The Metal Cell Podcast

Irelands premier award winning Metal Music Podcast.

About the show

Irelands premier and award winning Metal Music Podcast. The Metal Cell Podcast sets out to promote the Irish Metal Scene by talking to the bands, promoters, artists and fans of this musical genre. I hope to interview as many generations as possible involved in the Irish Metal community from those who create the music, design the artwork, promote the gigs or simply fans of the music itself. It's one of the most exciting times ever to be a Metal fan in Ireland with so many home grown and international metal bands touring our cities and releasing incredible music. This Podcast has become a solid link in communicating our voices throughout the world wide Metal community. The bonds forged in the Metal Scene are strong, loyal and lasting. Friendships created that traverse oceans and continents, which saw the podcast charting in Europe, the America's, and Asia. Thank you all for listening and for your support, Richie. #supportyourlocalmetalscene

Episodes

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    Episode 369: From Conflictions to Evolve. Following The Signs on new music & evolution | A Metal Cell Interview.

    March 20th, 2026  |  47 mins 3 secs
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    Cork heavy band Following The Signs join The Metal Cell Podcast in Metal Cell Studios to talk about their new EP EVOLVE.
    The band discuss their musical evolution, the themes behind the new material, songwriting, recording at JSR Studios, and their growing presence in the international metal scene.

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    Episode 368: MOLARBEAR: Noise, Dissidence & Detonation | Exclusive Track-By-Track Interview of their new EP.

    March 6th, 2026  |  1 hr 6 mins
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    Molarbear aren’t just playing riffs — they’re building tension, dismantling comfort, and laughing while they do it. The full lineup of Molarbear join the show for a loud, loose, and brutally honest deep dive into their upcoming EP Cognitive Dissident

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    Episode 367: Murder, Doom & Heavy Riffs | Brigantia Exclusive | New Killer Track Premiered on the show!

    February 20th, 2026  |  1 hr 5 mins
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    Irish doom heavyweights Brigantia are back on the show!
    Myself & Howard had a great catch-up with Dave Gleeson (Guitar/Vocals) and Neill Nevin (Bass) of Co. Tipperary’s traditional doom torchbearers Brigantia, as we dive deep into their upcoming EP — recorded in Limerick with Ben Wanders at Wanderland Studios — and set for release sometime in 2026. Brigantia have been flying the doom flag since 2007 (with roots stretching back to the ‘90s), and this new chapter feels heavier, darker and more focused than ever.

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    Episode 366: Between the Tide and the Tomb — DOMHAIN on the making of In Perfect Stillness.

    February 6th, 2026  |  1 hr 12 mins
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    A deep dive with DOMHAIN as we go track-by-track through their debut album In Perfect Stillness. We discuss Irish myth, the sea, recording with Chris Fielding at Foel Studio, guest musicians, the making of “My Tomb Beneath The Tide,” and their blend of harsh black metal and tender, emotive vocals.

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    Episode 365: FOR RUIN – Exclusive Track By Track Interview | Painted In The Colours Of War (2026)

    January 23rd, 2026  |  1 hr 11 mins
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    After 13 years without a full album, FOR RUIN return with Painted In The Colours Of War.

    In this exclusive track-by-track interview, John Murphy and Pete Lawlor explain how this record came to exist — the long silence, the writing process, and the meaning behind every song.

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    Episode 364: Cursed Sun Interview: Belfast Metal Veterans on Their New EP 'Rituals of the Shattered Mind'.

    January 9th, 2026  |  58 mins 33 secs
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    In this episode, we sit down with Andrew “Jones” Cassidy (Vocals) and Craig (Bass) from Cursed Sun, one of the longest-running metal bands to emerge from Belfast, Northern Ireland. The conversation focuses on their latest EP, Rituals of the Shattered Mind — a release six years in the making, with momentum disrupted by COVID. Jones and Craig break down the themes behind the EP, the creative frustration of sitting on material for years, and why releasing these five songs now was essential, especially with new material already written and ready to go.

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    Episode 363: Who Defined Irish Metal in 2025? Best of Irish Metal 2025 | The Metal Cell Podcast.

    December 26th, 2025  |  1 hr 27 mins
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    2025 was a MASSIVE year for Irish Metal 🤘
    In this special Best of Irish Metal 2025 episode, The Metal Cell Forums crew — Danielle, Joe & Letty — break down the artists, albums, gigs and scene legends that defined the year.

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    Episode 362: The Dark Evolution of Barry Murray: From Five Will Die to Skellig | Redefining Irish Doom.

    December 12th, 2025  |  52 mins 45 secs
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    Dive into this full conversation with Barry Murray, creator of the Irish drone/doom solo project Skellig and former member of Five Will Die and Partholón.
    We explore the world of bass-only drone, sludge, experimental doom.

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    Episode 361: Exclusive Track-by-Track: Boz, Bushy & Steve on YURT’s new album VI –Rippling Mirrors of the Other!

    November 28th, 2025  |  1 hr 15 mins
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    YURT return to The Metal Cell to break down their new album VI – Rippling Mirrors of the Other. We go track-by-track, dive into their writing and recording process, explore the surreal worlds behind the titles, and end with a chaotic rapid-fire round. Essential listening for fans of progressive, experimental Irish music.

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    Episode 360: THE BOAT SANK – “CONCERTO OF THE DEEP” | Exclusive EP Launch & Interview on THE METAL CELL PODCAST

    November 14th, 2025  |  1 hr 6 mins
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    The Boat Sank take you beneath the surface with a track-by-track deep dive into Concerto of the Deep — their myth-soaked, sludge groove voyage.
    Featuring guest vocalists Andy Ennis, Ian Booth, and Ryan Adair, alongside drummer Chris and the crew Charlie (guitars/mixing) & Len (bass).

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    Episode 359: Deserted – Old School Meets Modern Death Metal | The Metal Cell Podcast| Exclusive Studio Session.

    October 24th, 2025  |  1 hr 6 mins
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    Cork’s own death metal machine, Deserted, joins The Metal Cell Podcast for a crushing in-studio interview! We dive deep into their journey from the release of Madness of War to their upcoming album “Brothers Betrayal.” The lads talk lineup changes, Irish metal roots, songwriting, and the chaos behind their brutal new track “Mental Breakdown.”

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    Episode 358: God Alone – The Beep Test (Track by Track Exclusive) | The Metal Cell Podcast

    October 10th, 2025  |  46 mins 56 secs
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    EXCLUSIVE DROP!
    “Cork’s own God Alone just released their new album The Beep Test — and we’ve got the track-by-track breakdown only on The Metal Cell Podcast.”
    “Jake and Cian talk chaos, riffs, Cork madness, and the making of one of Ireland’s most exciting albums.”
    “🎙️ Episode out now. Album out now. Same day. Same energy.”

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    Episode 357: Abaddon Incarnate Talk New Members, Irish Death Metal & What’s Next | Interview with Letty Sharp.

    October 1st, 2025  |  29 mins 30 secs
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    Letty had the pleasure of catching up with Olan & Cory from Abaddon Incarnate before their Dublin show at The Grand Social with Cancer and Zealot Cult 🤘
    We chatted about the band’s new lineup (including new frontman Dave Hynes), their latest release The Wretched Sermon, and what’s coming next for one of Ireland’s heaviest exports.

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    Episode 356: Uragh: Track-by-Track Breakdown of Stalemate | The Metal Cell Podcast

    September 26th, 2025  |  46 mins 22 secs
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    Craig (vocals), Marcelo (guitars), and Jay (drums) share the stories behind the songs, the recording process in Belfast with Josh Sid Robinson, and their DIY approach to videos and artwork. We also discuss their launch gig at Sin É, Dublin (Sept 26th), upcoming Irish shows including their first-ever Galway appearance, and UK dates in London, Bristol, and Edinburgh.

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    Episode 355: New Irish Metal Rising: Praelium’s Wolfie & Kevin bring the noise with their debut EP 'Pigs'.

    September 15th, 2025  |  33 mins 39 secs
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    Host Letty Sharp sits down with Wolfie (Vocals) and Kevin (Guitars) of Praelium, one of the most exciting new bands in the Irish metal scene. Praelium bring a crushing mix of alt-metal, groove metal, and thrash metal, and they’ve been making serious noise with the release of their debut EP Pigs (2025).

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    Episode 354: Ancient Malice Interview – Steve Maher Talks Deathgrind, Chaos & Accept the Vile Gifts of the Dead.

    September 12th, 2025  |  44 mins 27 secs
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    Interviews from the depths of the underground — death metal, grind, crust & beyond. I sat down with Steve Maher (ex-Abaddon Incarnate, Ancient Malice) to talk about the band’s crushing debut Accept the Vile Gifts of the Dead. We dig into the chaotic roots of Irish deathgrind, finding the balance between memorable riffs and total filth, and how crust, grind, and death metal collide in the most vile way possible.