 via EISENWALD.

VIDEO BELOW: VELNIAS:NEW TRACK& "DIVINATION OF SIMULACRA" (VIA YOU TUBE, COURTESY OF EISENWALD):

Thanks-Stay Metal, Stay Brutal-\m/ -l-

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Individual thought patterns V.026

Tuesday, October 6, 2026

HAIL CONJURER: INTERVIEWED BY INTO THE NECROSPHERE

DIETH: DAVID ELLEFSON LEAVES BAND, SIGN RECORD DEAL WITH FIREFLASH RECORDS

INSOMNIUM: INTERVIEWED BY CAPITAL CHAOS TV

SHALLOW WATERS: "We would like to inform you that our vocalist, Pablo Egido, has decided to step down from Shallow Waters due to strictly personal reasons."

AMON AMARTH: POST MINI DOCUMENTARY "THE VIKING ROW" VIA METAL INJECTION

KAFIR: POST NEW RELEASE "AN ACT OF DEFIANCE AGAINST THAT WHAT IS PURE"

VELNIAS: POST VIDEO FOR NEW TRACK "DIVINATION OF SIMULACRA"

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