Mat ”Kvohst” McNerney (HEXVESSEL) on New Album ”Nocturne”, Black Metal Roots, Time in Code + The Sinister Minister Co-Hosts The Weekly News Rant

This week's episode features an in-depth conversation with Mat "Kvohst" McNerney of Hexvessel, diving into their brand-new album, “Nocturne”. We explore his formative years with the UK underground legends Code, trace his evolving musical path, and uncover the inspirations behind his life-changing move to Finland.

Next, the Sinister Minister, Reverend Karl Hikara from The Sol Nox Podcast, joins for the Weekly News Rant. We round up the latest recent from Paradise Lost, Coroner, Gaerea, Krigsgrav, and Wode for judgement. Plus, we break down Megadeth's final album and 2026 farewell tour announcement, Tomas Lindberg's recent cancer revelation, and a ton more metal headlines.

 

Please support the bands featured on this episode:

Ismere: https://ismere.bandcamp.com/  

Hexvessel: https://hexvessel.bandcamp.com/   

Code: https://codeblackmetal.bandcamp.com/ 

 

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