About this episode

The episode explores the unique sound and origins of The Berzerker with special guests.

This week on Riff Worship, we’re throwing it back to the turn of the millennium to dissect an extreme metal anomaly. Combining elements of gabber, speedcore, and deathgrind, The Berzerker’s self-titled debut is a monument to creative integrity and raw experimentation. We are joined by special guests Luke Kenny and Sam Bean (The Berzerker) alongside David Stepanavicius (Atræ Bilis, Fulci Rots) to break down the band’s origins, their unique position at the crossroads of industrial techno and metal, and the influence of Earache Records in bringing their sound to the masses. Follow The Berzerker Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OfficiallyTheBerzerker Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_berzerker_official/ Follow Atræ Bilis Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/atraebilis/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/atraebilis/ Recommendations: Werewolves - The Ugliest Of All Neurosis - An Undying Love For A Burning World Libido Airbag - Miss Melanoma Abramelin - Abramelin Strapping Young Lad - City Brutal Truth - Extreme Conditions Demand Extreme Responses Anaal Nathrakh Agoraphobic Nosebleed - Frozen Corpse Stuffed With Dope Drumcorps - RMX Or Die Follow Riff Worship Instagram…

People in this episode

Hosts: Austin Paulson, Dylan Adams, Justin Swindle

Guests: Luke Kenny, Sam Bean

Topics covered

• extreme metal
• gabber
• speedcore
• deathgrind
• music history
• band origins

Keywords

• The Berzerker
• extreme metal
• gabber
• speedcore
• deathgrind
• Earache Records
• music podcast

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: The Berzerker, Earache Records, Atræ Bilis, Fulci Rots

Books & works: The Berzerker, An Undying Love For A Burning World, Miss Melanoma, Abramelin, City, Extreme Conditions Demand Extreme Responses, Frozen Corpse Stuffed With Dope, RMX Or Die

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