Nicholas Barker (Dimmu Borgir, Cradle of Filth) discusses his health and love of Killing Joke

Legendary black metal drummer Nicholas Barker discusses his recent battles with health, and details his love of the band Killing Joke. Earth House is funded independently. Help us keep making these: https://www.patreon.com/c/EarthHouseSessions Nicholas Barker is a pioneering extreme metal drummer best known for his work in Cradle of Filth from 1993 to 1999, Dimmu Borgir from 1999 to 2004, Brujeria from 2003 to 2005 and again from 2016 to 2022, and Shining from 2022 to 2023. We caught up with him recently and spoke about his love of Killing Joke. He makes reference to 'Shane' several times - he is referring to Shane Embury of Napalm Death, who Nick has worked with for many years in Brujeria and Lockup. Follow Nick on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/officialnicholasbarkerdrummer Director / Edit : Ali White Cameras: Max Quinton Grade: Rio Redwood-Sawyerr Sound recording: Adam Durbridge

Added 28 Aug 2026