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Hessian Scrum Special: Danny Hyde Part 2 (ex-Coil, Aural Rage, Electric Sewer Age), w/Randal Plunkett (filmmaker)

Raphael and Randal Plunkett (Lord Dunsany) return for this second installment of the podcast with Danny Hyde (Electric Sewer Age, Aural Rage, ex-Coil); we delve into Danny’s eclectic and genre-defying…

By hessianfirm December 31, 2024Podcast

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A Case for Death Metal’s Greatest Album: Demilich – Nespithe

Nick and Micah (guest writer for Cavedweller, Terminator) discuss this now immensely appreciated yet misunderstood classic. Conversation delves into the intricacies that make this sound so alien, the bizarre themes…

By hessianfirm August 5, 2024Podcast

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A Case for Death Metal’s Greatest Album: Morbid Angel – Blessed Are the Sick

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-eV9pF0tdv0&t=171s Aruspex, Peter, Malus (Apokatastasis) and Nick discuss Morbid Angel's most abstract album and easily their magnum opus: Blessed Are the Sick and why its explosive cocktail of loose yet…

By hessianfirm July 7, 2024Podcast

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Raphael Alecto on the 366 Weird Movies Podcast: Ep. 75: The Portuguese Connection

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QAz_Fj-bbcU&t=23s Raphael is invited by Greg from the excellent 366 Weird Movies to discuss the week's new releases. On the docket: Gothic horror "The Vourdalak"; magical realist satire "Chronicles of…

By hessianfirm June 28, 2024Podcast

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Hessian Scrum Special: Karl Willets (Memoriam, Bolt Thrower, H Drive Project)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MTc3cMaCaMM Karl Willets of Memoriam and formerly of Bolt Thrower joins in to discuss Memoriam's latest album Rise To Power. The evolution of his lyrical style beyond themes of war.…

By hessianfirm June 27, 2024Podcast

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Hessian Scrum Special: Kelly Shaefer (Atheist, Till the Dirt, Neurotic and more)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8IRNtW8e9Rs Nick is joined by Kelly Shaefer, singer and former guitarist of legendary technical death metal band Atheist to discuss the band's evolution, their early implementation of jazz, the songwriting…

By hessianfirm June 23, 2024Podcast

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Hessian Scrum Special: Justin Sledge (Esoterica project) + Song Lyric Analyses

https://youtu.be/X4m0CPmZk6M Dr. Justin Sledge holds a PhD in Philosophy from the University of Memphis and is a researcher and lecturer on philosophy and religion. Through his project and youtube channel…

By hessianfirm February 22, 2024Podcast

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Hessian Firm to Release Trails of Anguish – Scathed Gaping Misery

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ow1PCger70k The first of our planned reissues for this year, Trails of Anguish - Scathed Gaping Misery is a compilation of 2 EPs: Relentless Abhorrence of Misery's Grievance and Scarred…

By hessianfirm February 13, 2024Label News

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Hessian Firm to Reissue cult classics from Damonacy, Trails of Anguish and Endless Dismal Moan

After many months of preparation and hard work we are finally ready to present our upcoming releases. As it has always been our upmost priority to shine a light on…

By hessianfirm February 12, 2024Label News

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A Case for Black Metal’s Greatest Album: Mayhem – De Mysteriis Dom Sathanas

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6S6SfehzmSs Nick, Malus(Apokatastasis), Tempestuous Might and newcomer Eric Crass (Occult Abyss Podcast) fully dissect De Mysteriis Dom Sathanas which stands as a monumental pillar of black metal that has seldom…

By hessianfirm February 7, 2024Podcast