Hellripper’s James McBain on Songwriting, Live Transformation & His DIY Approach | ITN EP310

Hellripper mastermind, James McBain, joins me on the show this week to chart the band’s evolution from a one-man black/speed metal assault to one of the most electrifying forces in the underground. We get into his songwriting process, the evolution of the Hellripper sound, and how he overcame performance anxiety to emerge as one of metal’s most commanding frontmen.

On the Weekly News Rant, I react to two huge surprises from the past weekend: a new Darkthrone record and the long-awaited return of Neurosis. I also share first impressions of new material from Ashen Horde, High Parasite, and Samael, plus my take on the divisive new Exodus album—and plenty more.

PLUS: Unsanctioned Filth spotlights rising Mexican chaos merchants Ov Darkness I Breed.

Featured Bands:

Hellripper - https://hellripper.bandcamp.com/music 

Ov Darkness I Breed - https://ovdarknessibreed.bandcamp.com/ 

Midnight - https://midnight-ohio.bandcamp.com/ 

Support Nick Barker: https://www.gofundme.com/f/nicholas-barker 

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