Episode 390: The Crawling: Andy Clarke Returns! New Blood, Old Scars & The Weight of the Past.

ANDY CLARKE – THE CRAWLING | THE METAL CELL PODCAST

A familiar voice returns to The Metal Cell as we welcome Andy Clarke vocalist/guitarist of The Crawling for another appearance on the podcast.

Since our first conversation in 2019, The Crawling have continued to establish themselves beyond their home territory, taking their distinctive blend of death and doom metal to audiences across Ireland, Britain and mainland Europe.

This time around, we explore the band's latest EP, What We Leave Behind, and its fascinating examination of nostalgia, memory, regret and our relationship with the past. Andy discusses the ideas behind A Song To Nurse The Sickness, the acoustic transformation of Bound To The Negative (Requiem) and the significance of bringing a particular chapter of the band's story to a close.

We also get into the production and visual identity of The Crawling, the importance of merchandise, the realities of touring internationally, their live album Live In Belfast MMXXIV and the direction the band might take next.

It's a conversation that looks beyond the music itself, exploring the creative thinking, experiences and ambitions that continue to shape The Crawling.

And we couldn't let Andy leave without putting him through our quick-fire round!

The Crawling:
What We Leave Behind – Released October 2, 2026 via Grindscene Records.

Find The Crawling:
https://thecrawlingband.bandcamp.com/

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https://themetalcell.com/

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