Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
Nik Nocturnal talks with Alex Calver, Mauricio Cortez and Grayson Yearty from @netherwalkerofficial about the band's viral beginnings, fantasy-inspired storytelling, extreme vocal techniques, modern deathcore, gaming influences, and their journey from a TikTok breakdown to touring with Whitechapel, Chelsea Grin and The Acacia Strain.
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🎙️ Nik Nocturnal Podcast — Episode #87
Stream on Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/7hStFs0dDA6LChP73rGUhd
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Support Netherwalker
youtube.com/@netherwalkerofficial
instagram.com/netherwalkerofficial
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Support Nik Nocturnal Podcast🙏
• Merch: corekid.ca
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CHAPTERS:
00:00 Guitar Hero, Early Music & Introducing Netherwalker
01:19 The Viral TikTok That Started Everything
04:11 Tavern, Memes & Early Success
07:10 Building the Band Through the Internet
11:44 First Shows, Rockville & Live Debut
14:24 Battle of Treadum & Extreme Vocals
17:52 Fantasy Lore, Storytelling & World Building
21:00 Learning Instruments, Production & Songwriting
25:00 Developing Their Unique Vocal Style
30:37 Medieval Themes, Gaming & RPG Influences
34:03 D&D, Fantasy Worlds & Odyssey of Despair
40:37 What Netherwalker Actually Listens To
42:00 Deathcore Revival & Modern Heavy Music
46:03 Side Projects, Creativity & Band Dynamics
50:21 Touring With Whitechapel & Chelsea Grin
53:01 Family Reactions To Extreme Music
59:26 The Origin of the Name Netherwalker
01:01:04 Creating New Vocal Sounds
01:05:24 Future Plans & Final Thoughts
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#NikNocturnalPodcast #MetalPodcast #Netherwalker
Nik Nocturnal talks with Alex Calver, Mauricio Cortez and Grayson Yearty from @netherwalkerofficial about the band's viral beginnings, fantasy-inspired storytelling, extreme vocal techniques, modern deathcore, gaming influences, and their journey from a TikTok breakdown to touring with Whitechapel, Chelsea Grin and The Acacia Strain.
Get 7% off Distrokid here: distrokid.com/vip/niknocturnal
🎙️ Nik Nocturnal Podcast — Episode #87
Stream on Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/7hStFs0dDA6LChP73rGUhd
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Support Netherwalker
youtube.com/@netherwalkerofficial
instagram.com/netherwalkerofficial
open.spotify.com/artist/0wOwVOP7Ce98ZKtQ1CrJ68?si=GWUU5aSTSpWdkwYJRNCnzQ
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Support Nik Nocturnal Podcast🙏
• Merch: corekid.ca
• Instagram: instagram.com/niknocturnalpodcast
• TikTok tiktok.com/@niknocturnalpodcast
CHAPTERS:
00:00 Guitar Hero, Early Music & Introducing Netherwalker
01:19 The Viral TikTok That Started Everything
04:11 Tavern, Memes & Early Success
07:10 Building the Band Through the Internet
11:44 First Shows, Rockville & Live Debut
14:24 Battle of Treadum & Extreme Vocals
17:52 Fantasy Lore, Storytelling & World Building
21:00 Learning Instruments, Production & Songwriting
25:00 Developing Their Unique Vocal Style
30:37 Medieval Themes, Gaming & RPG Influences
34:03 D&D, Fantasy Worlds & Odyssey of Despair
40:37 What Netherwalker Actually Listens To
42:00 Deathcore Revival & Modern Heavy Music
46:03 Side Projects, Creativity & Band Dynamics
50:21 Touring With Whitechapel & Chelsea Grin
53:01 Family Reactions To Extreme Music
59:26 The Origin of the Name Netherwalker
01:01:04 Creating New Vocal Sounds
01:05:24 Future Plans & Final Thoughts
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#NikNocturnalPodcast #MetalPodcast #Netherwalker
