The Metal Cell Podcast

Irelands premier award winning Metal Music Podcast.

The Metal Cell 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

  • HIGH PRIESTESS: THE NEXT EVOLUTION OF SOLOTHURN | The Metal Cell Podcast | *UPDATED*

    August 7th, 2026  |  1 hr 10 mins
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    This is a update for Spotify and other streaming sites featuring Solothurn instead of the Shortest Straw clip that somehow made it onto the Solothurn episode 381.

  • Episode 381: HIGH PRIESTESS: THE NEXT EVOLUTION OF SOLOTHURN | The Metal Cell Podcast

    August 7th, 2026  |  1 hr 10 mins
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    We discuss the evolution of Solothurn's sound, the writing and recording process, working with acclaimed artist October Midnight on the EP artwork, the influence of Belfast on their music, and why High Priestess represents the band's darkest and most ambitious release to date.

  • Episode 382: BUCKET | Proof That Word Of Mouth Still Matters. | The Metal Cell Podcast

    August 3rd, 2026  |  15 mins 48 secs
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    Bucket are one of the most exciting bands to emerge from the Dublin underground in recent years. They sit at the crossroads of punk, noise rock, hardcore and industrial intensity rather than traditional metal. Letty Sharp of The Metal Cell podcast talks to them before their show supporting Knocked Loose at a sold out The Academy in Dublin, June 23rd 2026.

  • Episode 379: SHORTEST STRAW | Finding Their Own Voice Through A New Normal.

    July 24th, 2026  |  58 mins 58 secs
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    Shortest Straw stop by The Metal Cell Podcast to talk about their debut EP A New Normal, discovering their own identity, writing with honesty, and preparing to take these songs on the road. Sometimes the heaviest conversations aren't about the riffs...They're about the reasons behind them. 🎧 Listen now.

  • Episode 378: SOOTHSAYER | The Unbinding – The Stories, Symbolism & Philosophy Behind the Album.

    July 10th, 2026  |  51 mins 58 secs
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    Liam and Gerard of Soothsayer join me for an in-depth conversation about their extraordinary new album, The Unbinding. Together they explore the philosophy, symbolism and personal experiences behind each song, from grief and spirituality to Irish identity, artwork and the search for hope within darkness.

  • Episode 377: TOOMS: Beauty, Decay & The Monster Beneath – A Deep Dive into Karst.

    June 26th, 2026  |  1 hr 34 mins
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    At first glance, the artwork and music don't match....but after speaking with TOOMS, I realized they're telling exactly the same story — an album where beauty, decay and crushing heaviness collide.

  • Episode 376: LAVEIN | Peter Cooney Talks Recovery, Perspective & “But I Urged Caution | The Metal Cell Podcast.

    May 29th, 2026  |  1 hr 43 secs
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    Peter Cooney of LaVein joins The Metal Cell Podcast to talk about the band’s crushing new EP “But I Urged Caution”, the rise of LAVEIN after their Bloodstock Festival appearance, and his battle with Stage Two Hodgkin Lymphoma.

  • Episode 375: INCARCERATED: Inside Necrosphere, working with Flemming Rasmussen & upcoming Irish Tour.

    May 27th, 2026  |  38 mins 11 secs
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    Letty talks with INCARCERATED members Lander da Silva and Rafael Rojo about the band’s formation, their crushing debut album Necrosphere, and the upcoming Irish tour this June.

  • Episode 374: CANCER PUNCHER II: Steve Hobson (Bad Boat/Cancer Puncher organiser), Carl King (Two Tales of Woe) & Gareth Ruddock (Skypilot)

    May 15th, 2026  |  53 mins 11 secs
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    Cancer Puncher returns for one final event, and in this episode I’m joined by Steve Hobson (Bad Boat/Cancer Puncher organiser), Carl King (Two Tales of Woe) and Gareth Ruddock (Skypilot). We talk about how the original event came together, the impact cancer has had on people within the scene, raising over €3,000 for charity at the first show, raffle prizes, the Northern Ireland metal scene and what to expect from Cancer Puncher 2.

  • Episode 373: Corpse Water | Solo Project Reviving Old School Death Metal | Pete Clarke Interview.

    May 1st, 2026  |  49 mins 50 secs
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    Pete Clarke of Strangle Wire talks about his new solo project Corpse Water and how it brings back that raw, groove-heavy old school death metal sound.

  • Episode 372: The Road to Wacken: Ireland’s Metal Battle | Winners, Judges & Reality | Donnchadh & Aidan explain.

    April 17th, 2026  |  1 hr 9 mins
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    We’re joined by Donnchadh O’Leary (Organiser) and Aidan “Willo” Williams of Aesect to talk about Ireland’s path to Wacken Open Air.
    We cover how Metal Battle works, what judges look for, Aesect’s experience playing Wacken, and a preview of this year’s finalists. 🎧 Perfect for fans of the Irish metal scene and bands thinking of hitting one of the most famous stages in Metal!

  • Episode 371: Numbskull Narrative: DIY Punk infused Metal | Catharsis & a Shot at Wacken Open Air Festival.

    April 7th, 2026  |  32 mins 27 secs
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    Letty Sharp talks to Alan, Francis and Victor of Numbskull Narrative. The band are a Galway-based thrashcore metal punk trio formed in 2022 by Alan Casey (Bass/Lead Vocals), Francis Glynn (Guitar/Backing vocals) and Victor Vieira (Drums) making serious noise on the Irish scene. Staying true to their DIY ethos, Numbskull Narrative records and produces all their own music while also creating their own artwork—remaining fully independent at every stage.

  • Episode 370: NIHILANTH: Belfast, Belief & Brutality | 'Detritus Of Ruin' EP Deep Dive with Aidan (Vocals) & Pete (Riffs/Back Vocals) of the Metal/Deathcore band.

    April 3rd, 2026  |  58 mins 27 secs
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    Nihilanth sit down for an exclusive track-by-track breakdown of their new EP 'Detritus Of Ruin', diving deep into the stories, themes and creative process behind each song.
    Aidan (Vocals) & Pete (Riffs) unpack the evolution of the band following lineup changes and how this release became the most focused version of Nihilanth to date.

  • 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.

  • 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

  • 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.