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Phantom's JC Necrohex: How Is A 20-Year-Old Keeping Old School Metal Alive?
Most young bands chase trends. Phantom went the opposite direction.
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Phantom's JC Necrohex: How Is A 20-Year-Old Keeping Old School Metal Alive?

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Most young bands chase trends.

Phantom went the opposite direction.

 

 

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During this conversation, JC Necrohex explains why the band embraces classic heavy metal, why Not Midnight Yet became their most personal record, and how a direct invitation to Wacken changed everything.

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Topics include:

• Writing personal songs inside horror-themed albums

• Touring Europe and North America

• Recording nearly an entire album himself

• Why Bandcamp still matters

• Physical media vs streaming

Tell us...

Can traditional metal still break through in 2026?

 

 

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