Best Imperial Motion Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 009 // Ryan Hill 28:49

3+ y ago28:49

28:49

Weeks at sea, dodging the Russian Government, and taking to survival in a porto potty. Just a few highlights from our interview with modern day action hero and photographer Ryan Hill. Pour yourself a stiff one and recline those feet, we have a little audio journey to take you on for this installment of Alive!Enjoy!…

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1 Hour 13 Minutes with Mike Erdody of TEMPLE OF VOID | Episode 21 1:13:25

4y ago1:13:25

1:13:25

Mike Erdody is a staple in the Detroit underground metal scene and vocalist of the Death Doom band TEMPLE OF VOID. He is also the guitarist of ACID WITCH, NUKE, BORROWED TIME and HARBINGER. Multi-band and talents Mike has been credited for artwork, recording and design on various releases. If you like TEMPLE OF VOID buy their music: https://amzn.to…

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Episode 008 // Matty Raynor 30:50

4y ago30:50

30:50

Shapers are often referred to as artists or craftsmen. Both would be accurate. A shaper is in every sense of the word a creator as well.. Not just of an object, but of an emotion, as after all, what other inanimate object can bring the joy of a well crafted surfboard. Matty Raynor is a master at that craft. But calling him a artist, hell even a mas…

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1 hour 25 minutes with Rick and Bay Cortez SADISTIC INTENT | Episode 20 1:25:31

4y ago1:25:31

1:25:31

Bay and Rick Cortez are the founding fathers of SADISTIC INTENT and DARK REALM RECORDS. Their passion and devotion to metal is one that made for an awesome conversation for this interview. We talk about the early days as brothers getting into metal and the rise of SADISTIC INTENT. There are a ton of great stories sprinkled within like seeing SLAYER…

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1 Hour 32 Minutes with Mike Browning of NOCTURNUS A.D | Episode 19 1:32:12

4y ago1:32:12

1:32:12

Mike Browning is someone you should recognize as the original Vocalist/Drummer of MORBID ANGEL, NOCTURNUS, AFTER DEATH, NOCTURNUS A.D. and INCUBUS. Not the garbage 'Pardon Me' -band but one of the numerous INCUBUS from the metal underground. Reaper Metal FAN CLUB members have their questions for Mike, but it all starts with Morrisound Studio and wo…

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60 Minutes with Zachary Ezrin of IMPERIAL TRIUMPHANT | Episode 18 1:00:41

4y ago1:00:41

1:00:41

Zachary Ezrin is the founding member and frontman of IMPERIAL TRIUMPHANT who have released their latest 2020 album 'Alphaville' on Century Media. IMPERIAL TRIUMPHANT have a knack for interesting imagery and eerie sounding music which embodies a sound and spirit somewhat familiar but largely unfamiliar. The band has risen before our eyes as Tommy G …

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1 Hour 37 Minutes with JORGEN SANDSTROM of GRAVE | Episode 17 1:37:58

4y ago1:37:58

1:37:58

Jörgen Sandström is a founding member of the Swedish death metal band GRAVE. He was the band’s long-standing Guitarist/Vocalist that played on the classic albums 'Into The Grave’, 'You Will Never See' , and ‘Souless’. From there Jörgen involved himself with other Swedish pioneers such as Entombed and Candlemass. With his body of work extending acro…

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2 Hours 29 Minutes with Dan Swanö of EDGE OF SANITY | Episode 16 2:29:16

4y ago2:29:16

2:29:16

Dan Swanö is infamous in the Metal world for the bands he’s been involved with such as EDGE OF SANITY, Nightingale, Infestdead, Diabolical Masquerade, Pan.Thy.Monium, Bloodbath, and Ribspreader to name a few . And his Engineer credits read like a metal encyclopedia having worked with seminal acts like Marduk, Dissection, Opeth, Katatonia, November’…

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Episode 007 // Drew Martin 32:45

4y ago32:45

32:45

Summer is here...Time for a road trip! In the spirit of a season meant for exploration and the open road, we sat down with Drew Martin, a man that has built his career around life on the highway. We sat down with the modern day Ansel Adams and talked photography, happiness, and survival south of the border.…

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1 Hour 6 Minutes with Mark Riddick | Episode 15 1:06:58

4y ago1:06:58

1:06:58

MARK RIDDICK is a name that has appeared nearly everywhere in the Underground Extreme Metal scene for years now, but without a recognizable face outside his work. Like most artists driven heavily by passion with a giant body of work, it is hard to follow everything they do, which is what makes this episode extra special. We get to dive deep into Ma…

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1 Hour and 6 Minutes with Kyle Severn | Episode 14 1:06:31

4y ago1:06:31

1:06:31

Kyle from Incantation has a mustache. Kyle from Incantation had to take a piss. If this all sounds familiar to you, then you know where we are going with this Episode... This week we had the opportunity to chat with Kyle Severn, most notably of Incantation, but also of Escalation Anger, Wolfen Society, Funerus, Vital Remains, Acheron, Shed the Skin…

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1 Hour and 28 Minutes with Slasher Dave | Episode 13 1:28:57

4+ y ago1:28:57

1:28:57

For some years now it seems ACID WITCH has become the soundtrack to many fans' Halloween. There are many dynamics that craft their creepy sound which derives from the love of all things horror from Slasher Dave and Co. In this episode it was fun to dive deep into horror soundtracks, specifically John Carpenter inspiration, and the creation of the A…

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1 Hour 53 Minutes with King Fowley | Episode 12 1:53:08

4+ y ago1:53:08

1:53:08

If you know King Fowley, you will agree he is a perfect guest for INTO THE DARKNESS. From stories about MORBID ANGEL acting like rockstars, to King reflecting on the past discussing early demo tapes, becoming a drummer/vocalist, and which DECEASED album is his least favorite, this Episode is full of Fowley gold! Stories on Kerry King, Will Rahmer, …

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Episode 006 // Julian and Alina 33:54

4+ y ago33:54

33:54

While on a recent photo shoot, it dawned on us, that both models and photographers have very interesting professions. We thought it may make and interesting episode to pick the brains of both sides of a photo shoot. The photographer and the model… and in this episode's case, model/artist! Join us on a sit down with photographer Julian Martin and th…

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1 hour 4 minutes with Dirk Verbeuren | Episode 11 1:04:31

4+ y ago1:04:31

1:04:31

While Dirk Verbeuren's seat upon the drum throne of Megadeth may be all the headlines these days, Dirk also has an extensive discography and passion for extremity. His life's journey has taken him all over the world touring or on other grinding adventures. Dirk takes us down those roads and talks about his early days in France, Scarve, Aborted, Soi…

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1 hour 7 minutes with Rodney Dunsmore of DEVASTATION | Episode 10 1:07:34

4+ y ago1:07:34

1:07:34

In this Episode, Rodney Dunsmore, vocalist of Texas Death/ Thrash legends DEVASTATION discusses the origin of the band's iconic blindfolded skull 'mascot', Violent Termination to Idolatry, working with Scott Burns, live shows/touring, the early / mid 80's Texas scene, Rodney's vocal approach / influences, Combat Records, the demise of the band, and…

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1 Hour and 37 Minutes with Piotr Wiwczarek | Episode 9 1:37:49

4+ y ago1:37:49

1:37:49

In this Episode Piotr Wiwczarek shares stories about the early Polish scene behind the Iron Curtain, the story surrounding originally recording “The Ultimate Incantation” at Sunlight Studios, lyrical contributors, Doc & the Vader Drummers, the evolution of his now iconic vocals, and Solitude in Madness… strap in as we take you INTO THE DARKNESS of …

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Episode 005 // Los Sundays 17:48

4+ y ago17:48

17:48

Tequila and the American Dream... Our latest podcast focuses on just that, as we pick the brain of entrepreneur and Los Sundays founder, Mitch Hayes. We chatted with Mitch on starting a tequila brand, adventures south of the border, and run-ins with the law.By Imperial Motion

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1 Hour and 42 Minutes with Lord Worm & Mike DiSalvo | Episode 8 1:42:27

4+ y ago1:42:27

1:42:27

For the first time ever Lord Worm & Mike DiSalvo appear in the same interview joining Reaper and Thomas INTO THE DARKNESS.. In this Episode Lord Worm & Mike DiSalvo share their individual histories, the early beginnings of Cryptopsy, the origin of the Lord Worm moniker, Earwigs and Beer, sleeping in coffins, the legendary None So Vile, the evolutio…

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1 Hour and 36 Minutes with Death Metal Producer Pioneer Scott Burns | Episode 7 1:36:23

4+ y ago1:36:23

1:36:23

Death Metal Producer pioneer SCOTT BURNS of the once infamous Morrisound Studios joins Reaper and Thomas INTO THE DARKNESS.. In this Episode Scott opens up about the early days and what it was like to work with now seminal bands such as Deicide, Napalm Death, Sepultura, Obituary, Cynic, the list goes on. He also breaks down some techniques used bac…

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A Glimpse INTO THE DARKNESS 26:24

4+ y ago26:24

26:24

What is INTO THE DARKNESS you may ask? In this mini-episode we break down who we are and what we are trying to achieve with this Podcast - Thanks for tuning in and we hope you enjoy! Catch video Episodes via the Reaper Metal Productions Youtube Channel - https://youtu.be/jv9ONkbWH38 Follow Redefining Darkness Records - http://redefiningdarkness.ban…

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2 Hours and 19 Minutes with Marko Tervonen of The Crown | Episode 6 2:19:23

4+ y ago2:19:23

2:19:23

THE CROWN guitarist Marko Tervonen joins Reaper and Thomas INTO THE DARKNESS; the interview series which digs deep... Marko discusses bassist Magnus' battle with COVID-19, Crown of Thorns - era to Cobra Speed Venom, the importance of capturing a 'vibe' when recording, Tomas Lindberg of At The Gates, good and bad album art, the band's hiatus, ho…

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An evening with Glen Benton of DEICIDE | BONUS EPISODE 1:01:47

4+ y ago1:01:47

1:01:47

Promoting the 2018 Deicide album Overtures Of Blasphemy, Glen Benton gives us a blasphemous, funny and an insightful interview including the Top 5 reactions to his inverted cross scar, censorship of Once Upon The Cross album cover, a day in the life of Glen and much more! *Originally aired on Hellcast Metal Podcast in 2018 - Interview secured by Al…

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1 Hour 48 Minutes with Cannibal Cam from THE GROWL | Episode 5 1:48:23

4+ y ago1:48:23

1:48:23

Cannibal Cam of Rabidog Films & The Growl Death Metal Documentary joins Reaper and Thomas INTO THE DARKNESS; the interview series which delves deep... Cam opens up about The Growl updates, Horror Conventions, 90’s Death Metal Demo Re-Issues, the Growl Interview Series, Hot Topic Pants & Vader, Empty Beer cans and Chris Barnes...!? And after chattin…

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1 hour and 48 minutes with Barney Greenway of Napalm Death | Episode 4 1:48:05

4+ y ago1:48:05

1:48:05

NAPALM DEATH vocalist Barney Greenway joins Reaper and Thomas INTO THE DARKNESS; the interview series which delves deep... The conversation dives into his days in BENEDICTION, Trade Unions, Humanitarianism, his life in Death Metal, love of cinema and even Barney's haircut! As a master of the Extreme, we had to take it to extreme lengths - 1 hour an…

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39 Minutes with Trevor Strnad, aka The Obituarist, of The Black Dahlia Murder | Episode 3 39:20

4+ y ago39:20

39:20

Trevor Strnad of The Black Dahlia Murder, and staunch supporter of all that is Underground, joins Thomas INTO THE DARKNESS... As always, Trevor brings the comedy as we discuss a bit of BDM, tour rituals, favorite drummers, "Sippin' Time" , his Obituarist column on Metal Injection, and some metal trivia... *Originally aired in 2015 THE BLACK DAHLIA …

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42 Minutes with Gregor Mackintosh of Paradise Lost & Vallenfyre | Episode 2 42:38

4+ y ago42:38

42:38

Gregor Mackintosh of Paradise Lost | Vallenfyre joins Thomas INTO THE DARKNESS... Greg covers it all from Draconian Times to The Plague Within, favorite drummers, his time with Sisters of Mercy, Craft Beer, the Australian economy, Depeche Mode, being a fact junkie and his deep interest in Blue Whales! A definite must listen for any Paradise Lost fa…

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Episode 004 // Alex Smith 21:19

4+ y ago21:19

21:19

Our next episode of Alive, took us to the beautiful island of Oahu, where we sat down with modern day renaissance man, Alex Smith. We dove deep into his brain to discuss world travel, mankind's search for inner wellness and of course, slinging coffees. The result was enlightening. Available now wherever you get your podcast...Enjoy!…

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1 Hour and 33 Minutes with James Murphy (Death, Obituary, Disincarnate, Testament, Cancer, Konkhra) | Episode 1 1:32:56

5y ago1:32:56

1:32:56

In this episode James joins Thomas INTO THE DARKNESS discussing his brief time in Agent Steel and covering everything from Morbid Angel, Chuck & Death, Obituary, Shrapnel Records, Safehouse Productions, Murphy Tacos, to some of his favorite records and much more!! Over an hour of great insight from a Metal Master.... *Originally aired in 2015 SAFEH…