It was a pleasure to welcome Pete Craig guitarist and one of the founding members of the brilliant Deathcore band Nihilanth to the show. We discuss a lot of topics on the show, I asked Pete about his time with his previous band Death of a Salesman, how he met Aidan Thompson, who now is the current singer of Nihilanth after hanging up his bass playing duties, the creation of their excellent debut EP 'Destroyer of Worlds', recording with JSR Studios and many more interesting stories that cropped up during the chat. I hope you enjoy the show and please hit that 'SUBSCRIBE' button on The Metal Cell YouTube channel! Thanks.
\nBand link:
\nhttps://nihilanthriff.bandcamp.com/album/destroyer-of-worlds
\nSongs played:
\nTraitors of the State © Nihilanth, all rights reserved.
\nA Stranger Called Death © Nihilanth, all rights reserved.
THE METAL CELL FORUMS ARE BACK!
\nDanielle, Evan, Howard & Letty join me for a live stream on The Metal Cell YouTube channel in yet another great excuse to chat about our favorite subject 'METAL'. The topics covered were the Siege of Limerick - Earrach MMXXIV at Dolans, Limerick, we debate 'what is the perfect setlist time for established bands playing live.....30mins, 45mins, 60mins.....or who wants shorter sets? There was plenty of people commenting on all of the above along with some hilarious stories that came to light as the show continued to it's conclusion. I hope you enjoy it and thanks again for all your support! Once again please 'SUBSCRIBE' to The Metal Cell YouTube Channel if you haven't already! Thanks!
Cherym is a 3-piece band from Derry. They take influence from Charly Bliss, Bikini Kill, PUP and Pixies. The band members Hannah (she/they) Alannagh (she/they) and Emer (she/her) all met in college and formed the band over a love for pop punk and garage music. The bands debut album, “Take it or Leave It”, came out the 16th of February, 2024.
\nLetty got to sit down and chat with them in The Academy before their gig opening for Enter Shikari.
\nBand link:
\nhttps://cherym.bandcamp.com
\nSong played:
\nALPHA BETA SIGMA © Cherym, all rights reserved.
It was a pleasure to welcome Dan (Vocals), Mike (Guitars) & Eoin (Bass) of legendary Limerick Death Metal band Trenchknife on to the show! The lads were in top form as we settled down to talk about the new music that will be coming out in 2024, some of their upcoming gigs and we take a look back at the bands history in some of the many of the topics we covered on this episode. Please 'SUBSCRIBE' to The Metal Cell YouTube channel if you haven't already and check out Trenchknife on the link below!
\nBand Link:
\nhttps://www.instagram.com/trenchknifeband
\nSong played:
\nThe Absent Dead © Trenchknife, all rights reserved.
Recoil are a rising 5 piece Alt/Rock band from Wexford.
\nHere's the official blurb about the band:
\nRecoil are an explosive teenage Punk/Rock Band, high energy with rocking original music. They have been featured on BEAT 102 103 with their single, 'RIP YOU OUT', which had over 42,000 plays on Spotify.
\nLetty has a chat with the lads about their singles, influences, gigs and future plans of the Wexford band.
\nBand link:
\nhttps://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100091964864990
\nSong played:
\nRip you out: © Recoil, all rights reserved.
Belfast band Gravity Well, have released their stunning new album 'Negative Space' which is a psych-infused doom odyssey, heaving with dense grooves and hypnotic rhythms to inspire severe bouts of head nodding. I talk to singer/synths, Fionnuala McGlinchey, along with guitarist Tom Finney, bassist Michael McFarlane and Ciaran O'Kane on drums. We go over the history of the band, take a look at the recording of the amazing new album and discuss influences and future gigs. Hope you enjoy the episode and please 'SUBSCRIBE' to The Metal Cell YouTube channel. Thanks!
\nGravity Well link:
\nhttps://gravitywellni.bandcamp.com
\nSongs played:
\nDelirum: © Gravity Well, all rights reserved.
\nSo Below: © Gravity Well, all rights reserved.
Psykosis are an Irish Thrash Metal Band that started up in late November 2008 in Ballybrack. The band honed their sound, playing shows and supporting big international acts such as D.R.I., Evile, Nuclear Assault and more. They have one full length release 'Welcome to the Psyko Ward' out in 2016 and released a single 'Tossed to the Dogs' in 2020.
\nPsykosis are currently finishing their second album, ‘Mindgames’ (TBA).
\nLetty got to catch up with the band before they hit the Main room in Whelans playing support to UK thrashers, Evile.
\nBand link:
\nhttps://www.facebook.com/Psykosisthrashmetal
\nTrack played:
\nMutant Mass © Psykosis, all rights reserved.
Forming in 2010 and re-establishing in 2020, Dublin's own Jet Fuel Chemistry are becoming one of the most talked about bands on the Irish music scene, with each release getting more and more traction. Their debut EP, ‘Sign of the Times’, got massive coverage to match its quarter of a million streams worldwide. Their 2023 single, ‘Heartbreaker’, got attention from BBC Radio One, and the release of their new EP, ‘BURNOUT BIBLE’, picks up right where the band left off.
\nLetty catches up with singer Dan, bassist Stephen, and drummer Emmet before their gig in Whelans on the 23rd of February with Idle Discourse.
\nBand Link:
\nhttps://m.youtube.com/@jetfuelchemistry
\nSong played:
\nHeartbreaker © Jet FuelChemistry, all rights reserved.
DJ Tricky Dicky from the Lone Star State of Texas came on as a guest host to interview one of the most exciting, hard drinking, guitar slingin', and plumb crazy rodeo band in the world, Uncultivates for a special on The Metal Cell Podcast. Boot, Dr.Eli Gravedigger, The Prospector & Colonel Goon hooked up with DJ Dicky for a hog-killin' time and to bend an elbow with some of the strongest Goon shine you can imagine. It certainly was a wild fandango but with them boys one has to acknowledge the corn by sayin' you need to see a live Uncultivates rodeo before you pop your clogs! Hope you enjoyed this special recording and please 'SUBSCRIBE' if you haven't already partner!
\nSong played:
\nSecond Rodeo © Uncultivates, all rights reserved.
\nBand link:
\nhttps://uncultivates.bandcamp.com
\nShow sponsors:Helio Gas Detection.
Forming in 2021, Idle Discourse are a heavy hitting, genre-hopping five piece that are challenging the norms of contemporary music. With a wide range of influences spanning multiple genres, this five piece band has created a diverse sound full of pop choruses, rap verses and exciting melodies. Listeners are keep entertained and reeling in anticipation for more. Idle Discourse have seemlessly created a sound that is both refreshingly innovative and authentically Irish. In 2022, Idle Discourse released their debut EP: 'Volume One'. It has since accumulated more than 70K+ Spotify streams, paired with a sold out merchandise line. A follow up to this release is currently in production, set for release in 2024.
\nLetty got to sit down with Craig, Donal, Rob & Leigh of the band before they performed in the Main Room in Whelans supporting Jet Fuel Chemistry the 23rd of February.
\nSong played:
\nRotten Egg © Idle Discourse, all rights reserved.
\nBand link:
\nhttps://idlediscourse.bandcamp.com/album/volume-one
Letty Sharp caught up with Chris Ryan (Bass), Martin Gazur (Drums) & Mike McLaughlin (Guitars) of PaRtY-CaNnOn before they hit the stage at The Grand Social, Dublin. The Scottish Slam/Brutal Death Metal band were on a killer tour around Ireland as special guests of Gama Bomb. Letty had a great chat with the lads about their band, new material and other interesting topics that fans would enjoy along with some newly converted Irish PaRtY-CaNnOn Metalheads. As always please 'SUBSCRIBE' to The Metal Cell Podcast if you haven't already on 'YouTube'. Hope you liked the episode.
\nPaRtY-CaNnOn link:
\nhttps://party-cannon.com
\nhttps://www.facebook.com/PartyCannonUK
\nSong Played:
\nGrass Obliteration (Feat. Don Campan) © PaRtY-CaNnOn, all rights reserved.
It was great to welcome back Fraught back onto the podcast. Fans of the band will remember that they were previously named 'Drought'. I was joined by Dave (Guitars) & Podge (Drums) of the experimental death/sludge Dublin metal band. “Transfixed on Dying Light” was released onthe 24th November 2023 via Argonauta Records and immediately received critical acclaim from all corners of the globe. The five piece band that recorded the release are completed by Andy on bass/sludge vocals; along with ex- members Mark on vocals and Garóg on guitars.
\nThey are all huge fans of death metal, black metal, doom and sludge so we discussed how they all brought a different element of those influences to the table and weaved it into their own sound and direction. We covered the build up to the release “Transfixed on Dying Light” along with record label changes, gigs and many more interesting topics along with Mark and Garóg leaving. Please 'SUBSCRIBE' to The Metal Cell YouTube channel and share this with your mates if you enjoyed it.
\nFraught link:
\nhttps://fraughtband.bandcamp.com/album/transfixed-on-dying-light
\nSongs played:
\nIncrements Of Humiliation © Fraught, all rights reserved.
\nSublimated Misanthropy © Fraught, all rights reserved.
Letty caught up with Dublin shoegaze/alt rock band Fulvetta before they went on stage at The Grand Social supporting U.S band post hardcore band Drug Church. The four piece consisting of AJ (Guitars/Vocals), Dylan (Drums), Grace (Bass) & Sam (Guitars) is Dublin’s answer to the reincarnated shoegaze sound. The melancholic gloom of the 90s alternative echoes throughout as brooding guitar riffs drenched in reverb and fuzz intertwine with whispered layers of vocals to create an intense, yet melodic, wall of sound.
\nDrawing influences from shoegaze pioneers Slow Dive, My Bloody Valentine, Hum and The Smashing Pumpkins, Fulvetta create a bite-size piece of 90s alt-rock nostalgia.
\nBand link:
\nhttps://fulvettaband.com
\nSong played:
\nDisregard © Fulvetta, all rights reserved.Labelled as, ‘heavy-shoegaze', Fulvetta is Dublin’s answer to the reincarnated shoegaze sound. The melancholic gloom of the 90s alternative echoes throughout as brooding guitar riffs drenched in reverb and fuzz intertwine with whispered layers of vocals to create an intense, yet melodic, wall of sound.
\nDrawing influences from shoegaze pioneers Slow Dive, My Bloody Valentine, Hum and The Smashing Pumpkins, Fulvetta create a bite-size piece of 90s alt-rock nostalgia.
\nBand link:
\nhttps://fulvettaband.com
\nSong played:
\nDisregard © Fulvetta, all rights reserved.
Urban Assault Special 2024. I was delighted to be joined by Steve Maher (Vocals/Guitars) of Abaddon Incarnate, Frank Brennan (Vocals/Guitars) of Mourning Beloveth and festival organizers Danny Fitz & John O'Brein for a great chat about the upcoming festival in Cork. After a 4 year hiatus Urban Assault is back with a vengeance on Saturday, February 24th starting at 16:00 till late in the legendary An Spailpín Fanach! Featuring sets from Hasturian Vigil, Strangle Wire, The Grief, For Ruin, Mourning Beloveth and Abaddon Incarnate, it's certainly going to shake the foundations of Cork!
\nThis year along with Urban Assault merch and band merch, there will also be stalls from Invictus Productions and Sentinel Records with cassettes, vinyl's and clothing for sale. All of the above are discussed on the show and we get some updates from Steve & Frank in relation to their respective bands. Get your tickets here for this brilliant line-up here:
\nhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/urban-assault-2024-tickets-619394153587?fbclid=IwAR0JmQ5KhMyttpBagSvhlS0M6Y2P5JYleaBwn5v5AgcRzPxu8vXn7gI59-o
\nMerch and ticket bundle here:
\nhttps://urbanassaultcork.bigcartel.com/product/ticket-t-shirt-collect-at-the-show-urban-assault-2024
\nAbaddon Incarnate link:
\nhttps://abaddonincarnateband.bandcamp.com/album/the-wretched-sermon
\nMourning Beloveth link:
\nhttps://mourningbelovethofficial.bandcamp.com/music
Welcome everyone to The Metal Cell Live YouTube Stream for February. Joining me was Danielle, Evan, Howard, Letty and our special guest was Pat O'Regan ex-host of The Smashing Skull Sessions. We talk to Pat about his incredible two years as host and some of the fantastic bands he had on. Pat had a huge influence on converting many of us to the very unique and insanely talented musicians that inhabit the post metal/post rock scene worldwide. We delve into some of Pats favourite memories as well as some great stories. Pat has handed over the torch to new host Letty for a different direction musically and Letty will put her own unique stamp on The Smashing Skull Sessions, as Pat did. We also talk about a few positive changes to The Metal Cell in relation to episode output and creativity. The topic of the night was a look at and cost breakdown of some of our favorite festivals to look forward to in the summer months of 2024. Thanks as always for the support and please 'SUBSCRIBE' to The Metal Cell/Smashing Skull Sessions YouTube channels! Thanks, Richie.
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\nDeath Can Wait link:
\nhttps://hyperfollow.com/deathcanwait
\nSong played:
\nSlowly Sinking © Death Can Wait, all rights reserved.
Beithíoch is a death/black metal solo project from the northwest of Ireland with a name that, translated from Irish, means ‘Beast’. Beithíoch's music, spanning several releases, is as unsettling as it is captivating, marked by unusual old Irish, Greek and Norse inspired lyrics and stories. Existing on the fringes of black/death metal, it does not fully apply to the core essences of this type of music which makes for a fascinating for the listener. We discuss the inception of the solo project, the themes and lyrics of Beithíoch's latest brilliant ep 'Beowolf'. I also talk to him about his approach to writing music, the next step in the evolution of Beithíoch, his views on the current metal culture/scene in Ireland and many more insights into the artist know only as Beithíoch.
\nHope you enjoy the interview and please 'SUBSCRIBE' to The Metal Cell YouTube channel. Thanks Richie.
\nLink to Beithíoch:
\nhttps://beithioch.bandcamp.com
\nSongs played:
\nHeadhunter © Beithíoch, all rights reserved.
\nInto the Lair of the Beast © Beithíoch, all rights reserved.
It was a pleasure to welcome back Jude McIlwaine (guitarist/vocals) of three piece thrash inferno Acid Age to the podcast. The band have had a busy 2023 gig wise with the culmination of recording a live concert in Belfast in December 2023, along with that there's an upcoming studio release for fans to sink their teeth into for 2024. Myself and Joe of Gama Bomb get some updates on the both releases that are currently being readied in the Acid Age camp, we talk about the development of Judes new finger picking style, a possible change in vocal delivery, new music and we delve into a few of our favourite thrash acts in this jam packed episode. As always please make sure you're SUBSCRIBED to both the YouTube channel and podcast for more episodes like this. Thanks, Richie.
\nAcid Age link:
\nhttps://acidage.bandcamp.com/music
\nSong played:
\nMy Wretched Womb © Acid Age, all rights reserved.
James Tippett (Vocals) & Elliot Reynolds (Guitar) of Sheffield Hardcore band Rough Justice talk to Letty about their debut full length 'Faith In Vain' released on January the 12th this year. A semi-discography, the record is interwoven with violent, impactful and introspective material that gives Faith In Vain a unique feel and encapsulates what Rough Justice is all about. The lads talk about the UK hardcore scene, go into details about the recording of 'Faith In Vain' and as huge metal fans, the band has subconsciously introduced more sophisticated guitar parts and structures, without departing from the straightforward heaviness that has maintained their popularity since their inception. The band themselves didn't target a specific sound or set of influences while writing the record which is arguably what makes it difficult to compare with much else. Faith In Vain is a showcase of unique song structures and riffs that highlight the band's progression as songwriters without ever losing sight of their hardcore sensibilities. Please 'SUBSCRIBE' to The Metal Cell YouTube Channel if you want to see more interviews like this. Thanks.
\nRough Justice Links:
\nhttps://mlvltd.bandcamp.com/album/faith-in-vain
\nhttps://mlvltd.com/collections/rough-justice
\nSong played:
\nFaith In Vain © Rough Justice, all rights reserved.
It was a pleasure to welcome Dan Pearson (Lead Vocals/Guitar), Ben Keating (Vocals/Guitar) & Moe Curtain (Bass) of Chemical Addiction to the podcast. The Kilkenny four-piece with Daire Nolan on Drums released an incredible EP called 'Backburner' in 2023, which was the culmination of many years of touring and releasing singles.
\nHere's Pat O'Regan of The Smashing Skull Sessions take on it: 'There are many grunge tribute bands out there plying their trade, and good luck to them all, but if you want to savor the grunge experience properly, why not absorb it through original music and from a band that are playing at a very high level. Backburner is a slab of alternative rock that will appeal to many tastes. It has a bite to it and an energy emanating from it, that’s downright infectious.'
\nMyself and Evan another Kilkenny native and ex-member chat with Dan, Ben and Dublin native Moe about the formation of the band, some legendary venues and gigs, we do a track by track walk through of the EP and some hilarious stories all add to one of my favorite interviews in the last few months.
\nPlease 'SUBSCRIBE' to The Metal Cell YouTube channel, thanks Richie.
\nBand Link:
\nhttps://www.facebook.com/chemicaladdictionkk
\nAll songs played © Chemical Addiction, all rights reserved.
It was a pleasure to welcome Conor Jordan (Bassist), Dan O'Connor (Drums)& Matt O'Brien (Guitarist) of Dublin Thrashers Crossfire on to the show. The band along with Kevin O’Connor-Conroy (Vocals/Guitars) formed in 2012, and have established their reputation as one of Ireland’s premier thrash metal bands, utilizing a mix of sci-fi and horror-inspired lyricism and imagery with their own blend of the progressive ambition of old school metal with the aggression and intensity of modern thrash metal.
\nMyself and Joe of Gama Bomb talk to the lads about their savage debut release 'Switch To Reset', signing to WormholeDeath Records, song-writing and riffage, gigs, the history of the band and many more subjects on this episode. There's plenty of great stories and craic also; check out Crossfire on the link below and please 'SUBSCRIBE' to The Metal Cell YouTube channel if you haven't already.
\nhttps://crossfirethrash.bandcamp.com/album/switch-to-reset
\nSongs played:
\nSwitch To Reset © Crossfire, all rights reserved.
\nWho Goes There? © Crossfire, all rights reserved.
\nPrometheus © Crossfire, all rights reserved.
Have Mercy are a four-piece indie rock band from Baltimore, Maryland. Influenced by a variety of post-hardcore and emo acts, singer/guitarist Brian Swindle, guitarist Andrew Johnson, bassist Nick Woolford, and drummer Todd Wallace released their first EP, My Oldest Friend, in early 2012. The band went on to release one more ep and four albums before splitting up on 2019 due to founding member and former drummer Aaron Alt sadly passing away. On August 26, 2022, Have Mercy released a self-titled EP containing seven new songs and they released their latest album 'Numb' in late 2023. Letty chats to Andrew about the recording of 'Numb', tours and the history of the band. Nick jumps in at the end to talk about his favorite releases this year and offers advice on anyone starting a new band. Please 'SUBSCRIBE' to The Metal Cell YouTube channel.
\nHave Mercy link:
\nhttps://www.ruderecords.com/pages/have-mercy
It was a pleasure to welcome John Roche ( (Guitars/Bass/Music) & Red Corcoran (Vocals) of Death Metal band Crimson Butchery on the show. They have released absolute killer death metal infused album 'Repulsive Exhibition' in Sept 2023, which made No.6 in The Metal Cell Podcast's album of the Year list. Myself and Evan talk to the Kilkenny duo about the formation of the band, previous bands they have been in, getting in Kevin Talley ex Dying Fetus, Misery Index in as the session drummer and recording new material for another release in 2024. This was a great episode to catch up with Red & John as both have been on already under their previous bands; Red with Necrotized and John with Gama Bomb. Hope you enjoy the episode, please 'SUBSCRIBE' to The Metal Cell YouTube channel. Check out Crimson Butchery here:
\nhttps://crimsonbutchery.bandcamp.com
\nSongs played:
\nMors Ontologica © Crimson Butchery, all rights reserved.
\nNecropolis Abortum © Crimson Butchery, all rights reserved.
\nRegurgitated Genitals © Crimson Butchery, all rights reserved.
As December Falls are a four piece, female-fronted band from Nottingham, UK. The line up consists of Bethany Curtis (Vocals), Ande Hunter (Lead Guitar/Backing Vocals), Timmy Francis (Rhythm Guitar) and Lukas James (drums). Their self-titled debut album was released on February 8, 2019, with their style being a mixture of rock, pop punk. As December Falls are now delving into a more heavier sound and are creating serious waves amongst the music press both in the UK and abroad. Their brilliant new album 'Join The Club' came out the 21st of July in 2023 and the band have already played Download and announced for the mainstage of Slam Dunk 2024.
\nLetty met with Ande (Lead Guitar/Backing Vocals) & Tim (Rhythm Guitar) in Dublin on 03 December, before they hit the stage at The Grand Social, to talk about their latest release, the above mentioned 'Join The Club', the bands formation and their favourite releases of 2023.
\nPlease 'SUBSCRIBE' to our channel if you enjoyed this episode. Thanks!
\nBand link:
\nhttps://www.asdecemberfalls.com
Myself, Danielle, Evan, Joe, Howard and Letty picked out all our favorite highlights of yet another amazing year in the Irish Metal Scene! This episode was pre-recorded on the 11.12.23 as a Live Facebook Stream on The Metal Cell Facebook page.
\nThere was absolutely loads of releases, gigs and activity in our scene in 2023 so it really was something to celebrate, so join us in Part 2 of the podcast as we try to figure out who impressed us the most in the various categories listed below.
\nFULL LIST OF THE METAL CELL BEST OF 2023 CATEGORIES.
\n• BEST ALBUM:
\n• BEST EP:
\n• BEST SINGLE:
\n• Best Irish Metal band:
\n• Best artwork album/E.P:
\n• Best New Act:
\n• Best Solo Artist Ep/Album:
\n• Best Live performance:
\n• Best Venue & Promoter:
\n• Best merch t-shirt/hoodie:
\n• Best Video:
\n• Best comeback band/album/performance:
\n• Best social media:
\n• Best International album:
\n• MVP of The Irish Metal Scene:
\nAs always I want to thank my listeners throughout the year and please 'SUBSCRIBE' to The Metal Cell YouTube channel if you enjoyed the show!
Myself, Danielle, Evan, Joe, Howard and Letty picked out all our favorite highlights of yet another amazing year in the Irish Metal Scene! This episode was pre-recorded on the 11.12.23 as a Live Facebook Stream on The Metal Cell Facebook page.
\nThere was absolutely loads of releases, gigs and activity in our scene in 2023 so it really was something to celebrate, so join us in Part 1 of the podcast as we try to figure out who impressed us the most in the various categories listed below.
\nFULL LIST OF THE METAL CELL BEST OF 2023 CATEGORIES.
\n• BEST ALBUM:
\n• BEST EP:
\n• BEST SINGLE:
\n• Best Irish Metal band:
\n• Best artwork album/E.P:
\n• Best New Act:
\n• Best Solo Artist Ep/Album:
\n• Best Live performance:
\n• Best Venue & Promoter:
\n• Best merch t-shirt/hoodie:
\n• Best Video:
\n• Best comeback band/album/performance:
\n• Best social media:
\n• Best International album:
\n• MVP of The Irish Metal Scene:
\nAs always I want to thank my listeners throughout the year and please 'SUBSCRIBE' to The Metal Cell YouTube channel if you enjoyed the show!
It was a pleasure to welcome Richie Harpur (Guitars), Ciaran Foley (Guitars & Lead Vocals) Bryan Steacy (Bass/Backing Vocals) and Mike Howlin (Drums) of 12 Gauge Outrage, purveyors of killer Metal from the southeast of Ireland! The lads join me on the show to talk about their excellent latest EP 'Sirens' (ranked at number 7 in The Metal Cell Best of 2023). We also talked about the recording of their live album which will be released in 2024, the Metal Scene when they started out, setting up their own promotion company and there's plenty of shout outs to some of their favourite bands! Hope you enjoy the show, if you did please hit 'SUBSCRIBE' to The Metal Cell YouTube channel.
\n12 Gauge Outrage link:
\nhttps://12gaugeoutrage.bandcamp.com
\nSongs played:
\nControl © 12 Gauge Outrage, all rights reserved.
\nThe Hanged Man © 12 Gauge Outrage, all rights reserved.
Solothurn are an Alt-Metal band based in Belfast, Northern Ireland, consisting of Ryan Adair (Vocals)
\nDee Cleland (Guitars), Simon Beggs (Guitars), Ross Hunter (Bass)& Marty Elley (Drums). Solothurn formed in 2022 and they are all experienced members of the Metal scene appearing in bands like Involution, Electric Red, Annapurna, Toska and Mondo Generator. (http://www.solothurnband.com)
\nI was delighted to invite Ryan, Dee and Simon on the podcast to chat about their brilliant debut EP release 'Servitude' and listen to the lads as they filled me in on the inception of the band, the recording of 'Servitude' and what to expect off them in 2024. Solothurn are another incredible new addition to an Irish Metal scene that's literally brimming full with talented musicians and artists. Solothurn play Pharmacia in Limerick on Dec 15, 2023.
\nCheck out their EP link here:
\nhttps://solothurn.bandcamp.com/album/servitude
\nSongs played:
Of Virtue is an American metalcore band formed in Lansing, Michigan in 2008. The band consists of lead vocalist Tyler Ennis, guitarist and co-lead vocalist Damon Tate, guitarist Michael Valadez and drummer Ryan Trinh. The band has released three albums and three EPs, along with their newest album called 'Omen' which came out September, 2023.
\nLetty catches up with Damon about the creation of 'Omen', the bands formation, touring and his influences. Please 'SUBSCRIBE' to The Metal Cell channel and thanks for listening.
\nOf Virtue link:
\n https://ofvirtueband.com/
It was a pleasure to welcome again Steve Quinn (Vocals), Paul Quinn (Guitar) & Kieran O'Leary (Bass) of Cork Doom purveyors The Grief to the podcast. The four piece along with John Murphy (Guitars, Synths, Producer, Engineer & Mixer) recorded their latest album 'Crucible' in Murphy's home studio, The Barn, in North Cork during 2022 & 2023. Check out Pat O'Regans review of it here: (https://themetalcell.fireside.fm/articles/crucible). I caught up with Steve, Paul and Kieran just after their successful album launch in their home town of Cork. Steve had just the previous day arrived from his new country of residence Switzerland, which made the gig even more remarkable, considering the amount of material they had to cover in one rehearsal. We cover that, insights into how The Grief craft their songs, exploring themes and styles with their music and future plans. The Grief have really shown on this their sophomore release, that they are one of the best emerging bands coming out of Europe playing some incredible melancholic and brow beaten slabs of epic doom metal to the next generation.
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\nThe Grief Link:
\nhttps://thegrief1.bandcamp.com/album/crucible
\nDisenthrall © The Grief, all rights reserved.
\nCrucible © The Grief, all rights reserved.
Skindred is a Welsh band that fuses heavy metal with other genres, most notably reggae. Formed in Newport in 1998, they are well known for their energetic and involving live performances all over the world. The four piece, following a massive support slot with KISS and several summer festivals have just kicked off their current tour supporting their brilliant new release 'Smile'. *Letty caught up with lead vocalist Benji Webbe before they went on stage to a sold out Academy in Dublin. Benji filled in Letty about the last few months and the recording of 'Smile', the current release, he shared some insights on being a singer and how the band are continually evolving and reaching new audiences.
\n*Audio only. If you enjoyed the interview please 'Subscribe' to The Metal Cell YouTube channel. Thanks for your support, Richie.
\nSkindred link:
\nhttps://skindred.net
The Metal Cell is delighted to announce our third collaboration with Pat O'Regan of the Smashing
\nSkull Sessions. We interviewed Andy Ennis (Vocals/Bass) & Anaïs Chareyre-Méjan (Drums/Vocals/Cello) of the incredible Post Metal Black band Domhain. Since the Northern Ireland based band released 'Nimue' (https://smashingskullsessions.fireside.fm/articles/nimue) in October, they followed it up with a jaw-dropping performance to a full main stage at The Siege of Limerick, which left me with the feeling that this four piece are one of those special bands that come along once in a lifetime! Pat and I really enjoyed the insights that Andy & Anaïs shared with us about how the band started, the connections they made through their previous bands which all helped get 'Nimue' off the ground and exploring the artistic side of the band. It was also nice to acknowledge a previous guest from The Smashing Skull Sessions, the supremely talented Jo Quail, with an mind blowing guest performance on “A Pile of Stone Upon Her Grave”.
\nDomhain are Andy, Anaïs, Bryn Mills - Guitar, Backing Vocals & Nathan Irvine - Lead Guitar, Piano.
\nPlease 'SUBSCRIBE' to The Metal Cell/Smashing Skull Sessions channels. Thank you!
\nDomhain Link:
\nhttps://domhain-band.bandcamp.com/album/nimue
\nSong played:
\nThe Mourning Star © Domhain, all rights reserved.
Letty Sharp interviews Arron O'Shaughnessy (Vocals) & Darragh O'Connor (Guitars) of Black Metal/DSBM band Horrenda. The Dublin based band formed in 2015 as a solo project by Darragh and became a four piece in late 2016 with Aaron taking over on vocal duties. Horrenda has been a revolving door in relation to musicians coming in and out of the band but yet they have consistently released some incredible music whilst steadily building up the fanatic fan base. Letty talks with Arron & Darragh about their brilliant new single 'Handprints', their appearance at Siege of Limerick, and some really interesting music influences. Podcast will be available on all the usual listening platforms and The Metal Cell YouTube channel. Check out Horrenda on their link below and support them by purchasing some merch or music. Please 'SUBSCRIBE' to The Metal Cell YouTube Channel.
\nHorrenda Link:
\nhttps://horrenda.bandcamp.com
\nSong played:
\nHandprints © Horrenda, all rights reserved.
From Ruins are the epitome of a modern metal band, with huge riffs, soaring yet often devastating vocals mixed with melodic metalcore. Formed in the spring of 2023 out of the ashes of another band, the Northern Ireland-based outfit released their debut single, ‘Running Away‘, follow-up ‘Hate Me‘ and first EP, ‘Inner Demons in October 2023. I caught up with the quintet – Neil Anderson (guitar), Damon Doherty (bass), Aaron Kirby (guitar), Niall O’Kane (vocals) and Dave Patton (drums) to talk about future releases, take a close look at their latest ep and taking their music live in 2024 and beyond. This is definitely another incredible band to mark into your notebook to watch out for in the next year!
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\nBand link:
\nhttps://fromruins.com
\nAll songs played © From Ruins, all rights reserved.
Letty Sharp catches up with Mó Sheerin (Guitars/Synths) & Damian Dziennik (Drums) of progressive Irish metal band Nebularis. After a blistering debut performance at Siege of Limerick, a slot on RTE 2XM's Sessions from Oblivion and an deserved appearance in the Metal2TMasses final, it's been a hugely important first year for Nebularis. Letty chats with Mó & Damian about this and what to expect further down line for this exciting new band based in Dublin.
\nNebularis link:
\nhttps://linktr.ee/nebularisofficial?fbclid=IwAR3pxCYOSdFg8SzjECNQ-rwyQu_DBeMKLLz8WcIW9AyQzJuxILEqukac1N8
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\nSong played:
\nHolocene © Nebularis, all rights reserved.
It was a pleasure to welcome Philly, Joe and JR to the podcast to do an exclusive track by track rub through of their fantastic new release 'Bats' on @ProstheticRecords . 'From the tombs of Egypt to the faded glamour of old Hollywood, Philly, Domo, JR, Joe and James lead us through new sonic landscapes and all manner of novel adventures on what they themselves call their “weirdest” album yet.' Bats is their best Gama Bomb album to date for me, with musical nods to some of my favourite bands like Lizzy, Priest, Faith No More, Overkill and The Cult to name but a few. In sonic terms, the musicianship and singing is off the scale on this release, thanks to guitarist Domo who produced, mixed and mastered the entire thing, and he has done a fabulous job. So sit back, relax grab a beer, coffee or drink of your choice and listen to Philly, Joe & JR chat to me about how the creative process worked for the album, lyric inspirations and influences outside of the Metal spectrum.
\n'Bats' maybe called creepy, scary and spooky, but bats like Gama Bomb are an important species that impact our daily lives in ways we might not even realize. Hope you enjoy the Ceol, craic agus Metal! Please hit 'SUBSCRIBE' to The Metal Cell YouTube channel. Thanks, Richie.
\nGama Bomb Link:
\nhttps://linktr.ee/gamabomb?fbclid=IwAR0q4R2EBQLTvp6s7Sd4xq5Ym33w8kC74CLgjtq-ozNDMA9eZQ48oERDprc
\nAll songs played © Gama Bomb, all rights reserved.
It was a pleasure to welcome Vince McCarthy (Vocals), Sean Keenaghan (Guitars), Kevin O'Brien (Bass) & Dave Hackett (Drums) of Hardcore band Ten Point Rule on to the show. Ten Point Rule were formed in 1998, played mostly in the Phoenix, and were part of a large underground punk/metal/hardcore scene. They recorded a 5 track CD 'Say my Name' EP in BPM studios in Douglas in April 1999 and launched it the following month in An Phoenix, one month before Dave, Seán and Kevin’s Leaving Cert. It quickly sold out. In the interim of doing their exams and waiting for their results, the band went back into BPM studios in July ’99 and recorded two tracks. However, due to lack of funds and the band amicably splitting up that same year, the tracks were never released.
\nMyself, Howard & Evan chat to the lads, who are reunited for the first time in 25 years via Zoom, about the history of the band, the huge influence they unwittingly were to upcoming Irish Metal/HC bands and the re-release of 'Say My Name' EP with the two missing tracks. A unique episode in many ways I want to thank Ten Point Rule and Howard for organizing it and please 'SUBSCRIBE' to The Metal Cell YouTube channel! Thanks, Richie.
\nAll sales of the 'Say My Name' EP' will go to Corks Penny Dinners.
\nLink to EP:
\nhttps://tenpointrule.bandcamp.com/album/say-my-name-remastered
It was a pleasure to welcome twins Ciaran & Eoin Culhane onto the show to talk about their fantastic new release 'Oars in the Water'. Shardborne based in Limerick, are a Progressive/Tech Instrumental Metal band, known for technical prowess and boundless creativity and summon a sonic tapestry that is as intricate as it is emotive. Welcome to a realm where stories are told through harmonies, complex arrangements, delicate moments and crescendos.
\nThe four piece completed by Ben Wanders on Drums & Cormac O'Farrell on Bass, have created a contender for Irish Metal album of the year with 'Oars in the Water' in my humble opinion. Myself and Howard talk to the lads about early beginnings, creative song writing, tours and the ultimate dream launch party for 'Oars in the Water'. 'SUBSCRIBE' to The Metal Cell Channel if you enjoyed this episode and check out the Shardborne links below.
\nhttps://shardborne.bandcamp.com/album/oars-in-the-water
\nhttps://www.facebook.com/ShardborneIreland/
\nSongs played:
\nThe Professor © Shardborne, all rights reserved.
\nHomeward © Shardborne, all rights reserved.
Undeath, the death metal band formed in Rochester, New York in 2018, have generated considerable buzz early in their career. Signed to Prosthetic Records, they released their second album, It's Time... To Rise From the Grave," in 2022, the quintet have a sound that brings me back to the early days of death metal, you will hear traces of death metal legends like Morbid Angel, Cannibal Corpse, and Autopsy. However the twist is in the song writing and delivery which brings a fresh take on the death metal scene! Add in some blood soaked humor and a brilliant live show, Undeath are evolving into something that appeals to all fans of different metal genres.
\nLetty caught up with Kyle and Alex before they hit the stage in Dublin, Ireland supporting thrash legends Municipal Waste. The lads bring us up to speed on the tour, their music and their influences. Please 'SUBSCRIBE' to The Metal Cell YouTube channel if you haven't already!
\nUndeath Links:
\nhttps://undeathmetal.com/
\nhttps://evilgreed.net/collections/undeath
It was a pleasure to welcome Ciaran Culhanne, of Bad Reputation/Siege of Limerick, onto the show on a pre-recorded Facebook Stream. Ciaran talks about how it has developed over the years, tips for bands and fans that are hitting the Siege for the first time, how he plans his day, some great stories and many more interesting insights into what to expect for 'Siege of Limerick Smahain MMXXIII' Joining me on co-host duties were Danielle, Howard & Letty. Big shout out to John Real, the other half of Bad Reputation who couldn't make the show because his wife Sorcha gave birth to twin boys! This show is dedicated to John, Sorcha, Olivia, Oscar & Louis Real.
\nSongs played:
\nLaVein: Your hate is not ours © all rights reserved.
\nSlung from a Tree: Blazed and Confused © all rights reserved.
\nSettler: Smarm Offensive © all rights reserved.
\nGrave Sermon: Whited Sepulchre © all rights reserved.
\nDomhain: A Silent Frequency © all rights reserved.
\nNømadus: Apex Breath © all rights reserved.
\nDog Tired: The Red Verse © all rights reserved.
\nSaint Slaughter: Got the right © all rights reserved.
\nGama Bomb: Speed Funeral © all rights reserved.
\nGod Alone: etc © all rights reserved.
Anto McCaughley (Guitars) and Duane Watson (Vocals) of modern, groove metal veterans Sinocence make a welcome return to the podcast to talk about their incredible new EP 'The Fire Rises'. Their first release to feature new members Duane Watson on Vocals, Neil Ward on guitar and Matt McLaughlin on drums along with original members Anto & Jim (Bass). I was really excited to chat with the two lads about how they settled on the newest members Neil & Matt and the creation of 'The Fire Rises'. We do a track by track talk through of the five songs and play clips of each song also. There's plenty of stories and banter to keep fans entertained and some gig shout outs as well. Please 'SUBSCRIBE' to The Metal Cell YouTube Channel and check out the Sinocence links below!
\nhttps://sinocencethefirerises.bandcamp.com/album/the-fire-rises
\nhttps://www.facebook.com/sinocence
\nAll tracks played © Sinocence, all rights reserved.
It was a pleasure to welcome Dan Drever (Guitars) & Linz Mackenzie Conway (Drums) of Scottish progressive, sludge and death infused metal, Iron Altar onto the show for the first time. On co-host duties was Steve from Grey Stag, who will be joining Iron Altar on a November tour around Ireland, which should shake the foundations of every venue they play in. The lads were on the show to discuss the newly released 'PROMETHEAN', an album of skull crushing heaviness that literally is trauma inducing! We delve into the creative process of their second release, gigs, and I slipped in a quiz to test Dan & Linz's basic knowledge on Ireland...ahem! Shout out to Dog Tired for a few choice questions! Fans of both bands are going to love this episode. Please 'SUBSCRIBE' to the YouTube channel! Thanks, Richie.
\nTracks played:
\nHunted © Iron Altar, all rights reserved.
\nPath To Empyrean © Iron Altar, all rights reserved.
\nFind Iron Altars' link to 'PROMETHEAN' here:
\nhttps://ironaltar.bandcamp.com/album/promethean
\nNovember Tour Dates for Ireland:
\n16th Belfast, Voodoo Belfast, Grey Stag Haint and Nømadus.
\n17th Limerick, Pharmacia, with Grey Stag, TBA
\n18th Cork, Fredz with Grey Stag, TBA.
\n19th Dublin, Sin É with Grey Stag & Trenchknife
It was a pleasure to welcome Garth Kidd (Vox/Bass) & Joe McGuigan (Guitars) of Devilsome. The band along with John McSherry (Guitars) play music inspired by goth, metal, punk, horror, occult and all things dark and delectable. Childhood friends but finally united under the banner Devilsome, the lads share their love of horror movies, 80s vibes and classic metal bands. We discuss this and how the songs finally came together for their brilliant self titled debut release. With excellent contributions from Chris Williams: Drums, Kev Canavan: keyboards & Richard Shaw (Ex-Cradle of Filth) guest solo on 7th Seal, mixed and produced by Samuel Trubitt at Ritual studios, Devilsome offer something different in a Metal scene that is over populated by certain styles. Hope you enjoy the episode and please 'SUBSCRIBE' to The Metal Cell YouTube channel.
\nDevilsome links:
\nhttps://devilsome.bandcamp.com
\nhttps://linktr.ee/devilsomeband
\nSongs featured:
\nChildren of the Night © Devilsome, all rights reserved.
\nCharge of the Nephilim © Devilsome, all rights reserved.
InVisions is a Melodic Metalcore/Post-Hardcore band from North Yorkshire, in the UK. The band have played Hellfest, Bloodstock, Download and Tech Fest to name drop a few festivals and they are steadily rising up the ranks of the UK Metal scene. Deadlock is their latest album release out since 2022, their first single Unbreakable came within a week of formation in 2016. 2017’s debut Never Nothing and 2019 follow-up Between You & Me rounded out a frantic first three years, fastening a reputation for brutal breakdowns & riffage, fret-bending virtuosity and infectious melody.
\nLetty caught up with Ben & Josh before they hit the stage, supporting Polaris at The Academy in Dublin. The lads talk through the formation of the band, their latest album, new material and influences. Please 'SUBSCRIBE' to The Metal Cell YouTube channel to hear more interviews like this! Thanks!
\nInVision Links:
\nhttps://www.invisionsofficial.com
\nhttps://www.invisionsstore.com
I had a brilliant chat with Josh & Conor of UK based Mathcore band Host Body. Since leaving Ilenkus Josh on guitars/backing vocals moved over to Bristol and started jamming with fellow Irish man Conor drummer of Bokotono. The addition of Sam on bass, Steve on Vocals/Synths and Paddy on guitars from bands such as St. Pierre Snake Invasion, Ogives Big Band, and Lightning Sharks, gave the band a lot of experience and the intention to create an abrasive heavy style of mathcore. The quintet brought this in spades with their debut single ‘Mouth’ which features an incredible video to showcase Host Bodys artistic vision also. We talk about this impressive release, how the band formed, their creative process, their smash & grab appearance at ArcTanGent, and what to expect for the rest of 2023. Please 'SUBSCRIBE' to The Metal Cell YouTube Channel for more interviews like this. Thanks! Richie.
\nSong featured:
\nMouth © Host Body, all rights reserved.
\nHost Body Link:
\nhttps://hostbodynoise.bandcamp.com
\nhttps://www.facebook.com/hostbody
Letty interviewed Joe (Vocals/Bass) of URNE just before they were about to hit the stage at a sold out Academy in Dublin supporting Paradise Lost. Joe chats about his influences, band and working with Gojira’s Joe Duplantier. Joe offered URNE the use of his Brooklyn studio, Silver Chord, and got involved in the recording sessions for their latest release, the brilliant 'A Feast on Sorrow'. This was a really great interview so check out the link below for URNE & please 'SUBSCRIBE to The Metal Cell YouTube channel if you haven't already. Thanks!
\nhttps://urne1.bandcamp.com/
I was delighted to welcome Craig Murphy (Vocals), Marcelo Varge (Guitars) & Sebastian Sparr (Bass) to the show. Uragh are a metal band formed and based in Dublin in 2022, they incorporate elements of alternative, progressive and black metal in their songs. The lads with Jason Hodgkins on (Drums) are certainly for me one of the most exciting bands to emerge on the Metal scene this year, with some killer performances that saw them make it to the Metal 2T Masses final and release a brilliant single. This was a really great interview with Uragh and with an album being worked on in the background it was the perfect time to catch up with them. If you enjoyed the interview please 'SUBSCRIBE' to The Metal Cell YouTube channel. Thanks, Richie.
\nUragh band links:
\n https://uragh.bandcamp.com
\nSong featured:
\nDecimate © Uragh, all rights reserved.
Formed in Halifax, West Yorkshire, UK, in 1988, Paradise Lost are considered to be among the pioneers of the death-doom genre and regarded as the main influence for the later gothic metal movement. Their line-up has remained stable for such a long-standing heavy metal band, consisting of singer Nick Holmes, guitarists Greg Mackintosh and Aaron Aedy, and bassist Steve Edmondson.
\nOn the back of two sold out shows in Ireland, Dolans of Limerick and The Academy, Dublin, Letty spoke to Aaron of the band before they played to a packed audience in Dublin. Aaron covered plenty of topics and it was a pleasure to have such a legend on our podcast. Check out all of Paradise Lost's merch on the link below and please 'SUBSCRIBE' to The Metal Cell YouTube channel to watch more of these interviews. Thanks!
\nBand Link:
\nhttps://www.paradiselost.co.uk/band/
Myself & Danielle welcomed Chris (Drums) & Leighton (Bass) of Belfast based stoner/sludge metal band The Boat Sank. The three piece including Charlie on guitars have been getting praise for all the right reasons by playing some immense shows on Metal 2T Masses & Crypt of the Riff. A string of impressive single releases only added to the buzz around The Boat Sank along with statements of 'A fancy ass ship that sunk. Who cares? Get the F#ck over it' is winning them plenty of fans up and down the country. Mainly instrumental; myself and Danielle get a lowdown on what to expect off the lads for the rest of the year and we get some insights into the wonderful creative process of The Boat Sank. Certainly one to watch in 2024, The Boat Sank is being risen by a tide of anticipation. Please 'SUBSCRIBE' to The Metal Cell Podcast and check out The Boat Sank on the links below:
\nhttps://theboatsank.bandcamp.com/merch
\nhttps://www.facebook.com/Theboatsank
\nSong featured:
\nContagion © The Boat Sank, all rights reserved.
Guilt Trip is a crossover/hardcore band hailing from Manchester UK, formed in 2015. Blending elements from a multitude of genres through metal, hardcore and thrash, the band have made numerous festival appearances across Europe this summer. Guilt Trip will also be heading out on a UK and EU run supporting Malevolence alongside Sylosis and Justice for the Damned this coming November. Band Members: Jay Valentine – vocals, Tom Aimson – drums, Jak Maden – guitars & Sam Baker – guitars.
\nLetty catches up with drummer Tom Aimson for a chat about his drumming, influences and the preparation that went into the recording of their soon to be released album 'Severance'' on September 22nd via MLVLTD worldwide.
\nGuilt Trip links:
\nhttps://guilttripmhc.bandcamp.com/
\nhttps://guilttripmhc.bigcartel.com/
\nhttps://mlvltd.com/?fbclid=IwAR2CTc_tLC4tg4yu5GLsDAOiZ0rlXsfJKLorH-RFFC9gpTa8OfFdP-i7taU
It was a pleasure to welcome Cormac Jordan of Eyes Eternal on to the podcast. Cormac released his debut EP in July 2023; the incredible melodic Death Metal 'Blood Stained Wings' a solo project which started in 2019. Myself and Letty talk to Cormac about his journey to get to the release date, working with other musicians, his creative side of songwriting and his influences. We get a track by track overview of each song on the EP so be sure to check out Eyes Eternals Bandcamp page on the link below. It was great to talk to one of the most gifted musicians in the scene at the moment and hopefully we'll hear more from Cormac in the next few months either with Horrenda or more solo stuff. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider 'SUBSCRIBING' to The Metal Cell Podcast YouTube channel and following us on one of our many listening platforms.
\nEyes Eternal link:
\nhttps://eyeseternal.bandcamp.com/
\nAll songs featured © Eyes Eternal, all rights reserved.
It was a pleasure to welcome Ali and Bailey onto the podcast to talk about the setting up of the first ever Sonic Dissonance Festival in Edinburgh on Sept 15-17th. The lads talk us through the brilliant line-up and what to expect over the two days. This episode was pre-recorded a few months back and was originally lost due to my laptop dying but thankfully the episode was recovered by my mate Cormac an IT guru! Hope you enjoy it and please hit 'SUBSCRIBE' on the YouTube channel.
\nInfo and links on festival:
\nSonic Dissonance is a two-day three-venue UK underground extreme metal festival in Edinburgh featuring a horde of around 30 bands who will be taking over the capital’s best underground venues with a crushing concoction of brutal sounds.
\nLurking within the vaults and catacombs of Bannermans, Legends, and the Banshee Labyrinth, a gathering of death and black metal, grindcore, sludge, and wild card experimental sounds.
\nFeaturing: Abyssal, Wallowing, Mastiff, Crepitation, Live Burial, Scordatura, Iniquitous Savagery, Vacivus, Kastrated, Deus Vermin, Aphotic, Headless Kross, Nemorous, Exhumation, Ageless Summoning, Gendo Ikari, Penny Coffin, Uir, Coffin Mulch, Endless Swarm, BrainBath, Tymvos, Ven, Catafalque, Stairmaster, Forever Machine, Extort, Suffering Rites, Wolvesrot, Oliver Wardell, Unhallowed Void, Fall of the Gatekeepers and more!
\nWeekend tickets: £30 https://tickets-scotland.com//artists.html?event_method=viewevent&event_id=3cf26df6-ab0c-11ed-9a83-06a7f13f5e4c
\nFriday tickets: £12
\nhttps://tickets-scotland.com//artists.html?event_method=viewevent&event_id=c942a2a9-304b-11ee-bd08-0a212b197700
\nSaturday tickets: £20
\nhttps://tickets-scotland.com//artists.html?event_method=viewevent&event_id=c80424dc-304c-11ee-bd08-0a212b197700
\nSongs played:
\nDisdain © Deus Vermin, all rights reserved.
\nPrecognition © Endless Swarm, all rights reserved.
\nAntinatalist © Iniquitous Savagery, all rights reserved.
\nFlesh and Steel © Wallowing, all rights reserved.
UK Death Metal/Hardcore band Burner blitzed their three Irish gigs in Dublin, Cork and Limerick last weekend and instantly won over any neutral punter who was lucky to see their violent assault on the senses. With supports by Worn Out, LaVein, and New Mud there hasn't been a better bill for mosh pits this year. Thankfully Letty of The Metal Cell podcast was on hand in Dublin to catch up with front man Harry Nott to see what makes Burner one of the most exciting bands on the UK scene. Please hit 'SUBSCRIBE' if you want to see more of this content on YouTube. Thanks Richie.
\nBand link:
\nhttps://burnermetal.bandcamp.com/
It was a pleasure to welcome Shannon Bowman (Guitars/Producer), Jamie Murphy (Vocals) & Darragh O'Connor (Guitars) onto the show. Aborted Earth play a mixture of Grind/Punk/Sludge and experimental metal that not only smashes you in the face but also throws some serious curveballs that literally are jaw dropping. They recently released a split EP 'Hey kid, wanna buy a split? with Organ Blender which contains three new blistering tracks, which we feature two of and talk about on the episode. Having seen Aborted Earth live they are as chaotic as they are brutal so there's a throwback chat about the Siege and also about the formation of the band back in 2018. There's plenty of laughs along with some great insights from Aborted Earth. Hope you enjoyed the chat and please 'SUBCRIBE' to The Metal Cell YouTube channel. Thanks, Richie.
\nBand Link:
\nhttps://abortedearth.bandcamp.com/
\nSongs featured:
\nVicious Circle © Aborted Earth, all rights reserved.
\nCoolock Bodybag © Aborted Earth, all rights reserved.
It was a pleasure to welcome John Connor (Guitars/Keyboards), Michał Bugajski (Drums) & Dean Ashall-Kane (Bass) of Ravenlight on to the podcast. The Power Metal/Symphonic four piece fronted by Rebecca Feeney have a long list of growing admirers both here and abroad with the release of the latest album, the brilliant 'Immemorial'. The album contains songs that reflect different aspects of human emotions – love, fear, anxiety and bereavement. 'Immemorial' showcases the incredible vocal performance of Rebecca, stunning arrangements and musicianship that run throughout their sophomore release. The lads talk us through their song writing process, influences & live performances. Dean gives us an insight into being the newest member band and we look ahead to their upcoming show at Mandella Hall Belfast on August 26th; A Grand Declaration of War: The Crawling, Strangle Wire, Insidious Void, Ravenlight, Sinocence & Domhain. Thanks for listening/watching....please 'SUBSCRIBE' to The Metal Cell YouTube Channel and podcasts. Sharing is caring!
\nBand link:
\nhttps://ravenlight.bandcamp.com/album/immemorial
\nSongs played:
\nMasque of Red Death © Ravenlight, all rights reserved.
\nReflections © Ravenlight, all rights reserved.
It was a pleasure to welcome Adrian Foley of Necrokinesis, Red Cocoran of Necrotized & Roan Hynes of Terror Syndrome to the show for part four of my series featuring Irish Metal solo artists. Adrian had been previously on with his other project, the brilliant Melodic Death Metal release: 'The Ancient Dark' ep. Having returned to his thrash roots for the second incredible Necrokinesis album 'A Force Made Flesh' which drops on August 5th, it was a perfect time to catch up with the ex-Stereo Nasty guitarist. Shane 'Red' Cocoran is well known in the Kilkenny Metal Scene, having been in Crucifracture, Grot, Oncology and Putrefy. So I was really intrigued to hear his first solo offering as Necrotized, with the release of some gruesome Death Metal in the shape of the 'Eternal Perversion' LP which dropped during May this year. The youngest guest I've had on the show for quite a while is Roan Hynes, an eighteen year old from Cork who has been creating waves in the scene already having a glut of releases since 2021. Playing a mixture of synthwave and Metal, Roan is steadily building a following of fans both here in Ireland and further afield, check out his excellent current release Vol.2: Fear Surge. Despite what you may imagine confines a solo artist to playing live, Roan has already two gigs under his belt as a one man show under Terror Syndrome and he is definetly one to watch in this exciting time for Irish Metal. Hope you enjoy the interview with Adrian, Red and Roan, please 'SUBSCRIBE' to the podcast and give it a rating on whatever platform you listen to it on. Thanks, Richie.
\nBand links:
\nhttps://necrokinesis.bandcamp.com/
\nhttps://necrotized.bandcamp.com/
\nhttps://terrorsyndrome.bandcamp.com/
\nSongs played:
\nLong Cold Dark © Necrokinesis, all rights reserved.
\nA Force Made Flesh © Necrokinesis, all rights reserved.
\nDismembered Delicacy © Necrotized, all rights reserved.
\nBasement Impalement © Necrotized, all rights reserved.
\nFear Surge © Terror Syndrome, all rights reserved.
\nThe Dullahan (feat. Foraoisí gan Iniúchadh) © Terror Syndrome, all rights reserved.
It was a pleasure to welcome back Andy Clarke (Guitarist/Vocalist) of Doom/Death metal band The Crawling to the show. The three piece band comprised of Andy, Stuart Rainey (Bass) and Gary Beatie (Drums) are about to release their incredible third album, a masterpiece of doom infused grief and melancholy 'All of this for Nothing'. The album is a journey that focuses on the realization life is finite. Many aspects of life cause heartache, hardship, and misery. The tracks here explore the reasons and rationale for putting ourselves through such things when eventually it will all end in a black void … and all of this for nothing. Myself and Andy go through the album track by track and you will get an remarkable insight into the particular characteristics and long hours that drove Andy into making the best album The Crawling have ever put out! Be sure to check out The Crawlings Bandcamp page for the jaw dropping variety of Merch and album formats on the link below. 'All of this for Nothing' out on August 4, 2023. If you enjoyed the episode please 'SUBSCRIBE' to The Metal Cell YouTube channel. Thanks, Richie.
\nThe Crawling link:
\nhttps://thecrawlingband.bandcamp.com/merch
\nAll tracks played © The Crawling, all rights reserved.
It was a pleasure to welcome Benny Murrin, Promoter and co-founder of the Sligo Whiplash Festival along with two bands that are featuring on the bill, Ren Marabou & The Beserkers and Howard of The Magnapinna. There was a lot to catch up on so Benny gave us an overview on the history of the festival, the line-ups and the venue itself. I talk to Ren about their latest single and welcome the newest members to his band, Terence on drums and Cass on Bass. Howard gives us an update on what to expect from The Magnapinna on the day of the festival and tour plans. In between all that there is plenty of craic and Sligo Whiplash content! Hope you enjoy the podcast and be sure to 'SUBSCRIBE' to The Metal Cell YouTube channel if you haven't already.
\nSligo Whiplash Festival links:
\nHttps://www.eventbrite.ie/e/598300562087
\nhttps://sligowhiplash.com/
\nMusic played:
\nThe Journeys Of Rig © Ren Marabou & The Beserkers, all rights reserved.
\nI Kennedy © The Magnapinna, all rights reserved.
Letty interviews Peter Cooney (Vocals) & Rossa Molloy (Bass) of Metallic hardcore Dublin act LaVein. The band were preparing to hit the stage supporting Chelsea Grin and Kublai Khan at the Grand Social in Dublin when Letty caught up with them. LaVein have gone from strength to strength after releasing their fantastic EP 'Fine Failure' to an scene that immediately appreciated the quality of the release backed with some incredible live performances culminating with an appearance at this years Bloodstock Festival in the UK. Check out LaVeins links below and as always please 'SUBSCRIBE' to The Metal Cell YouTube channel.
\nhttps://lavein.bandcamp.com/album/fine-failure
\nhttps://laveinirl.com
It was a pleasure to welcome Mark John Payne bassist of Indominus to the podcast. Formed in 2016 with original members John & Logan McKee (Guitars) both ex-ForChristSake, the band released their Hardcore-Inspired Death Metal EP 'Legion Within' the same year. Critically acclaimed, it was a blistering attack on the senses and toured multiple international festivals in locations such as Holland, Malta and Switzerland. A follow up was expected in 2017 but nothing materialized. Since then the band have lost members and with COVID hitting, Indominus ground to halt. The long awaited renewal of gigs saw Indominus recruit Ricky Boyle on Vocals and Oak on drums. It wasn't long before the new line-up were leveling venues across the country and returning to writing for an eagerly anticipated new release. Mark shares his thoughts on all of the above as well as some brilliant stories involving his friendship with a famous Metal drummer. There is plenty for everyone to enjoy in this great episode so be sure to hit 'SUBSCRIBE' on The Metal Cell YouTube channel.
\nIndominus links;
\nhttps://indominus.bandcamp.com/merch
\nhttps://www.facebook.com/IndominusNI/
It's always a pleasure to talk to Nathanael Underwood vocalist & guitarist with Damim. The last time we met was at the Siege of Limerick this year, he was there as a spectator soaking up the unique atmosphere that only the Siege can conjure up. Damim played there in October 2022, where his band unleashed their furious blend of blackened death metal on a captive audience. Nathanael told me that they were readying an EP called 'World Turned Hell', composed of two new studio tracks with two live recordings, so the invite was issued to come on the Podcast when the EP was released. We talk about this brilliant release, their fantastically unique comic series 'The Bloodied' along with what Damim have planned for the rest of the year. Hope you enjoy the interview and please 'SUBSCRIBE' to The Metal Cell YouTube channel.
\nBand links:
\nhttps://dam-nation.bandcamp.com/merch
\nhttp://www.damim.uk
\nSongs played:
\nWorld Turned Hell © Damim, all rights reserved.
\nTo Catch a Falling Knife © Damim, all rights reserved.
Signs of the Swarm is an American deathcore band from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania formed in 2014. The band consists of drummer Bobby Crow, vocalist David Simonich, guitarist Carl Schulz and bassist Michael Cassese. They have released 4 studio albums.
\nLetty catches up with the incredibly talented vocalist David Simonich for a chat about his vocal styles, influences and the preparation that went into the recording of their soon to be released fifth album 'Amongst the Low & Empty' on July 28th via Century Media Records.
\nSigns of the Swarm links:
\nhttps://www.facebook.com/signsoftheswarm/
\nhttps://linktr.ee/signsoftheswarm
A really enjoyable Forums this month after a short break. I was delighted to welcome Letty to her first Forums along with the regulars Danielle & Howard. We reviewed four new releases by Aesect, Koma, Humanity Check and Strangers With Guns. The topic of the night was a discussion on what upcoming Metal bands are ready to take the mantle as festival headliners on stages across the world. Please 'SUBSCRIBE' to The Metal Cell YouTube channel and leave your comments below if you enjoyed any of the things you heard on this weeks episode. Thanks Richie.
\nSongs played:
\nOf Dionysus and the Vine © Koma, all rights reserved.
\nBuilt to Kill © Humanity Check, all rights reserved.
\nTime Enough At Last © Strangers with Guns, all rights reserved.
\nRevolutionary Suicide Final © Aesect, all rights reserved.
It was a pleasure to welcome Dola of Safe Gigs Ireland and Ciara of Relapse Promotions Cork to the show. Joining us also were my co-hosts Danielle & Letty to discuss a relatively new initiative set up by Dola and her team to make gigs and nightlife safer, for everyone. Safe Gigs Ireland want to eliminate discrimination and sexual violence in nightlife by creating a zero-tolerance environment for all forms of violence and unacceptable behavior. Safe Gigs Ireland ask that all venues, event and festival organizers, promoters, crew, artists, staff, security and attendees who sign up to share the same goal by agreeing to promote Safe Gigs for everyone, tackle sexual violence and discrimination in your environment through zero tolerance and support those around you to ensure everyone has a good night out, free from harm.
\nPlease 'SUBSCRIBE' to The Metal Cell YouTube channel if you enjoyed this episode. Thanks Richie.
\nSafe Gigs Ireland Links:
\nhttps://www.safegigs.ie/home
\nhttps://www.safegigs.ie/resources
\nhttps://www.safegigs.ie/spiking
\nhttps://www.safegigs.ie/charter
It was a pleasure to welcome for the first time onto the podcast, Dublin based thrash band 'Saint Slaughter'. The band have been on the Metal Scene for a long time with their first release 'Demos' dating back to 2015. Eoin Clarke (Vocals), Jeff Hernandez (Guitars), Tom Moylan (Drums) and new member Spencer O'Brein, join me to talk about the history of their blistering thrash attack which has seen them play with thrash legends Gama Bomb, Xentrix and headline their own gigs also. We get an exclusive clip of a new song and talk about what the rest of 2023 has in store for the band. There's plenty of tour stories and craic on the episode so I hope you show Saint Slaughter so love by hitting them up on their socials and following them. If you enjoyed the episode please 'SUBSCRIBE' to The Metal Cell podcast channel! Thanks Richie.
\nBand links:
\nhttps://www.facebook.com/SaintSlaughterThrash/
\nhttps://saintslaughter.bandcamp.com/album/intravenosa
\nSongs:
\nGot the right © Saint Slaughter, all rights reserved.
\nBorn to f*ck © Saint Slaughter, all rights reserved.
It was a pleasure to welcome Steve (Vocals/Guitars) Aaron (Bass) and Luke(Drums) of Outsound. The lads are releasing their brilliant debut album ‘Megatherium’ on June 9th. Their sound encompasses a new wave of progressive, hard rock carrying melodic vocals through atmospheric bends, searing leads and bouncing breakdowns. Tearing strips from blues, grunge, heavy metal and even sprinkling in some Beach Boys flavoured harmonies, the lads share some insights into the recording of their debut and how the
\nband were formed. We talk about the work that Fintan McKahey at Ivy Hill Studios did for the recording of the album and Colin Bolger of Dabulga Design for the amazing artwork that he has provided throughout all of Outsounds releases.
\nPlease hit ‘SUBSCRIBE’ if you enjoyed the interview on The Metal Cell YouTube channel. Thanks Richie.
\nBand links
\nhttps://outsound.bandcamp.com/track/megatherium
\nSongs played:
\nHardcore Daisy © Outsound, all rights reserved.
\nMurder Dream © Outsound, all rights reserved.
I was delighted to welcome back Luke (Riffs/Vox) & Keith (Drums) of Dog Tired to do an exclusive track by track overview of their soon to be released fifth album 'The Red Verse'. This is literally the soundtrack to the apocalypse with riffs so intense that they sear through flesh, a heaviness that crushes and distorts the mind along with monstrous vocals that could summon the great Cthulhu! Keith and Luke walk us through all the tracks and of course there's plenty of craic as well. The Red Verse drops on Saturday 03/06/23 and the launch party is in Edinburgh on the same day.
\nHope you enjoyed the episode and please 'SUBSCRIBE' to The Metal Cell YouTube Channel! Thanks, Richie.
\nCheck the link here for tickets to the Red Verse album launch: https://www.skiddle.com/whats-on/Edinburgh/La-Belle-Angele/Dog-Tired-album-launch-show/36327979/#contentjump
\nDog Tired Link: https://www.dogtiredmetal.com/
\nAll songs played on this episode © Dog Tired, all rights reserved.
It was a pleasure to welcome back Steve Hobson (drums) & Ian Booth (guitars/vocals) of Haint and Fredy Moita (guitars/vocals) of Nomadus to the show. Steve contacted me a few weeks back in relation to a charity gig he was putting on raising much needed funds for cancer charities in Northern Ireland.
\nHaint had been off the live circuit since last November when Ian was diagnosed with Lymphoma. It was his diagnosis, as well as others that Steve knew who were battling, or in some cases had tragically lost a battle with cancer quite recently that spurred him on to raise funds in support of Cancer Focus, Belfast City Hospital Cancer Unit and Southern Hospice Trust. I talk to Ian about his own battle from the initial diagnosis of Lymphoma to where he is now which is thankfully cancer free, we get a few updates on what to expect on the day of the gig and Fredy gives us a few updates on what Nomadus have planned in the next few months. With a fantastic line up of top NI metal bands including Owlcrusher, Nomadus, Normadic Rituals and Drakonis as well as Ian returning on stage with Haint, it is building up to be one of the best gigs of the year.
\nPlease support this in anyway you can by clicking on the below links:
\nhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/cancer-puncher-tickets-635546395377?fbclid=IwAR2fGw3rz4Rt_XNWUgLwgOAp4bTQTLTSsxkXiaMViAb-F8GfGd4ogCTSvg8
\nhttps://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100092432473805
\nTracks played:
\nOwlcrusher: Owlcrusher (c) all rights reserved.
\nhttps://owlcrusher.bandcamp.com/album/owlcrusher
\nNomadus: Pounding Curse (c) all rights reserved.
\nhttps://nomadus.bandcamp.com/
\nNormadic Rituals: The Burden (c) all rights reserved.
\nhttps://nomadicrituals.bandcamp.com/album/tides
\nDrakonis: From the Eternal (c) all rights reserved.
\nhttps://drakonis.bandcamp.com/
\nHaint: Ares (c) all rights reserved.
\nhttps://haintuk.bandcamp.com/
It was a pleasure to welcome Ross Daly (IRL) & Marvin Silva (USA) onto the show to talk about their profession as tattooists and the influence that Metal has in their lives in part 4 of a series I have done dedicated to artists that create art and love Metal. A friendship formed out of working as professional tattooists, I talk to Ross and Marvin about their love of art, how they got into the world of creating tattoos for paying customers, what inspires them and some of the music that influenced them to play in and form bands. Ross and Marvin were fantastic guests and share some hilarious stories whilst also talking about some of the many milestones they have achieved working in a profession that can often consume hours of painstaking work in a pressurised environment. I hope you enjoyed the episode and please SUBSCRIBE to The Metal Cell YouTube channel if you want to see more interviews like this. Check out the brilliant work that Ross and Marvin do on the links below.
\nhttp://rossdalytattoos.com
\nhttps://marvinsilvatattoo.com
It was a pleasure to welcome back Alex and Kieran of TOOMS to the podcast. TOOMS have released a killer 3 song ep that literally will make you smash stuff up! Myself and Evan chat to the lads about the ep and cover alot of topics including touring, music influences on 'The Scmeckoning'. We take a look forward in relation to what to expect from TOOMS for the rest of 2023 and as usual there's plenty of banter from the lads. Special shout out to Anto on bass who couldn't make the interview. 'The Shmeckening' is one of my favourite ep releases this year, it is available on the link below.
\nEP Link: https://tooms.bandcamp.com/album/the-shmeckoning
\nCatch TOOMS live:
\nTOOMS "THE SHMECKONING" EP release launch party. With support from Skellig and Zhi Ren. Pharmacia, Limerick Sun, 14 May 2023 19:30 - 23:59 IST.
\nDead Cult: Partholon // Tooms // Aponym // Third Island. Fredz, Cork Sat, 27 May 2023 20:30 - 23:30 IST.
\nSongs featured and permission granted
\nAnvil Crawler (c) TOOMS, 2023 all rights reserved
\nStabbed In The Head (c) TOOMS, 2023 all rights reserved
\nMegalobong 2, The Great Whitey Shark (c) TOOMS, 2023 all rights reserved
It was a pleasure to welcome Daire, John & Lachlan of Fornoth, Brendan from Black Shuck and Praetorian from Eternal Helcaraxe to the show. They were all on the show to discuss the upcoming Four Provinces Tour in May, which features seven bands and different line-ups every night over five shows in Dublin, Belfast, Galway twice and Limerick. A tour featuring this amount of heft plus the fact that it's all Irish bands; hasn't happened in a while so we discuss this and the other acts completing this exciting bill, Grey Stag, Grave Sermon, Steiner and LaVein. There's plenty of updates on what fans can expect set-list wise from Fornoth, Black Shuck and Eternal Helcaraxe and news on all three bands in relation to new music. We get an exclusive listen to a new Fornoth demo and of course there's plenty of banter as well. Hope you enjoy the show, please 'SUBSCRIBE' to The Metal Cell YouTube channel and check out all the bands mentioned on the show. Thanks Richie.
\nTicket Links:
\nhttps://www.eventbrite.com (type in four provinces)
\nGig dates:
\nSATURDAY 06 MAY 2023 AT 21:00 Psychotic Reaction Presents:
\nFornoth, Eternal Helcaraxe, LaVein, Jealous Fish
\nFRIDAY, 12 MAY 2023 AT 22:00 Belfast at The Deer's Head
\nEternal Helcaraxe, Grave Sermon, LaVein and Fornoth
\nSATURDAY, 13 MAY 2023 AT 19:00 Seven Bar Galway
\nBlack Shuck, Fornoth, Eternal Helcaraxe and Steiner
\nFRIDAY, 19 MAY 2023 AT 20:00 Cellar Galway
\nGrey Stag, Black Shuck, Fornoth, Eternal Helcaraxe
\nFRIDAY, 26 MAY 2023 AT 20:00 Pharmacia Limerick
\nFeaturing Steiner with Eternal Helcaraxe, Grave Sermon and Fornoth.
\nBand Links:
\nhttps://fornoth.bandcamp.com/
\nhttps://blackshuck1.bandcamp.com/
\nhttps://eternalhelcaraxe.bandcamp.com/
\nhttps://greystag.bandcamp.com/
\nhttps://gravesermon.bandcamp.com/
\nhttps://steiner2.bandcamp.com/
\nhttps://lavein.bandcamp.com/
\nSong featured:
\nPlain of Ladrán (c) Fornoth, 2023 all rights reserved.
The Forums: Join myself, Danielle, Evan & guest co-host Steve Walsh (Grey Stag) as we talk about topics related to our favorite music...METAL!
\nWe reviewed five new tracks from Cursed Sun, Tusk, Settler, Shadows Calling & Outsound. There was a few topics that came up during the night, we took a look at digital fanzines and Sarah Nuttall work Machina Kore (link below). Naturally we re-visited the wonderful Siege Of Limerick Festival and discussed the many aspects of it, from working with in ear monitors, bouncers, the varied age of the crowd attendance and performances on the day. So hopefully you'll enjoy this episode and if you want us to look at other topics in the Metal scene please comment below. As always thanks for your support and do hit that 'SUBSCRIBE' button if you haven't already on The Metal Cell YouTube Channel. Thanks Richie.
\nSongs featured and permission granted
\nDevil's Night (c) Cursed Sun, 2023 all rights reserved. https://cursedsun.bandcamp.com/music
\nWe The People (c) Tusk, 2023 all rights reserved. https://tuskireland.bandcamp.com/
\nSmarm Offensive (c) Settler, 2023 all rights reserved. https://settlermetal.bandcamp.com/
\nSpirit Shifter (c) Shadows Calling, 2023 all rights reserved. https://shadowscalling1.bandcamp.com/
\nHardcore Daisy (c) Outsound, 2023 all rights reserved. https://outsound.bandcamp.com/
\nSarahs link
\nhttps://online.flippingbook.com/view/239563872/
It was a pleasure to welcome back Aaron Loughnane (Vox/Guitars) & Eoghan Galligan (Bass) of sludge/stoner band Slung From A Tree. The four piece which is made up of fellow members; Andrew Hayes (Drums) Steve Loughnane (Guitars) have finally got their debut release out called 'Voyage Into Cosmos' on the Cursed Monk Records label. Trying to capture Slung From A Trees live sound was always going to take time whilst recording and operating on a shoestring budget. Aaron, who produced the entire album has worked a minor miracle with their debut. He has moulded and twisted this slab of molten metal which contains crushing cosmic forces, swirling wormholes and stellar musical abandonment into a seven track LP aptly titled 'Voyage Into Cosmos'. Myself and Howard get walked through the process by the lads and naturally get completely lost but it's a wonderful journey to get to in this particular podcast. Please support Slung From A Tree by heading over to the link below and buying the album, merch etc. If you enjoyed this podcast please 'SUBSCRIBE' to The Metal Cell YouTube channel.
\nLinks to Slung From A Tree:
\nhttps://slungfromatree.bandcamp.com
\nhttps://cursedmonk.bandcamp.com/album/voyage-into-cosmos
\nSong played:
\nAstral Gold © Slung From A Tree, all rights reserved.
It was a pleasure to welcome Nathan (Vocals) & Ocean (Guitars) of War Of Attrition to the show. The band play a ferocious mixture of thrash, groove and gritty metal that hits all the sweet spots especially when witnessed live. I caught up with the lads just before they do their debut EP launch of 'The Social Apocalypse' in their favourite city, Limerick. Having blasted their way through a serious amount of gigs during 2022, War Of Attrition are perfectly poised to have another impressive year building on the following they have on these shores and are prepping for an new album further down the line. All of this is covered and many more topics are addressed by Nathan and Ocean on this episode. Hope you enjoy it and to see more content like this please 'SUBSCRIBE' to The Metal Cell YouTube channel. Thanks, Richie.
\nWar Of Attrition link:
\nhttps://warofattrition.ie/
\nSongs played:
\nThrone Of A Fallen King © War of Attrition, all rights reserved.
\nBad Personality Disorder © War of Attrition, all rights reserved.
\nThe Constant Gray © War of Attrition, all rights reserved.
The bi-yearly Siege of Limerick EARRACH MMXXIII is almost upon us! Hosted in Dolans on the Dock Road of Limerick, it is always the first important festival date on every Irish Metal fans calendar! I was delighted once again to welcome John Real of Bad Reputation/Siege of Limerick onto the show, joining John was Jamie Clarke, vocalist with Razor Sharp Death Blizzard from Edinburgh, Jack O'Neill, guitarist with Coroza and Daniel Howard, vocals/guitars with Partholón/Magnapinna. We take a look at the line up of Siege MMXXIII, discuss the debate on merchandise vs venues taking percentages of sales (Siege takes none!), talk about what bouncers are not going to tolerate at the Siege, an insight into Corozas and Razor Sharp Death Blizzards sets and of course plenty of great Siege stories to keep everyone entertained. Hit the 'SUBSCRIBE' button to see more videos like this from The Metal Cell Podcast. Thanks, Richie.
\nSiege of Limerick link:
\nhttps://www.facebook.com/SiegeofLimerick
\nBand Links:
\nhttps://coroza.bandcamp.com/
\nhttps://razorsharpdeathblizzard.bandcamp.com/
\nhttps://partholonian.bandcamp.com/
\nhttps://themagnapinna.bandcamp.com/
It was a pleasure to welcome back Roni MacRuairi (Vocals) & Jason Christy (Drums) of Words That Burn to the podcast. The four piece from Dundalk which also feature Ger Murphy (Bass) and Shane Martin (Guitars/Synths) have released a blistering follow up to Pyres which came out in 2019. 'Mixed and mastered by Josh Schroeder [Lora Shore, King 810], ‘Cut Throat Culture‘ sees the rising Irish four-piece embrace a variety of styles that range from alternative, to metal-core, and electronic fusion, creating a body of work that, if anything, is totally unique to the bands core sound, as well as being a landmark release for contemporary Irish Metal.' oran@overdrive.ie
\n'Cut Throat Culture' dropped on March 16th, via Blood Blast Distribution/Believe Digital so it was a perfect time to catch up with Roni & Jason to talk about what the release means to them, we get some insights into the recording and song writing process and of course future plans for the band. You can catch Words That Burn at the famous 'Siege of Limerick' festival on Sunday April 9th. Hope you enjoyed the interview and please hit 'SUBSCRIBE' if you want more content on The Metal Cell YouTube channel. Thanks for listening/watching. Richie.
\nWords That Burn Link:
\nhttps://linktr.ee/wordsthatburn
\nSongs played:
\nSirens © Words That Burn, all rights reserved.
\nThe Calvary ain't comin' © Words That Burn, all rights reserved.
\nMichael © Words That Burn, all rights reserved.
Declan Beare (Bass/Vocals/Drone Zone) & Charlie Appleby (Drums/Percussion) of True Home, blend the perfect mixture of psychedelic doom, drone and ambient music to create their own niche in the Irish Metal Scene with plenty of support slots racked up. An invitation to play at next months Siege of Limerick festival and progressing to the next round of Metal 2T Masses certainly has them showing up on a lot more peoples radar. I talk to the lads about finding their unique sound, signing to Cursed Monk Records and we get an 'EXCLUSIVE' listen to three new tracks from their upcoming album called 'Black Lotus'. I hope you enjoy the interview with True Home and check them out on the link below or alternatively find them at The Siege. As always please support The Metal Cell by hitting that 'SUBSCRIBE' button on The Metal Cell YouTube channel. Thanks Richie.
\nTrue Home link:
\nhttps://truehome.bandcamp.com
\nSongs played:
\nCry of the Mountain Hawk © True Home, all rights reserved.
\nThe Great Journey © True Home, all rights reserved.
\nSailing the Sand Dunes © True Home, all rights reserved.
It was a pleasure to welcome sludge merchants, Steve (Riffs), Matt (Bass/Vocals) & Daragh (Drums) of Grey Stag to the podcast, their debut album 'Call of the Mountain' drops on St.Patricks Day.
\n'Grey Stags raw and stony dark riffs and crushing percussions seem to interweave and rumble through each and every knot that Colin Bolger of Dabulga Design carves into paper, becoming an aural tapestry of groove and folklore, all underpinned by thickened sludge and relentless energy. Grey Stag unearths the imagination and power of our deep rooted celtic heritage and battle hardy bloodline, raising the bar for Irish metal here at home, and ultimately, further afield.'
\nPat O' of The Smashing Skull Sessions.
\nMyself and Danielle get an exclusive track by track preview of the album and of course there's plenty of other insights with the lads to keep you interested and amused. This is going to be one of the best Irish Metal releases in 2023 so check out Grey Stags link that I've posted below to make the essential purchase. Hope you enjoyed the show and all I ask is for you to 'SUBSCRIBE' to The Metal Cell YouTube channel to avail of more content like this. Thanks Richie.
\nGrey Stag Link:
\nhttps://linktr.ee/greystag
\nAll songs played on this podcast © Grey Stag all rights reserved.
It was a pleasure to welcome Dave Slattery of instrumental Tech Metal band Ropemaker to the show. Dave, a multi-instrumentalist enrolled the talents of former Ilenkus drummer Rory Guyett for an instrumental album that's laden with huge slabs of riffs and unpredictable arrangements. 'Interwoven' is Ropemakers debut LP and certainly caused a stir in the Irish Metal Scene, myself and Danielle have a brilliant chat with Dave & Rory about song composition, life as a solo artist and an in depth look at how Ropemaker came into fruition. Dave is yet another great addition to the incredible solo artists out there in our Irish Metal Scene. Check out his Bandcamp page in the link below and support it if you like what you heard on the show. Once again please 'SUBSCRIBE' to The Metal Cell Podcast if you want to hear more interviews like this. Thanks Richie.
\nRopemaker link:
\nhttps://ropemaker.bandcamp.com/album/interwoven
\nBlue fire for bones (c) Ropemaker, 2023 all rights reserved.
\nPortable abyss (c) Ropemaker, 2023 all rights reserved.
\nLearning through distortion (c) Ropemaker, 2023 all rights reserved.
After some great interviews over the last few weeks and some chart success as well it was nice to kick back and relax with Evan and Joe on The Forums. Unfortunately Danielle had to drop out, due to work commitments but as they say the show must go on! We reviewed four new tracks from Collapser, Ropemaker, Terror Syndrome and Nebularis. The topic of the night was a really interesting chat about the options out there for music education, roles in bands and band management. So hopefully you'll enjoy this topic and if you want us to look at other topics comment below. As always thanks for your support and do hit that 'SUBSCRIBE' button if you haven't already on The Metal Cell YouTube Channel. Thanks Richie.
\nSongs featured and permission granted
\nWhalegasm (c) Collasper, 2023 all rights reserved.
\nThe Dullahan (c) Terror Syndrome, 2023 all rights reserved.
\nCataclysm (c) Nebularis, 2023 all rights reserved.
\nPaean (c) Ropemaker, 2023 all rights reserved.
The Metal Cell Podcast and The Smashing Skull Sessions have come together once again to showcase yet another one of Ireland's metal powerhouses. Raum Kingdom are one of the finest sludge/post-metal bands on the scene today, and have been causing rumblings within music circles right here at home and further afield as well.
\nSince the release of Everything And Nothing back in 2019, a lot has happened within the Raum Kingdom family. The sad and sudden passing of bassist Ronan "Bones" Connor back in 2021 shook the foundations of the band to the very core. Big decisions were made and with the addition of Niall Gregory, Raum Kingdom have done the right thing and have released Monarch, which, after a three year absence, has reestablished them as one of the finest bands on the scene today.
\nDave, Andrew, Mark and Greg join us for a really cool chat, where we discuss both the Irish and International metal scenes as well as getting an insight into the writing and recording process for the mighty Monarch. And of course there's plenty of laughs along the way!
\nAvailable on both The Metal Cell & The Smashing Skull YouTube channels from Friday 24th February. You can also catch it on all good streaming platforms. Be sure to check it out!
\nBand Link:
\nhttps://raumkingdom.bandcamp.com/album/raum-kingdom
\nTrack played:
\nRed Admiral © 2023 Raum Kingdom, all rights reserved.
It was a pleasure to have Conor McGouran (Guitars/Keyboards) & Ronan Burns (Bass/Keyboards) of The Enigma Division on the Podcast. The lads along with Ben Wanders (Drums/Vocals) have unleased one of the best debut albums onto the Irish Metal for many a year! Self released on the 27th January of this year, it's a musical odyssey that defies categorization however their influences range from 80s synth music, film scores, progressive rock to tech metal. All the members of the band have been creating and playing in many bands throughout the years so it was exciting to hear that this project was finally going to get a release date in 2023. Conor & Ronan talk us through each track and we discuss the song writing process, video arrangements and guest performances. The musicianship throughout the entire album is breathtaking with vocal performances that are both powerful and emotional. I was delighted to find out that this album will make it to a stage and with an appearance in Bloodstock UK now confirmed; it's only a matter of time for The Enigma Division to rehearse these songs and nail down some Irish dates. If you enjoyed this episode please 'SUBSCRIBE' to the Metal Cell YouTube channel. Thanks, Richie.
\nThe Enigma Division link:
\nhttps://theenigmadivision.bandcamp.com/album/the-enigma-division
\nAll tracks played © 2023 The Enigma Division, all rights reserved.
Max (Vocals), Tristan (Guitars) and newest members Deb (Bass) & Tonci (Drums) join me as we go over a busy twelve months for Cell Games. Having won their first heat of Metal2TMasses blasting out their mix of Nu-Metal/Hard Rock and releasing their well received new single 'Here's to your Bones' I felt it was the perfect time to catch up with the band to discuss their formation, recording new songs and future gigs that may be on the horizon. Cell Games offer an exciting new mix of Metal to the Irish Metal Scene and it won't surprise me to see them appear on a few festival circuits in 2023/2024. I had a great chat and laugh with the band and don't forget to check out all of Cell Games socials. I hope you enjoyed this episode and please 'SUBSCRIBE' to The Metal Cell YouTube channel to see more interviews like this. Thanks for your support, Richie.
\nCell Games Link: https://cellgamesband.bandcamp.com/
\nSong played:
\nHere's to your Bones © Cell Games, 2023, all rights reserved.
It was a pleasure to welcome Ewan (Guitars/Backing Vocals) and Zack (Drums) of Scottish Doomsters, Dusk Amadeus onto the podcast. The four piece which are completed by Sasha (Vocals/Guitars/Cow Bell) and Morris (Bass) certainly impressed me when I saw them opening 'The Crypt of the Riff' festival in Belfast last December. The band play this sublime blend of Doom, where the influences of Monolord get mixed with Mazzy Star (courtesy of Belfast born Sasha's vocals) and Dusk Amadeus emerges. Ewan fills me in on how the band started, despite a few line up changes, Dusk Amadeus have now settled into a formidable unit with the latest member Zack taking over on drum duties. Hopefully we'll see them on our green shores again in 2023 to promote the launch of their album, tentatively penciled in for April/May. We get an exclusive taste of this album with the three tracks Dusk Amadeus gave me on the night. Be sure to show them some love, follow them on their socials and Spotify. If you enjoyed the show please 'SUBSCRIBE' to The Metal Cell YouTube channel. Thanks for your support. Richie.
\nDusk Amadeus Link:
\nhttps://www.facebook.com/duskamadeus
\nTracks:
\nPremonitions © Dusk Amadeus, 2023, all rights reserved.
\nAncient Corner © Dusk Amadeus, 2023, all rights reserved.
\nDusk Amadeus © Dusk Amadeus, 2023, all rights reserved.
It was great to be back doing the first Forums of the year with Danielle and Joe. Unfortunately Evan had to drop out, literally at the last minute, due to tech problems but as they say the show must go on! We reviewed three new tracks from Cell Games, Machina Kore and Raum Kingdom. The topic of the night was a really interesting chat about the formation of Bandcamp, the advantages and disadvantages compared to other music platforms, the influence it has on both bands and the people that use it. We also look at the Bandcamp interface for listening and purchasing both music and merchandise. So hopefully you'll enjoy this topic and if you want us to look at other music platforms comment below. As always thanks for your support and do hit that 'SUBSCRIBE' button if you haven't already on The Metal Cell YouTube Channel. Thanks Richie.
\nSongs featured and permission granted
\nThose Among Us (c) Machina Kore, 2023 all rights reserved.
\nHere's To Your Bones (c) Cell Games, 2023 all rights reserved.
\nRed Admiral (c) Raum Kingdom, 2023 all rights reserved.
I was delighted to welcome Aaron (Vocals/Guitars), Sean (Guitars) & Jake (Drums) of thrash/groove metal band Unmaker to the show. The three piece have had an incredible year with plenty of gigs under their belts. An impressive debut on the main stage opening up The Siege of Limerick, releasing three singles, completing an album and being awarded 'Best New Metal Act' from us here at The Metal Cell are a few examples of a busy 2022 for the band.
\nWe get an exclusive track by track on the brutally heavy and violent album 'Limb from Limb' which won't be hitting the shelves for another month or so. The lads are currently looking for a bassist and judging by the interest in the band, it won't be long before there will be a few festival appearances incoming in 2023. Hope you enjoyed the episode and hit 'SUBSCRIBE' to enjoy more episodes like this on The Metal Cell YouTube channel.
\nUnmaker link:
\nhttps://www.facebook.com/Unmakermetal
\nAll tracks played © 2023 Unmaker, all rights reserved.
It was a pleasure to welcome Fredy (L.Guitars/Vocals), Neil (R.Guitars), Carl (Bass) & Brett (Drums) of Nomadus on to the Podcast. When Nomadus unleashed their crushing thrash infused debut album 'Axis Primordial' on November 25, 2022, it was the album I always hoped they would make! With stellar performances from all the band members it quickly jumped up to number one on my album of the year playlist. But things were a lot different when I first met Fredy and Neil many moons ago on their first appearance at The Siege of Limerick. They seemed to have never ending problems with trying to get a settled line-up, until the addition of Carl on bass and later Brett on drums. All the pieces of the Nomadus puzzle finally fitted together with Josh over seeing the recording, mixing and mastering; 'Axis Primordial' is a nine-track pilgrimage through blistering riffs and ferocious vocals.
\nOn this episode we get a track by track run through of the album from Nomadus and a lookback over a hectic 2022 including an appearance at Bloodstock! Hope you enjoy the episode and please 'SUBSCRIBE' to the Metal Cell YouTube channel. Thanks Richie.
\nBand link:
\nhttps://nomadus.bandcamp.com/album/axis-primordial-2
\nAll tracks played © 2022 Nømadus under exclusive licence to The Distortion Project.
It was a pleasure to welcome Jim Hodge (Vocalist) of sludge, grind and hardcore band Mastiff. I witnessed Jim and his band Mastiff put on a face melting performance at Damnation Festival in 2022. Mastiff have had the music press across the UK bestowing praise on them for the 2021 release, 'Leave Me The Ashes Of The Earth'. It's a crushing mixture of raging doom/hardcore/sludge that builds upon all their previous releases since they formed in 2013. I happened to met Jim after the gig and ended up having a great chat with him. When he said he had visited Cork before, the invitation was immediately handed out to come on the show to talk about his band, his life and that infamous visit to Cork. Hope you enjoy the episode and hit 'SUBSCRIBE' to the Metal Cell YouTube channel, if you haven't already!
\nLink to Mastiff:
\nhttps://mastiffhchc.bandcamp.com/album/leave-me-the-ashes-of-the-earth
\nTrack played:
\nRepulse (c) Mastiff, all rights reserved.
The best of Irish Metal in 2022! This episode was pre-recorded on the 12.12.22. Join myself, Danielle, Joe & Howard as we try to figure out who impressed us the most in the various categories listed below, throughout the year and what an incredible year it was! There was absolutely loads of releases, gigs and activity in our scene in 2022 compared to the previous problems through Covid related issues in 2021 so it really was something to celebrate as we got down to the difficult choices we faced in trying to pick out winners in the following categories:
\nBest Irish Metal Band, Best Irish Metal Single, Best Irish Metal EP, Best Irish Metal Album, Best Irish Metal Merch, Best Irish Metal Artwork on an release, Best Irish Metal Social Media, Best Irish Metal Live Act, Best Irish Metal Performance, Best Irish Metal Solo Project, Best Irish Metal Video, Best Irish Metal Riff/Catchiest track, Best Irish Metal New Act, Best International Album and Most Important Person (MVP) in the Irish Metal Scene.
\nAs always I want to thank my listeners throughout the year and please 'SUBSCRIBE' to The Metal Cell YouTube channel if you enjoyed the show!
\nAll music played on the show (c) by the artists, all rights reserved 2022.
It was a pleasure to welcome back Molarbear on the podcast. Adi (Drums), Andy (Riffs), Dave (Bass) & Rowan (Vox/Riffs) have released one of my favorite albums of the year 'You will need Gods'. The five piece completed by Darragh (also Riffs) smashed 'The Crypt of the Riff' festival in Belfast with huge slabs of riffs, infectious grooves, a rhythm section like a Panzer tank division and vocals that whipped and sliced through the baying crowd. It was an incredible night to witness Molarbear at the top of their game and with a new album to promote through 'Cursed Monk Records' the lads were in top form as we did a track by track run through for the Podcast. No stone was left unturned as the lads crumbled under my intense questions. It was the equivalent of opening a portal into the dark, mysterious yet wonderful soul of Molarbear, one which many more Metalheads will be converted to around Ireland in 2023 I bet. If you like this show please 'SUBSCRIBE' to The Metal Cell YouTube page and buy Molarbears album on the below links:
\nhttps://cursedmonk.bandcamp.com/album/you-will-need-gods
\nhttps://molarbear.bandcamp.com/
\nAll songs played on this Podcast (c) Molarbear, all rights reserved 2022.
Kevin Byrne it's fair to say is a veteran of the Irish Metal Scene stretching back to the formation of Valediction in 2005. Myself and Kevin cover those years leading up to the release of their acclaimed debut album 'The Primitive Architecture' recorded in 2010/20011, by a relatively young Mick Richards at Track Mix Studios. In fact that bond with Mick was to prove fruitful when Valediction went their separate ways, with Kevin approaching Mick with plans for his solo project 'Sonus Mortis'. Six albums in nine years is an incredible outlay for an solo artist and there is plenty to cover in relation to how Kevin approaches song structures, lyrical themes and the build up to his current brilliant release 'Collapse The Mountain'. I hope you enjoy the episode and please 'SUBSCRIBE' to the channel if you haven't already. Thanks Richie.
\nLinks to Sonus Mortis:
\nhttps://sonusmortis.bandcamp.com/
\nSongs played:
\nReveal The Arteries And Attach The Leeches (c) Sonus Mortis, all rights reserved 2022.
\nCollapse The Mountain (c) Sonus Mortis, all rights reserved 2022.
James McBain of Hellripper makes a welcome return to The Metal Cell Podcast. Myself and Joe have a great chat with James about the latest Hellripper tour, which included seventeen dates across Europe and of course the tour Hellripper did around the UK supporting Joes band, Gama Bomb. It's been an incredible 2022 for Hellripper with the band getting some incredible write ups and shirt sales in the Metal Scene. I was delighted to get an exclusive low-down with James about the new album that has been completed for early 2023. We get to hear the album opening track 'The Nuckelavee' and it's a great example of what to expect off the album as myself & Joe talk through the influences and inspirations behind 'Warlocks Grim & Withered Hags'. Fans of the band will be delighted to hear that it's an absolute face ripping ride of frenzied riffing and solo's with the trademark Hellripper sound stomped all over it. It will certainly be at the top of the best Metal releases in next years polls and we here at The Metal Cell Podcast wish James continued success with Hellripper! All hail the Goat!
\nTrack played:
\n'The Nuckelavee' (c) Hellripper, all rights reserved 2022.
\nHellripper links:
\nhttps://hellripper.bandcamp.com/music
\nhttps://www.hellripper.com
\nhttp://www.peaceville.com
The first part of two episodes with bands from Scotland that have formed strong bonds with Irish Metal bands. This episode myself and Evan catch up with Keith and Luke of Dog Tired. The band have announced two dates in Ireland with local supports from Nomadus, Gravity Well & Lock Horns (The Deers Head, Belfast), Slung from a Tree & TOOMS (Dolans, Limerick). They have also been busy completing an album, so we get some updates on that and I surprise them with a quiz to test their knowledge on Ireland.....some craic with that! If you haven't got tickets for these shows you are seriously missing out on face melting riffs and a heaviness that is both brutal and unrelenting. Hit 'SUBSCRIBE' to The Metal Cell YouTube channel if you haven't done already and thanks for the support Richie.
\nLink for Dog Tired:
\nhttps://dogtiredmetal.com
\nSong:
\nDagoths Nine (c) Dog Tired, all rights reserved.
It was a pleasure to welcome back Jack Penders of Rotlaust to the podcast. Jack's an incredible musician and we talk about his new release 'The Dirge' which will be up there competing for the Irish Metal album of the year for me. A lesson in sheer brutal Death Metal and a sharp contrast to his last compelling release 'Covenant' which dwelled a lot in the post rock genre. I talk to Jack about this change in style, we talk about the guest musicians on 'Dirge' and Jack shares his insights into each song on the album. Special mention to the video of the first single 'Nascent' which is simply one of the best Irish Metal videos out there. Check it out if you haven't already. Hope you enjoy the episode and hit up Rotlaust at the link provided. As always thanks for your support and hit 'SUBSCRIBE' to The Metal Cell YouTube channel. Richie.
\nRotlaust Link:
\nhttps://rotlaust.bandcamp.com/
\nAll songs played (c) Rotlaust, 2022 all rights reserved.
The Metal Cell Forums. Join myself, Danielle, Evan and Joe as we talk about the Metal Scene and discuss topics related to our favorite music....METAL! In this episode we have a look back at The Siege that myself & Danielle attended and Evan played in. Having returned from Damnation Festival in Manchester, I give my thoughts on both nights. The main topic of the night was cash vs cashless for punters/bands in relation to gigs and festivals. We reviewed five quality releases from Apogean Tide, Elder Witch, Enoshie, Fierce Shook and The Blessing Way. Hope you enjoy the show, as always thanks for your support and be sure to 'SUBSCRIBE' to The Metal Cell YouTube channel in case you haven't already. Richie.
\nSongs featured and permission granted:
\nRevolution is a Fallacy (c) Apogean Tide, 2022 all rights reserved.
\nThe Olde Ones (c) Elder Witch, 2022 all rights reserved.
\nSo Beautiful (c) Enoshie, 2022 all rights reserved.
\nLuthite (c) Fierce Shook, 2022 all rights reserved.
\nDelusions of an Opium Eater (c) The Blessing Way, 2022 all rights reserved.
Myself and Howard talk to Sam Ellis the guitarist/vocals of Ilenkus about his new project 'Apogean Tide'. Sam did everything himself - writing, recording, mixing, mastering and brought in Rory of Ilenkus to help with the drums/programing. We cover a lot of subjects in this chat, his time touring with Ilenkus, how he approaches his new solo work, what's it like to work on his own away from the dynamics of a band and what forms his ideas for lyrics. He readily admits that this is a learning experience with the end goal of him becoming a better producer. He is currently in the process of releasing a single every couple of months. Hope you enjoy the episode, if so hit 'SUBSCRIBE' to The Metal Cell YouTube channel. Thanks Richie.
\nApogean Tide Link:
\nhttps://apogeantide.bandcamp.com/
\nTracks played:
\nRevolution is a a fallacy (c) Sam Ellis of Apogean Tide, all rights reserved.
\nNavigators (c) Sam Ellis of Apogean Tide, all rights reserved.
Myself and Howard welcomed the three sonic elders of Yurt to the show: Boz (Bass/vocals), Bushey (Drums) and Steve (Guitars/backing vocals). The lads are veterans of the Dublin underground punk/metal scene, having played in so many different bands and having being able to go to gigs since their early teens. It was almost inevitable that their paths would cross through their love of music. From creating fanzines and incredible art, Boz gives us an insight into his creative side along with his unique writing style. Steve gives us a run down on his rig and guitars that he used on the upcoming album 'Upgrade to Obsolete'. Bushey talks about some of his heroes on drums and we investigate the jazz elements that may influence his playing. Yurt defy categorisation despite myself and Howards best attempts, instead just sit back and relax as we do a track by track preview of the album with the lads as we build up to their album launch on the 12/11/22 in the Bello Bar, Dublin. If you enjoyed this episode and want to hear/see more like it please 'SUBSCRIBE' to the show on The Metal Cell YouTube channel.
\nAll songs played on this episode (c) YURT, all rights reserved.
\nYurt links:
\nhttps://yurt.bandcamp.com/
\nhttp://yurtattack.com/
Two hundred podcasts on Irish Metal are now officially done and we are joined by one half of The Siege of Limerick team, Mr.John Real. It's always a pleasure to have John on the show and his immense contributions to the Limerick scene and beyond always makes for a interesting episode. Steve Walsh of Grey Stag is another friend of the show so it was brilliant to catch up with the Riff Lord as they prepare for a main stage slot in the Siege. I run through my picks of the day and there's plenty of great contributions from the guests and co-hosts. Hope you enjoyed the episode and I think it's rather fitting that the 200th one falls on the weekend of The Siege of Limerick. Remember to 'SUBSCRIBE' to the show and thanks for your support! Richie.
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\nGodless Suns links:
\nhttps://bandcamp.com/godless-suns
\nhttps://www.facebook.com/Godless.Suns
\nTrack played:
\nGodless Suns (c) Godless Suns, all rights reserved.
It was a pleasure to welcome Torsten Kinsella (Guitars/Pianos/Synths) of God is an Astronaut to the show. The Irish instrumental/post-rock behemoths have been around for over two decades, and for this special podcast we get to discuss and celebrate the 20th anniversary of their debut album 'The End Of The Beginning'. Myself and Pat O' Regan of The Smashing Skull Sessions chat to Torsten about the latest live interpretation of the album, where the band breathe new life into the record, showcasing how God Is An Astronaut have evolved since their inception.
\nWe also get to chat about the Irish and International music scenes, where Torsten gives a candid and very honest opinion on both. This and many more topics are discussed, so if you enjoyed the show please hit that 'SUBSCRIBE' button.
\nTrack played:
\nPoint Pleasant (c) God is an Astronaut, all rights reserved.
\nBand Link:
\nhttps://godisanastronaut.com
The Metal Cell Forums. Join myself, Danielle, Evan and Joe as we talk about bands and discuss topics related to our favourite music....METAL! In this episode we are joined by one half of the organisers of Damnation Festival, Gavin McInally. Damnation Festival is a one-day heavy metal music festival that was annually at the University of Leeds in England, and is organised by Gavin and Paul Farrington. The festival was originally held at Jilly's Rockworld in Manchester in 2005 and this November, it is moving back to the BEC Arena Manchester, which can hold over 4,500 people. We talk to Gavin about this years line-up, the ups and downs of organising such an impressive festival over the years and we get an insight into how bands make the line-up of Damnation.
\nWe reviewed five quality releases from Eternal Helcaraxe, Foraoisí gan Iniúchadh, Koma, Cyanide Gems & Survivalist. Please 'SUBSCRIBE' to The Metal Cell YouTube channel if you enjoyed the show! Thanks Richie.
\nTracks played:
\nWhere Dead Things Roam Free (c) Eternal Helcaraxe all rights reserved
\nPink Mist (c) Foraoisí gan Iniúchadh all rights reserved
\nBetrayed (c) Koma all rights reserved
\nGrit (c) Cyanide Gems all rights reserved
\nRot (c) Survivalist all rights reserved
\nBand Links:
\nhttps://eternalhelcaraxe.net
\nhttps://unexploredforests.bandcamp.com/
\nhttps://www.facebook.com/komaofficialni/
\nhttps://open.spotify.com/artist/2YmwMMgdTODbjpzzdLdUqG?si=SC_8JehyRQyT-1X1HyZQYw
\nhttps://survivalistni.bandcamp.com/
It was a pleasure to welcome Eternal Helcaraxes, Praetorian (Guitars/Vox) & Tyrith (Drums) to the Podcast. The Black Metal three piece along Oceans on bass, have released one of the best albums of 2022 in my opinion, with 'Drowned in Ash'. To quote Pat O' of The Smashing Skull Sessions: 'Eternal Helcaraxe have mastered and tailored the black metal genre by crossing imaginary boundaries of blackgaze, post-metal and even classical music to bring us an album that doesn't follow the pack, but leads by example.' The lads give us a track by track preview of all the songs on the new album, along with a brief history of the band and what to expect from them in the next few months. Eternal Helcaraxe take their name from a Tolken book, which means 'grinding ice' and it's very fitting for this new release, so enjoy the interview with Praetorian & Tyrith, check out their link below and buy 'Drowned in Ash', you won't regret it! Please 'SUBSCRIBE' to The Metal Cell YouTube channel for more video interviews. Many thanks Richie.
\nBand Link:
\nhttps://eternalhelcaraxe.net/
\nAll songs played on this episode are copyrighted and all rights reserved by Eternal Helcaraxe.
It was a pleasure to welcome Daire (Vox/Bass) Charlie & John (Guitars) and new drummer Lachlan of Fornoth to the show. Fornoth have been building up a large following of fans over the past year with an well received appearance in Bloodstock coming off the back of with two terrific releases in April: 'From Across the Moors' e.p and 'Whispers Among the Trees' acoustic e.p. They lay claim to the term 'Bog Metal' but their sound is far more expansive than that as you can imagine; with influences ranging from Agalloch, Mastodon and Horselips thrown in for good measure. We cover a lot of subjects, including a conversation about their new release 'The Ferryman & The Lock Keeper' along with another track 'Stranger to the Sea'. Exciting things are on the horizon for fans of this brilliant Irish Metal band and I hope you take the time to check out their releases on the Bandcamp link I've posted below. If you enjoyed the episode please 'SUBSCRIBE' to The Metal Cell YouTube channel to get more interviews like this. Thanks, Richie.
\nBand Link:
\nhttps://fornoth.bandcamp.com/
\nSong played:
\n'The Ferryman & The Lock Keeper' (c) Fornoth, all rights reserved.
\n'Stranger to the Sea' (c) Fornoth, all rights reserved.
HAINT. It was a pleasure to welcome Ian Booth (guitars/vocals) & Steve Hobson (Drums) of the immense Haint. The trio including Darren Lavery (Bass/Vocals) are steadily crafting songs in the background for the last three years and it's only now we are able to hear the fruits of their intense labour. I talk to Ian & Steve about the reasons why it's taken so long to get these tracks out, a well received debut appearance on Bloodstock and some insights into how they go about writing songs. Haint are almost impossible to pin down in relation to their sound but certainly if you are a fan of Mastodon riffs along with Neurosis/Tool you should find comfort within the Haint vortex. Fans of the Northern Ireland based band will be delighted to know that a new single is coming out called 'Hal' along with some exciting gigs on the horizon, so if you enjoyed the interview please 'SUBSCRIBE' to the show! Thanks Richie.
\nBand link:
\nhttps://haintuk.bandcamp.com/releases
\nSong:
\nAres (c) Haint all rights reserved.
Myself and Danielle had a brilliant chat with Avi, Killian & Sean guitarists of The Sluagh! The mystique of the band considering they all wear masks along with the ferocity of the music had us intrigued. The Sluagh or Sluagh na marbh ('host of the dead'), were the hosts of the unforgiven dead in Irish and Scottish folklore. The Sluagh have released two studio albums as part of one album cycle, titled ‘Enivid Creatures’. The second album ‘Enivid Creatures 2’ is entirely instrumental and the lads explain their reasons for that and working with Micheal Richards of Trackmix Studios along with Michael La Viola at MLV studios. There was significant experimentation at the onset of writing both albums, drawing inspiration from both classical composers, while also strongly influenced by technical and progressive metal bands. It's an exciting time to chat with The Sluagh considering what they have planned for the next few months so I hope you enjoy the episode and please 'SUBSCRIBE' to The Metal Cell Youtube channel. Thanks Richie.
\nTrack:
\nHemispheres (c) The Sluagh
\nBand Link:
\nhttps://thesluagh.bandcamp.com/music
It was a pleasure to welcome back Dave Hall (Guitar/Vocals) & Gareth Ruddock (Bass) of Skypilot to the show. We get an exclusive track by track overview of their critically acclaimed new album 'Simple Beasts'. The Northern Irish three piece with Garry McConnell (Drums) completing the line-up have worked hard to get this riff laden eight track album over the line. Recorded at Start Together Studios in late 2021, under the stewardship of renowned engineer and producer Rock O’Reilly, ‘Simple Beasts’ highlights the band’s darker hue, and is their most dramatic work to date. The album was released worldwide via The Distortion Project and Code 7 Distribution on a limited edition digipack CD and all digital formats on Friday 19th August 2022. If you liked this episode please leave a rating on which ever platform you use or simply subscribe to the channel. Thanks Richie.
\nAll tracks played on this episode (c) Skypilot, all rights reserved 2022.
\nBand links:
\nhttps://linktr.ee/skypilotofficial
It was a pleasure to welcome Saul McMichael & new singer Madre Tortura to the Metal Cell Podcast. Drakonis released an incredible debut album 'Blessed by Embers' in 2020 but the campaign trail for the album got swallowed up by the pandemic. Though their soul is steeped in Black Metal, Drakonis play a fluid version of it, embracing both melody, distorted guitars, blast beats and some tranquil sections which add to the theatre & storytelling aspect of the band. Saul talks about the impact that made on Drakonis and losing two members of the band. However in the murky waters of uncertainty, they found the jewel that is Madre Tortura, who added a new dynamic to the band along with new bassist Chris King. Drakonis have a busy few months ahead of them and the first big date is playing a 12th century church in Cork on 27th of August through Relapse Promotions. It will be the perfect setting to see the band in all it's glory. Hope you enjoy the episode and hit 'SUBSCRIBE' on The Metal Cell YouTube channel for more content like this. Thanks Richie.
\nMusic:
\nFrom the Eternal (c) Drakonis, all rights reserved 2022.
\nBand Link:
\nhttps://www.facebook.com/DrakonisOfficial
The Metal Cell Forums. For the first time ever at Chez Le Faux, join myself, Danielle, Evan, Joe and our special guest Peter Meehan, as we talk about the Metal Scene, talk about some brilliant bands and discuss topics related to our favourite music....METAL! In Part 2 we talk about the lack of Irish Metal bands on the Irish festival circuit. Despite most festivals winning plaudits for featuring diverse acts and independent artists, the Metal scene has been completely ignored. We have a really great debate on that subject and be sure to let us know your thoughts on the comments section.
\nThere's plenty of other stuff to keep you interested as well so crack open a drink and enjoy the party like atmosphere in The Metal Cell studios. As always thanks for your support and be sure to subscribe to the show in case you haven't already. Richie.
The Metal Cell Forums. For the first time ever at Chez Le Faux, join myself, Danielle, Evan, Joe and our special guest Peter Meehan, as we talk about the Metal Scene, talk about some brilliant bands and discuss topics related to our favourite music....METAL! In Part 1 we talk about all the recent gigs we were at, discuss upcoming gigs and reviewed four quality Irish releases from Blood Soaked, Skypilot, New Mud and The Sluagh.
\nThere's plenty of other stuff to keep you interested as well so crack open a drink and enjoy the party like atmosphere in The Metal Cell studios. Part 2 will out on Sunday. As always thanks for your support and be sure to subscribe to the show in case you haven't already. Richie.
\nSongs featured and permission granted:
\nKnifed on the Beach (c) Skypilot, 2022 all rights reserved.
\nGlobal Reformation (c) Blood Soaked, 2022 all rights reserved.
\nRisen (c) New Mud, 2022 all rights reserved.
\nI Bhfolach (c) The Sluagh, 2022 all rights reserved.
It was a please to welcome Padraig McKeown(vocals/guitars) & Cole Kiernan (bass) of extreme/industrial metal band Organ Blender. 'The Galway trio have created a post-apocalyptic world where the soundtrack to life reeks of industrial and death metal but has somehow been injected with a new-wave, avant-garde antidote that has given it a life of its own. And it’s that cocktail of sorts that makes Organ Blender a hugely compelling and highly absorbing proposition.' Pat O' (The Metal Cell reviews.) It's great to listen to Padraig and Cole talk about their band so passionately, they certainly came across as two accomplished musicians looking to push aside any boundaries that Metal fans are used to and hit them with something different and unique.
\nMyself and Howard are really looking forward to the day we can watch them up on a stage blasting out the tracks from 'Teemu Khan'. If you enjoyed this episode please hit 'SUBSCRIBE' to sign up for more interviews like this. Thanks Richie.
\nBand link:
\nhttps://organblender.bandcamp.com/
\nMusic:
\nDrugz (c) Organ Blender, all rights reserved 2022.
\nMr.Cool (c) Organ Blender, all rights reserved 2022.
It was a pleasure to welcome Jason again and Roni for the first time onto the show. Words That Burn are definitely one of the most exciting Metal bands in Ireland at the moment; blistering shows, a string of fantastic singles and all the time building up to the release of their yet-to-be-titled THIRD new album! Jason & Roni did let one or two exclusives out of the bag due to my intense interrogation skills so if you're a fan of the band you'll enjoy it or alternatively you'll definitely be charmed by the determination of the lads to get the best out of each skill set they have, which is what makes Words That Burn such a compelling band on the Irish Metal Scene. Hope you enjoy the show and hit that 'SUBSCRIBE' button on YouTube. Thanks. Richie.
\nTrack:
\nFire at will (c) Words That Burn, all rights reserved 2022.
\nBand Link:
\nhttps://www.wordsthatburnofficial.com/
It was a pleasure to Jimmy Blanchfield (Guitars), John Bonham (Vocals) and Dave Copley (Bass) of Old Season to talk about the last few months and what to expect off them heading into 2023. The rest of the band comprises of Jimmy Kiernan (Guitars), Dermod Smyth (Synth) & Anto Walsh (Drums). Formed in 2003 from the ashes of Karnayna, after a few line up changes and 2 releases the current line-up released the critically acclaimed 'Beyond The Black' in 2017, which was recorded at Trackmix Recording Studio, Dublin. Old Season are again working with Mick Richards at Trackmix and myself & Howard get an insight into what to expect off the lads hopefully in early 2023. A brilliant bunch of musicians fronted by an incredible singer, it's certainly going to be an upcoming release to savour. I really enjoyed the chat with Jimmy, John, Dave & Howard and don't forget to 'SUBSCRIBE' to the Metal Cell YouTube channel for more content like this. Thanks Richie.
\nBand Link:
\nhttps://www.oldseason.com
\nTracks played:
\nElegy (c) Old Season, all rights reserved 2022.
\nNevermore (c) Old Season, all rights reserved 2022.
It was a pleasure to welcome back Jeff (Guitars/Vox) & Rennick (Drums) to talk about their brilliant newly released album 'All Pleasure Is Just Relief'. Danielle and me get a run through the whole album with the lads along with the usual crazy stories that seem to follow the band. It's certainly Strangers With Guns heaviest release yet; it's another step up in both song writing and musicianship, showing you how diverse and imaginative Stranger With Guns have become. Jeff and Rennick recorded the album as a two piece with the legendary Mick Richards at TrackMix Studios in Dublin and the benefits of working with Mick are evident right through the whole album. Despite losing the much loved Ricky Wright on bass, SWGS's welcomed the excellent 'Watchy' to the band, bringing a whole new dynamic to their live shows. Catch Strangers With Guns playing Indie Festival Cork on July 31st. Hope you enjoy the episode and please 'SUBSCRIBE' to The Metal Cell YouTube Channel to see more of this content.
\nAll tracks played on this episode (c) Strangers With Guns, 2022.
\nBand Links;
\nhttps://strangerswithguns.bandcamp.com
\nhttps://www.facebook.com/strangerswithguns
This episode is dedicated to the memory of Aisling Kennedy.
\nOn July 5th myself, Roger (Cursed Monk Records), Emmet (From The Depths Podcast) & Eoghan (Slung from a Tree) organised a Podcast via Zoom to raise awareness for Rodgers young niece Aisling Kennedy, who suffered a severe brain trauma after being hit in the back of the head by a mirror from a passing truck. A gofundme page was set up for Aisling along with 'Monkfest' a gig in Pharacia in Limerick. Appearing on the gig would be Molarbear, Tooms, Slung from a Tree & Fraught on Sunday July 17th, along with BBQ and a raffle with prizes donated by many of the friends of Rodger in the Metal Community. Rodger shared with us on the 12th of July the heart breaking news that Aisling had passed away. A decision was made by Rodger to continue with the gig and this podcast so the money raised can go towards a charity Aisling's parents choosing.
\nLinks to gofundme:
\nhttps://www.gofundme.com/f/suv4q-medical-expenses
\nLink to gig:
\nhttps://www.facebook.com/events/1128861867692377
The Metal Cell Forums. Join myself, Danielle, Evan and Joe as we talk about the Metal Scene, talk about bands and discuss topics related to our favourite music....METAL! In this episode we look at the spiraling costs for both bands and punters in travelling to gigs. We reviewed four quality releases from Asylum Road, Puresonic Outcasts, Rupskallex and Unmaker. We get a behind the scene look at Gama Bombs appearance at Hellfest 2022 and there's plenty of other stuff to keep you interested. As always thanks for your support and be sure to subscribe to the show in case you haven't already. Richie.
\nSongs featured and permission granted:
\nChanging of the tide (c) Asylum Road, 2022 all rights reserved.
\nMudlarker (c) Puresonic Outcasts, 2022 all rights reserved.
\nMechanised Infantry (c) Rupskallex, 2022 all rights reserved.
\nTo War (c) Unmaker, 2022 all rights reserved.
It was a pleasure to welcome back God Alone's Cian (Bass/Vox) & Jake (Guitars/Vox) to the show. The Cork five piece have gone from strength to strength since last appearing on the podcast and now with an imminent release on the horizon, it was great to catch up with the lads. Having heard a sneak preview of the release, suffice to say it's the album I always hoped they'd make, it's a game changer for sure! Cian & Jake give a good insight into what to expect with on the music side of things, we also spend a bit of time chatting about their tour of the U.K and what to expect from God Alone further down the line. Hope you enjoy it, there's plenty of laughs in this and as usual please 'SUBSCRIBE' to the channel if you haven't already.
\nGod Alone Link:
\nhttps://godalone.bandcamp.com/
\nTrack played:
\nA Mellifluous Rose Bouquet And Unheard-of Citrus Midtones Are Merged In The 2010 Semillon From Champs De Beaujolais (c) God Alone, 2022 all rights reserved.
Myself and Evan have a brilliant chat with one the the nicest guys in the Scottish Metal Scene Finnbar Connell, drummer of Below The Neck from Inverness and co-ordinator/promoter at Broken Foundation Collective. Finnbar gives us an fantastic insight into the scene where he is from, how the band formed and what to expect from Below The Neck during the remainder 2022. Having recently completed a tour with Evan's band Worn Out in UK, it was a pleasure to witness first hand the blossoming bromance between these two and as you can imagine there is plenty of great stories to back up another reason why we have some many of our Scottish Metal brethren on the show.
\nTrack played:
\nBlight (c) Below The Neck, 2022 all rights reserved.
\nBand link:
\nhttps://belowtheneck.bandcamp.com/merch
\nPromotion link:
\nhttps://www.facebook.com/iHammerCollective
Myself and Howard sit down with Mark Morrissey one half of the legendary Paranoid Beast Promotions. Mark and Con Doyle joined forces five years ago to create an amazing scene for live Metal music in Cork. They steadily grew their brand by hosting some incredible gigs firstly in the Poor Relation before finding their spiritual home in Fred Zeppelins. In between those memorable years; Cyprus Avenue was the venue for the amazing 'Monolith' festivals where the best international Metal bands mixed with their Irish counterparts and also An Spailpín Fanach which hosted the fantastic 'Ritual of the Evil Eye' festivals. Paranoid Beast were also behind a seven series compilation of the best in Irish Metal and created an independent record label to help with releases from Cork acts Partholón & Coroza. There are many stories to go through on this interview and once again I want to thank both Con, Mark and their incredible team that helped them throughout the years, they have a huge amount of audio recordings, video footage and photos to revisit so hopefully we'll see the fruition of these in time to come. Their story is now part of the rich legacy of the Irish Metal Scene and their contribution to the Cork Metal Scene is immense. Long live The Paranoid Beast!
\nTrack played:
\nCities of Smoke (c) Soothsayer, 2022 all rights reserved.
\nhttps://theparanoidbeast.bandcamp.com/music
It was a pleasure to welcome Alex Da Costa (Vocals) & Junior Afrifa (Guitars) of Lock Horns. We have a great chat about the history of the band, playing Bloodstock & The Siege, working on the follow up to the critically acclaimed 'Molon Labe' and of course many other topics were discussed as the lads settled into the interview. Lock Horns next date is an appearance at the Templemore Metal Festival on June the 4th and hopefully we'll see some more dates announced in 2022 even though the four piece are currently finishing off songs for their sophomore release, which they assured me is going to be as heavy as f#ck!
\nBand Members:
\nAlex Da Costa - Vocals
\nJunior Afrifa - Guitars
\nCorey Hodges - Drums
\nRhys Fraser - Bass
\nBand links:
\nhttps://lockhorns.co.uk/
\nhttps://open.spotify.com/artist/3pgBhuYTRogaCm7SOoS3LE
\nTrack played:
\n'Molon Labe' (c) Lock Horns, 2022 all rights reserved.
Myself and Danielle had a really entertaining chat with the talented Jake Wallace guitarist of Elder Druid about the yet to be released 'Carcosa' album. It's fair to say they had some delays with it and Jake still won't put a date on the actual release. We discuss their incredible performance at The Siege of Limerick festival and some upcoming gigs that Jake is promoting through his Dark Arts Promo page. I bought 'Lustre of the Dark' Jakes solo debut album, which certainly caused me to appreciate the brilliant musicianship of his work & arrangements. Jake does all the piano & acoustic guitar arrangements, focusing on tones of melancholy, ethereal soundscapes and contemplative ambience. It was a pleasure to have Jake on and be sure to check out all his stuff on the links below. As always please hit that 'SUBSCRIBE' button and thanks for supporting the show. Richie.
\nhttps://jakewallace.bandcamp.com/album/lustre-of-the-dark
\nhttps://elderdruidband.bandcamp.com/
\nTracks played:
\nElysian feat. No Naime (c) Jake Wallace, 2022 all rights reserved.
\nGolgotha (c) Elder Druid, 2022 all rights reserved.
The Metal Cell Forums. Join myself, Danielle, Evan and Joe as we talk about the Metal Scene, talk about bands and discuss topics related to our favourite music....METAL! We had a cracking episode of The Metal Cell Forums this week and a lot of rabbit holes explored in relation to Myspace. We discuss the effect it had on Metal bands, fans and many other things it may have influenced. We also talk about how the Russian invasion of Ukraine has affected both their Metal scenes. Music wise I play a track from Voodoo Chief and there's updates from Joe and Evan in relation to @gamabombthrash & @wornoutnoise. As always thanks for your support and please 'SUBSCRIBE' to the show if you haven't already.
\nTrack played:
\nWolf (c) Voodoo Chief, 2022 all rights reserved.
\nBand link:
\nhttps://open.spotify.com/artist/1EywTv7gwyl7jJaSsp9pW1
I had a great chat with Dave Gleeson (Guitar/Vocals), Neill Nevin (Bass) & Mick Carey (Guitar) of purveyors of Doom, Brigantia. John Clarke (Drums) and Dave have been playing together and putting out demos since 1994, however in early 2000 the addition of Neill on bass finally put the band on the path they still tread on today. Brigantia became a four piece when Mick Carey joined giving the band the forward momentum they needed to expand their sound and record the brilliant 'Midnight' EP in 2020, recorded by their mate Ciaran Culhane. We cover that along with some fantastic stories and future plans for the band. Definitely an episode that will live long in the memory and it was great sharing some beers with the lads!
\nBand Link:
\nhttps://brigantia1.bandcamp.com/album/midnight
\nSong:
\nSardonicus (c) Brigantia, 2022 all rights reserved.
It was a pleasure to welcome Doom merchants Death The Leveller to the show. Denis Dowling (Vocals) & Dave Murphy (Bass) are no strangers to the Irish Metal Scene with Dave playing in Mael Mórdha and Denis fronting Cursed Earth. We touch upon both of those bands histories and talk about the formation of Death The Leveller from the ashes of Mael Mórdha. The band come into their own in a live setting and having witnessed their performance with Primordial, it was both mesmeric and incredibly powerful. We talk about their two releases (i) and (ii), the flow of conversation was terrific, helped by the wine and beers with plenty of tales from the past surfacing. I thoroughly enjoyed talking to Denis and Dave; keep an eye on tour dates for Death The Leveller. Please hit 'SUBSCRIBE' if you haven't already to The Metal Cell and thanks for listening.
\nBand links:
\nhttps://deaththeleveller.bandcamp.com/
\nSongs:
\nHow To Break Pernicious Spells (c) Death The Leveller, 2022 all rights reserved.
\nSo They May Face The Rising Sun(c) Death The Leveller, 2022 all rights reserved.
Myself and Evan have a great chat with Ryan, Colin and Chris of Northern Ireland Metallic/Hardcore band Axecatcher. Bursting onto the scene in 2012 the band were quick to make a name for themselves with the first single “The Odalisque” becoming a featured track on BBC Across The Line’s feature 'That New Band Smell. With a string of critically releases behind them the band took a brief hiatus which saw them go through a few line up changes. In 2017, Chris joined and the three piece haven't looked back since. Their immense live shows have been smashing audiences up and down Ireland over the years; one need only listen to their brutal new album 'Tooth Over Claw' and it will have you checking tour dates for the band immediately. Having had the pleasure of seeing them support @wornoutnoise was enough to get Axecatcher on the show to convert more people out there to their exciting brand of Metallic Hardcore.
\nAxecatcher are Ryan Montgomery - Vocals/Guitar, Colin Wilson - Bass, Backing Vocals and Chris Whall - Drums.
\nLink to Axecatcher bandcamp:
\nhttps://axecatcher.bandcamp.com/album/tooth-over-claw
\nSongs played:
\nSwarm (c) Axecatcher all rights reserved 2022.
\nEngines to Dust (c) Axecatcher all rights reserved 2022.
The Metal Cell Forums with Danielle, Evan and our special guest John Ard of Bad Reputation and Siege of Limerick. Whilst everyone's ears are still ringing after the 25th edition of Siege Of Limerick and for those who had that incredible feeling of being at a truly immense celebration of Metal in Limerick, I feel it's only proper that we revisit this episode which was recorded via Live Stream on 14th of April before XXV Siege of Limerick. I wanted to give this interview a number and not release it as a bonus episode. So enjoy the brilliant stories from John Ard, get an insight into what it takes for him and his team to get this fantastic festival over the line; which they absolutely nailed over two memorable days in Dolans pub in Limerick. All Hail the XXV Siege!
\nTracks played:
\nAbaddon Incarnate (c) Rising Of The Lights, 2022 all rights reserved.
\nAstralist (c) The Outlier, 2022 all rights reserved.
\nBailer (c) Strung Out, 2022 all rights reserved.
\nStrangers With Guns (c) Fuck The American Dream, 2022 all rights reserved.
\nSkypilot (c) Superdupernaut, 2022 all rights reserved.
\nSoothsayer (c) Outer Fringe, 2022 all rights reserved.
\nThe Last Vinci (c) Glitter Slaughterhouse, 2022 all rights reserved.
\nTOOMS (c) One Ton Soup, 2022 all rights reserved.
\nZhora (c) Sin Eater, 2022 all rights reserved.
It was a pleasure to welcome the talented Santiago Kodela (guitarist/vocalist) of Svet Kant to once again join me on the show. The band will be releasing their brilliant new EP called 'Three Faces' on Friday 15th of April. We talk about the creative process that went into the writing of 'Three Faces' and discuss what the rest of the year holds for one of the most unique bands in the Irish Metal Scene. They will be releasing the EP ONLY via Bandcamp, and it can be pre-ordered here:
\nhttps://bit.ly/ThreeFaces-PreOrder
\nSongs played:
\n1.Three Faces (c) Svet Kant, 2022
Myself and Evan welcomed Gavin Sharp (Vocals) & Nick Butcher (Bass) of metalcore act Survivalist to the show to talk about their brilliant debut 'VII'. Pat O' from The Metal Cell review page summed the band up nicely: "Survivalist play a powerful and highly technical style of metal, heaving with intense riffs, deep-rooted bass hooks and devastating drums. All this energy is elevated beyond the stratosphere by earth shattering vocals that burn and blister." The lads fill us in on joining the Earache records family, the arrival of new members Nick and Ben along with the future plans for the band. An upcoming appearance at The Siege will go a long way to get more new fans on board for this hungry band! Check out Survivalist on the links below and please 'SUBSCRIBE' to The Metal Cell YouTube channel. Thanks Richie.
\nSong:
\nWith Wrath (c) Survivalist, 2022 all rights reserved.
\nhttps://survivalistni.bandcamp.com/
\nhttps://www.facebook.com/SurvivalistNI/
\nhttps://open.spotify.com/artist/4H5Sej01zQdVBms4iFMTmA?si=h6btxv6pQyudEBs-24gBGw
In this bonus episode taken from our Live Facebook Stream recorded on the 16.03.2022, join myself, Howard, Evan and Joe as we celebrate the 3 year anniversary of The Metal Cell Podcast. We reviewed five quality releases from Expedition, WhiteRoomNightmare, The Crux, Lacerator and Devilsome. The hot topic of the night was the good, the bad and the ugly of Metal side projects. That caused a lot of debate and see if you agree or disagree with our selections. As always thanks for your support and be sure to subscribe to the show in case you haven't already. Richie.
\nSongs featured and permission granted:
Repent (c) Expedition, 2022 all rights reserved.
\nIdiotsMark (c) WhiteRoomNightmare, 2022 all rights reserved.
\nBeing (c) The Crux 2022 all rights reserved.
\nDigging Up The Hatchet (c) Lacerater, 2022 all rights reserved.
\nLilith (c) Devilsome, 2022 all rights reserved.
Myself and Evan interview Cian Sweeney of Poser. Cian has released a terrific Metal crossover solo e.p called 'Sick' and is currently attending college in Galway. We have a great chat about song writing, influences and his appearance on the RTE/TNAG show 'Tribes'. It's always important for us to promote young talented musicians on the Podcast and Cian certainty is one to watch in the Irish Metal Scene. We are hoping he can get a few musicians together and bring Poser to venues around Ireland in 2022. Thanks for your support and please subscribe if you haven't already to The Metal Cell YouTube channel.
\nLink to Poser:
\nhttps://poserhc.bandcamp.com/
\nSong:
\nSick © Poser, all rights reserved 2022.
\nHeatstroke © Poser, all rights reserved 2022.
I was delighted to welcome Adrian Foley, Keith McCoy & Mó Sheerin to part 3 of a series I'm doing highlighting the terrific Irish solo artists that are releasing material in the Irish Metal Scene. Adrian Foley (guitarist/vocals) is no stranger to this podcast due to his brilliant thrash solo release with Necrokinesis. It's fair to say he caught us on the hop with his new e.p 'The Ancient Dark', a brilliant slab of melodic death metal. Keith McCoy (drums/synths/guitars) has released a fantastic metal infused with 80's synth e.p called 'Tacky Boots and Technology'. Whilst Mó Sheerin (guitarist) is working on her yet to be released project 'Nebularis'. It was fascinating to hear about their creative processes, the difference in song writing techniques, some of the difficulties a solo artist faces and the decision to collaborate or not. All of their music is different but they all share common trait of being passionate about their music, taking a really professional approach to the end product and proud to fly the flag for Irish Metal. Hope you enjoy the episode and be sure to check out their respective Bandcamp pages! Thanks Richie.
\nHours Turn To Years © Adrian Foley, all rights reserved 2022.
\nTacky Boots and Technology © Keith McCoy, all rights reserved 2022.
\nNature, Nuture or Resent © Witchkicker, all rights reserved 2022.
\nLinks:
\nhttps://theancientdark.bandcamp.com/album/the-ancient-dark
\nhttps://keithmccoy.bandcamp.com/
\nhttps://witchkicker.bandcamp.com/
Kaz (drums) & Maeve Molly (guitars/vox) of Vulpynes, Eddie (vox) of The Nilz & Jim (guitars) of Hashmaker all talk about their upcoming appearance at the Relapse Festival in Cork 19/03/22. Relapse is a DIY music and arts festival celebrating some of the finest talent in the Irish arts sector hosted in The Spailpin Fanach pub. There's eleven bands announced so it was a great excuse to get the Vulpynes, The Nilz and Hashmaker on the podcast. We had a brilliant chat, previewed the bands and of course there was plenty of stories and craic. Some fairly graphic content discussed so please be warned it's not for the faint hearted! Hope you enjoy the show. Richie.
\nVulpynes track:
\nThis Motor is Me © Vulpynes, all rights reserved 2022.
\nThe Nilz track:
\nGinger Jesus © The Nilz, all rights reserved 2022.
\nHashmaker track:
\nQueens of the Steamed Hams © Hashmaker, all rights reserved 2022.
\nLinks:
\nhttps://www.eventbrite.ie/e/relapse-punk-festival-tickets-210420883527
Myself and Joe McGuigan of Gama Bomb sit down with Alan Averill of Primordial/Dread Sovereign. Primordial sell out venues around the world; they headline festivals across Europe, their fans will travel thousands of miles to see them, they’re the biggest contemporary Irish metal band but are largely ignored by the main stream Irish press. We get an in-depth account from Alan about Primordial's rise to achieve that status with some fantastic insights into his creative process along with his other band as the bassist and vocalist of Dread Sovereign. There's certainly a fortitude and mental strength to survive thirty one years playing in Primordial and as their lead vocalist, Alan shares tales of gigs, fights and his views on the changes in the metal scene since he first started out. Hope you enjoy it. Richie.
\nPrimordial links:
\nhttps://www.primordialofficial.com/band
\nDread Sovereign:
\nhttps://dreadsovereign.bandcamp.com/
\nAlans Podcast:
\nhttps://www.primordialofficial.com/agitators-anonymous-the-nemtheanga-podcast
It was a pleasure to chat to Andy Whale (ex Bolt Thrower/Memoriam), Mick Carey (Zealot Cult) and Lee Cummings (Severe Lacerations) about the release of their gore soaked, old school death metal e.p titled 'Times Up'. Fronted by Kieran Scott (Ashen Crown) and mixed/mastered by Gord Olson (Darkened), DeathCollector has seized the Metal Scene in the UK by the throat and ripped it's head off with three songs blasting a brand of furious death metal that lasts a mere twelve minutes. It certainly leaves you battered but wanting more. The band have a rich heritage in the Metal scene and it's evident in each track with a level of musicianship that can only be described as a lesson in first class brutality.
\nDeathCollector track:
\nInternal Expansion © DeathCollector, all rights reserved 2022
\nBand Links:
\nhttps://deathcollector1.bandcamp.com/
\nhttps://www.facebook.com/DeathCollectorOfficial/
\nhttps://www.instagram.com/deathcollector_official/?hl=en
\nhttps://linktr.ee/deathcollector?fbclid=IwAR2uA3y30nLjBAD0JeGq9YbF4ACiY45RDkio-hq8qsGTAjEMMIuACP7hcOQ
Myself and Evan have a brilliant chat with Carlo Bellotti of Worm Hole Death, Epictronic and Carlo Bellotti Publishing. Carlo came to my attention via his Worm Hole Death record label, which he created to sign some incredible Metal acts and it has steadily grown worldwide. At the moment it has two brilliant Irish Metal acts on it which is Foreign Wolf and The Risen Dread. Carlo imparts some terrific insights and wisdom working in an industry that he loves for over 30 years. We talk about the deals bands can get if they sign with one of Carlos labels, what is expected of the band and what to expect in the future when it comes to the challenges record labels face. It was important to forge a relationship with Carlo when it comes to the Irish Metal Scene and to know that he will genuinely listen to a band that The Metal Cell will recommend to him. Carlo may be Italian but he lost no time in sharing with us his love of Ireland. So enjoy the episode and hit subscribe if you haven't already. Thanks Richie.
\nLinks to Carlo:
\nhttp://www.wormholedeath.com
\nhttp://www.epictronic.com/
\nhttp://www.carlobellottipublishing.com
\nhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDf3BAPumpCkSMXVJ7w17iA
\nhttps://www.instagram.com/charly_bellotti/?hl=en
In this bonus episode taken from our Live Facebook Stream recorded on the 27.01.2022, join myself, Danielle, Evan and Joe as we reviewed five quality releases from The Magnapinna, Hyperstasis, Jordan Dennis, The Mountain King and Kurokuma. The hot topic of the night was Metal bands who should have stopped releasing music after a particular album. That caused a lot of debate and see if you agree or disagree with our selections. As always thanks for your support and be sure to subscribe to the show in case you haven't already. Richie.
\nSongs featured and permission granted:
\nHunters (c) Hyperstasis, 2022 all rights reserved.
\nBattle Cry (c) Jordan Dennis, 2022 all rights reserved.
\nJaguar (c) Kurokuma 2022 all rights reserved.
\nI Bongnob (c) The Mountain King, 2022 all rights reserved.
\nDoxxing (c) The Magnapinna, 2021 all rights reserved.
Delighted to announce another episode celebrating the fantastic artists we have working within the Irish Metal Scene. I welcome the incredible talents of Ken Coleman of Unreal Imagery, Stephen Lindsey of The Iron Parasite and Ciaran Coughlan of Obsidian Imagery to the show. Ken has done designs for Morbid Angel & For Ruin, Steve's art featured on the front cover of Heavy Music Masterpieces and he did artwork for Rotlaust, Ciaran created designs for Grey Stag and Partholón and many more. It's a fascinating conversation, a lot of advice and knowledge are dispensed, so if you enjoy the creative processes and techniques that go into making a unique design for an album, T-shirt, or website do not miss this episode.
\nLinks:
\nhttps://www.facebook.com/artofkencoleman/
\nhttps://theironparasite.com/
\nhttps://www.facebook.com/obsidianimagery
Episode 161 with Howard (Guitars/backing vox) and Xtian (Vox) of The Magnapinna. The lads hit The Metal Cell Studio's for an exclusive chat about their incredible "Party Rumours" album which will be released on February 14th. I get to play clips of all the tracks and the lads explain their unique twist on each song. Conspiracies, bizarre stories and a unique quiz added to the interview. May I add it was taped with audio spyware to add to the vibe. Shout out to the remaining band members that couldn't make it on the night due to a fault in the time portal machine. James Grannell - Guitars, Micheál Mac Siúrtáin - Bass, Ed Blunden - Drums.
\nAll songs used on this episode © 2022 The Magnapinna, all rights reserved.
\nLinks:
\nhttps://themagnapinna.bandcamp.com
\nhttps://www.facebook.com/themagnapinna
It was a pleasure to welcome bassist Cory Sloan and drummer Jason Connolly to the show. The lads contribution to the Irish Metal Scene is immense in relation to the bands they've played in and recorded with along with their absolute dedication to their craft.
\nCory and Jason share some incredible memories of a Irish Metal Scene that many of a certain age would have missed out on and talk about the many musicians they admire and have played with!
\nCory has played in Fifth Dominion, Post Mortem, Geasa, Arcane Sun, Afterlife, Abaddon Incarnate, Thy Sinister Bloom and is currently with Aeternum Vale, Grave Sermon and Legion of Wolves. Jason has played with Primal Dawn, Morphosis, Desolate, Abaddon Incarnate, and is currently with Grave Sermon and Legion of Wolves.
\nGrave Sermon track:
\nMotionless Terror © Grave Sermon, all rights reserved 2022
\nLegion of Wolves track:
\nHeavy Mass of Murder © Legion of Wolves, all rights reserved 2022
\nLinks:
\nhttps://gravesermon.bandcamp.com/album/whitewashed-tomb
\nhttps://bandcamp.com/tag/legion-of-wolves
\nhttps://aeternumvale.bandcamp.com/
Jarvis Leatherby is the singer/bassist of U.S Metal band Night Demon, he also plays with legendary Metal bands Cirith Ungol and Jaguar. Myself and my two co-hosts Joe and Howard have a brilliant chat with Jarvis about the upcoming debut of his Frost & Fireland Metal Festival (June 17th/18th 2022) in Derry, Ireland. We get to hear plenty about the line up for the festival: Brian Downey's Alive and Dangerous, Gama Bomb, Night Demon, Mythra, Darkest Era, Satan, Cirith Ungol, Midnight, Wytch Hazel and of course Dread Sovereign. Jarvis has a long and varied career in the Metal business so not only will you hear some interesting tour stories, you'll also get to hear about the many people he has meet over the years as well. Please subscribe to the show if you enjoyed the interview. Thanks Richie.
\nNight Demon tracks:
\nEmpires Fall © Night Demon, all rights reserved 2021
\nAre You Out There ©Night Demon, all rights reserved 2021
\nFrost and Fireland links:
\nhttps://www.facebook.com/frostandfiremetalfest
\nhttp://www.irongripheavymetal.com
\nhttps://www.facebook.com/nightdemonband
It was a pleasure to talk to Olan Parkinson (drums) of legendary Death Metal/Grind band Abaddon Incarnate. The band was formed in Dublin in 1994, (under the name Bereaved the band released two demo cassette tapes, ‘Signs of Death’ in 1992 and ‘Tortured Souls’ in 1994). The decision was made to change their name to Abaddon Incarnate on the release of their third demo, ‘When the Demons Come’. Since then, the band has released two more promos (in 1996 and 2001) and five full-length album releases, consisting of ‘The Last Supper’ in 1999, ‘Nadir’ in 2001, ‘Dark Crusade’ in 2003 Cascade in 2009 and Pessimist in 2014. Original drummer Olan Parkinson re-joined in 2019 after filling in for some Irish dates and now Under Transcending Obscurity the band will release their sixth album 'The Wretched Sermon' in early 2022. Olan gives us a great insight into the recording of the new album, plans for 2022 and some fantastic stories of the band’s earlier days.
\nSongs played:
\nRising of the Lights © Abaddon Incarnate, all rights reserved 2021
\nKilling Spree © Abaddon Incarnate, all rights reserved 2021
\nAbaddon Incarnate links:
\nhttps://www.facebook.com/abaddonincarnate
\nhttp://abaddonincarnate.bigcartel.com/
I was delighted to welcome Carl King (Two Tales Of Woe), Darragh of Horrenda, Shannon of Aborted Earth, Tony of Restive Nation to talk about “Aiséirí: Volume II. The lads give us an exclusive track by track preview of this incredibly heavy compilation that was released on December 2021and will precede one more release further down the line. It's an incredible achievement given the response to Volume 1 and like the first release, there's every style of music in there for all fans of the Metal genre. What's even better is that every single cent raised from the sales of the album will go to charity. Please support it and celebrate another milestone reached for this unique collaboration of over one hundred musicians, artists and film makers on this island of ours! Thanks Richie.
\nAll songs used on this episode © 2021'Aiséirí: Volume II' all rights reserved.
\nHere's the link to the Bandcamp Page:
\nhttps://allirelandmetal.bandcamp.com
Myself and Evan have a great chat to Adam Holland (vocals) & Daryl Montgomery (drums) about their band and brilliant debut album 'Decay'. The lads dropped 'Decay' on December 10th, 2021 and it is a nothing short of a jaw dropper! The vocals are both harsh and clean blended into the heavy often brutal riffs, spiked with genuine energy and melodic hooks. Evan named them his favourite 'New Irish Metal band of 2021' on The Metal Cell Awards yet it's hard to imagine 'new' with the 'established' sound that Archives already have. The other members are Stewart Ferguson (Lead Guitar/Clean Vocals), Samuel Irwin (Rhythm Guitar) and Paul Douglas (Bass). There's a lot planned for the lads in 2022; after the successful launch of their album in Belfast and an appearance in Dublin in Fibber Magees. The next time you can see Archives is another home town appearance at Metal 2 the Masses on the 28th of Feb in Voodoo Belfast so check that out if you can! I really enjoyed this episode and it's a great opener for another year of The Metal Cell Podcast. Please subscribe to the channel and support your local Metal Scene.
\nARCHIVES Songs:
\nEulogy © ARCHIVES, all rights reserved 2021
\nKaroshi © ARCHIVES, all rights reserved 2021
\nARCHIVES Links:
\nhttps://www.facebook.com/ARCHIVESNI
\nhttps://open.spotify.com/artist/5JV6t6VzxFApi5yd8XAMFq?si=RUl66WCmRP-DooZ9A0_n0Q
\nhttps://archivesmusic.bigcartel.com/
\nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FXeI-UBJ5ZY&t=11s
To celebrate a fantastic year for Irish Metal releases, I've compiled some of my favourite tracks for you on this the second part of 'Underground Volume 2: The best of Irish Metal 2021 by The Metal Cell Podcast'. Please understand that it was really hard to distill it down to 40 tracks over these two compilations, I was musically spoilt for choice so for all the bands that made my top 40 a big thanks to ye for allowing me to use your music! Please support all Irish Metal bands by buying their Music & Merch, visit their Bandcamp page or follow them on social media through this difficult time for all musicians/artists in the Irish Metal scene. Thanks to everyone who have shown The Metal Cell some love over the last 12 months....this compilation is for ye! Cheers Richie!
\nUNDERGROUND VOLUME II.
\nSTRANGERS WITH GUNS: Fuck the American Dream.
\nhttps://strangerswithguns.bandcamp.com/
\nPURESONIC OUTCASTS: Desecration.
\nhttps://puresonicoutcasts.bandcamp.com/
\nREN MARABOU: Storm The Beaches.
\nhttps://www.facebook.com/renmarabou/
\nTHE RISEN DREAD: White Knight.
\nhttps://www.facebook.com/TheRisenDread
\nNEON EMPIRE: City Lights.
\nhttps://www.facebook.com/neonempireofficial
\nWORDS THAT BURN: Den OF Lions.
\nhttps://wordsthatburn.bandcamp.com/
\nBAILER: No Apologies.
\nhttps://bailerofficial.bandcamp.com/
\nAULD BLUE EYES: The Dog Wont Hunt.
\nhttps://auldblueeyes.bandcamp.com/releases
\nNOMADIC RITUALS: Them.
\nhttps://nomadicrituals.bandcamp.com/
\nNEW MUD: L’appel Du Vide.
\nhttps://newmud.bandcamp.com/
\nMENISCUS: This Game.
\nhttps://meniscus1.bandcamp.com/releases
\nCELL GAMES: Lament Configuration.
\nhttps://cellgamesband.bandcamp.com/
\nHASHMAKER: Steamed Hams.
\nhttps://hashmakerireland.bandcamp.com/releases
\nLUGOSI: Late Night Slasher Movie.
\nhttps://lugosidublin.bandcamp.com/
\nTHE LAST VINCI: Glitter Slaughterhouse.
\nhttps://thelastvinci.bandcamp.com/
\nBiCURIOUS: (re)constructed.
\nhttps://bicurious.bandcamp.com/
\nCHEMICAL ADDICTION: Sour.
\nhttps://www.facebook.com/chemicaladdictionkk
\nMACHINA KORE: Exile.
\nhttps://machinakore.bandcamp.com/releases
\nTHE VICIOUS HEAD SOCIETY: Solipsism.
\nhttps://theviciousheadsociety.bandcamp.com/
\nFOREIGNWOLF: Afterthought.
\nhttps://foreignwolf.bandcamp.com/
To celebrate a fantastic year for Irish Metal releases, I've compiled some of my favourite tracks for you on this the first part of 'Underground Volume 1: The best of Irish Metal 2021 by The Metal Cell Podcast'. Please understand that it was really hard to distill it down to 40 tracks over these two compilations, I was musically spoilt for choice so for all the bands that made my top 40 a big thanks to ye for allowing me to use your music! Please support all Irish Metal bands by buying their Music & Merch, visit their Bandcamp page or follow them on social media through this difficult time for all musicians/artists in the Irish Metal scene. Thanks to everyone who have shown The Metal Cell some love over the last 12 months....this compilation is for ye! Cheers Richie!
\nUNDERGROUND VOLUME I.
\nTracks:
\nSOOTHSAYER: War of the Doves.
\nhttps://soothsayerdoom.bandcamp.com/
\nCORR MHÓNA: An tSláine.
\nhttps://corrmhonaband.bandcamp.com/
\nTHE CRAWLING: Sparrow.
\nhttps://thecrawlingband.bandcamp.com/
\nFORAOISÍ GAN INIÚCHADH: No one is Safe from Evil.
\nhttps://unexploredforests.bandcamp.com/
\nGEALACH: The Elatha Ancestry.
\n https://gealachireland.bandcamp.com/
\nALL IRELAND METAL PROJECT: Born under a bad sign.
\nhttps://allirelandmetal.bandcamp.com/
\nCOSCRADH: Mesradh Machae.
\nhttps://coscradh.bandcamp.com/
\nDREAD SOVEREIGN: She Wolves of the Savage Season.
\nhttps://dreadsovereign.bandcamp.com/
\nFOR RUIN: In Vain.
\nhttps://forruin.bandcamp.com/
\nENSHROUD: Darkness Grips Us All.
\nhttps://enshroud1.bandcamp.com/releases
\nWORN OUT: Blind Eye.
\nhttps://wornoutnoise.bandcamp.com/
\nGREY STAG: The Adversary.
\nhttps://greystag.bandcamp.com/
\nNOMADUS: Dawn of Darkness.
\nhttps://nomadus.bandcamp.com/
\nACID AGE: Death of Octavia.
\nhttps://acidage.bandcamp.com/
\nFRAUGHT: Apex Leech.
\nhttps://fraughtband.bandcamp.com/
\nSURVIVALIST: Greed and Obsession
\nhttps://survivalistni.bandcamp.com/
\nUNCULTIVATES: I’ve lost count how many times I’ve been set on fire.
\nhttps://uncultivates.bandcamp.com/
\nARCHIVES: Karoshi.
\nhttps://www.facebook.com/ARCHIVESNI
\nSAINT SLAUGHTER: Execution at will.
\nhttps://saintslaughter.bandcamp.com/
\nGOLGOTHA: The Paths of the Dead.
\nhttps://www.golgothalair.com/
Join myself, Danielle, Evan, Howard and Joe as we talk about the best Irish Metal releases in 2021. This episode was part 2 of a live Facebook stream we did to celebrate one of the best years for Irish Metal releases; despite bands being stuck in the middle of a pandemic and for the most part unable to tour. We give you all our favourite picks and there's plenty of laughter, beers and Metal discussion as we celebrate the end of the year Metal Cell awards in part 2 of this episode.
\nAll songs used on this episode © all rights reserved and permission granted off the artists.
\nTHE METAL CELL BEST OF 2021 AWARDS.
\n• BEST ALBUM:
\n• BEST EP:
\n• BEST SINGLE:
\n• Best Irish Metal band:
\n• Best artwork album/E.P
\n• Best New Act:
\n• Best Solo Artist:
\n• Best Live Act:
\n• Best merch t-shirt/hoodie:
\n• Best Video:
\n• Catchest track/best riff:
\n• Best social media:
\n• Best International album:
\n• MVP of The Irish Metal Scene:
Join myself, Danielle, Evan, Howard and Joe as we talk about the best Irish Metal releases in 2021. This episode was part 1of a live Facebook stream we did; to celebrate one of the best years for Irish Metal releases despite bands being stuck in the middle of a pandemic and for the most part unable to tour. We give you all our favourite picks and there's plenty of laughter, beers and Metal discussion as we celebrate the end of the year Metal Cell awards in part 1 of this episode.
\nAll songs used on this episode © all rights reserved and permission granted off the artists.
\nTHE METAL CELL BEST OF 2021 AWARDS.
\n• BEST ALBUM:
\n• BEST EP:
\n• BEST SINGLE:
\n• Best Irish Metal band:
\n• Best artwork album/E.P
\n• Best New Act:
\n• Best Solo Artist:
\n• Best Live Act:
\n• Best merch t-shirt/hoodie:
\n• Best Video:
\n• Catchest track/best riff:
\n• Best social media:
\n• Best International album:
\n• MVP of The Irish Metal Scene:
It was a pleasure to visit Hardcore/Metal act Worn Out up in their rehearsal space to celebrate the launch of their jaw-droppingly aggressive debut E.P 'WASTE'. Having witnessed the whole E.P played with brutal fury live in Belfast a few months back, it was a great to get the inside story on the the four tracks that make up this blistering debut. The first single release that cranked up the anticipation levels was 'Miles Away' mainly due to Conor Dockery's excellently twisted dark video. The lads fill us in on that and we talk about the production, recording and mixing of Aidan Cunningham. Getting James Sheridan was an inspired choice with the fantastic artwork that mirrors the abrasive onslaught of the E.P. After waiting for nearly two and a half years, WORN OUT have finally delivered a debut E.P that simply smashes the listener in the face and it's a glorious knockout blow. It's my favourite E.P of the year, so go out if you haven't already and buy the vinyl, the merch and celebrate another amazing band to look forward to in 2022. A special thanks goes out to Paul Flynn of Paul Flynn Productions who did a brilliant job of filming and editing this episode.
\nAll songs used on this episode © 2021WORN OUT all rights reserved.
\nWORN OUT Links:
\nhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrrf...
\nhttps://www.facebook.com/WORNOUTNOISE
\nhttps://wornoutnoise.bandcamp.com/alb...
I was delighted to have Paul Nash guitarist of Death/Extreme Metal band Senzar on the show. Paul is a veteran of the Irish Metal Scene, having his own rehearsal studios in Dublin and playing with Metal bands like Clay Pigeon and Coldwar; whose ashes that Senzar emerged from. Naturally there was a rich history of the Irish Metal Scene to explore with Paul who thankfully had no issues going back over the early years of Coldwar, American tours and the formation of Senzar. So if you're a fan of old school metal or just interested in the Irish Metal Scene you will love this episode. Thanks for the support and subscribe if you enjoy the episode. Richie.
\nSong:
\nCIV (Sky Burial) © Senzar, all rights reserved. 2018
\nSenzar Links:
\nhttps://senzarband.bandcamp.com
\nhttps://www.facebook.com/senzarband
For the 150th episode of The Metal Cell Podcast, it was a pleasure to welcome Ben Ward, vocalist of the legendary Orange Goblin. I was also joined by Rónán O 'hArrachtáin vocalist with Ten Ton Slug and Joe McGuigan bassist of Gama Bomb. Ben talks about how Orange Goblin was formed, the early years of the band, his booking agency Route One Booking, signing with Peaceville Records and the addition of Harry Armstrong on bass duties. There's also a discussion on the recording of a new Orange Goblin release along with some upcoming tour dates for the band discussed. So be sure to check it out and subscribe to The Metal Cell Podcast if you enjoyed the interview. Thanks for the support on this special episode. Richie.
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\nSong:
\n City Lights © Neon Empire, all rights reserved 2021
\n Band Links:
\n https://www.facebook.com/neonempireofficial
\n https://www.youtube.com/c/NeonEmpireOfficial
\n https://open.spotify.com/artist/26TbTM0UfjA0zStRITv6OU
I was delighted to finally open up the Metal Cell studios to welcome Chris Harte of Bailer. When Chris sent me on 'Disposable Youth' a few days previous, I was nervous enough approaching it. The four singles sounded immense but how would they interact with the rest of the songs and how would it play as a whole album from the start to finish. The results were jaw dropping! Bailer have made the debut album we all hoped they would. They have given the Hardcore/Metal scene the shot in the arm it needed, a voice to a generation who have suffered from mental health issues, abandonment and sheer frustration at living in a void created by a failure of successive governments. The album grabs the listener by the throat and forces you to face what Bailer wants you to see....a brutal reality filled with hostility, where you are battered with seismic riffs and pummelled into submission by a band that are on top of their game. Chris navigates us through the making of 'Disposable Youth' their debut album, we explore the topics of the album and you get to hear clips of all the songs. A special thanks goes out to Paul Flynn of Paul Flynn Productions who did a fantastic job of filming and editing the episode which is available on The Metal Cell YouTube channel. Shout outs also to JGVisuals and Paul Flynn for the additional content.
\nAll songs used on this episode © 2021Bailer all rights reserved.
\nLinks:
\nhttps://www.facebook.com/bailerofficial
\nhttps://www.youtube.com/bailerofficial
\nhttps://twitter.com/bailerofficial
\nhttps://bfan.link/disposableyouth
\nhttps://www.facebook.com/paul.flynn.77582359
It was a pleasure to welcome Pete Clarke of one of Irelands finest Death Metal Bands; Strangle Wire. I was really looking forward to catching up with Pete to find out as much as I could about the new record, release dates and playing Bloodstock 2021. We had a great chat and having heard one of their new tracks it's certainly a lesson in brutal heaviness, which is great news for fans of Strangle Wire. If you enjoyed the show please 'SUBSCRIBE' to The Metal Cell channel to enjoy more interviews like this. Thanks Richie.
\nSong:
\nThe Games They Play (c) Strangle Wire, 2021, all rights reserved.
\nLinks:
\nhttps://www.facebook.com/stranglewireband
\nhttps://stranglewire.bandcamp.com
It was a pleasure to interview Jeff (Vox&Guitar) & Paul (Drums) of Strangers With Guns. The trio including Ricky (Bass) are about to release a brilliant double EP called "Become a Pope" on November the 26th with a headline show in Whelans, Dublin on the following night. Myself and Danielle had a great chat with the lads in relation to self financing their recordings and the humour they always try to bring to their live shows. SWG's will definitely be ready to hit the ground running in 2022 and should see a steady rise in their popularity both here and abroad. Hope you enjoy the episode and hit that 'SUBSCRIBE' button if you haven't already. Thanks. Richie.
\nSong:
\nEvery Sunday (c) Strangers With Guns, 2021 all rights reserved.
\nLinks:
\nhttps://www.facebook.com/strangerswithguns
\nhttps://strangers-with-guns.creator-spring.com
I was delighted to welcome Gary Kelly, the Irish vocalist and guitarist of the band. Gary talked about his move from Dublin to Paris which kick started his love for metal and ended up with him creating demos in 2014, It took meeting Steven Andre (guitarist) that planted the seed for the band MOLYBARON to grow. Gary wrote and recorded all the songs in his bedroom which eventually turned out to be their self titled album; they learned the hard way that being in a metal band in Paris didn't guarantee them an audience and success. A few years later, with Sebastien De Saint-Angel (Bass) and Camille Greneron (drums) they are about to release their brilliant riff laden sophomore album titled "The Mutiny". It contains ten songs describing the uphill struggle to overcome mental health issues – depression, guilt, drug and alcohol use. Having released three singles off "The Mutiny" Rolling Stone and Rock Hard magazine have all wrote glowing reports on the band, signing to Sony's 'InsideOut' music and with live gigs on the horizon, it's certainly an important few months ahead for MOLYBARON. Hope you enjoy the episode and please "Subscribe" to The Metal Cell on YouTube. Thanks, Richie.
\nSong:
\nSlave To The Algorithm (c) MOLYBARON, 2021 all rights reserved.
\nBand Links:
\nhttps://www.youtube.com/c/MOLYBARON
\nhttps://www.facebook.com/molybaron
\nhttps://molybaron.com
Myself and my co-host Joe welcomed Dave Brady to The Metal Cell Podcast for a brilliant chat about ForeignWolf. Formed in 2019 the Northern Ireland band have been steadily building an audience with their groove driven and hook laden music. ForeignWolf will appeal to fans of Thin Lizzy, Therapy, Pantera and many more. The latest release of Your Weapons, Your Words caused many people to sit up in the music industry and resulted in ForeignWolf being snapped up by Wormhole Death Records. The future looks bright for ForeignWolf and like every band they are desperate to gig and build on their early promise. If you liked the episode be sure to subscribe to the show. Thanks for your support. Richie.
\nAfterthought (c) Foreignwolf, 2021 all rights reserved.
\nBand Links:
\nhttps://www.facebook.com/ForeignWolfni
\nhttps://foreignwolf.bigcartel.com
I was delighted to welcome Marco Feltrin (Vocals) and Mat Maher (Bass) of The Risen Dread to the show. The lads along with Colum Cleary (Drums) and Will Ribeiro (Guitars) have been busy preparing for the 2022 release of their much anticipated album "Night Hag". The talented Josh Robinson of JSR Audio is behind the desk for the release and by the sound of their incredible single "White Knight" it's going to be worth the wait. The guest appearances of Andreas Kisser on "White Knight" along with the the multi talented Renato Zanuto; who as a conductor, composer appeared on the last three Sepultura albums only adds to the excitement for fans of The Risen Dread. Having been snapped up by Wormholedeath Records is another sign that this band are going to be one of the most exciting Irish Metal acts in 2022. Hope you enjoy the episode and again please "SUBSCRIBE" to the Metal Cell YouTube channel if you haven't already! Thanks Richie.
\nWhite Knight (c) The Risen Dread, 2021 all rights reserved.
\nBand Links:
\nhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-uZQeu9GygE2kNp9DAlg1A
\nhttps://www.facebook.com/TheRisenDread
The Metal Cell Forums. Join myself, Danielle, Evan and Joe as we talk about the Metal Scene, review bands and discuss topics related to our favourite music....METAL! This weeks show is not to be missed as we are joined by Fergal 'H' Holmes of D.M.E Promotions. 'H' gives us an insight into how this year and next year is shaping up for gigs in Dublin along with some cool chats about alot of the bands he has work with over the years.. We talk about the length of time 'H' is in the promotions business and what is coming further down the line for D.M.E Promotions. We review five new releases by Restive Nation, Vendetta Love, Molybaron, Ivory Primarch and Sympuls-E. Hope you enjoy and please subscribe to the show if you haven't done already. Thanks Richie.
\nSongs featured and permission granted:
\nRestive Nation (c) Act III, 2021 all rights reserved.
\nVendetta Love (c) Blackened Hands, 2021 all rights reserved.
\nMolybaron (c) Animals, 2021 all rights reserved.
\nIvory Primarch (c) The Masque, 2021 all rights reserved.
\nSympuls-E (c) Infinity Around, 2021 all rights reserved.
\nBand Links:
\nhttps://www.facebook.com/IvoryPrimarch
\nhttps://www.facebook.com/molybaron
\nhttps://www.facebook.com/sympulse.band
\nhttps://www.facebook.com/VendettaLoveOfficial
\nhttps://www.facebook.com/restivenation
Myself and Evan were delighted to welcome Ian and Darren of Haint. Ian Booth (Vocals/Guitars), Darren Lavery (Bass/Vocals) and Steve Hobson (Drums) are busy recording their much anticipated debut release. The three piece are veterans of the Northern Ireland Metal Scene so there's a lot of excitement building up to their return on stage. Ian and Darren fill us in on their future plans for the band, there's a throwback talk on Ian's band Stand Up Guy and plenty of speculation in relation to when Haint can play their second show. Hope you enjoy the episode and please subscribe to the Metal Cell YouTube channel if you haven't already. Richie.
\nBand Link:
\nhttps://www.facebook.com/Haint-107891880625546
Myself and Howard were delighted to welcome John Quill the singer/guitarist with Third Island & Quill Effects and Tomás Hynes of Foraoisí gan Iniúchadh, a one Man DSBM / Atmospheric Black Metal band. John has been involved in the Limerick Metal Scene for years and has slowly built up his reputation as one of the go to guys for customised guitar and bass effect pedals. Tomás at 15 years old, has an impressive collection of releases on Bandcamp under his solo DSBM/Black Metal project. There has been a terrific reaction amongst the Metal community to someone like Tomás blazing his own trail in the scene. It's a great insight into both unique musicians and I hope you enjoy it. This episode is dedicated to Owen Pegg of Hundred Year Old Man who sadly passed away lately. Owen illuminated all the lives that he touched and left an incredible musical legacy behind him. Our thoughts are with his family & extended metal family. Please take care of each other. Richie.
\nSongs featured and permission granted:
\nThird Island - The Colour (c) all rights reserved.
\nForaoisí gan Iniúchadh - The Summoning of The Gods (c) all rights reserved.
\nHundred Year Old Man - Ascension (c) all rights reserved.
\nLinks:
\nhttps://thirdisland.bandcamp.com/album
\nhttps://unexploredforests.bandcamp.com
\nhttps://hundredyearoldman.bandcamp.com
I was delighted to welcome Darragh of Horrenda, Shannon of Aborted Earth, Tony of Restive Nation and Tom of Zhora to talk about the All Ireland Metal Project, an unique collaboration of over one hundred musicians, artists and film makers on this island of ours. The lads give us an exclusive track by track preview of one of the most anticipated releases this year, it's titled Aiséirí and it will precede another two releases further down the line. It's an incredible achievement and there's every style of music in there for all fans of the Metal genre. What's even better is that every single cent raised from Merch and sales of the album will go to Bernado's charity. The release date is Friday the 17th of September and please support it. Thanks Richie.
\nHere's the link to the Bandcamp Page.
\nhttps://allirelandmetal.bandcamp.com
Myself and my co-host Howard were absolutely delighted to welcome Alex CF to the Metal Cell Podcast. Alex is a London based illustrator, author, and vocalist, who has been most notably known for his highly influential work with crust/dark post metal act FALL OF EFRAFA whose lyrical content was built around the mythology created by Richard Adams in his 1972 adventure novel Watership Down. Alex has been involved in lots of music projects and is currently the vocalist in MORROW, WORST WITCH and shares vocal duties in ARCHIVIST.
\nAlex’s rich artworks revolve around the world of “The Orata”, an incredible encyclopedia of animal mythology that defined the depths of the world created in his first book, ‘Seek The Throat From Which We Sing‘ and he is currently waiting on his second book ‘Wretched is the Husk” to be published. He is also the curator and custodian of the Merrylin Cryptid Museum, a fantastical unique cryptozoological of specimens and owner of his own DIY clothing project called Animal Allies. He has illustrated numerous records, created engaging, poetic lyrics, and created a plethora of adventurous drawings and illustrations that could be easily revered as remarkable and spine-chilling masterpieces.
\nSongs featured and permission granted:
\nFall of Efrafa - Pity the Weak (c) all rights reserved.
\nMorrow - A City Of Gristle (c) all rights reserved.
\nLinks:
\nhttps://www.facebook.com/artofalexcf
\nhttps://haloofflies.bandcamp.com
The Metal Cell Forums. Join myself, Danielle, Evan and Joe as we talk about the Metal Scene, review bands and discuss topics related to our favourite music....METAL! This weeks show is a cracker as we are joined by Steve Walsh, Riff Lord of Grey Stag. Steve gave us the low down on playing Bloodstock and talked about plans for the rest of the year. We review five new releases by Words That Burn, Ruined Family Vacation, Visualis, Summoners Circle and Grey Stag. Hope you enjoy and please subscribe to the show if you haven't done already. Thanks Richie.
\nSongs featured and permission granted:
\nWords That Burn (c) Den of Lions, 2021 all rights reserved.
\nRuined Family Vacation (c) Eat Me When I Die, 2021 all rights reserved.
\nVisualis (c) The Search Relentless, 2021 all rights reserved.
\nSummoners Circle (c) Of Black Horizons, 2021 all rights reserved.
\nGrey Stag (c) The Adversary, 2021 all rights reserved.
\nBand Links:
\nhttps://wordsthatburn.bandcamp.com
\nhttps://ruinedfamilyvacation.bandcamp.com
\nhttps://visualis.bandcamp.com
\nhttps://summonerscircle.bandcamp.com
\nhttps://greystag.bandcamp.com
It was a pleasure to finally get to chat with Jason Christy (Drums) of Words That Burn. The band had just come back from Bloodstock 2021 after playing a blistering set to a huge crowd on the New Blood Stage. I was interested to see how their terrific new song "Den of Lions" went down and to see if Jason had any updates in relation to the new songs they had been working on during lockdown. Josh Schroeder (King 810, Of Virtue) is working with Words That Burn and going by what Jason says it will be an exciting time for fans of the band so hopefully we should see a few more single releases this side of 2021 If you like the interview please "Subscribe" to The Metal Cell on YouTube. Thanks Richie.
\nTrack:
\nWords That Burn: Den of Lions (c) all rights reserved.
\nBand Links:
\nhttps://www.facebook.com/wordsthatburn
\nhttps://www.youtube.com/user/wordsthatburn/videos
\nhttps://wordsthatburn.bandcamp.com/
I'm absolutely delighted to bring these interviews courtesy of Danielle Meehan co-host of The Metal Cell Forums. Danielle kindly volunteered to do this after I had no luck securing a press pass from the festival organisers. The fact that she managed to get six interviews done with a hand held recorder, as she like the other few thousand who attended had not seen a live gig in two years, was testament to her will power and devotion to the metal scene. Danielle put a lot of time and research into organising and meeting the bands who kindly agreed to do the interviews (Thanks everyone in the below mentioned bands!). Apologies for the poor quality of sound in some interviews as Danielle had to content with windy conditions and was not in a dedicated area to interview the bands. Respect and love to Danielle!
\nOrder of interviews and songs:
Episode 134 is a brilliant one with Veil of Sound - lifting the veil from underground music! I was delighted to welcome Thorsten Schaeben and Pat O'Regan from @veil_of_sound webzine. When reading a review on Veil of Sound you are immediately aware how accurately the lads convey their feelings for the musical piece. The intimate tracing of the songs composition and careful analysing of its parts will lead you into the final few sentences that will imprint in the readers memory and help to decide whether to buy the album or not. Veil of Sound webzine is not only a page for music aficionados but also for the casual Metal fan who likes to check out new bands and releases. Hope you enjoy the show and please "Hit Subscribe" if you haven't already. Thanks Richie.
\nLinks:
\nhttps://veilofsound.com/
\nhttps://www.facebook.com/VeilofSound/
It was a pleasure to welcome Gavin (Drums) & Taran (Drums) of Bicurious. The duo certainly have been making waves in the alternative rock scene with some terrific single releases and crushing live performances. The nine tracks of their new release (re)constructed thematically follows a timeline of events in Gavin's and Taran's life, which included a psychotic episode, fatherhood and a period of uncertainty that nearly saw the band split up. The album was recorded in Trapdoor Studio's in Liverpool (UK) by Tom Peters in 2020 and the lads give us a great insight into all the songs and future plans for the band. If you enjoyed the interview and please subscribe to The Metal Cell channel. Thanks Richie.
\nSong: Bicurious (c) Deconstructed, 2021 all rights reserved.
\nBand Links:
\nhttps://www.facebook.com/bicuriousbandofficial
\nhttps://www.bicuriousbandofficial.com
\nhttps://twitter.com/bicuriousband
\nhttps://www.instagram.com/bicuriousbandofficial/
\nhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4skgKgfVbLJ4M25VNcKIcg
It was a pleasure to meet up with Luke and Keith of @dogtiredmetal to talk about their fantastic single release, a hook driven, slab of heaviness called "Feast". The lads have a busy few weeks coming up with a Bloodstock appearance and two pre-Bloodstock gigs, some tasty new merch and of course the best part, an update on new songs for an album further down the line. Dog Tired are certainly one of my favourite Scottish Metal bands and it's great to see them back with a vengeance. Irish dates will happen and it's only a matter of time till I get to Edinburgh to check out the incredible scene they have over there. Hope you enjoy the interview and don't forget to hit subscribe if you enjoyed it!
\nSong: Dog Tired (c) Feast, 2021 all rights reserved.
\nDog Tired Links:
\nhttps://www.facebook.com/dogtiredmetal
\nbooking@dogtiredmetal.com
\nhttps://www.dogtiredmetal.com
\nhttps://dogtired.bandcamp.com
\n💀💀💀💀♠️💀💀💀💀
The Metal Cell Forums. Join myself, Danielle, Evan and Joe as we talk about the Metal Scene, review bands and discuss topics related to our favourite music....METAL! This weeks show is a cracker! It's all about our favourite live Metal albums I'm sure there's plenty of them that we can all agree on! We talk about some of the best live performances captured on audio and also call out some more that were studio produced. Yes, there is a few Irish ones mentioned as well! We also discuss briefly the culture of expecting freebies in metal be it albums or merch and review five new releases by Hashmaker, SixTooLate, Tend, The Chris Rolling Squad and Hapless Wretch. Hope you enjoy and please subscribe to the show if you haven't done already. Thanks Richie.
\nSongs featured and permission granted:
\nHashmaker (c) Gram Lines, 2021 all rights reserved.
\nSixTooLate (c) Riot Police, 2021 all rights reserved.
\nTend (c) Boss Rush, 2021 all rights reserved.
\nThe Chris Rolling Squad (c) Trapped Inside, 2021 all rights reserved.
\nHapless Wretch (c) Natrium Myr, 2021 all rights reserved.
When Clang announced that a Irish heavy metal festival was being held in spring 2020 and it would feature several Metal headliners along with over 20 Irish metal bands on two stages in the National Stadium Dublin, everyone in the Irish Metal Scene started texting each other. The majority of people were fairly dubious about the whole thing and nobody knew who or what was behind Clang. As the press releases kept coming there was a growing feeling that it was going to fall flat on it's face until COVID intervened and everything was rescheduled. Some more updates followed, a new date was set for 2022 with the announcement that festival was downsized. There was still a lot of uncertainty about which Irish bands were going to play or who to approach about getting on Clang. It was therefore a pleasure to welcome Rob on the show to clear up the whole Clang drama and to cast aside some of the negativity aimed at the festival. It remains to be seen whether Clang can be a success or not but at least you'll be left with a better understanding of the aspirations of Rob and his team, as myself and Howard were. Hope you enjoy the episode and please subscribe to the show if you enjoyed it.
\nClang links:
\nhttps://www.facebook.com/clangmetalfestival
\nhttps://www.eventbrite.ie/e/clang-irish-metal-festival-featuring-candlemass-coroner-tickets-82377183373?fbclid=IwAR2P3fxMjoIANwLUOSVxPvgv_hQsjq1Vo-Myt-sHqr6TChnUp-NTenu_Dvg
\ncontact email: info@clangmetalfestival.com
It was a pleasure to welcome Keith Fay (Guitars/Vocals) of Irish Folk Metal legends Cruachan. They are considered one of the pioneers of folk metal along with UK based Skyclad and it was fascinating to hear Keith talk about how the whole scene evolved. Cruachan despite numerous line up changes are working on their ninth album and as an original founding member Keith gives us some great insights into the band, touring and favourite stories. Hope you enjoy the episode and hit subscribe to support the channel. Thanks Richie.
\nBand links:
\nhttps://www.facebook.com/cruachanclan
\nhttp://www.cruachanireland.com
\nSongs:
\nCruachan(c)The Marching Song of Fiach Mac Hugh,2014,all rights reserved.
\nCruachan(c)Pagan Hate, 2011,all rights reserved.
\nCruachan(c)The Hawthorn (2020),all rights reserved.
Greyface certainly will shake up the Metal/Alternative scene in 2021, mainly due to the music and what their image conjures up. Like something out of a Tim Burton nightmare, their goth/macabre influences comfortably sit alongside Bowie during his Ziggy days, all of which are embellished by Greyfaces infectious music. Roy/Shaye (vocals) gives myself & Danielle an insight into how the band were formed and future plans. Hope you enjoy the Promo and hit subscribe if you haven't already. Thanks Richie
\nSong:
\nGreyface (c) Underground Star, 2021 all rights reserved.
\nGreyface Links:
\nhttps://www.facebook.com/greyfaceofficial
\nhttps://www.greyfaceband.com
It was great to welcome Carl King to The Metal Cell Podcast. Carl is a huge supporter of the Irish Metal Scene through his podcast Kingwoes Court which interviews Irish Metal bands. He is also the singer of his own band Two Tales of Woe (Doom/Sludge from Dublin) and has shared the stage with many bands from both here and abroad. Carl has been involved in many side projects as a frontman and I along my co-host Evan, were keen to get an update of his latest work for Aiséirí (The All Ireland Metal Project). Having survived a heart attack earlier this year, Carl shares his thoughts on it and the overwhelming support he received from the metal community. A family man first and foremost, with a huge love of metal, it was a pleasure to chat with Carl. I hope you enjoy the show and please subscribe to my YouTube channel. Thanks Richie.
\nSongs:
\nTwo Tales of Woe (c) Misery, 2019 all rights reserved.
\nWithered Fist (c) This is my mountain, 2019 all rights reserved.
\nCarls links:
\nhttps://www.facebook.com/KingWoesCourt
\nhttps://twotalesofwoe.bandcamp.com
Jim (Guitars), Brian (Guitars) & Josh (Drums) talk about their soon to be released EP "Attack of the 50ft Lobsters". The EP chronicles the exploits of the 5 band members as they roam the streets of Cork during a heavy sesh. However, the night is interrupted by the attack of giant lobsters rising up from the ocean, set on destroying the earth. "Attack of the 50ft Lobsters" is a melting pot of sounds, with groove, doom, and sludge being some of the main components used to tell the fantastical tale set out by the title.
\nFormed in 2019, the band comprises of five members:
\nJosh Langford - Drums
\nAdam Graham - Vocals
\nJim Spillane - Guitar
\nBrian Twohig - Guitar
\nConor Waters - Bass
\nBand links:
\nhttps://www.facebook.com/hashmakerireland
\nhashmakerireland@gmail.com
It was a pleasure to interview Steve (Guitars) & Luke (Bass) of Belfast based band Puresonic Outcasts. The band have just released a killer e.p called "Reflections on this Present Condition" and along with the two other members Martin (Vocals/Guitars) & Graham (Drums) are ready to bring their stoner infused punk/metal shows to a hungry audience! Frontman/guitarist Martin was born in Argentina and moved to Belfast a few years ago to form Puresonic Outcasts. His unique voice along with the blend of all the other members influences allow PSO to freely explore a wide range of styles yet compact it nicely into their new release "Reflections on this Present Condition". You can check them out in the final of Metal2themasses in Belfast on July 10th 2021. If you enjoyed the show please subscribe to the channel. Thank you. Richie.
\nBand Links:
\nhttps://www.facebook.com/puresonicoutcasts
\nhttps://www.instagram.com/puresonicoutcasts
\nhttps://puresonicoutcasts.bandcamp.com
\nSong:
\nPuresonic Outcast (c) Slum Dwellers, 2021 all rights reserved.
Myself and my co-host Howard were delighted to spend an insightinsightful hour or so in the company of Brad Boatright mastering engineer and the owner of Audiosiege Studios. He’s best known for his work with Skeletonwitch, Nails, Obituary, Sleep, Stranger Things, and many more. He has also worked with some fantastic Irish Metal bands as well. The likes of Bailer, Nomadic Rituals, Swallowed by the Sun, Abaddon Incarnate to name but a few have all benefited from his mastering skill sets. We delve into Brads creative elements in mastering, talk about when mastering engineers should involve themselves in bands decisions and the benefits of technology to lower the barrier to entry. There's also plenty of tour stories, vinyl collections and plenty of laughter as well. Hope you enjoy it and please subscribe to the show if you haven't done so already. Thanks Richie.
\nBrad Boatright links:
\nhttps://audiosiege.com
\nhttps://www.instagram.com/audiosiege
\nhttps://twitter.com/audiosiege
The Metal Cell Forums. Join myself, Danielle, Evan and Joe as we talk about the Irish Metal Scene, review bands and discuss topics related to our favourite music....METAL! This weeks show is a fairly busy one. We have a discussion about how relevant the Metal Scene is at the moment, especially seeing a rock band from Italy win the Eurovision. The main topic of the night was Irish Metal bands that split up yet made a significant contribution to our lives listening to their songs. We review five new releases by New Mud, Requiem, Coscradh, Meniscus and Auld Blue Eyes. Hope you enjoy and please subscribe to the show if you haven't done already. Thanks Richie.
\nSongs featured and permission granted:
\nNew Mud (c) L'appel Du Vide, 2021 all rights reserved.
\nRequiem (c) Mind Rape, 2021 all rights reserved.
\nCoscradh (c) Plagues of Knowth, 2021 all rights reserved.
\nMeniscus (c) This Game, 2021 all rights reserved.
\nAuld Blue Eyes (c) The Dog won't hunt, 2021 all rights reserved.
We jump back in time with Clive Bolger (drummer of Tasc), Brian Bowell (bassist of Worn Out), Dave Cleere (bassist of Bailer) and Dave Longan (guitarist of Aponym) to discuss the Waterford Metal Scene that sprung up in the 80's right up to a few years ago. When I heard that Def Leppard played to a packed pub in Tramore before they flew off to Donnington, it certainly made me sit up. The Waterford music scene has a rich history of music/concerts but I always thought it was more dance orientated or favoured trad based bands. Clive Bolger grew up in the eighties and played drums with many bands along with getting support slots to Def Leppard and Mama's Boys. He was also a promoter in the city until he finally left for Madrid. Another musician and promoter was Dave Cleere who both played in The Great Ocean Divide and set up Murphfest. Brian also played in Dave's band, was involved with setting up gigs and was very active in the scene. Dave Longan, who grew up in Dungarvan gave us some interesting insights into the student culture and the role that the Central Arts played in hosting Metal gigs. We also discuss pirate Metal shows on the local radio, different festivals and try to figure out how the scene slowly finally fizzled out. It was great to sit in on this with the lads and if you enjoyed it please hit that subscribe button. Thanks Richie.
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\nhttps://www.facebook.com/nomadusni
\nhttps://nomadus.bandcamp.com/
NORTHERN IRELAND METAL PART 2.
\nI was delighted to welcome two absolute stalwarts of the Northern Ireland Metal Scene, James Loveday @the_distortion_project & Wayne Donaldson @twkommedia. This is part two of a two part episode where myself and my co-host Evan talk about the vibrant metal scene in Northern Ireland. As the restrictions are being lifted across our island, James has come out with a series of gig announcements over the summer running into autumn. Will Northern Metal fans eventually get to see some of their favourite bands sooner than expected? We discuss that and many more topics related to Metal on this show.
\nLinks:
\nhttps://www.facebook.com/thedistortionproject
\nhttps://www.facebook.com/TWKOMmedia
NORTHERN IRELAND METAL PART 1.
\nI was delighted to welcome two absolute stalwarts of the Northern Ireland Metal Scene, James Loveday @the_distortion_project & Wayne Donaldson @twkommedia. This is part one of a two part episode where myself and my co-host Evan talk about the vibrant metal scene in Northern Ireland. As the restrictions are being lifted across our island, James has come out with a series of gig announcements over the summer running into autumn. Will Northern Metal fans eventually get to see some of their favourite bands sooner than expected? We discuss that and many more topics related to Metal on this show.
\nLinks:
\nhttps://www.facebook.com/thedistortionproject
\nhttps://www.facebook.com/TWKOMmedia
Myself and Evan interview Alex (Guitars/Vox), Conal (Bass) & Brasko (Drums) of The Last Vinci. It was great to catch up Alex and Brasko both of whom travelled across to Liverpool to begin recording their newest album with Liverpool producer Tom Peters (who produced bands like Alpha Male Tea Party, Bicurious, God Alone, and many others). The lads were only a few days in the studio and we get a run down of what they've recorded so far. The bass parts were recorded in Cork as Conal was unable to travel. This was only one of the many obstacles the lads had to overcome to get to this stage of the process. The Last Vinci are working on something special and it could be their biggest release to date. Hope you enjoy the episode and please hit "SUBSCRIBE" to support more of these Podcasts. Thanks Richie.
\nLast Vinci links:
\nhttps://www.facebook.com/TheLastVinci
\nhttp://www.thelastvinci.com
I was delighted to welcome Ren Marabou, Jack Penders of Rotlaust & John Murphy of For Ruin to the show. These talented musicians have all released brilliant solo albums/eps this year and it was fascinating to hear about their creative processes during a pandemic that effectively wiped out live music for the last year. Ren has released Valhalla Waits, Jack under the guise of Rotlaust released Covenant and John released For Ruins new e.p Relapse. All of their music is different but they all share common trait of being passionate about their Metal, take a really professional approach to their music and are proud to fly the flag for Irish Metal. Here are the links to their music and thanks for listening to the show. Richie.
\nhttps://www.facebook.com/RotlaustMusic
\nhttps://www.facebook.com/renmarabou
\nhttps://www.facebook.com/ForRuin
\nTracks featured:
\nThe Surface (c) Rotlaust. 2021 all rights reserved.
\nThe Wanderer (c) Ren Marabou. 2021 all rights reserved.
\nIn Vain (c) For Ruin. 2021 all rights reserved.
The Metal Cell Forums. Join myself, Danielle, Evan and Joe as we talk about the Irish Metal Scene, review bands and discuss topics related to our favourite music....METAL! This weeks show is a fairly busy one. We have a discussion about an exciting project that is slowly coming to fruition called Aiséirí - All Ireland Metal Project. Aiséirí means resurrection in Irish and it involves artists all over this great island contributing/collaborating to record one album with 15 - 20 tracks. All profits go to the charity of choice. The main topic of the night is One Hit Wonders of Metal...those bands that briefly lit up the charts, MTV playlists, Headbangers Ball, Kerrang and Metal Hammer. We review five new releases by BRUIT, Blurred Reality, Cynic Cult, For Ruin and Strangers With Guns. Hope you enjoy and please subscribe to the show if you haven't done already. Thanks Richie.
\nSongs featured and permission granted:
\nFor Ruin (c) Devout , 2021 all rights reserved.
\nCynic Cult (c) Intimator, 2021 all rights reserved.
\nStrangers With Guns (c) F#ck the American Dream, 2021 all rights reserved.
\nBlurred Reality (c) The End of Attrition, 2021 all rights reserved.
\nBRUIT (c) The Machine Is Burning And Now Everyone Knows It Could Happen Again, 2021 all rights reserved.
It was a pleasure to interview Jude, who is one of the most talented guitarists on this great island of ours. Acid Age play an exciting brand of Thrash/Technical Death Metal which is mixed with Jazz Fusion and a few other styles as well. The trio released a brand new album in 2021 titled "Semper Pessimus", which is a concept album based around Nero, the last emperor of the Julio-Claudian dynasty. Acid Age have a strong back catalog of releases dating back to their first E.P in 2013 and are really looking forward to touring "Semper Pessimus" around Ireland and further afield. My co-host Joe from Gama Bomb and Jude have shared stages together so there was plenty of stories about the Metal Scene both here and in the North. Hope you enjoy the interview and please subscribe to the channel if you enjoyed the interview. Thanks Richie.
\nBand links:
\nhttps://www.facebook.com/acidagethrash
\nhttps://acidage.bandcamp.com
\nSongs featured and permission granted:
\nMy Wretched Tomb (c) Acid Age, 2021 all rights reserved.
\nThe Shameless Lyre (c) Acid Age, 2021 all rights reserved.
It was a pleasure to talk to the Quinn and Farrow brothers that form the uniquely brilliant Corr Mona. The band was formed in 2009 and sing as Gaeilge. Despite the fact that both Martin and Robert Farrow are now living in Canada, they have still managed to release their brilliant new album called "Abhainn" which is Gaelic for "river". Each of the tracks has been given the title of a river in Ireland and the musical course of the album also follows that of a river. From the initial trickling spring, to the river growing in speed and weight as the body of water grows, to the final torrent that flows to the sea in peace. There is plenty of black, death and doom metal feeding into beautiful Irish melodies and time signatures to create an album that is both majestic and compelling. I hope you enjoy the interview and please subscribe to the show if you enjoyed it. Thanks Richie.
\nBand links:
\nhttps://www.facebook.com/corrmhona
\nhttps://corrmhonaband.bandcamp.com
\nSongs featured and permission granted:
\nAn Fheoir (c) Corr Mona, 2021 all rights reserved.
\nAn tSionainn (c) Corr Mona, 2021 all rights reserved.
Myself and Danielle were delighted to welcome Nomadic Rituals, Craig (Bass/Vocals) & Mark (drums) talk about their fantastic new sludge/doom release "Tides". The three piece, signed to Cursed Monks Records, formed back in 2012 and have released one of the best Irish albums this year. Craig & Mark talk us through the songs and the recording of "Tides" along with an insight into their band. Hope you enjoy it as much as we enjoyed talking to the two lads. If you haven't already please subscribe to the show. Thanks Richie.
\nNomadic Rituals Links:
\nhttps://nomadicrituals.bandcamp.com/album/tides
\nhttps://www.facebook.com/NomadicRituals
\nSongs featured and permission granted:
\nCassini-Huygens Part 2 (Last Transmission) (c) Nomadic Rituals, 2021 all rights reserved.
\nTumulus (c) Nomadic Rituals, 2021 all rights reserved.
\nWinter (feat. Mia Govoni)(c) Raum Kingdom 2018 all rights reserved.
It was a pleasure to chat with Mick Hynes, guitarist with Dead Label about what the band have been doing during a year which saw them lose out on playing Wacken, Download and Resurrection Festivals due to COVID. They do have an upcoming EP to promote called "Anthology" and we have a listen to one of those tracks called "Deadweight". There's plenty of stories thrown in about skateboarding, how Mick joined the band and influences that come through in his playing. Please hit "SUBSCRIBE" if you enjoyed the show and thanks for listening. Richie.
\nSong featured and permission granted:
\nDeadweight (c) Dead Label, 2021 all rights reserved.
\nDead Label Links:
\nhttps://www.facebook.com/DeadLabel
\nhttps://www.deadlabelofficial.com
The Metal Cell Forums. Join myself, Danielle, Evan and Joe as we talk about the Irish Metal Scene, review bands and discuss topics related to our favourite music....METAL! This weeks show is all about record labels! We talk about some of the pitfalls bands have fallen into signing on the dotted line for a dream record deal. We also discuss the forced eviction of local metal bands from their rehearsal studios and review five new releases by Mork, Uncultivates, Brain Donation, Caged and Ocean Puncher. Hope you enjoy and please subscribe to the show if you haven't done already. Thanks Richie.
\nSongs featured and permission granted:
\nBrain Donation (c) Hopeless Shit, 2021 all rights reserved.
\nCaged (c) The Concrete That Encased The Rose, 2021 all rights reserved.
\nMork (c) Arv, 2021 all rights reserved.
\nOcean Puncher (c) Lumpagum, 2021 all rights reserved.
\nUNCULTIVATES (c) I'VE LOST COUNT OF THE NUMBER OF TIMES I'VE BEEN SET ON FIRE, 2021 all rights reserved.
Sinocence have been together for twenty years, playing and touring a brand of ferocious metal that has seen them get critical acclaim both here in Ireland and in Europe. Landing support slots to Machine Head, Soulfly and In Flames to name but a few the four piece recruited a fifth member Duane to take on the role of lead vocalist in 2018. Despite losing founding member "Moro" (guitars/vocals) they have recruited wisely but Covid has stopped them from touring and releasing new music. However songwriting has been going on behind the scenes and after you finish the interview you'll find a band that's very hungry to make up for lost time with some crushing new slabs of metal. Hope you enjoy the episode and hit that "Subscribe" button to support the show. Thanks Richie.
\nSongs featured and permission granted:
\nPerfect Denial (c) Sinocence, 2021 all rights reserved.
\nAscension Code (c) Sinocence, 2021 all rights reserved.
\nBand Links:
\nhttps://www.facebook.com/sinocence
\nhttp://www.sinocence.co.uk/
Episode 113 featuring Alan (guitarist) and Rim (bassist) of Lugosi. The lads are about to release their second album which is a brilliant slab of rock filled horror complete with great hooks and lyrics. Video Nasty gets ejected into this world on March 12th, so myself and Howard, both fans of the VHS era, grab some beers with the two lads and the fun begins. Do not miss this episode if you enjoy horror, tales of lunacy and love music!
\n\nSong featured and permission granted:
\nWe're Here To Drink Blood (c) Lugosi, 2021 all rights reserved.
\nLugosi Links:
\nhttps://www.facebook.com/LugosiDub
\nhttps://lugosidublin.bandcamp.com
We jump back in time with Bob (drummer of Slave Zero/Nearly Dead Jim), Ben (vox/guitarist of Chemical Addiction), Jimmy (vox/guitarist of Itchy Trigger Finger/The Trigger Within) and my co-host Evan to discuss the Kilkenny Metal Scene that sprung up in the 90's. Whilst some Kilkenny bands like Kerb Dog and Engine Alley rose to prominence; there was another bunch of younger sometimes extreme, metal bands waiting in the shadows. Gout, Slave Zero, Victimised, Chemical Addiction, Attrax Mantis and Alt rockers Itchy Trigger Finger were all playing to jam packed venues in Kilkenny and were bringing in bands from outside the county as well. We discuss how important the Metal Scene was to the lads back in the day and try to figure out how it finally fizzled out in the naughties. It was great to sit in on this with local music legends Bob, Ben, Jimmy & Evan and if you enjoyed it, please hit that subscribe button. Thanks Richie.
\nSong featured and permission granted:
\nProximity Infatuation (c) Nearly Dead Jim, 2021 all rights reserved.
\nA Time to Kill (c) A Trigger Within, 2021 all rights reserved.
\nSour MIX2 (c) Chemical Addition, 2021 all rights reserved.
\nI Fear For (c) Slave Zero, 2021 all rights reserved.
It was great to finally talk to Aaron 'O Neill and Eoghan Galligan of fuzzed out sludge merchants Slung from a Tree. The lads are based in Kerry/Limerick and have steadily been building up a large following over the years blitzing fans up and down the country with their own brand of stoner/sludge riffs. Their signing to Cursed Monk Records certainly signaled to everyone that know the band that a debut release should surely be on the horizon. My co-host Howard has played plenty of gigs with the lads on the same bill so there was a fair few stories and laughs as well. Enjoy the show, share and hit subscribe if you enjoyed it. Thanks Richie.
\nBands Links:
\nhttps://www.facebook.com/SLUNGFROMATREESLUDGE
\nhttps://slungfromatree.bandcamp.com/releases
It was great to catch up with Bones Holohan guitarist with Dread Sovereign who currently resides in Brussels. Bones spent most of his teens playing and touring with bands around Ireland. Never one to turn down the offer of an adventure, it's fair to say that the life of a touring musician certainly appealed to Bones. The interview has a nice few tales of life on the road, insights into the recording of the new album and a history of the band. There is another adventure on the horizon for Bones that has yet to be revealed so this isn't the last you've heard of Bones on the Podcast but for the moment I hope you enjoy this one. Thanks for listening and if you enjoy it please hit that 'SUBSCRIBE' button. Thanks Richie.
\nDon't forget to check out all the new Merch over at https://themetalcell.bigcartel.com
\nSong featured and permission granted:
\nSHE WOLVES OF THE SAVAGE SEASON (c) DREAD SOVEREIGN, 2021 all rights reserved.
This month’s Forum was the first one for Joe McGuigan as a co-host. Joe has now replaced Jack who has decided to step down from his role as a presenter to concentrate on more important things in his life. We wish him all the best in his endeavours and want to thank him for his brilliant contributions to the show. We reviewed three new releases, had a chat about some of the issues in relation to BREXIT and how it will affect bands both here and, in the U.K., The main subject of the show was International Metal Acts who replaced their singers, those that worked out for the better and those that failed miserably. As always thanks for listening to the show, be sure to subscribe to The Metal Cell on YouTube and check out all the new Merch over at https://themetalcell.bigcartel.com/
\nSongs featured and permission granted:
\nCell Games (c) Lament Configuration, 2021 all rights reserved.
\nCannibalistic Martyr (c) Devils in the Detail, 2021 all rights reserved.
\nIt came from Outer Space (c) Lugosi, 2021 all rights reserved
Dave Hynes (Vocals) & Jason Connelly (Drums) have played in many metal acts throughout the years. When they joined up to form Grave Sermon with Cory (bass), Mark (guitars) and Gavin (guitars) it was to answer the call to make nasty, filthy Death Metal that culminated in the release of Whitewashed Tomb in 2019. Gavin soon left and was replaced by the excellent Greg Clarke of Parhelia. An appearance in Monolith Festival in Cork certainly worked in their favour and started a buzz about the five piece. Since lockdown hit they have been unable to rehearse together, I talk to the lads about that and their many insights into tours around Ireland playing with different bands. Of course mighty craic was had! Grave Sermon have serious plans for 2021 and beyond so enjoy the show and don't forget to subscribe to the YouTube channel. Thanks for your support, Richie.
\nSong featured and permission granted:
\nMotionless Terror (c)Grave Sermon, 2019 all rights reserved.
\nLinks to band:
\nhttps://www.facebook.com/GraveSermon
\nhttps://gravesermon.bandcamp.com
Rodger Boyle is a seriously talented artist that has released some incredible releases under various monikers. Not only that he also owns and runs a internationally recognised underground record label called Cursed Monk Records from Galway in Ireland. Rodger has underground metal acts from all over the world and has some terrific Irish acts like TOOMS, Nomadic Rituals, Fraught and the newly signed Molarbear. He has plenty of his own solo projects to represent his own output like Ruairi O'Baoighill, Noosed and Dr.Bastard. Myself and Danielle had a great chat with him to cover all aspects of his passion for metal and had a good craic as well. Thanks for watching and please subscribe, share or like the show. Thanks Richie.
\n\nSongs featured and permission granted:
\nFracture (c) Fraught, 2021 all rights reserved.
\nTumulas (c) Nomadic Rituals, 2021 all rights reserved.
Cursed Monk Records Links:
\nhttps://www.facebook.com/cursedmonk
\nhttps://www.cursedmonk.com
\nhttps://cursedmonk.bandcamp.com
Myself and Howard had a great chat with Con Doyle founding member and guitarist of doom/sludge purveyors Soothsayer. The Irish Metal Scene is waiting with bated breath for the new release and having been given the full album to listen to, it certainly is a mind blower! There was plenty to talk about and with Howard as co-host, the stories flowed as easily as the drink. Soothsayers "Echoes of the Earth" will definitely be amongst the best releases in 2021 not only in Ireland but further afield as well. Enjoy the show and please subscribe to The Metal Cell channel. Thanks Richie.
\nSong featured and permission granted:
\nSix of Nothing (c) Soothsayer, 2021 all rights reserved.
I was joined by Danielle, Evan, Jack and our special guest Andy Clarke from The Crawling as we run through our favourite releases of 2020 in the Irish Metal Scene. Plenty of different views and debates over some of the finest releases in 2020. We had a lot of categories to go through and it was a testament to the quality of Irish Metal that so many bands were nominated and received high praise from all of us on the Forums. So congratulations to all that topped our favourite music/merch in 2020 during a year when no band could tour around this great island from March onwards. The Irish Metal Scene has never been so formidable so hopefully 2021 will see bands returning to gigs in the summer and doing what they do best. It was also great to chat to Andy about his exciting new solo project Sollein. Enjoy the show and don't forget to like, share and convert people to the show. Richie.
\n\nSong featured and permission granted:
\nAnother Side Of Sadness. (c) Sollein, 2020 all rights reserved.
Myself and Jack met up with John Cooke (Guitars) and Tom Dring (Drums) of Corrupt Moral Altar to discuss the release of their ferocious new e.p "Patiently Waiting for Wonderful Things". Their mix of grind, sludge, punk and hardcore has won them admirers in the U.K since 2012. We also talk to John about his tours with Napalm Death, Venomous Concept and Anaal Nathrakh as a live guitarist and Tom, who runs Vagrant Recordings, where he produces a whole manner of filth for bands like Venom Prison, Venomous Concept and Video Nasties. Corrupt Moral Altar want to play Ireland so hopefully they'll bring their sludge/grindcore for fans of the scene here in 2021. Share, like and subcribe to the Podcast. Thanks Richie.
\nSongs featured and permission granted:
\nSpirit Breaker (c) Corrupt Moral Altar, 2020 all rights reserved.
The Irish Metal Scene is one of the strongest scenes in Europe for all types of metal! Here are 15 tracks from some of the best releases in 2020 by Metal bands on this island. Enjoy and thanks to all the bands for submitting their songs for the podcast.
\nSCREAMS FROM THE IRISH UNDERGROUND VOLUME 2
\n1.STRANGERS WITH GUNS - CANTS
\n2.DIRTY POWER - BACK TO ONE
\n3.SCATHED - DECEIT
\n4.BAKKEN - COLD BLOODED MURDER
\n5.GAMA BOMB – LIVING FOR THE LOCKDOWN
\n6.WOLF ACID RITUAL - THE HIDDEN SECRETS
\n7.PAPER TIGERS - NO GHOSTS WALK
\n8.FOREIGN WOLF - AFTERTHOUGHT
\n9.AESECT - SKY BURIAL
\n10.ASTRALIST - ENTHEOGEN
\n11.BRIGANTIA - SARDONICUS
\n12.ABYSM - FATHOMED
\n13.DRAKONIS - FROM THE ETERNAL
\n14.RESTIVE NATION - COMA
\n15.GOLGOTHA: THE HERALD WITH EYES OF FIRE
Band Links:
\nhttps://strangerswithguns.bandcamp.com
\nhttps://dirtypower.bandcamp.com
\nhttps://scathedeire.bandcamp.com
\nhttps://bakkenband.bandcamp.com
\nhttps://gamabomb.bandcamp.com
\nhttps://www.facebook.com/wolfacidritualband
\nhttps://papertigersni.bandcamp.com
\nhttps://foreignwolf.bandcamp.com
\nhttps://aesect.bandcamp.com
\nhttps://astralist.bandcamp.com
\nhttps://brigantia1.bandcamp.com
\nhttps://abysm-sludge.bandcamp.com
\nhttps://drakonis.bandcamp.com
\nhttps://restivenation.bandcamp.com/
\nhttps://golgothalair.wixsite.com/home?fbclid=IwAR2Fgpg3gSoNhInEjvrQo4sGysKKicfimV7k0-N9o5knyh7F9Qy2VK5mkpM
The Irish Metal Scene in 2020 was one of the strongest scenes in Europe for all types of metal. Here are 15 tracks from some of the best releases this year by Metal bands here on this island. Enjoy and thanks to all the bands who submitting songs to the podcast.
\nSCREAMS FROM THE IRISH UNDERGROUND VOLUME 1.
\n1.GREY STAG - CYCLOPEAN
\n2.BODY DRINKERS - COSTA DEL CONFIGURATION
\n3.PSYCOTHIC OUTSIDER - MYSTERY
\n4.TOOMS - ZIPPERFACE
\n5.HORRENDA - DOOM
\n6.SO MUCH FOR THE SUN - CARMILLAS EMBRACE
\n7.SURVIVALIST - GREED AND OBSESSION
\n8.HEEL OF ACHILLES - STRATOSPHERE
\n9.ENSHROUD - BOUND IN THE SACRIFICE
\n10.ROTLAUST - PLAGUEBORN
\n11.FOR RUIN - THE WORM TURNED
\n12.NECROKINESIS - NO FUTURE
\n13.FORWARD BIAS – DESOLATE PLACE
\n14.THE GRIEF - DEPARTED
\n15.PARHELIA - CELESTRIAL HORIZONS
Band Links;
\nhttps://greystag.bandcamp.com
\nhttps://bodydrinkers.bandcamp.com
\nhttps://psychoticoutsider.bandcamp.com
\nhttps://tooms.bandcamp.com
\nhttps://horrenda.bandcamp.com
\nhttps://somuchforthesun.bandcamp.com
\nhttps://survivalistni.bandcamp.com
\nhttps://heelofachilles.bandcamp.com
\nhttps://www.facebook.com/enshroudnimetal
\nhttps://www.facebook.com/RotlaustMusic
\nhttps://forruin.bandcamp.com
\nhttps://necrokinesis.bandcamp.com
\nhttps://forwardbias.bandcamp.com
\nhttps://thegrief1.bandcamp.com
\nhttps://parheliaband.bandcamp.com/
I'm joined by Alex of Abysm/Worn Out, Ciaran of Astralist/Coroza and Shane Murphy of Golgotha to talk about their brilliant solo projects they all released this year to widespread critical acclaim in the Metal community. The creative spirit that the lads showed in getting a quality digital self release in these uncertain times is to be applauded. We talk about the journey that they embarked on from working with early ideas to the final product. The fact it found a receptive audience was one of the many things we discussed along with the insights of working as a solo artist. Thanks for listening and don't forget to subscribe to the show if you enjoyed the episode. Richie.
\nSongs:
\nSongs featured and permission granted:
\nA Grim Reminder (c) Abysm, 2020 all rights reserved.
\nZuhal, Rise (c) Astralist, 2020 all rights reserved.
\nThe Herald With Eyes of Fire (c) Golgotha, 2020 all rights reserved.
\nLinks:
\nhttps://abysm-sludge.bandcamp.com/
\nhttps://astralist.bandcamp.com/
\nhttps://golgothalair.wixsite.com/home
Molarbear are veterans of the Northern Ireland metal scene, so I was delighted to chat with Andy, Adi and Rowan about how the band came to be, unusual song titles and a new demo of songs I received from them. The new material will certainly delight Molarbear fans, short fast and brutal riffs alongside some excellent rhythms and vocals. The brilliant Storklord will have a worthy successor once the lads can get into a studio and fine tune their efforts. I get a great insight into the band and their love of playing Cork is always welcomed. Hope you enjoy the interview and the two exclusive tracks; one from Zenith & Abyss and the other from Molarbears demo session. Be sure to head over to themetalcell.bigcartel.com for some beautiful Merch and hit subscribe for YouTube. Thanks Richie.
\n\nSongs featured and permission granted:
\nCatharsis (c) Zenith & Abyss, 2020 all rights reserved.
\nKing Of Queens Of The Stone Age (c) Molarbear, 2020 all rights reserved.
The Metal Cell Forums Pt.2 Join myself, Danielle, Evan and Jack for part 2 of this show to celebrate The Metal Cell hitting the magic 100 mark. The comradery in the Irish Metal Scene is second to none so welcoming Ronan of Ten Ton Slug, Mattie of Na Cruithne, Joe of Gama Bomb and Howard of Partolón to celebrate this 100th show was terrific and made us all realise how much we missed each other at gigs. We also had Ruben, my 12yr old son as a Heavy Metal Quizmaster to grill Joe, Howard, Danielle, Evan and Jack on their knowledge of metal! Lots of fun, lunacy and brilliant stories to keep you all entertained! Thanks for all that have have followed the show. You can check out the new Merch that we talk about here on this link. Respect Richie.
\n\nLink to Merch for The Metal Cell:
\nhttps://themetalcell.bigcartel.com/
\nLink to Ten Ton Slug:
\nhttps://tentonslug.bandcamp.com/
\nLink to Partholón:
\nhttps://partholonian.bandcamp.com/
\nLink to Gama Bomb:
\nhttps://www.gamabomb.net/
The Metal Cell Forums Pt.1 Join myself, Danielle, Evan and Jack for part 1 of this show to celebrate The Metal Cell hitting the magic 100 mark. I kept the guests identity secret from my co-hosts and it worked out perfect! The comradery in the Irish Metal Scene is second to none so welcoming Colin Bolger of Zhora/Dabulga Design, John Real of Bad Reputation & Alex Holzinger of Tooms to celebrate this 100th show was terrific and made us all realise how much we missed each other at gigs.
\nWe also had time to review the brilliant new release from Soothsayer called "Outer Fringe." Thanks for all that have have followed the show. You can check out the new Merch that we talk about here on this link. Respect Richie.
Link to Merch for The Metal Cell:
\nhttps://themetalcell.bigcartel.com/
\nLink to Soothsayer:
\nhttps://soothsayerdoom.bandcamp.com/
\nLink to Dabulga Design:
\nhttps://www.dabulgadesign.com/
\nLink to Bad Reputation:
\nhttps://www.facebook.com/badreputation.ireland
\nLink to TOOMS:
\nhttps://tooms.bandcamp.com/
Grant (Guitars/Vox) & Tom (Drums) of Psykosis join myself and Joe of Gama Bomb to have a brilliant chat about the thrash metal scene. Since they were formed in 2009, Psykosis have built up an impressive array of supports to M.O.D, DRI, Diamond Head, Sacred Reich, Trivium, Sodom, Onslaught and Nuclear Assault to name a few. Due to their incendiary live shows, which saw them been invited to play Bloodstock twice and Metal Days in Slovenia, Psykosis have built up a large following of fans in the Irish Scene playing venues up and down the country. Despite a few line up changes, Grant and Tom have not let that hinder their progress, judging by "Insanitized" a demo of one of several new killer songs ready to be put out sometime next year. A really enjoyable interview with one of Irelands best Metal bands. In another exclusive we get a blistering brand new track from Gama Bomb as well.
\nSongs featured and permission granted:
\nInsanitized (c) Psykosis, 2020 all rights reserved.
\nShe's Not My Mother, Todd (c) Gama Bomb, 2020 all rights reserved.
Conor "Dock" Dockery could be described as a vital cog in the music scene, be it writing tunes with his band The Scratch, people referencing his previous work with Red Enemy or his work behind the lens, filming artists from a multitude of music genres. Myself and Evan get a great insight on "Dock" as he fills us in on the rollercoaster of a career he experienced in the music scene, since he embarked on it during his teens. It's also to "Docks" credit that he answered the hard questions about Red Enemy and if you're a fan of the band this episode is not to be missed! Please convert your friends to the show, share it and subscribe to it on YouTube. Respect and thanks Richie.
\n\nSongs featured and permission granted:
\nFlaker (c) The Scratch, 2020 all rights reserved.
\nAnchorless (c) Dirty Power, 2020 all rights reserved.
I was delighted to welcome Ainsley (Singer) and Ronan (Drums) of Scathed to the show. I have been a long time admirer of the band when I heard "Petrify". They got Kelvin Doran of Serpent Tusk Studio to design the fantastic artwork for their brilliant E.P "Where the truth lies" and the rest as they say is history. Scathed is built around heavy rhythms, direct riffs and Ainsley's diverse vocals, which when blended together creates their unique sonic attack. Danielle and myself had a great chat with Ainsley and Ronan and you'll also get to hear their new killer release "Deceit". Thanks for listening and don't forget to share, like and convert. Thanks Richie.
\n\nSongs featured and permission granted:
\nDeceit (c) Scathed, 2020 all rights reserved.
\nBack to One (c) Dirty Power, 2020 all rights reserved.
Myself and Howard had a terrific chat with fellow Cork man Shauny Cads about his work as a highly respected sound engineer and the many bands he has played with throughout the years. Plenty of stories about gigs, studios and the Metal Scene that Shauny and Howard graduated through. There is of course lots of banter as one would expect. Thanks for listening. Richie.
\n\nMusic for the show provided by:
\n"No Ghosts Walk" by Paper Tigers.
\n"Gone the King" by Six Too Late.
\nAlrights reserved and permission granted. 2020.
Delighted to welcome back my wonderful co-hosts on this terrific episode, where I surprised my co-hosts with a special guest appearance by a member of Irelands most exciting Metal bands and a demo of their latest song. We reviewed two UK Metal acts After Smoke Clears and The Infernal Sea along with local Doomsters The Grief. We debated Evans pick of a band that he submitted for us to check out called END, an extreme hardcore band who released Splinters From An Ever-Changing Face in 2020. The chosen topic for the night was established Metal bands that have released one bad album/no bad album. As I said before the banter is the best out there in the Metal Scene so please convert, like and leave a positive review on whatever listening platform you are using. Many thanks Richie #supportyourlocalmetalscene.
\n\nSongs featured and permission granted:
\nRapacious (c) After Smoke Clears, 2020 all rights reserved.
\nNegotium Crucis (c) The Infernal Sea, 2020 all rights reserved.
\nThe Ascent (c) The Grief, 2020 all rights reserved.
I was delighted to welcome James McBain of Hellripper to the Metal Cell Podcast to have a chat with myself and my co-host Jack O'Neill (Coroza/Gealach) about his new brutally fast and excellent "The Affair of the Poisons". Hellripper has been fast gaining a reputation for whipping up an infectious storm of blackened speed metal greatness in the spirit of old and are one of the most electrifying young, up & coming metal acts in the scene today. Inspired by the likes of the old-school legends including Venom, Kreator, Sabbat [JPN] and Metallica, McBain formed Hellripper in 2014 and with the release of the debut EP The Manifestation of Evil shortly after, James band have been whipping up crowds into a frenzy across the UK and Europe. Myself and Jack are going to try to get James to hit Ireland in 2021 and we know Hellripper will get a massive reception here. All Hail The Goat!
\nPlease SUBSCRIBE to The Metal Cell on YouTube and thanks for listening.
Song featured and permission granted:
\nBlood Orgy of the She Devils (c) Hellripper, 2020 all rights reserved.
I was delighted to welcome Timmy and Chris of Restive Nation to the show. Formed in 2014, Restive Nation have navigated their way through many styles of music whilst keeping it really interesting for the listener. Mixing elements of Metal, Rock, Ambient and Electronic music, they refuse to fall into the usual trap of being defined as a one trick pony. We talk about the advantages of this, song writing, working with so many diverse vocalists and forth coming plans. It's an interesting snap shot of a chameleon like band who are driven to create and push various boundaries of music. The episode also contains an exclusive pre-release of their excellent brand new track "I'm Sorry". Enjoy and subscribe Richie.
\n\nSong featured and permission granted:
\nI'm Sorry (c) Restive Nation, 2020 all rights reserved.
I was delighted to catch up with Horrendas Darragh (guitar), Aaron (vox) and Mark (guitar) to talk about their brilliant new release Díoltas. An album that took four years to make and it certainly was worth the weight. A mixture of raw, heavy Blackened Metal that is not afraid to put in some hooks to pull in the mainstream Metal fans. We talk about the influence of having Josh Robinson producing and the lads give us an exclusive run down on each track. Even though the gigs have dried up Horrenda are still writing, creating new material and we get an insight into what they've planned for the next few months. Enjoy and don’t forget to subscribe. Richie.
\n\nSongs featured and permission granted:
\nCrossfire (c) Black Siren, 2020 all rights reserved.
\nDoom Tranquility (c) Horrenda, 2020 all rights reserved.
Conjuring Fate were formed in 2005 by guitarist Phil Horner and vocalist Tommy Daly. The five piece are renowned for their professional attitude, a loyal fanbase, brilliant live shows, fantastic releases and terrific videos. All that hard work culminated early this year, when they swept the Irish Metal Poll Awards for best album, artwork, single and best band. Karl Gibson joined me to reflect on this along with some great stories and banter. It's a refreshing look into a band at the top of their game and with the backing of a German record company called Pure Steel Records 2012 already looks promising for the Northern Ireland Power Metal band.
\n\nSongs featured and permission granted:
\nAfterthought (c) ForeignWolf, 2020 all rights reserved.
\nNo Escape (c) Conjuring Fate 2020 all rights reserved.
Originally formed in Harrogate, Yorkshire in 1985, Acid Reign debuted with the Moshkinstein EP in 1988 with first full-length The Fear dropping the following year.1990’s Obnoxious ditched most of the light-hearted references from previous albums and took a turn for the progressive, before the band split up one year later. Returning in 2019 with the brilliant and critically acclaimed "The Age Of Entitlement", the rebooted band seems more serious than ever, with vocalist Howard ‘H’ Smith as sole remaining founding member. Myself and Joe caught up with 'H' and talked about his two main loves, which are metal and comedy. We get to cover everything from Marillion, Judas Priest, Irish gigs, Podcasts and his successful transformation to stand up/character comedy, that have seen him develop his frontman skills into one of the best UK comedians on the scene today.
\n\nSong featured and permission granted:
\nNo Future (c) Necrokinesis, 2020 all rights reserved.
Hundred Year Old Man’s music combines post-metal with an intense wall of sound delivery that’s devastatingly effective. Drone and ambient elements are included, with synths and electronics playing a notable part in the band’s sound which have won them many plaudits across the international metal scene. The Leeds based sextet are busy completing songs for a new release and it was a great time to catch up with Owen to reflect on the formation of the band and look forward to their plans in 2021. There was plenty of banter from Howard and Owen; complete with stories from when they hit Ireland for a couple of tours in the past. Enjoy the episode.
\n\nSongs featured and permission granted:
\nCold Blooded Murder (c) Bakken, 2020 all rights reserved.
\nAscension (c) Hundred Year Old Man 2020 all rights reserved.
Sean (Vox) and Conor (Guitars) of Arjunas Eye certainly have been busy and making the most of the restrictions imposed on their plans for 2020. They have released a new video for the excellent 'Cortexiphan' and previous to that 'Trial of Grasses' both of which got plenty of airplay and attention. Major shout out to Brian O'Glanby who did a fantastic job filming them. They have also signed up with Overdrive management and UK based booking agent Lost Island. The Cork band have planned for 2021 and I try my best to tease it out of the lads. There's going to be a lot of Irish Metal bands coming into next year with all sorts of releases, tour announcements and merch vying for our attention and I have no doubt that Arjunas Eye will certainly be one of those leading the way. Enjoy the episode.
\n\nSongs featured and permission granted:
\nFuel for the Fire (c) For Ruin, 2020 all rights reserved.
\nCortexiphan (c) Arjunas Eye 2020 all rights reserved.
\nPlagueborn (c) Rotlaust, 2020 all rights reserved.
Delighted to welcome back my wonderful co-hosts on this terrific episode, where we reviewed Strangers With Guns & AeSects new releases. Our chosen subject was controversial album art.....the many various album covers that were banned, pulled by record labels or survived to remain topical conversational pieces amongst Metal fans. We did a feature on Jacks pick, Zeal & Ardor, a band mixes sounds of African-American spirituals with black metal. As I said before the banter is the best out there in the Metal Scene so please convert, like and leave a positive review on whatever listening platform you are using. Many thanks Richie #supportyourlocalmetalscene.
\n\nSongs featured and permission granted:
\nSky Burial (c) AeSect, 2020 all rights reserved.
\nCants (c) Strangers With Guns, 2020 all rights reserved.
I was delighted to finally meet up Darragh and Santiago of Svet Kant and have a great chat about the band. Santiago was born in Argentina and formed Svet Kant in 2011 as a solo project in Buenos Aires. He released Loneliness his debut album in 2013 and by the time he moved to Ireland to record a new album Svet Kant was a fully fledged band. Consisting of Darragh (drums), Liam (guitars) and Paul on bass they went into Track Mix studios in 2017 to work under the creative eye of Mick Richards. Mastered at Sterling Sound (New York) by the famous Ted Jensen (Gojira, Deftones, Pantera) new sonic landscapes and tantalising harmonic textures were explored on their second critically acclaimed full length album “The Visage Unbiased”. The lads have serious plans for 2021 and it was an absolute pleasure to talk to them. I hope you enjoy it.
\n\nSongs featured and permission granted:
\nEntheogen (c) Astralist, 2020 all rights reserved.
\nFaceless Being (c) Svet Kant 2020 all rights reserved.
\nAtrophy (c) Diamir, 2020 all rights reserved.
Combining the genuine warmth and emotion of progressive rock with the desolate feeling of post rock, Parhelia's Greg Clarke (Guitars, Keys & Effects) and Cathal Rodgers (Bass & Keys). chat with myself and Howard reflecting over the early formation of the band up to their incredible new instrumental release Celestial Horizons. Seasoned veterans on the Irish Metal Scene, it was great to hear Greg, Cathal and Howard of Partholon share insights on coming through those formative years playing in bands and still be relevant in a vibrant Metal community now in 2020.
\n\nSongs featured and permission granted:
\nSky Burial (c) AeSect, 2020 all rights reserved.
\nA Lonesome Journey (c) Parhelia 2020 all rights reserved.
\nLith (c) Abysm, 2020 all rights reserved.
Myself and Jack of Forums/Coroza/Gealach catch up with Howard who writes, sings and performs everything with The Magnapinna after most of the band sadly passed away on a tragic paddle boat accident in an inflated pool. Their new E.P Squid Sandwich, chaotic tour stories, gold data sticks along with other bizarre tales which repeatedly blurs the lines between fact and fiction. Along with dodgy guitar strings, gear chats and sweaty armpits it's not to be missed!
\n\nSongs featured and permission granted:
\nDesolate Space (c) Forward Bias, 2020 all rights reserved.
\nGod Hates a Coward (c) The Magnapinna 2020 all rights reserved.
\nCortexiphan (c) Arjuna's Eye, 2020 all rights reserved.
Jeff (vox/guitars) & Ricky (bass) talk with myself and Danielle from The Metal Cell Forums. Strangers With Guns were formed in 2019 and released their first album Degenerate Art in August 2019. It was nominated for a Best Album of a Year award and received plenty of positive reviews. The band are ready to release a new E.P called Disenfranchised Fetus in August and we play an exclusive track, the brilliant "Cants" on the show. Jeff and Ricky gave us some great insights into the band and hopefully they'll go on to more success this year.
\n\nSongs featured and permission granted:
\nDublin Daze (c) Brake Loose, 2020 all rights reserved.
\nCants (c) Strangers With Guns, 2020 all rights reserved.
I have decided to spread the word on the Irish Metal Scene by talking to similar bands elsewhere in the world. I'm going to give them a Spotify Irish Metal playlist to listen to; compare our scene with their scene and hopefully build a relationship that might see a band from Ireland play in their country or vice a versa. The second of these interviews is in Adelaide, Australia with local thrash legend Chris McEwen, vocalist/bassist of Hidden Intent. Myself and Joe McGuigan (new co-host & bassist with Gama Bomb) talk to Chris about gigs, music and discover that Joe and Chris share a lot of the same things, both are bassists, both are recording new albums in 2020 and both are in bands that have toured relentlessly. Hidden Intent have a few tours of Europe under their belts and are keen to do a tour with Gama Bomb....can we make this happen? Listen to the show to find out! I hope you enjoy it. Please leave a rating and subscribe to the podcast! #supportyourlocalmetalscene
\n\nSongs featured and permission granted:
\nMystery (c) Psychotic Outsider, 2020 all rights reserved.
\nAddicted to Thrash (c) Hidden Intent, 2020 all rights reserved.
Delighted to welcome back my wonderful co-hosts on this terrific episode, where we reviewed Element X & Horenda releases and our chosen subject was Heavy Metal Beefs.....the many verbal wars between famous/not so famous metal bands. We did a feature on Danielle's pick for her band to listen to, the abrasive and dark King 810, talked about gigs and some band updates. As I said before the banter is the best out there in the Metal Scene so please convert, like and leave a positive review on whatever listening platform you are using. Many thanks Richie #supportyourlocalmetalscene.
\n\nSongs featured and permission granted:
\nCrossbones (c) Element X, 2020 all rights reserved.
\nDoom (c) Horrenda, 2020 all rights reserved.
I was delighted to welcome Dave and Gearoid of Drought along with Danielle of The Metal Cell Forums to have a chat about their progress so far. Drought is a collective of individuals that have been involved with bands such as Coldwar, Mortichnia, Warpath, Wound Upon Wound and Slave Zero. The lads talk about their influences across Sludge, Death, Black & Doom Metal. They have released two excellent songs so far and have another few ready by all accounts. Despite having played only one live show, they definitely have captured a lot of people’s attention in the Irish Metal Scene and are one to watch in 2020.
\n\nSongs featured and permission granted:
\nCelestial Horizons (c) Parhelia, 2020 all rights reserved.
\nPlague Trader (c) Drought 2020 all rights reserved.
I have decided to spread the word on the Irish Metal Scene by talking to similar bands elsewhere in the world. I'm going to give them a Spotify Irish Metal playlist to listen to, compare our scene with their scene and hopefully build a relationship that might see a band from Ireland play in their country or vice a versa. The first of these interviews start with the brilliant Sintax from Jerusalem, Israel. Yehi (Vox), Chaye (Guitars) and Slava (Bass) are all veterans of the Israeli Metal Scene having toured relentlessly and are about to launch their new album Nano3000. It was a terrific time to catch them, we chat about gigs, music and discover we share a lot of the same things. The lads have got one tour of Europe under their belts and are keen to do another. I hope you enjoy it.
\n\nSongs featured and permission granted:
\nGod hates a coward (c) The Magnapinna, 2020 all rights reserved.
\nLunch Time Funeral (c) Sintax 2020 all rights reserved.
Bailey Junior of Scapegoat TV made a short film on mental health and suicide called Suffer. He is heavily involved in the Metal Community in Scotland and asked for assistance in making the short from friends of his who soon contributed to the soundtrack of the movie. I asked Tom of Zhora, Evan of Worn Out and Shane Horan, Photographer and Psychotherapist to come on the show to discuss Baileys film and Zhora's Demotivator. What followed was an interesting and insightful talk on mental health in our metal community. Any comments or views on this subject or if you feel there needs to be another show on this contact me.
\nThanks Richie.
Songs featured and permission granted:
\nCrossbones (c) Element X, 2020 all rights reserved.
\nCosta del Disfiguration (c) Body Drinkers 2020 all rights reserved.
Gama Bomb have spent the last 17 years delighting and tormenting willing audiences in equal measure. Having inked a deal with Los Angeles based Prosthetic Records, the band is currently working on the follow up to 2018's critically acclaimed Speed Between The Lines. I was delighted to catch up with Philly (vox) and Joe (Bass) and enjoy their company as they chatted about tours, new music and their love of Metal!
\n\nSongs featured and permission granted:
\nLiving for the Lockdown (c) Gama Bomb, 2020 all rights reserved.
\nBuzzards (c) Carrion 2020 all rights reserved.
Delighted to welcome back my wonderful co-hosts on this terrific episode, where we review Restive Nation & Neon Empire single releases and our chosen subject was the unwritten rules of Heavy Metal. We did a feature on Evans pick for his band to listen to, the incredible Everytime I Die, talked vinyl and some band updates. As I said before the banter is the best out there in the Metal Scene so please convert, like and leave a positive review on whatever listening platform you are using. Many thanks Richie #supportyourlocalmetalscene.
\n\nSongs featured and permission granted:
\nComa (c) Restive Nation, 2020 all rights reserved.
\nDistorted Reality (c) Neon Empire 2020 all rights reserved.
I was delighted to catch up with Rob as he took an enforced break from his busy touring schedule with The Exploited. Rob took the Zoom call in Kerry, where he was busy restoring an old barn in preparation for a brand new studio. It soon became clear that Rob has many interests outside of The Exploited as we chatted over a few beers. Tour stories, sport, architecture and the love of music were just some of the topics covered.
\nThanks for listening and be sure to subscribe, like, share or convert more to this Podcast if you enjoyed it. Thanks Richie. #supportyoutlocalmetalscene
Songs featured and permission granted:
\nZipperface (c) TOOMS, 2020 all rights reserved.
\nLord of the Vile (c) Dog Tired, 2020 all rights reserved.
Join myself, Jamie, Daz, Liam and Rob of Razor Sharp Death Blizzard as we talk about their upcoming album release, the aptly titled "The World is Fucked" on July 17th. The lads have released their first single "Suicide" of the album and it is a brilliant, yet dark song dedicated to the thousands of lives lost every year to suicide and mental health issues . The band have toured all across Europe and have hit Ireland enough times to be regarded as a firm favourite amongst the Metal community here. There's plenty of tour stories, great craic and insights in relation to the recording of the new album. Thanks to all the bands for the music and all of you for listening. Richie
\n\nSongs featured and permission granted:
\nSuicide (c) Razor Sharp Death Blizzard , 2020 all rights reserved.
\nOpen Vein (c) Enshroud, 2020 all rights reserved.
\nComa (c) Restive Nation, 2020 all rights reserved.
Elder Druid came out of 2019 as one of the best Doom/Metal bands in Ireland. They launched their critically acclaimed Golgotha to a jammed packed Voodoo Room in Belfast in January, tour dates were booked and a vinyl pressing done of 250 albums; so it would be fair to say the lads were ready to take it to the next level until their momentum suddenly ground to a halt with the COV-19 pandemic. Join myself, Gregg (Vox) Jake (Guitars) and Brien (Drums) of Elder Druid as we catch up on a interesting few months for the band, hear some hilarious tour stories and wonder are the band actually cursed. It's a brilliant snapshot of time in Elder Druids history. Thanks to all the band's for the music and all of ye for listening. Richie
\n\nSongs featured and permission granted:
\nSuicide (c) Razor Sharp Death Blizzard , 2020 all rights reserved.
\nGolgotha (c) Elder Druid, 2020 all rights reserved.
\nFracture (c) Rupturation, 2020 all rights reserved.
I was delighted to finally interview Ciaran Culhane for my series on people who have left their mark on the Irish Metal Scene by producing incredible music. Ciaran has dedicated his life to music as a producer, sound engineer and multi-instrumentalist based in Limerick. He has built up a fantastic body of work, so it's fair to say innumerable bands and people have benefited from his work at gigs and studio settings. Ciaran along with John Real (aka Tall John) have run Bad Reputation since 2007. They have established Limericks credentials on the international metal scene with the famous Siege of Limerick festival and it acts as a feeder for all the other Bad Reputation gigs hosted in Dolans. Helping me trying to encapsulate Ciaran’s work, is guitarist Jack 'O Neill who enjoyed the benefit of Ciaran’s recording skills on the highly acclaimed Chaliceburner album by Coroza.
\n\nSongs featured and permission granted:
\nSardonicus (c) Brigantia , 2020 all rights reserved.
\nSteely Danzig (c) We Come In Pieces, 2020 all rights reserved.
\nLooking down at the sky from above (c) Shardbourne, 2020 all rights reserved.
Delighted to welcome back my wonderful co-hosts on this terrific episode, where we covered Grey Stag & Xero single releases and our chosen subject was Metal Genres. Along the way many Metal rabbit holes were explored and both Evan and Jack updated us on their bands activities. Great to have everyone back on the show, the banter is some of the the best that's out there in the Metal Scene so please convert, like and leave a positive review on whatever listening platform you are using. Many thanks Richie #supportyourlocalmetalscene.
\n\nSongs featured and permission granted:
\nCyclopean (c) Grey Stag, 2020 all rights reserved.
\nQuickfire (c) Xero, 2020 all rights reserved.
\nEvent Horizon (c) Eyes Eternal, 2020 all rights reserved.
I was so pleased to welcome Josh Robinson on the Producer and Mixer Series as I have been a massive fan of his work and bands that he has chosen to work with for a long time. Joining us on the Podcast also were Taylor and Gavin from Survivalist and Paddy, Daire and Steve of Heel of Achilles. It was a huge edit considering it was all done using Zoom, the sound outcome was patchy enough in stages during the interview due to connection issues and apologies for that. Nevertheless all the band members were terrific and very informative in helping us the listener understand what Josh brings to the mixing desk as a producer and sound engineer. His creativity in lyrical videos, willingness to move past financial gain to work with bands is very unique and refreshing. Thanks to Oracle, Survivalist and Heel of Achilles for the songs as well. Hope you enjoy the Podcast and remember please share, convert or subscribe to the YouTube channel. Thanks Richie. #supportyourlocalmetalscene.
\n\nSongs featured and permission granted:
\nIn which I Envy (c) Survivalist, 2020 all rights reserved.
\nHollow (c) Oracle, 2020 all rights reserved.
\nStratosphere (c) Heel of Achilles, 2020 all rights reserved.
I was delighted to welcome back long-time contributor to the show Evan from Worn Out/The Metal Cell Forums along with his legendary DJ pal Dave from Today FM's Dermot and Dave Show to talk about their love of the Metal Scene. Dave talks about his teenage years following Metal and as he grew older how his love for Metal music stayed with him through various stages of his professional working life. So many great Metal acts are talked about on this show, with Evan offering his insights into his influences and talking about his terrific Irish Metal/hardcore band Worn Out. The banter and laughter are second to none on this show so be sure to share it, leave a rating if you enjoy it. The bands suppling the absolute HEFT on this week’s Podcast were King Witch from Edinburgh, Wolf Acid Ritual from Kilkenny and Diamir from Lisburn.
\n\nSongs featured and permission granted:
\nBody of Light (c) King Witch, 2020 all rights reserved.
\nThe Hidden Secrets (c) Wolf Acid Ritual, 2020 all rights reserved.
\nBehind the Facade (c) Diamir, 2020 all rights reserved.
Aidan Cunningham is a mixing, recording engineer and music producer with a life-consuming obsession of sound. Aidan's fascination with recorded music formed as a young teen and has flourished into a full time career creating music with artists from around the globe. In this episode the first of my Producer and Mixing Engineer Series, Aidan gives us an insight into his world working creatively to produce incredible music with artists from Zhora to The Scratch. We also have some seriously heavy tunage from Survivalist, Enshroud, Death Can Wait and Ruairi O'Baoighill. Thanks for listening and support your local Metal Scene.
\n\nSongs featured and permission granted:
\nBound In The Sacrafice (c) Enshroud, 2020 all rights reserved.
\nLeft (c) Death Can Wait, 2020 all rights reserved.
\nGreed and Obsession (c) Survivalist, 2020 all rights reserved.
\nParish Law (c) Ruairi O'Baoighill, 2020 all rights reserved.
Andy Clarke of The Crawling invites us for a drink in his virtual bar and we talk about the current state of Irish Metal in the middle of a pandemic. There's lots to discuss, the last few gigs of The Crawling, their merch, future plans and the state of Irish Metal at the moment. We have the now regular news round-up of the Irish Metal scene and 2 exclusive songs from So Much For The Sun and The Grief. Thanks to Peasant to a King and Words That Burn that also contributed killer songs to this episode. All these bands are some of the finest Irish Metal acts out there at the moment so be sure to check out their Bandcamp pages.
\n\nEnjoy and support your local Metal scene by checking out all the merch your favourite bands and artists have for sale.
\n\nSongs featured and permission granted:
\nSelfish (c) Peasant to a King, 2020 all rights reserved.
\nDeathgrip (c) Words That Burn, 2020 all rights reserved.
\nCarmilla's Embrace (c) So Much For The Sun, 2020 all rights reserved.
\nDeparted (c) The Grief, 2020 all rights reserved.
This episode is examines the thought process that goes into an artist designing a brief for a band and the work that goes into achieving a final product that will represent both the band and the artist. Contributions by Kym Horner of Kym Horner Design, James Sheridan of James Sheridan Does Art/deadxactress, Colin Bolger of Dabulga Design and Mick Carey of Zealot Cult to help to understand the thought process with the design, concept and final product. There's that infamous Gary Holt story when Exodus played Cork. I also want to thank Witchkicker, Dirty Power, Drakonis and Durt Burd for summiting their brilliant songs for this episode. Enjoy and support your local Metal scene by checking out all the merch your favourite bands and artists have for sale.
\n\nSongs featured and permission granted:
\nOh God (c) Dirty Power, 2020 all rights reserved.
\nNature, Nuture or Resent (c) Witchkicker, 2020 all rights reserved.
\nOf Dusk and Of Pyre (c) Drakonis, 2020 all rights reserved.
\nShuffle Monkey (c) Durt Burd, 2020 all rights reserved.
This episode is spent examining the connections between the t-shirt, art and the Metal Fan. Contributions by Sean O'Sullivan of Ten Ton Slug, Ciaran Coughlan of Obsidian Design and Alex Fitzgerald of Absurd Merch help to understand the thought process with the design, concept and final product. I also want to thank Conjuring Fate, Sectile and Grief Eater for summiting their brilliant songs for this episode. Enjoy and support your local Metal scene by checking out all the merch your favourite bands and artists have for sale.
\n\nSongs featured and permission granted:
\nNight Of The Knives (c) Conjuring Fate, 2020 all rights reserved.
\nBlack Cloud (c) Sectile, 2020 all rights reserved.
\nImithe in êag (c) Grief Eater, 2020 all rights reserved.
Strange times indeed but it didn't deter TOOMS from releasing one of the best singles of the year with Stampede. All precautions were adhered to, when the lads arrived from neighbouring border county Limerick, to talk about the efforts that went to recording their new album. One thing for certain with Alex, Anto and Kieran you are guaranteed some great chats and weird rabbit holes to disappear down in the pursuit of trying to define TOOM's. Enjoy the episode and leave a rating if possible for the Podcast!
\n\nSongs featured: Stampede (c) TOOMS, 2020 all rights reserved.
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\nPart 2 features Skypilot. Recorded at The Old Town Whiskey Bar it was chaotic right from the start. A large hen party was in the room next to us as I was joined by Skypilot and James Loveday from The Distortion Project. Despite the unsettling sight of a naked male model the lads tried to be as professional as one can be given the circumstances. There was plenty to talk about as the lads had enjoyed a very successful 2019, having played Bloodstock and recorded a new album, the excellent "The Affront". With another Siege of Limerick appearance on the horizons and a tour with Blind River, it's shaping up nicely for the Northern Ireland three piece. It was also terrific to have James there as well to give us insights into the thriving Belfast Metal scene that he helped create.
Songs featured: Beyond The Grave (c) Dog Tired, 2019 all rights reserved.
\n Superdupernaught (c) Skypilot, 2019 all rights reserved.
Delighted to welcome back Con Doyle to talk about all things Metal. Con is a local legend of the Metal scene and discusses his many projects that are coming to fruition in 2020. The main subject of course is his two day Monolith Festival on July 31st and 1st of August. We run through all the bands that are on the bill and share some of their music for those that may not have heard of them. Con also reveals an exclusive gig in October 2nd at Cyprus Avenue and not only that we have a great chat reflecting on his career in Rap/Hip Hop as Grandmaster Cash, culminating in his debut at the Cork Film Festival. There's so much jammed into this episode that it will keep those that wanted a longer episode happy and also gives a interesting snapshot of the scene in Cork at the moment. Thanks for listening and be sure to rate the show if you enjoy it. Richie
\nSongs featured:
\nBurden's Root (c) Vehement 2020 All rights reserved and by kind permission
\nExiles Necronautical (c) Mord'A'Stigmata 2020 All rights reserved and by kind permission
\nHere Begins The Fall (c) Necronautical 2020 All rights reserved and by kind permission
\nSOL (c) Jupiterian 2020 All rights reserved and by kind permission
I was delighted to welcome Chris (vox) and Pavol (guitars) of Cork band ZHI REN. The lads also sent on 4 demo's of new songs, one of which is featured on the show...the brilliant "Feed the Beast" and after hearing those songs, their appearance at this years Siege of Limerick cannot come fast enough! Chris and Pavol take us on a crazy adventure recalling the lunacy of their appearance at GOTHOOM Open Air Festival in Slovakia and the song writing process in a isolated wooden cabin. Podcasts are made for these stories! Enjoy the show and if you enjoy it leave a rating. Thanks Richie.
\n\nFeed the Beast (c) ZHI REN, 2020 all rights reserved.
","summary":"Chris (vox) and Pavol (guitars) of Cork band Zhi Ren discuss the recording process for their upcoming album.","date_published":"2020-02-20T20:30:00.000+00:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://chtbl.com/track/39249/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/fb28b2bb-19a2-4a23-abe6-2f6359e54b9d/3a340354-6ac3-48c1-b6c8-fff4ab5ea3de.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mp3","size_in_bytes":96280868,"duration_in_seconds":3438}]},{"id":"236de0a2-8a14-434d-8bee-a5a4897bc8f5","title":"Episode 59: The Metal Cell Forum III January Special. Danielle Daly, Jack O'Neill, Evan Prendergast and me talk all things Metal.","url":"https://themetalcell.fireside.fm/59","content_text":"Episode 59 was a special episode as I got the gifted Alex Vinci, frontman of Last Vinci and Narrow Door Management, to film the entire Podcast. So the fruition of our collaboration is up on my YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=34lWrJqORM It was great to catch up with Danielle, Evan and Jack after Christmas and we quickly got back into our groove. Irish festivals like \"Urban Assault, The Gathering, Iron Mountain and Clang all got discussed. The usual round up of gigs attended and Irish Metal news also were discussed until we got to our main subject...the links between Metal and Wrestling. Enjoy and it's like a mantra now....please leave a rating on the Podcast. Respect and thanks Richie.","content_html":"Episode 59 was a special episode as I got the gifted Alex Vinci, frontman of Last Vinci and Narrow Door Management, to film the entire Podcast. So the fruition of our collaboration is up on my YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=34lWrJqORM It was great to catch up with Danielle, Evan and Jack after Christmas and we quickly got back into our groove. Irish festivals like "Urban Assault, The Gathering, Iron Mountain and Clang all got discussed. The usual round up of gigs attended and Irish Metal news also were discussed until we got to our main subject...the links between Metal and Wrestling. Enjoy and it's like a mantra now....please leave a rating on the Podcast. Respect and thanks Richie.
","summary":"The Metal Cell Forum January Special. Danielle Daly, Jack O'Neill, Evan Prendergast and me talk all things Metal.","date_published":"2020-02-15T07:00:00.000+00:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://chtbl.com/track/39249/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/fb28b2bb-19a2-4a23-abe6-2f6359e54b9d/236de0a2-8a14-434d-8bee-a5a4897bc8f5.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mp3","size_in_bytes":61754722,"duration_in_seconds":3859}]},{"id":"30e9eea4-c02b-4ed1-9610-67bf0aa13d73","title":"Episode 58: Danny Fitzgerald of Pethrophile Promotions and John O'Brein of Irish Metal Archives talk Urban Assault 2020.","url":"https://themetalcell.fireside.fm/58","content_text":"I was delighted to welcome Danny Fitzgerald of Pethrophile Promotions and John O'Brein of Irish Metal Archives to the Metal Cell Studio to talk about the Urban Assault Festival. It’s the first big indoor Metal festival of the year and the line-up over the two nights features an array of top quality Irish and International acts. It also heralds the end of Pethrophile Promotions for the foreseeable future and it was cool to chat and share some memories with both Danny and John. Both of them have been crucial for promoting Irish Metal acts over the years Danny through Pethrophile and John through the Irish Metal Achives. They have spent weeks and months putting their energies into maintaining a healthy Metal scene in Cork. I was glad to acknowledge this on Episode 58 and I hope you enjoy it.\n\nTracks featured: GOURD: Mycelium/Mouldering Aberrations\n DOGTIRED: Dagoth's Nine\n SKYPILOT: Superdupernaut\n LOCK HORNS: Wendigo","content_html":"I was delighted to welcome Danny Fitzgerald of Pethrophile Promotions and John O'Brein of Irish Metal Archives to the Metal Cell Studio to talk about the Urban Assault Festival. It’s the first big indoor Metal festival of the year and the line-up over the two nights features an array of top quality Irish and International acts. It also heralds the end of Pethrophile Promotions for the foreseeable future and it was cool to chat and share some memories with both Danny and John. Both of them have been crucial for promoting Irish Metal acts over the years Danny through Pethrophile and John through the Irish Metal Achives. They have spent weeks and months putting their energies into maintaining a healthy Metal scene in Cork. I was glad to acknowledge this on Episode 58 and I hope you enjoy it.
\n\nTracks featured: GOURD: Mycelium/Mouldering Aberrations
\n DOGTIRED: Dagoth's Nine
\n SKYPILOT: Superdupernaut
\n LOCK HORNS: Wendigo
Myself and Jack met up with John Cooke (Guitars) and Tom Dring (Drums) of Corrupt Moral Altar to discuss the release of their ferocious new e.p "Patiently Waiting for Wonderful Things". Their mix of grind, sludge, punk and hardcore has won them admirers in the U.K since 2012. We also talk to John about his tours with Napalm Death, Venomous Concept and Anaal Nathrakh as a live guitarist and Tom, who runs Vagrant Recordings, where he produces a whole manner of filth for bands like Venom Prison, Venomous Concept and Video Nasties. Corrupt Moral Altar want to play Ireland so hopefully they'll bring their sludge/grindcore for fans of the scene here in 2021. Share, like and subcribe to the Podcast. Thanks Richie.
\nSongs featured and permission granted:
\nSpirit Breaker (c) Corrupt Moral Altar, 2020 all rights reserved.
It was great to welcome one of the best drummers of the Irish Metal Scene to the studio last Saturday. Tom and Zhora have released a vicious single called Coke Vulture which knocked us all on our arses and should herald another massive step forward for one of the biggest drawing Metal bands in Ireland. Tom talks about the recording of the new album "Mortals" and the emotions that are forged into those songs. The discussion talked about the frustration of something that’s controlling you or someone you care about, inner demons and trying not to be consumed by the surrounding darkness. Tom is brutally honest and it's an absolute relief to hear he accepted the turmoil and Zhora created something that channelled those feelings into songs that brought Tom health and happiness. It's what makes him human. It's what makes him Mortal. Enjoy the episode and if you like it leave a rating please!
\n\nSong featured: Coke Vulture (c) Zhora. All rights reserved and used by permission.
","summary":"Tom Woodlock of Zhora talks about \"Mortals\" their new release with Hostile Media due out on 27/03/20.","date_published":"2020-01-30T20:00:00.000+00:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://chtbl.com/track/39249/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/fb28b2bb-19a2-4a23-abe6-2f6359e54b9d/32be4a82-0bcc-44f0-b800-745739b8adb8.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mp3","size_in_bytes":44908041,"duration_in_seconds":2806}]},{"id":"50b1fcfe-f1f2-4fc5-8552-71b312c80d16","title":"Episode 56: Pete Clarke owner of Grindscene Records and singer of Strangle Wire","url":"https://themetalcell.fireside.fm/56","content_text":"I travelled up to Belfast on Friday for the Elder Druid record launch and organised to meet Pete Clarke owner of Grindscene Records and singer of Strangle Wire the next day. The venue for the Podcast was the Hampton on Hilton Belfast, though funnily enough I never knew there was two Hiltons and of course Pete was at the other one. It sums up his character that when I realised my error after waiting fifteen minutes on his own, he didn't complain but just laughed and made his way down to where I was. The Northern Ireland Metal community enjoys massive respect from us all and to have Pete share his stories and insights was really great. Growing up in his early teens listening to and being involved metal bands, Pete is another fine example of a guy that dedicated his life to making his mark in the Metal Scene. Thanks for supporting the show and kindly leave a review if you enjoyed the Podcast. Be sure to check out Pete’s band Strangle Wire and Grindscene Records.\n\nSongs featured: The Games They Play and Psychopathic Blues (c) Strangle Wire, 2020 all rights reserved.","content_html":"I travelled up to Belfast on Friday for the Elder Druid record launch and organised to meet Pete Clarke owner of Grindscene Records and singer of Strangle Wire the next day. The venue for the Podcast was the Hampton on Hilton Belfast, though funnily enough I never knew there was two Hiltons and of course Pete was at the other one. It sums up his character that when I realised my error after waiting fifteen minutes on his own, he didn't complain but just laughed and made his way down to where I was. The Northern Ireland Metal community enjoys massive respect from us all and to have Pete share his stories and insights was really great. Growing up in his early teens listening to and being involved metal bands, Pete is another fine example of a guy that dedicated his life to making his mark in the Metal Scene. Thanks for supporting the show and kindly leave a review if you enjoyed the Podcast. Be sure to check out Pete’s band Strangle Wire and Grindscene Records.
\n\nSongs featured: The Games They Play and Psychopathic Blues (c) Strangle Wire, 2020 all rights reserved.
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","summary":"John Real of Bad Reputation/Siege of Limerick Festival delves into the past to reveal how he got involved and developed the Metal Scene in Limerick.","date_published":"2020-01-16T22:30:00.000+00:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://chtbl.com/track/39249/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/fb28b2bb-19a2-4a23-abe6-2f6359e54b9d/6b8cea5c-2db9-4a13-ab7a-79a9b0a55e5b.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mp3","size_in_bytes":92867186,"duration_in_seconds":5804}]},{"id":"3dd428b6-d781-4a47-8b9f-1071eabb620f","title":"Episode 54: Spirit Merchant's Colin, Ollie and Leon discuss the creation and shaping of their new songs as a big year approaches for them as a new band.","url":"https://themetalcell.fireside.fm/54","content_text":"The Metal Cell was delighted to start off 2020 with the first of a series of new acts to look out for in the Irish Metal Scene. Spirit Merchant's Colin Bolger (Vox/Guitars), Leon (Bass/Effects) and Ollie (Drums) all have a wealth of experience between them in their respective bands Zhora, Coroza and Medicant. It was great to sit down with the lads and explore the fundamental building blocks of Spirit Merchant. Having seen their debut last year, I was intrigued to hear how they've progressed as a three piece and they were quick to tell me that they had no shortage of new songs. It didn't surprise me to hear they were experimenting with various tones to bring a earthier soundscape to enrich the listeners experience and the conversation flowed around such topics as their band name, lyrics and festivals. The next few months will be important for Spirit Merchant with an upcoming appearance in Metal 2 The Masses and the release of a debut E.P. Colin, Ollie and Leon are seriously talented musicans and it was great to chat about the Metal Scene from their perspective. I have no doubt that they are ready to take a giant step into making 2020 a year to remember for those who witness them live and hope that whatever they release will live long in the memory of Irish Metal music. ","content_html":"The Metal Cell was delighted to start off 2020 with the first of a series of new acts to look out for in the Irish Metal Scene. Spirit Merchant's Colin Bolger (Vox/Guitars), Leon (Bass/Effects) and Ollie (Drums) all have a wealth of experience between them in their respective bands Zhora, Coroza and Medicant. It was great to sit down with the lads and explore the fundamental building blocks of Spirit Merchant. Having seen their debut last year, I was intrigued to hear how they've progressed as a three piece and they were quick to tell me that they had no shortage of new songs. It didn't surprise me to hear they were experimenting with various tones to bring a earthier soundscape to enrich the listeners experience and the conversation flowed around such topics as their band name, lyrics and festivals. The next few months will be important for Spirit Merchant with an upcoming appearance in Metal 2 The Masses and the release of a debut E.P. Colin, Ollie and Leon are seriously talented musicans and it was great to chat about the Metal Scene from their perspective. I have no doubt that they are ready to take a giant step into making 2020 a year to remember for those who witness them live and hope that whatever they release will live long in the memory of Irish Metal music.
","summary":"Spirit Merchant's Colin, Ollie and Leon discuss the creation and shaping of their new songs as a big year approaches for them as a new band.","date_published":"2020-01-09T23:15:00.000+00:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://chtbl.com/track/39249/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/fb28b2bb-19a2-4a23-abe6-2f6359e54b9d/3dd428b6-d781-4a47-8b9f-1071eabb620f.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mp3","size_in_bytes":71712181,"duration_in_seconds":4482}]},{"id":"85f59243-b884-4504-b7e7-d0a7c6823040","title":"Episode 53: Green Hell Part 2. A Metal Cell Compilation featuring 14 of the best Irish Metal Releases of 2019.","url":"https://themetalcell.fireside.fm/53","content_text":"The Metal Cell Compilation Green Hell Pt.2 is my way of ending 2019 with a solid dose of Irish heft. This year has been an incredible year for the Irish Metal Scene and the 30 tracks in Pt1 & Pt2 I selected are my way of acknowledging the hardwork and craftmanship that goes into making these releases so special. All these bands have Merch for sale and regularly tour around the country so be sure to check out their social media sites. Thanks for all your continued support in 2020.\n\n\nGod Alone: Madthing\nBiCurious: Sleep\nHedfuzzy: Broken Mirrors\nLugosi: Ash vs Evid Dead\nBrake Loose; Through The West\nWithered Fist: This is my Mountain\nArchaos: Liberation\nGrey Stag: The Boats\nDrought: Plague Trader\nGolgotha: Metroid\nKetos: Ascendant\nPsykosis: Tossed to the Dogs\nAponym: Beserker\nCursed Sun: Vendetta.\n\n\nAll rights to the songs belong to their respective owners. Permission was granted for use of the tracks and thanks to all the bands featured on this compilation.","content_html":"The Metal Cell Compilation Green Hell Pt.2 is my way of ending 2019 with a solid dose of Irish heft. This year has been an incredible year for the Irish Metal Scene and the 30 tracks in Pt1 & Pt2 I selected are my way of acknowledging the hardwork and craftmanship that goes into making these releases so special. All these bands have Merch for sale and regularly tour around the country so be sure to check out their social media sites. Thanks for all your continued support in 2020.
\n\nAll rights to the songs belong to their respective owners. Permission was granted for use of the tracks and thanks to all the bands featured on this compilation.
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","summary":"15 awards debated over by myself, Danielle, Jack and Evan. Special guest on the night contributed as well.","date_published":"2019-12-26T17:30:00.000+00:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://chtbl.com/track/39249/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/fb28b2bb-19a2-4a23-abe6-2f6359e54b9d/5d246543-0953-4fb7-9397-949f401a4b2d.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mp3","size_in_bytes":97068982,"duration_in_seconds":6933}]},{"id":"962b575c-a588-4228-bc3f-66ffe90cfd1e","title":"Episode 51: Green Hell Part 1. A Metal Cell Compilation (featuring my favourite belter's of 2019)","url":"https://themetalcell.fireside.fm/51","content_text":"The Metal Cell Compilation Green Hell Pt.1 (featuring my favourite belter's of 2019) is my way of ending 2019 with a solid dose of Irish heft. This year has been an incredible year for the Irish Metal Scene. The quality of the releases from all our bands has truly brought it to another level in musicianship and professionalism. The amount of bands vying for our attention is incredible, artists created some of their best work ever for album designs and t-shirt's, different genres within the scene sparked lots of interest and encouraged bands to embrace diversity. From the length and breadth of the country, bands have been showing up to play gigs, thankfully promoter's there in our main cities to facilitate this here, the U.K and Europe. I also want to acknowledge Limerick's, Zealot Cult who hit the USA to play a series of gigs as well. While I'm on about Limerick, Bad Reputation and DME Promotions combined to hire out King Johns Castle to host Amon Amarth and Behemoth, one of many highlights of the year for me, along with Rotting Christ hitting Cork for the terrific Monolith Festival, the success of the Siege of Limerick and the Invictus 20 year bash. One can only hope someone will document it in a book next year, I'd like to think the Podcast's certainly captured alot of the vibe of 2019 and I'm so happy to be able to promote the scene here and through Pure Rock Radio in Canada. In picking my compilation, I wanted to include as many bands as I could and to promote the diversity that exists in our scene. I wasn't always into Sludge, Post Metal, Doom, Black metal etc but I have kept a complete open mind going into gigs to watch these bands and have benefited enormously because of it. So having a time frame does tend to confine my selection and it makes it so difficult to leave out some bands therefore apologies if some releases didn't make the cut. Finally I'm so happy to be in the position to release this compilation to the many countries that I have listeners in, thank you all who have loved the show and for your continued support here in Ireland and further afield; shout outs to my listeners who downloaded the shows in Russia, Brazil, Australia, Israel, India, South Africa and many more who love Metal!!! \n\n\nTen Ton Slug: Hunting Ground\nThe Crawling: Still No Sun\nLock Horns: Pages\nSvet Kant: Personae Contra Natura\nCoroza: Scaltheen\nDirty Casuals; Psychedelic Earworm\nThe Last Vinci: Nemisis\nRed Sun Alert: Live Laugh Love\nArjuna's Eye: Echolocation\nHorrenda: Nerve Gas \nVircolac: Titan\nZhora: Ruthless Bastards\nXero: Endless Fall\nFollowing The Signs: Say Goodbye\nNomadus: Apex Breath\nElder Druid: Golgotha\n\n\nAll rights to the songs belong to their respective owners. Permission was granted for use of the tracks and thanks to all the bands featured on this compilation.","content_html":"The Metal Cell Compilation Green Hell Pt.1 (featuring my favourite belter's of 2019) is my way of ending 2019 with a solid dose of Irish heft. This year has been an incredible year for the Irish Metal Scene. The quality of the releases from all our bands has truly brought it to another level in musicianship and professionalism. The amount of bands vying for our attention is incredible, artists created some of their best work ever for album designs and t-shirt's, different genres within the scene sparked lots of interest and encouraged bands to embrace diversity. From the length and breadth of the country, bands have been showing up to play gigs, thankfully promoter's there in our main cities to facilitate this here, the U.K and Europe. I also want to acknowledge Limerick's, Zealot Cult who hit the USA to play a series of gigs as well. While I'm on about Limerick, Bad Reputation and DME Promotions combined to hire out King Johns Castle to host Amon Amarth and Behemoth, one of many highlights of the year for me, along with Rotting Christ hitting Cork for the terrific Monolith Festival, the success of the Siege of Limerick and the Invictus 20 year bash. One can only hope someone will document it in a book next year, I'd like to think the Podcast's certainly captured alot of the vibe of 2019 and I'm so happy to be able to promote the scene here and through Pure Rock Radio in Canada. In picking my compilation, I wanted to include as many bands as I could and to promote the diversity that exists in our scene. I wasn't always into Sludge, Post Metal, Doom, Black metal etc but I have kept a complete open mind going into gigs to watch these bands and have benefited enormously because of it. So having a time frame does tend to confine my selection and it makes it so difficult to leave out some bands therefore apologies if some releases didn't make the cut. Finally I'm so happy to be in the position to release this compilation to the many countries that I have listeners in, thank you all who have loved the show and for your continued support here in Ireland and further afield; shout outs to my listeners who downloaded the shows in Russia, Brazil, Australia, Israel, India, South Africa and many more who love Metal!!!
\n\nAll rights to the songs belong to their respective owners. Permission was granted for use of the tracks and thanks to all the bands featured on this compilation.
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\n\nSongs featured: The Boats and Labyrinth (c) Grey Stag, 2019 all rights reserved.
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","summary":"Hornets from Northern Ireland joined me to have a chat before they played on stage at The Dali in Cork as part of their short Irish tour.","date_published":"2019-12-05T23:00:00.000+00:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://chtbl.com/track/39249/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/fb28b2bb-19a2-4a23-abe6-2f6359e54b9d/4070dcf0-41e1-4bf6-8e85-a62d16a5e361.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mp3","size_in_bytes":21406511,"duration_in_seconds":1783}]},{"id":"19a8d695-9163-4341-b8e7-ef52a0089632","title":"Episode 48: Black Coast's Chaz, Scott and Joe have a chat with me before they hit the stage on their short and successful tour of Ireland.","url":"https://themetalcell.fireside.fm/48","content_text":"Black Coast's Chaz (vox), Scott (guitar) and Joe (guitar) join me in The Bodega Bar to talk about their short tour of Ireland with Bailer and Hornets. It was really great to hear how much they loved playing Ireland for the first time. Since forming in 2015 Black Coast have toured relentlessly in the U.K having secured endorsements by Blackstar Amps and Jackson guitars they have gone from strength to strength. The future is in their own hands; the lads talk about new songs, frustrations, a possible new direction and how important respect is when it's earned. Of course there's plenty of laughs during the podcast and the overall feeling I get is these lads deserve the plaudits and much more. Top class guys and enjoy the episode. ","content_html":"Black Coast's Chaz (vox), Scott (guitar) and Joe (guitar) join me in The Bodega Bar to talk about their short tour of Ireland with Bailer and Hornets. It was really great to hear how much they loved playing Ireland for the first time. Since forming in 2015 Black Coast have toured relentlessly in the U.K having secured endorsements by Blackstar Amps and Jackson guitars they have gone from strength to strength. The future is in their own hands; the lads talk about new songs, frustrations, a possible new direction and how important respect is when it's earned. Of course there's plenty of laughs during the podcast and the overall feeling I get is these lads deserve the plaudits and much more. Top class guys and enjoy the episode.
","summary":"Black Coast's Chaz (vox) Scott (guitar) and Joe (guitar) have a chat in the luxurious setting of Corks historic Bodega bar. ","date_published":"2019-12-05T22:00:00.000+00:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://chtbl.com/track/39249/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/fb28b2bb-19a2-4a23-abe6-2f6359e54b9d/19a8d695-9163-4341-b8e7-ef52a0089632.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mp3","size_in_bytes":25868747,"duration_in_seconds":2155}]},{"id":"083276ee-6354-45cd-9ed9-25e6d8237baa","title":"Episode 47: The Metal Cell Forum Special I. Danielle Daly, Jack O'Neill, Evan Prendergast and me talk all things Metal.","url":"https://themetalcell.fireside.fm/47","content_text":"The Metal Cell Forum Special. Delighted to work with Danielle Daly, Jack O'Neill (Coroza) Evan Prendergast (Worn Out) on this new show. They provided such great insights, humour and years of Metal worshipping that it was hard to contain with the 90 mins showtime. All quality no quantity it's great entertainment and crucially it's about our metal community and the characters that we all come across at some stage going to gigs, towns or cities. Enjoy the first ever Metal Cell Forum and share it around to your friends and fellow metalheads!!!","content_html":"The Metal Cell Forum Special. Delighted to work with Danielle Daly, Jack O'Neill (Coroza) Evan Prendergast (Worn Out) on this new show. They provided such great insights, humour and years of Metal worshipping that it was hard to contain with the 90 mins showtime. All quality no quantity it's great entertainment and crucially it's about our metal community and the characters that we all come across at some stage going to gigs, towns or cities. Enjoy the first ever Metal Cell Forum and share it around to your friends and fellow metalheads!!!
","summary":"The Metal Cell Forum Special. Danielle Daly, Jack O'Neill, Evan Prendergast and me talk all things Metal.","date_published":"2019-11-28T23:00:00.000+00:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://chtbl.com/track/39249/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/fb28b2bb-19a2-4a23-abe6-2f6359e54b9d/083276ee-6354-45cd-9ed9-25e6d8237baa.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mp3","size_in_bytes":65359440,"duration_in_seconds":5446}]},{"id":"2bc35344-3a81-4759-b6ce-3ad6fc6c9e61","title":"Episode 46: Hero In Error Gary Regan (Guitars) and Rob Powderly (Guitars) have a chat with me in Fred Zeppelin's, Cork.","url":"https://themetalcell.fireside.fm/46","content_text":"Hero In Error have a past that's more unusual than most. Formed in 2007 they released their debut E.P in 2010 “The High Point of New Lows” which created a massive surge in interest in them. Endorsement deals, PR companies and the American label with a famous producer on board swiftly followed. However it came at a cost to founding member Gary and later to singer Anto. New members were drafted in which included close friend of the band Rob from Red Enemy. Then there was the issue of recording an album that never got released, updates were few and far between with the band more or less done in 2014....However 2016 saw HIE came back with a new single \"The Hollow Truth\" and a new line up which included original founding members Gary and Steve with Rob also back in the fold. The \"Obey\" E.P was released in 2017 to much critical acclaim and since then they've been steadily building on the strength of their loyal fan base and writing new material. Gary and Rob thankfully bring us up to date on this fascinating story. \n\nSongs: Obey and Hollow Truth (c) 2019 all rights reserved..","content_html":"Hero In Error have a past that's more unusual than most. Formed in 2007 they released their debut E.P in 2010 “The High Point of New Lows” which created a massive surge in interest in them. Endorsement deals, PR companies and the American label with a famous producer on board swiftly followed. However it came at a cost to founding member Gary and later to singer Anto. New members were drafted in which included close friend of the band Rob from Red Enemy. Then there was the issue of recording an album that never got released, updates were few and far between with the band more or less done in 2014....However 2016 saw HIE came back with a new single "The Hollow Truth" and a new line up which included original founding members Gary and Steve with Rob also back in the fold. The "Obey" E.P was released in 2017 to much critical acclaim and since then they've been steadily building on the strength of their loyal fan base and writing new material. Gary and Rob thankfully bring us up to date on this fascinating story.
\n\nSongs: Obey and Hollow Truth (c) 2019 all rights reserved..
","summary":"Gary Regan and Rob Powderly of Hero In Error have a chat with me in Fred Zeppelin's, the venue for their much anticipated return to Cork later that night.\r\n","date_published":"2019-11-21T23:00:00.000+00:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://chtbl.com/track/39249/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/fb28b2bb-19a2-4a23-abe6-2f6359e54b9d/2bc35344-3a81-4759-b6ce-3ad6fc6c9e61.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mp3","size_in_bytes":77616273,"duration_in_seconds":3234}]},{"id":"e6b3c4d5-c3e6-4ecd-8f5f-b8204825f2d7","title":"Episode 45: OHHMS Chainey (bass) & Max (drums) talk about future plans, tours and music before heading off to play Ritual of the Evil Eye festival by Paranoid Beast Productions. ","url":"https://themetalcell.fireside.fm/45","content_text":"The Metal Cell set up in the historic Triskel Arts Centre Cork to meet Chainey (bass) & Max (drums) of OHHMS before they headed off to play Ritual of the Evil Eye festival by Paranoid Beast Productions. The lads were terrific interviewees and shared some great stories, exclusive news in relation to a new release and general chats about the history of their band. The performance they gave later that night was immense and will live long in the memory for those lucky to witness it.","content_html":"The Metal Cell set up in the historic Triskel Arts Centre Cork to meet Chainey (bass) & Max (drums) of OHHMS before they headed off to play Ritual of the Evil Eye festival by Paranoid Beast Productions. The lads were terrific interviewees and shared some great stories, exclusive news in relation to a new release and general chats about the history of their band. The performance they gave later that night was immense and will live long in the memory for those lucky to witness it.
","summary":"Chainey (bass) & Max (drums) of OHHMS talk about future plans, tours and music in the historic Triskel Arts Centre Cork before heading off to play Ritual of the Evil Eye festival by Paranoid Beast Productions.","date_published":"2019-11-14T23:00:00.000+00:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://chtbl.com/track/39249/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/fb28b2bb-19a2-4a23-abe6-2f6359e54b9d/e6b3c4d5-c3e6-4ecd-8f5f-b8204825f2d7.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mp3","size_in_bytes":49909341,"duration_in_seconds":2079}]},{"id":"8d20cd02-d92a-47eb-87b4-7658c360a568","title":"Episode 44: The Crawling. Andy Clarke (guitars/vox) recorded interview live at The Triskel Art Theatre Cork.","url":"https://themetalcell.fireside.fm/44","content_text":"The Metal Cell was delighted to sit down with Andy of The Crawling in the beautiful surrounds of The Triskel. I was fascinated about the many roles he undertakes to help make The Crawling one of the most important bands in the Irish Metal scene. We talk about his Vlogs, production work, creating the bands videos and his work with Kerri and brother Paul from Grindscene Records. The Crawling have put down a busy year with tours both here and the U.K. Andy gives us a great insight into the previous eleven months including cassette launches, reporting at Bloodstock and dodgy Walkmans. It's a great interview and Andy is without doubt a key member of our Metal community so enjoy, convert and share. \n\nSongs: Wolves and the Hideous White & A Time For Broken Things (c) The Crawling, 2019 all rights reserved.","content_html":"The Metal Cell was delighted to sit down with Andy of The Crawling in the beautiful surrounds of The Triskel. I was fascinated about the many roles he undertakes to help make The Crawling one of the most important bands in the Irish Metal scene. We talk about his Vlogs, production work, creating the bands videos and his work with Kerri and brother Paul from Grindscene Records. The Crawling have put down a busy year with tours both here and the U.K. Andy gives us a great insight into the previous eleven months including cassette launches, reporting at Bloodstock and dodgy Walkmans. It's a great interview and Andy is without doubt a key member of our Metal community so enjoy, convert and share.
\n\nSongs: Wolves and the Hideous White & A Time For Broken Things (c) The Crawling, 2019 all rights reserved.
","summary":"Andy Clarke (guitars/vox) sits down and chats about the many roles he undertakes to help make The Crawling one of the most important bands in the Irish Metal scene. ","date_published":"2019-11-07T23:45:00.000+00:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://chtbl.com/track/39249/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/fb28b2bb-19a2-4a23-abe6-2f6359e54b9d/8d20cd02-d92a-47eb-87b4-7658c360a568.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mp3","size_in_bytes":51971342,"duration_in_seconds":2165}]},{"id":"25abf490-5e5d-40a3-be86-63ab00dbeff0","title":"Episode 43: The Siege of Limerick 2019 Samhain Special with Brendan McConnell of Vircolac.","url":"https://themetalcell.fireside.fm/43","content_text":"The Metal Cell was delighted to have a beer and a chat with guitarist Brendan McConnell of Dublin Death Metal band Vircolac. Brendan offered a great insight into the recording of their latest release of Masque, tour plans are discussed with exclusive news for a tour next year for Vircolac. We talk about Brendans guitar heroes some obvious some not and even weasels are brought into the mix! The Irish Death Metal Scene is certainly as strong as ever and Brendan is one of many great characters enjoying the buzz of playing Death metal for you!\n\nSongs: Titan & So I Hang From a Wretched Tree (c) Vircolac, 2019 all rights reserved.","content_html":"The Metal Cell was delighted to have a beer and a chat with guitarist Brendan McConnell of Dublin Death Metal band Vircolac. Brendan offered a great insight into the recording of their latest release of Masque, tour plans are discussed with exclusive news for a tour next year for Vircolac. We talk about Brendans guitar heroes some obvious some not and even weasels are brought into the mix! The Irish Death Metal Scene is certainly as strong as ever and Brendan is one of many great characters enjoying the buzz of playing Death metal for you!
\n\nSongs: Titan & So I Hang From a Wretched Tree (c) Vircolac, 2019 all rights reserved.
","summary":"Brendan McConnell of Vircolac talks through the themes and recording of their latest album Masque. ","date_published":"2019-11-07T23:30:00.000+00:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://chtbl.com/track/39249/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/fb28b2bb-19a2-4a23-abe6-2f6359e54b9d/25abf490-5e5d-40a3-be86-63ab00dbeff0.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mp3","size_in_bytes":62613628,"duration_in_seconds":2608}]},{"id":"76438c4b-a5f3-4f83-9759-6caf16f3e3d7","title":"Episode 42: The Siege of Limerick 2019 Samhain Special with Dictated: Sonja (guitars) and Jessica (bass)","url":"https://themetalcell.fireside.fm/42","content_text":"The Metal Cell was delighted to welcome founding members Sonja (guitars) and Jessica (bass) of Dictated on the show. Having been blown away after watching Hypso, it was a pleasure to have a chilled out conversation with them, whilst supping on a beer or two before their much anticipated appearance at the Siege. Sonja and Jessica gave a great insight into the new album Phobos and the people involved, who helped make it one of the best reviewed Death Metal albums of the year so far. Dictated are about to embark on a few months of touring and promoting Phobos so naturally I was filled with great pride that they chose Ireland to launch the album. The Podcast wouldn't be complete without the usual laugh out loud moments and interesting stories by the band. Dictated love Ireland and it shows in this interview.\n\nSongs: Hypso & Atychi (c) Dictated, 2019 all rights reserved.","content_html":"The Metal Cell was delighted to welcome founding members Sonja (guitars) and Jessica (bass) of Dictated on the show. Having been blown away after watching Hypso, it was a pleasure to have a chilled out conversation with them, whilst supping on a beer or two before their much anticipated appearance at the Siege. Sonja and Jessica gave a great insight into the new album Phobos and the people involved, who helped make it one of the best reviewed Death Metal albums of the year so far. Dictated are about to embark on a few months of touring and promoting Phobos so naturally I was filled with great pride that they chose Ireland to launch the album. The Podcast wouldn't be complete without the usual laugh out loud moments and interesting stories by the band. Dictated love Ireland and it shows in this interview.
\n\nSongs: Hypso & Atychi (c) Dictated, 2019 all rights reserved.
","summary":"Sonja and Jessica of Dictated have a chat with me about the new album Phobos, their friendship, Irish fans and future plans.","date_published":"2019-11-03T15:15:00.000+00:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://chtbl.com/track/39249/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/fb28b2bb-19a2-4a23-abe6-2f6359e54b9d/76438c4b-a5f3-4f83-9759-6caf16f3e3d7.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mp3","size_in_bytes":41417455,"duration_in_seconds":1725}]},{"id":"0f03a8a3-edef-4598-9cbd-4ee8e417a866","title":"Episode 41: The Siege of Limerick 2019 Samhain Special with Nomadus: Neil (guitars) and Fredy (vox/guitars)","url":"https://themetalcell.fireside.fm/41","content_text":"The Metal Cell Podcast was delighted to sit down and have a chat with Neil (guitars) and Fredy (vox/guitars) of Nomadus. The lads are off to a flyer with their band, having won over lots of fans with their Metal to the Masses final appearance and about to play in front of an eager crowd at The Siege of Limerick. Nomadus have secured support slots to The Crawling and Elder Druid so the future looks very positive for these Northern Irish Riff Lords. I can only hope they will back up the credentials with an early release next year to showcase their mastery of the riff.\n\nSongs: Apex Breath (c) Nomadus, 2019 all rights reserved.","content_html":"The Metal Cell Podcast was delighted to sit down and have a chat with Neil (guitars) and Fredy (vox/guitars) of Nomadus. The lads are off to a flyer with their band, having won over lots of fans with their Metal to the Masses final appearance and about to play in front of an eager crowd at The Siege of Limerick. Nomadus have secured support slots to The Crawling and Elder Druid so the future looks very positive for these Northern Irish Riff Lords. I can only hope they will back up the credentials with an early release next year to showcase their mastery of the riff.
\n\nSongs: Apex Breath (c) Nomadus, 2019 all rights reserved.
","summary":"Neil and Fredy of Nomadus talk about their excitement at playing their first Siege and future plans for the band.","date_published":"2019-11-03T15:00:00.000+00:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://chtbl.com/track/39249/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/fb28b2bb-19a2-4a23-abe6-2f6359e54b9d/0f03a8a3-edef-4598-9cbd-4ee8e417a866.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mp3","size_in_bytes":48222248,"duration_in_seconds":2009}]},{"id":"ef2f3ca2-ec91-40d2-a3c2-d0ffdb3ac786","title":"Episode 40: The Magnapinna “Live at The Roundy Bar” with Christain (Vox), Ed (Drums) and Howard (Guitar) courtesy of The Cork Podcast Festival. Join the lads as they run through the inner workings of their Cephalopod band and future plans of global domination which may also be contained in one special memory stick.","url":"https://themetalcell.fireside.fm/40","content_text":"The Magnapinna “Live at The Roundy Bar” with Christain (Vox), Ed (Drums) and Howard (Guitar) will be a VHS classic when it gets released. Join the lads as they run through the inner workings of their Cephalopod band and future plans of global domination. Sex tapes, memory sticks and busts of art that can self destruct....it can only be The Magnapinna, recorded live for The Cork Podcast Festival 2019.\n\nSongs: Surfs up & Cowboy Disco (c) The Magnapinna 2019 all rights reserved.","content_html":"The Magnapinna “Live at The Roundy Bar” with Christain (Vox), Ed (Drums) and Howard (Guitar) will be a VHS classic when it gets released. Join the lads as they run through the inner workings of their Cephalopod band and future plans of global domination. Sex tapes, memory sticks and busts of art that can self destruct....it can only be The Magnapinna, recorded live for The Cork Podcast Festival 2019.
\n\nSongs: Surfs up & Cowboy Disco (c) The Magnapinna 2019 all rights reserved.
","summary":"The Magnapinna “Live at The Roundy Bar” with Christain (Vox), Ed (Drums) and Howard (Guitar) talk through their incredibly controversial moments in front of a live audience.","date_published":"2019-10-24T23:45:00.000+01:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://chtbl.com/track/39249/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/fb28b2bb-19a2-4a23-abe6-2f6359e54b9d/ef2f3ca2-ec91-40d2-a3c2-d0ffdb3ac786.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mp3","size_in_bytes":64456828,"duration_in_seconds":2685}]},{"id":"d0f18e92-4246-4858-8eb5-c27cc44884f1","title":"Episode 39: Arjuna's Eye. Sean Frahill (Vox), Conor Nagle (Guitar) and Aaron Frahill (Bass) talk about their new release “Amalgam”. ","url":"https://themetalcell.fireside.fm/39","content_text":"The Metal Cell was delighted to welcome Sean (Vox), Conor (Guitar) and Aaron (Bass) from Arjuna's Eye to the studio with in my opinion a contender for Irish Metal Album of the year “Amalgam” I was keen to get an insight into the stories about the songs and the work that went into the production of it. An album steeped in mythology and themes, the conversation was certainly incredibly entertaining and informative. Arjuna's Eye have certainly delivered with “Amalgam” and it remains to be seen where it can take these talented musicans from Cork. \n\nEcholocation and Trial of the Grasses (c) Arjuna's Eye, 2019 all rights reserved.","content_html":"The Metal Cell was delighted to welcome Sean (Vox), Conor (Guitar) and Aaron (Bass) from Arjuna's Eye to the studio with in my opinion a contender for Irish Metal Album of the year “Amalgam” I was keen to get an insight into the stories about the songs and the work that went into the production of it. An album steeped in mythology and themes, the conversation was certainly incredibly entertaining and informative. Arjuna's Eye have certainly delivered with “Amalgam” and it remains to be seen where it can take these talented musicans from Cork.
\n\nEcholocation and Trial of the Grasses (c) Arjuna's Eye, 2019 all rights reserved.
","summary":"Arjuna's Eye have released their new album “Amalgam” and Steve Frahill (Vox), Conor Nagle (Guitar) and Aaron Frahill (Bass) give us a preview of it, complete with the mythical tales that inspired it. ","date_published":"2019-10-17T23:30:00.000+01:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://chtbl.com/track/39249/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/fb28b2bb-19a2-4a23-abe6-2f6359e54b9d/d0f18e92-4246-4858-8eb5-c27cc44884f1.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mp3","size_in_bytes":90079816,"duration_in_seconds":3753}]},{"id":"a7fbb321-49cd-44e0-a032-5416654ddc44","title":"Episode 38: Following The Signs. Dan (Vox), Noel (Guitars) and Rory (Bass) talk about their eagerly awaited new E.P “Far From Over”.","url":"https://themetalcell.fireside.fm/38","content_text":"The Metal Cell was delighted to invite Dan (Vox) Noel (Guitars) and Rory (Bass) of Following The Signs to talk about their new E.P “Far From Over”. Due to be released on 18th of October courtesy of Too Loud Records/Wormholedeath, it has seven songs on it, all of which are crushingly heavy. The lads discuss the process of getting signed up by the label, the song writing process, themes and exploring the best way of finding an audience for this release. This episode offers a great insight into a band poised to grab any opportunity thrown their way. E.P launch is the 24th of October An Spailpin Fanach Cork. \n\nSongs featured: Say Goodbye and Withdrawn (c) Following The Signs","content_html":"The Metal Cell was delighted to invite Dan (Vox) Noel (Guitars) and Rory (Bass) of Following The Signs to talk about their new E.P “Far From Over”. Due to be released on 18th of October courtesy of Too Loud Records/Wormholedeath, it has seven songs on it, all of which are crushingly heavy. The lads discuss the process of getting signed up by the label, the song writing process, themes and exploring the best way of finding an audience for this release. This episode offers a great insight into a band poised to grab any opportunity thrown their way. E.P launch is the 24th of October An Spailpin Fanach Cork.
\n\nSongs featured: Say Goodbye and Withdrawn (c) Following The Signs
","summary":"Dan (Vox) Noel (Guitars) and Rory (Bass) of Following The Signs call into The Metal Cell studio to share with us their insights into making their new E.P “Far From Over”","date_published":"2019-10-10T23:45:00.000+01:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://chtbl.com/track/39249/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/fb28b2bb-19a2-4a23-abe6-2f6359e54b9d/a7fbb321-49cd-44e0-a032-5416654ddc44.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mp3","size_in_bytes":80389850,"duration_in_seconds":3349}]},{"id":"329317de-2924-463b-9773-fa7cd2358164","title":"Episode 37: Red Sun Alert. Julia, Cian and Enda talk about their self titled new release, tours and what influences their unique sound. ","url":"https://themetalcell.fireside.fm/37","content_text":"The Metal Cell was delighted to welcome bassist Enda, guitarist Cian and vocalist/guitarist Julia to spend a few hours chatting about the new release of their E.P this Thursday 03/10/19. Red Sun Alert have clocked up a lot of miles touring the length and breadth of the country and Julia speaks about her pride in seeing the emergence of so many female fronted bands. The release of their single Live, Laugh, Love which encourages empowerment is another example of a band not afraid to stand their ground with issues they feel important to them. Some great stories and a lot of laughter feature as well. So enjoy, like, share and convert!\n\nSongs featured: Live Laugh Love & Ted Bundy of the West (c) 2019 all rights reserved..","content_html":"The Metal Cell was delighted to welcome bassist Enda, guitarist Cian and vocalist/guitarist Julia to spend a few hours chatting about the new release of their E.P this Thursday 03/10/19. Red Sun Alert have clocked up a lot of miles touring the length and breadth of the country and Julia speaks about her pride in seeing the emergence of so many female fronted bands. The release of their single Live, Laugh, Love which encourages empowerment is another example of a band not afraid to stand their ground with issues they feel important to them. Some great stories and a lot of laughter feature as well. So enjoy, like, share and convert!
\n\nSongs featured: Live Laugh Love & Ted Bundy of the West (c) 2019 all rights reserved..
","summary":"Julia, Cian and Enda of local Cork band Red Sun Alert talk about their upcoming release, the growing scene of female fronted bands and what influences their unique sound. ","date_published":"2019-10-03T23:00:00.000+01:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://chtbl.com/track/39249/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/fb28b2bb-19a2-4a23-abe6-2f6359e54b9d/329317de-2924-463b-9773-fa7cd2358164.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mp3","size_in_bytes":80003029,"duration_in_seconds":3333}]},{"id":"4afe5892-8792-4c46-ab72-cd4ca9cd7f76","title":"Episode 36: Jambinai’s Lee Il-woo (guitar, piri, taepyeongso, vox) and Choi Jae-hyuk (drums) live from The Clonakilty International Guitar Festival.","url":"https://themetalcell.fireside.fm/36","content_text":"The Metal Cell Studio travelled to Clonakility to sit down and have a chat with avant-metal band Jambinai. Lee and Choi were preparing for the first show of their four week tour by playing The Clonakilty International Guitar Festival. Appearances at Hellfest,\nRoskilde, Coachella and the closing of the 2018 Winter Olympics have definitely helped Jambinai along the way. We had a good chat about the new album Onda, tours, social media, horror films and some famous residents of West Cork.\n\nSongs featured: Sun Tears Red and Onda (c) Jambinai 2019 all rights reserved.","content_html":"The Metal Cell Studio travelled to Clonakility to sit down and have a chat with avant-metal band Jambinai. Lee and Choi were preparing for the first show of their four week tour by playing The Clonakilty International Guitar Festival. Appearances at Hellfest,
\nRoskilde, Coachella and the closing of the 2018 Winter Olympics have definitely helped Jambinai along the way. We had a good chat about the new album Onda, tours, social media, horror films and some famous residents of West Cork.
Songs featured: Sun Tears Red and Onda (c) Jambinai 2019 all rights reserved.
","summary":"Jambinai’s Lee and Choi talk about their new album ONDA, life on the road, the\r\nfamous appearance at the closing of the Olympics in 2018 and appearing on a movie\r\nsoundtrack.","date_published":"2019-09-26T23:45:00.000+01:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://chtbl.com/track/39249/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/fb28b2bb-19a2-4a23-abe6-2f6359e54b9d/4afe5892-8792-4c46-ab72-cd4ca9cd7f76.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mp3","size_in_bytes":56435146,"duration_in_seconds":2351}]},{"id":"117454e8-c12a-4d37-881b-99044dda1706","title":"Episode 35: The Last Vinci. Alex Vinci talks about the new EP “The World, Enda Kenny, the Devil, the Vegans and all the Millennials shit”.","url":"https://themetalcell.fireside.fm/35","content_text":"Alex Vinci joined me in the studio to have a terrific chat about his busy live, doing gigs, touring Europe, making records, shooting videos, working in a local Cork company, Apple and his love for his family. Alex is an interviewer's dream, with engaging and interesting stories along with the shared love of music we both have. It makes for a great podcast especially with the build up to the launch of the new EP “The World, Enda Kenny, the Devil, the Vegans and all the Millennials shit” on September 27th and tour dates that will follow.\n\nSongs featured: Nemisis and Narrow Door (c) The Last Vinci, 2019 all rights reserved.","content_html":"Alex Vinci joined me in the studio to have a terrific chat about his busy live, doing gigs, touring Europe, making records, shooting videos, working in a local Cork company, Apple and his love for his family. Alex is an interviewer's dream, with engaging and interesting stories along with the shared love of music we both have. It makes for a great podcast especially with the build up to the launch of the new EP “The World, Enda Kenny, the Devil, the Vegans and all the Millennials shit” on September 27th and tour dates that will follow.
\n\nSongs featured: Nemisis and Narrow Door (c) The Last Vinci, 2019 all rights reserved.
","summary":"Since 2011, Alex has immersed himself in the Irish music scene after his move from Turin in Italy. With Order of the Mess and The Last Vinci he has showcased his talents with support from many friends from here and Italy. ","date_published":"2019-09-19T18:15:00.000+01:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://chtbl.com/track/39249/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/fb28b2bb-19a2-4a23-abe6-2f6359e54b9d/117454e8-c12a-4d37-881b-99044dda1706.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mp3","size_in_bytes":88485510,"duration_in_seconds":3686}]},{"id":"c4357986-585e-47f7-b90e-24969b3342a8","title":"Episode 34: Memoriam/Steiner. Karl Willetts & Andy Whale of Memoriam Pt.1. Joshua-Troy Demarco & Jack Hayes of Steiner interviewed live at Dolans in Limerick courtesy of Bad Reputation.","url":"https://themetalcell.fireside.fm/34","content_text":"The Metal Cell was up in Dolans of Limerick, to watch Memoriam crush all before them on their tour of Ireland with support from Ten Ton Slug from Galway and local Limerick band Zealot Cult. I contacted John of Bad Reputation to organise the Podcast which located me overlooking the stage before the gig started. Another local band Steiner, whom I've been following their progress over the last few month's were available for a interview so I sat down first with Josh Guitars/vox and Jack bass/vox and talked with them about finding their feet fairly quickly in a live scene full of talented bands around Ireland for Part 1 of the Podcast. I was then joined by the legendary Karl Willetts (vox) and Andy Whale (drums) of Memoriam for a quick chat about Birmingham, Black Sabbath, the new album and the process working with Russ Russell in Part 2 of the Podcast. Some stories and a few laughs as well were to follow. So enjoy, like, share and convert!","content_html":"The Metal Cell was up in Dolans of Limerick, to watch Memoriam crush all before them on their tour of Ireland with support from Ten Ton Slug from Galway and local Limerick band Zealot Cult. I contacted John of Bad Reputation to organise the Podcast which located me overlooking the stage before the gig started. Another local band Steiner, whom I've been following their progress over the last few month's were available for a interview so I sat down first with Josh Guitars/vox and Jack bass/vox and talked with them about finding their feet fairly quickly in a live scene full of talented bands around Ireland for Part 1 of the Podcast. I was then joined by the legendary Karl Willetts (vox) and Andy Whale (drums) of Memoriam for a quick chat about Birmingham, Black Sabbath, the new album and the process working with Russ Russell in Part 2 of the Podcast. Some stories and a few laughs as well were to follow. So enjoy, like, share and convert!
","summary":"Memoriam's Andy Whale & Karl Willetts took some time to sit down with me to have a quick chat about Birmingham, Black Sabbath, the new album and the process working with Russ Russell in Part 2 of the Podcast. In Part 1 of the Podcast, Steiner's Josh & Jack talk about the progress they have made so far despite being a new band on the scene and how they are holding their own in circuit full of talented touring bands around Ireland.","date_published":"2019-09-12T11:00:00.000+01:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://chtbl.com/track/39249/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/fb28b2bb-19a2-4a23-abe6-2f6359e54b9d/c4357986-585e-47f7-b90e-24969b3342a8.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mp3","size_in_bytes":39163610,"duration_in_seconds":1631}]},{"id":"e6fd8194-a963-4762-b33d-751c62b7d7d3","title":"Episode 33: Danielle Daly has developed an exciting Mobile App for the Metal Scene and is also a die-hard Metalhead well respected in the Irish Metal Scene.","url":"https://themetalcell.fireside.fm/33","content_text":"Danielle Daly life long Metal fan joined me in the studio to talk about her exciting project developing a Mobile App for the Irish Metal Scene. She also gives a great review of Bloodstock 2019, talks about her life as an avid Metal fan, the many gigs she has been to and the many laugh out loud moments she has experienced with her friends in the Metal Community. Its a great episode and another fine example of someone who wants to create and help build the Irish Metal Scene.","content_html":"Danielle Daly life long Metal fan joined me in the studio to talk about her exciting project developing a Mobile App for the Irish Metal Scene. She also gives a great review of Bloodstock 2019, talks about her life as an avid Metal fan, the many gigs she has been to and the many laugh out loud moments she has experienced with her friends in the Metal Community. Its a great episode and another fine example of someone who wants to create and help build the Irish Metal Scene.
","summary":"Danielle talks about developing a mobile App and her life being a avid Metal fan.","date_published":"2019-09-06T11:00:00.000+01:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://chtbl.com/track/39249/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/fb28b2bb-19a2-4a23-abe6-2f6359e54b9d/e6fd8194-a963-4762-b33d-751c62b7d7d3.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mp3","size_in_bytes":74653056,"duration_in_seconds":3110}]},{"id":"ed1e9eb8-0b04-475d-842e-59aa39c1aef9","title":"Episode 32: Dirty Casuals: Jim Spillane (Guitars/dress) and Liam Whitnell (Vox/Guitars) talk about the band, fashion, logo's and new songs.","url":"https://themetalcell.fireside.fm/32","content_text":"The Metal Cell Podcast was delighted to sit down finally with the elusive Jim and Liam of the Dirty Casuals before they left for the Overdose Festival. The talk covered everything from new logo's, dresses, the Limerick Metal scene, Late Late Toy Show right through to new songs and to weird gig experiences. So sit back and enjoy the ride. \n\nSongs Featured: Light and Dark Matter & Sandwich (c) Dirty Casuals, 2019 all rights reserved.","content_html":"The Metal Cell Podcast was delighted to sit down finally with the elusive Jim and Liam of the Dirty Casuals before they left for the Overdose Festival. The talk covered everything from new logo's, dresses, the Limerick Metal scene, Late Late Toy Show right through to new songs and to weird gig experiences. So sit back and enjoy the ride.
\n\nSongs Featured: Light and Dark Matter & Sandwich (c) Dirty Casuals, 2019 all rights reserved.
","summary":"Dirty Casuals. Jim (Guitars) and Liam (Vox/Guitars) talk about the band, fashion, logo's and bus navigation.\r\n","date_published":"2019-08-30T11:45:00.000+01:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://chtbl.com/track/39249/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/fb28b2bb-19a2-4a23-abe6-2f6359e54b9d/ed1e9eb8-0b04-475d-842e-59aa39c1aef9.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mp3","size_in_bytes":66348302,"duration_in_seconds":2764}]},{"id":"fda764f3-3c9a-422f-a98c-9fab140a8651","title":"Episode 31: Jim Tobin legendary Irish and Maltese promoter, web designer, and owner of Metall Insula Promotions and Backlines.","url":"https://themetalcell.fireside.fm/31","content_text":"Jim Tobin took some time out from his holiday in Ireland to reminisce about his experience as a promoter and musician based in Cork before moving to his new country of residence Malta. He had to build up his promotions company and web design business from scratch under the blistering heat whilst still avoiding burns on that pale Irish skin. In between that there's plenty of stories from the Cruiscin Lan, local bands, international bands, festivals and the Irish Metal Archive. Another huge plus is the fact now that Jim wants to bridge the gap between Irish bands and Maltese bands by bringing acts over to Malta and vice a versa. So there's plenty to listen to and Jim was a fascinating guest to have on the show. Enjoy.","content_html":"Jim Tobin took some time out from his holiday in Ireland to reminisce about his experience as a promoter and musician based in Cork before moving to his new country of residence Malta. He had to build up his promotions company and web design business from scratch under the blistering heat whilst still avoiding burns on that pale Irish skin. In between that there's plenty of stories from the Cruiscin Lan, local bands, international bands, festivals and the Irish Metal Archive. Another huge plus is the fact now that Jim wants to bridge the gap between Irish bands and Maltese bands by bringing acts over to Malta and vice a versa. So there's plenty to listen to and Jim was a fascinating guest to have on the show. Enjoy.
","summary":"Jim Tobin legendary Irish and Maltese promoter, web designer, and owner of Metall Insula Backline and Production shares his stories and experiences in both Cork and Malta.","date_published":"2019-08-23T08:30:00.000+01:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://chtbl.com/track/39249/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/fb28b2bb-19a2-4a23-abe6-2f6359e54b9d/fda764f3-3c9a-422f-a98c-9fab140a8651.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mp3","size_in_bytes":72773171,"duration_in_seconds":3032}]},{"id":"05da64d8-f250-470b-b3ed-7fbff2c93914","title":"Episode 30: Robert O'Halloran award winning film & video producer talks about working with Bailer, Worn Out and his career to date.","url":"https://themetalcell.fireside.fm/30","content_text":"The Metal Cell was delighted to welcome award winning film & video producer Rob O'Halloran to the studio. I have been a huge fan of Robs talented work so it was a pleasure to listen to him talk about his work with Bailer, Worn Out and his journey to becoming an award wining independent film maker. Rob explains how hard it is to forge a career working in Ireland within the media of film production and his own company Mint Video. I have nothing but admiration for Rob after hearing his story, I hope you enjoy it too.","content_html":"The Metal Cell was delighted to welcome award winning film & video producer Rob O'Halloran to the studio. I have been a huge fan of Robs talented work so it was a pleasure to listen to him talk about his work with Bailer, Worn Out and his journey to becoming an award wining independent film maker. Rob explains how hard it is to forge a career working in Ireland within the media of film production and his own company Mint Video. I have nothing but admiration for Rob after hearing his story, I hope you enjoy it too.
","summary":"Award winning film & video producer Robert O'Halloran on his career to date.","date_published":"2019-08-16T13:00:00.000+01:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://chtbl.com/track/39249/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/fb28b2bb-19a2-4a23-abe6-2f6359e54b9d/05da64d8-f250-470b-b3ed-7fbff2c93914.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mp3","size_in_bytes":76571793,"duration_in_seconds":3190}]},{"id":"9f6567e8-2352-4496-a597-cdd362bc1e41","title":"Episode 29: King Witch at Monolith Festival 2019 in Cyprus Avenue Cork.","url":"https://themetalcell.fireside.fm/29","content_text":"The Metal Cell Podcast was honored to sit down with Jamie, Laura, Rory and Lyle, straight after their brilliant set to talk about whales, the Edinburgh metal scene, touring stories and the recording process for their new album later this year. Absolutely great company and it was one of those episodes that I didn't want to end. Cannot wait to catch them live again and have a beer afterwards with this class act from Scotland.","content_html":"The Metal Cell Podcast was honored to sit down with Jamie, Laura, Rory and Lyle, straight after their brilliant set to talk about whales, the Edinburgh metal scene, touring stories and the recording process for their new album later this year. Absolutely great company and it was one of those episodes that I didn't want to end. Cannot wait to catch them live again and have a beer afterwards with this class act from Scotland.
","summary":"Jamie, Laura, Rory and Lyle of King Witch at Monolith Festival 2019 in Cyprus Avenue Cork.","date_published":"2019-08-08T18:00:00.000+01:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://chtbl.com/track/39249/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/fb28b2bb-19a2-4a23-abe6-2f6359e54b9d/9f6567e8-2352-4496-a597-cdd362bc1e41.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mp3","size_in_bytes":33403297,"duration_in_seconds":1391}]},{"id":"46c45092-b133-46ab-bf9c-2c5755a41d32","title":"Episode 28: Rotting Christ at Monolith Festival 2019, Cyprus Avenue Cork.","url":"https://themetalcell.fireside.fm/28","content_text":"It was an honour to sit down with the great Sakis of Rotting Christ and talk about Heretics, art, inspiration and the importance of connecting with metal fans through his music. Even though it was a short conversation, I was able to take away from it a man of unshakable faith in the music he creates for his fans, knowing that the joy that he generates for us metalheads playing Rotting Christ's music brings him absolute happiness. ","content_html":"It was an honour to sit down with the great Sakis of Rotting Christ and talk about Heretics, art, inspiration and the importance of connecting with metal fans through his music. Even though it was a short conversation, I was able to take away from it a man of unshakable faith in the music he creates for his fans, knowing that the joy that he generates for us metalheads playing Rotting Christ's music brings him absolute happiness.
","summary":"Sakis of Rotting Christ at Monolith Festival 2019, Cyprus Avenue Cork.","date_published":"2019-08-08T17:45:00.000+01:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://chtbl.com/track/39249/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/fb28b2bb-19a2-4a23-abe6-2f6359e54b9d/46c45092-b133-46ab-bf9c-2c5755a41d32.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mp3","size_in_bytes":25877524,"duration_in_seconds":1078}]},{"id":"d633c44a-0b68-4193-8320-2da0ba24a27f","title":"Episode 27: Damim at Monolith Festival 2019, Cyprus Avenue Cork.","url":"https://themetalcell.fireside.fm/27","content_text":"The Metal Cell was delighted to host Nathanael/vox & guitars and Flow/drums of Damim before they went onstage and gave a blistering performance to a packed crowd in Cyprus Avenue. They gave a great insight into the workings of Damim, by talking through the recording of their terrifc album 'A Fine Game of Nil', the filming of 'Rising of the Lights' video, signing with Apocalyptic Witchcraft and future plans as well. It was a pleasure to be in such fine company and I'm really looking forward to catching these lads again on tour.","content_html":"The Metal Cell was delighted to host Nathanael/vox & guitars and Flow/drums of Damim before they went onstage and gave a blistering performance to a packed crowd in Cyprus Avenue. They gave a great insight into the workings of Damim, by talking through the recording of their terrifc album 'A Fine Game of Nil', the filming of 'Rising of the Lights' video, signing with Apocalyptic Witchcraft and future plans as well. It was a pleasure to be in such fine company and I'm really looking forward to catching these lads again on tour.
","summary":"Nathanael and Flow of Damim at Monolith Festival 2019, Cyprus Avenue Cork.","date_published":"2019-08-08T17:30:00.000+01:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://chtbl.com/track/39249/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/fb28b2bb-19a2-4a23-abe6-2f6359e54b9d/d633c44a-0b68-4193-8320-2da0ba24a27f.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mp3","size_in_bytes":43670046,"duration_in_seconds":1819}]},{"id":"191d908d-4f1b-4c42-845c-68020f545718","title":"Episode 26: Malthusian at Monolith Festival 2019 in Cyprus Avenue Cork.","url":"https://themetalcell.fireside.fm/26","content_text":"The Metal Cell sat down with these three purveyors of filthy chaotic death before they went on stage to heaving hordes of fist raising metallers. Pauric/vox, Matt/guitars and Tom/guitars talk about the loss Andy, laugh about it, change their mind and then talk about finding friends with benefits. A good chat about Invictus Productions follows, trying to write new songs, upcoming shows and Matt's pride of the Mayo jersey. Great craic and lovely chaps!","content_html":"The Metal Cell sat down with these three purveyors of filthy chaotic death before they went on stage to heaving hordes of fist raising metallers. Pauric/vox, Matt/guitars and Tom/guitars talk about the loss Andy, laugh about it, change their mind and then talk about finding friends with benefits. A good chat about Invictus Productions follows, trying to write new songs, upcoming shows and Matt's pride of the Mayo jersey. Great craic and lovely chaps!
","summary":"Pauric, Matt and Tom talk about losing Andy, finding friends with benefits, Invictus Productions, trying to write new songs, upcoming shows and Matt's pride of the Mayo jersey. ","date_published":"2019-08-08T17:15:00.000+01:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://chtbl.com/track/39249/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/fb28b2bb-19a2-4a23-abe6-2f6359e54b9d/191d908d-4f1b-4c42-845c-68020f545718.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mp3","size_in_bytes":26685021,"duration_in_seconds":1111}]},{"id":"3e4574c4-d3ee-46f9-9e1c-1ce0c06b45e9","title":"Episode 25: Spirit Merchant at Monolith Festival 2019 in Cyprus Avenue Cork.","url":"https://themetalcell.fireside.fm/25","content_text":"So Ollie the drummer of Coroza, Colin singer/riffmaster of Zhora have formed a new band along with Leon bassist with Mendicant and called it Spirit Merchant. This was only their third gig and what a great performance they dished out to a large crowd. The Metal Cell was delighted to catch them, to hear them talk about the benefits of side projects, enjoying life as a three piece and future plans.","content_html":"So Ollie the drummer of Coroza, Colin singer/riffmaster of Zhora have formed a new band along with Leon bassist with Mendicant and called it Spirit Merchant. This was only their third gig and what a great performance they dished out to a large crowd. The Metal Cell was delighted to catch them, to hear them talk about the benefits of side projects, enjoying life as a three piece and future plans.
","summary":"#25: Ollie and Colin of Spirit Merchant at Monolith Festival 2019 in Cyprus Avenue, Cork.","date_published":"2019-08-08T17:00:00.000+01:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://chtbl.com/track/39249/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/fb28b2bb-19a2-4a23-abe6-2f6359e54b9d/3e4574c4-d3ee-46f9-9e1c-1ce0c06b45e9.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mp3","size_in_bytes":35987904,"duration_in_seconds":1499}]},{"id":"5960ac82-0904-4604-aa6b-3f6c86a9ba83","title":"Episode 24: God Alone. Cian, Jake and Jack give their unique twist on growing up in Cork and pushing the musical boundaries as a band. ","url":"https://themetalcell.fireside.fm/24","content_text":"Wrestling, Miley Cyrus, Christian Brothers and decent tunes being wrote...It can only mean one thing, the final episode of The Metal Cell before the summer break. So join myself, Cian, Jake & Jack of God Alone as we talk a heap of mad stuff and find out what the lads have in store for us in the upcoming months. This episode contains laughter, strong language and serious musical talent. Enjoy, like, share and convert!\n\nSongs featured: DAGDA & DORDÁN (c) God Alone, 2019 all rights reserved.","content_html":"Wrestling, Miley Cyrus, Christian Brothers and decent tunes being wrote...It can only mean one thing, the final episode of The Metal Cell before the summer break. So join myself, Cian, Jake & Jack of God Alone as we talk a heap of mad stuff and find out what the lads have in store for us in the upcoming months. This episode contains laughter, strong language and serious musical talent. Enjoy, like, share and convert!
\n\nSongs featured: DAGDA & DORDÁN (c) God Alone, 2019 all rights reserved.
","summary":"Cian, Jake and Jack from God Alone give their unique twist on growing up in Cork and pushing the musical boundaries as a band. ","date_published":"2019-07-12T13:00:00.000+01:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://chtbl.com/track/39249/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/fb28b2bb-19a2-4a23-abe6-2f6359e54b9d/5960ac82-0904-4604-aa6b-3f6c86a9ba83.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mp3","size_in_bytes":54560256,"duration_in_seconds":3410}]},{"id":"577d72e2-1eda-4871-b1af-67fa5784a3a8","title":"Episode 23: Aponym. Dave O'Mahony and Chris O'Sullivan talk about their latest release \"Live at the Paranoid Pit\" and future plans.","url":"https://themetalcell.fireside.fm/23","content_text":"The Metal Cell was delighted to welcome bassist Dave and drummer Chris to spend a few hours chatting about their current E.P \"Live at the Paranoid Pit\", the benefits of being an instrumental band, song writing, operating on a small budget and the power of Photoshop. Some great stories and a lot of laughter feature as well. So enjoy, like, share and convert!\n\nSongs featured: Grandstander and Beserker (c) Aponym, 2019 all rights reserved.","content_html":"The Metal Cell was delighted to welcome bassist Dave and drummer Chris to spend a few hours chatting about their current E.P "Live at the Paranoid Pit", the benefits of being an instrumental band, song writing, operating on a small budget and the power of Photoshop. Some great stories and a lot of laughter feature as well. So enjoy, like, share and convert!
\n\nSongs featured: Grandstander and Beserker (c) Aponym, 2019 all rights reserved.
","summary":"Dave O'Mahony and Chris O'Sullivan from the incredibly talented instrumental Cork band Aponym. talk about the latest release Live at the Paranoid Pit and how as a band they are able to be prolific with releasing an E.P every year whilst keeping costs down to a minimum.","date_published":"2019-07-05T12:45:00.000+01:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://chtbl.com/track/39249/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/fb28b2bb-19a2-4a23-abe6-2f6359e54b9d/577d72e2-1eda-4871-b1af-67fa5784a3a8.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mp3","size_in_bytes":57410036,"duration_in_seconds":3588}]},{"id":"cd7381f3-6e7b-4c41-a264-e0041eb5b67c","title":"Episode 22: Con Doyle of Soothsayer, Mendicant and Ralf W.Garcia of Wolf Counsel, Poltergeist and Requiem preview the upcoming Monolith Festival on August 3rd featuring Rotting Christ as headliners. Tales of various tours, Switzerland and metal shenanigans quickly follow. ","url":"https://themetalcell.fireside.fm/22","content_text":"The Metal Cell was delighted to welcome Con and Ralf to preview the upcoming Monolith Festival in August. We talk about the metal scene in both Ireland, Germany and Switzerland. Ralf having played with thrash Swiss legends Poltergeist, Death Metal band Requiem and Doom Metal band Wolf Counsel, had plenty of tales to tell from life on the road to be heard. It was conversation that could have went on all night with two great servants to the metal scene. Be sure to spread the word on Monolith 2019, share the episode and convert more to this Podcast. ","content_html":"The Metal Cell was delighted to welcome Con and Ralf to preview the upcoming Monolith Festival in August. We talk about the metal scene in both Ireland, Germany and Switzerland. Ralf having played with thrash Swiss legends Poltergeist, Death Metal band Requiem and Doom Metal band Wolf Counsel, had plenty of tales to tell from life on the road to be heard. It was conversation that could have went on all night with two great servants to the metal scene. Be sure to spread the word on Monolith 2019, share the episode and convert more to this Podcast.
","summary":"","date_published":"2019-06-27T22:45:00.000+01:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://chtbl.com/track/39249/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/fb28b2bb-19a2-4a23-abe6-2f6359e54b9d/cd7381f3-6e7b-4c41-a264-e0041eb5b67c.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mp3","size_in_bytes":93785651,"duration_in_seconds":3907}]},{"id":"33db66f9-f1d4-4252-b594-775de89d24fb","title":"Episode 21: Elder Druid from Antrim, recorded live @ Metal Utd in Cyprus Avenue Cork courtesy of Pethrophile Promotions on 15/06/19.","url":"https://themetalcell.fireside.fm/21","content_text":"The Metal Cell was set up in The Green Room of Cyprus Avenue to do a live Podcast for the Metal United gig thanks to Danny Fitz of Pethrophile Promotions. Elder Druid from Ballymena arrived after a long journey and being great lads agreed to do an interview with me as soon as the gear was dragged up the stairs. The chat was mainly about the bands they've toured with, trying to conquer Metal to the Masses and win a chance at a Bloodstock appearance, new songs and working with Mariusz Lewandowski. Plenty of laughs, a shout out about Brexit and it's only a matter of time before they'll become a regular fixture at festivals all across Europe. \n\nSongs featured: Blue Dream Black Death and Rogue Mystic (c) Elder Druid, 2019 all rights reserved.","content_html":"The Metal Cell was set up in The Green Room of Cyprus Avenue to do a live Podcast for the Metal United gig thanks to Danny Fitz of Pethrophile Promotions. Elder Druid from Ballymena arrived after a long journey and being great lads agreed to do an interview with me as soon as the gear was dragged up the stairs. The chat was mainly about the bands they've toured with, trying to conquer Metal to the Masses and win a chance at a Bloodstock appearance, new songs and working with Mariusz Lewandowski. Plenty of laughs, a shout out about Brexit and it's only a matter of time before they'll become a regular fixture at festivals all across Europe.
\n\nSongs featured: Blue Dream Black Death and Rogue Mystic (c) Elder Druid, 2019 all rights reserved.
","summary":"Greg, Jake, Dale, Brien and special guest Andy of Molarbear talk about the new album, gigs and Brexit.","date_published":"2019-06-22T16:30:00.000+01:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://chtbl.com/track/39249/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/fb28b2bb-19a2-4a23-abe6-2f6359e54b9d/33db66f9-f1d4-4252-b594-775de89d24fb.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mp3","size_in_bytes":49923133,"duration_in_seconds":2080}]},{"id":"26ad53d4-3093-416e-bc7b-2d01ce2d3a1e","title":"Episode 20: Black Shuck from Galway, recorded live @ Metal Utd in Cyprus Avenue Cork courtesy of Pethrophile Promotions on 15/06/19.","url":"https://themetalcell.fireside.fm/20","content_text":"The Metal Cell was set up in The Green Room of Cyprus Avenue to do a live Podcast for the Metal United gig thanks to Danny Fitz of Pethrophile Promotions. Black Shuck from Galway were the second band to play for the worldwide celebration of metal and pummeled the growing crowd with slabs of raw face melting aggression. Soon a mosh pit started at the front of the stage with the band joining in. Brendan, Ian and Thomas joined me afterwards for one of the best laughs I had in along time, covering all sorts of random subjects. So if you like Bloodstock, Jagermeister, killdozers, metal, Lars Ulrich and tasty bass players do not miss this one. \n\nSongs featured: Counterfeit Throne and The Hound (c) Black Shuck, 2019 all rights reserved.","content_html":"The Metal Cell was set up in The Green Room of Cyprus Avenue to do a live Podcast for the Metal United gig thanks to Danny Fitz of Pethrophile Promotions. Black Shuck from Galway were the second band to play for the worldwide celebration of metal and pummeled the growing crowd with slabs of raw face melting aggression. Soon a mosh pit started at the front of the stage with the band joining in. Brendan, Ian and Thomas joined me afterwards for one of the best laughs I had in along time, covering all sorts of random subjects. So if you like Bloodstock, Jagermeister, killdozers, metal, Lars Ulrich and tasty bass players do not miss this one.
\n\nSongs featured: Counterfeit Throne and The Hound (c) Black Shuck, 2019 all rights reserved.
","summary":"Brendan, Ian and Thomas talk about brotherhoods, killdozers and upcoming gigs.\r\n","date_published":"2019-06-22T16:15:00.000+01:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://chtbl.com/track/39249/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/fb28b2bb-19a2-4a23-abe6-2f6359e54b9d/26ad53d4-3093-416e-bc7b-2d01ce2d3a1e.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mp3","size_in_bytes":49276759,"duration_in_seconds":2053}]},{"id":"b238e0a6-8c10-4528-85c3-0fbefe3888be","title":"Episode 19: XERO from Limerick, recorded live @ Metal Utd in Cyprus Avenue Cork courtesy of Pethrophile Promotions on 15/06/19.","url":"https://themetalcell.fireside.fm/19","content_text":"The Metal Cell set up in The Green Room of Cyprus Avenue to do a live Podcast for the Metal United gig in association with Danny Fitz of Pethrophile Promotions. Xero from Limerick were the first band to kick off the worldwide celebration of metal with a precision like fury which impressed us all and converted many more who were only seeing them for the first time. Afterwards Mike, Dave, Conny, Nick and Andrew chatted for a short time about collaborations, recording songs, archery, metal styles and of course the laughter soon followed.\n\nSongs featured: Savior and Barriers (c) Xero, 2019 all rights reserved.","content_html":"The Metal Cell set up in The Green Room of Cyprus Avenue to do a live Podcast for the Metal United gig in association with Danny Fitz of Pethrophile Promotions. Xero from Limerick were the first band to kick off the worldwide celebration of metal with a precision like fury which impressed us all and converted many more who were only seeing them for the first time. Afterwards Mike, Dave, Conny, Nick and Andrew chatted for a short time about collaborations, recording songs, archery, metal styles and of course the laughter soon followed.
\n\nSongs featured: Savior and Barriers (c) Xero, 2019 all rights reserved.
","summary":"Mike, Dave, Conny, Nick and Andrew of Xero talk about future plans, collaborations and upcoming gigs.","date_published":"2019-06-22T16:00:00.000+01:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://chtbl.com/track/39249/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/fb28b2bb-19a2-4a23-abe6-2f6359e54b9d/b238e0a6-8c10-4528-85c3-0fbefe3888be.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mp3","size_in_bytes":49743829,"duration_in_seconds":2072}]},{"id":"582789cc-4ab6-4dff-8b42-f7b1e6fbb077","title":"Episode 18: Horrenda, Darragh, Aaron and Mark invite us into their world of Black Metal and offer up a unique Irish perspective to this extreme form of metal. ","url":"https://themetalcell.fireside.fm/18","content_text":"The Metal Cell Studio travelled up to Dublin to meet Darragh, Aaron and Mark of Black Metal act Horrenda to discuss the release of their new single Nerve Gas on the 18th of June, writing and recording for an album release later this year and what is means to be Black Metal band in Ireland. Of course no Metal Cell Podcast wouldn’t be complete without the usual array of funny stories to brighten any blackened hearts listening. \n\nSongs featured: Nerve Gas and Sluagh (c) Horrenda, 2019 all rights reserved.","content_html":"The Metal Cell Studio travelled up to Dublin to meet Darragh, Aaron and Mark of Black Metal act Horrenda to discuss the release of their new single Nerve Gas on the 18th of June, writing and recording for an album release later this year and what is means to be Black Metal band in Ireland. Of course no Metal Cell Podcast wouldn’t be complete without the usual array of funny stories to brighten any blackened hearts listening.
\n\nSongs featured: Nerve Gas and Sluagh (c) Horrenda, 2019 all rights reserved.
","summary":"Darragh, Arron and Mark of Horrenda, invite us into their world of Black Metal and offer up a unique Irish perspective to this extreme form of metal. ","date_published":"2019-06-21T16:15:00.000+01:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://chtbl.com/track/39249/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/fb28b2bb-19a2-4a23-abe6-2f6359e54b9d/582789cc-4ab6-4dff-8b42-f7b1e6fbb077.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mp3","size_in_bytes":84532035,"duration_in_seconds":3522}]},{"id":"6907d358-287d-481b-94e2-e588cd920627","title":"Episode 17: Hellfest 2019 Special. Patrick Murphy of The Irish Flagbearers of Hellfest talks about going to his 9th Hellfest Festival in Clisson France and the huge sense of fellowship created with the Irish flag they bring over.","url":"https://themetalcell.fireside.fm/17","content_text":"Patrick Murphy of The Irish Flagbearers of Hellfest talks about going to his 9th Hellfest Festival in Clisson France. There are two Irish flags created, each decorated by the bands that are playing that year with the central motif usually a play on words in relation to a chosen favourite band and the festival itself i.e Down and Bury Me at Hellfest. One flag is kept aside for that band in question to be thrown up or presented to them after they finish their set and the other flag gets it's flagpole inside the wooded area at the concert and is held aloft by chosen members as a symbol to announce The Irish are here and ready to have a good time! The flag has featured in thousands of pics and vids of bands playing at Hellfest and also there have been acknowledgments by the organisers of Hellfest, which included Patrick and the group of Flagbearers in a documentary about the legendary event. ","content_html":"Patrick Murphy of The Irish Flagbearers of Hellfest talks about going to his 9th Hellfest Festival in Clisson France. There are two Irish flags created, each decorated by the bands that are playing that year with the central motif usually a play on words in relation to a chosen favourite band and the festival itself i.e Down and Bury Me at Hellfest. One flag is kept aside for that band in question to be thrown up or presented to them after they finish their set and the other flag gets it's flagpole inside the wooded area at the concert and is held aloft by chosen members as a symbol to announce The Irish are here and ready to have a good time! The flag has featured in thousands of pics and vids of bands playing at Hellfest and also there have been acknowledgments by the organisers of Hellfest, which included Patrick and the group of Flagbearers in a documentary about the legendary event.
","summary":"Hellfest 2019 Special with Patrick Murphy of The Irish Flagbearers of Hellfest.","date_published":"2019-06-14T16:45:00.000+01:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://chtbl.com/track/39249/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/fb28b2bb-19a2-4a23-abe6-2f6359e54b9d/6907d358-287d-481b-94e2-e588cd920627.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mp3","size_in_bytes":30909696,"duration_in_seconds":1931}]},{"id":"e5d31095-7742-433b-a1bd-4073da5745b0","title":"Episode 16: Worn Out. Evan and Alex talk about Alex's arrival, future plans and upcoming gigs. ","url":"https://themetalcell.fireside.fm/16","content_text":"The Metal Cell Studio was delighted to spend an entertaining hour in the company of Evan Prendergast (drums) and new guitarist Alex Heinrich of Worn Out discussing an eventful few months which saw original guitarist Isaac leave and Alex joining, resulting in the creation of several new songs, the importance of band dynamics, gigging with various bands, working with artists Kate Rua & Kelvin Doran and the Irish Metal Scene. It's a jam packed hour with the two lads and there's plenty of laughs along the way. \nSongs featured: No Truth and With False Hope (c) Worn Out, 2019 all rights reserved.","content_html":"The Metal Cell Studio was delighted to spend an entertaining hour in the company of Evan Prendergast (drums) and new guitarist Alex Heinrich of Worn Out discussing an eventful few months which saw original guitarist Isaac leave and Alex joining, resulting in the creation of several new songs, the importance of band dynamics, gigging with various bands, working with artists Kate Rua & Kelvin Doran and the Irish Metal Scene. It's a jam packed hour with the two lads and there's plenty of laughs along the way.
\nSongs featured: No Truth and With False Hope (c) Worn Out, 2019 all rights reserved.
The Metal Cell Studio packed it's mics, laptop cans of Carlsberg and headed up to Galway following the trail of slime to track down Ten Ton Slug. Sean and Ronán sat down with me in Ronán's kitchen and instead of TV show Come Dine With Me we had our own Come Slime with Me chat about upcoming tours, recording singles, past members, future plans and of course the excellent merchandise from Ten Ton Slug. All in all it was a great chat with one of the leading bands of the Irish Metal Scene and plenty of craic as well. So please listen, share and convert. Ough!!!
\nSongs featured: Slug Grinder and Trollhunter (c) Ten Ton Slug 2019 all rights reserved.
The Metal Cell Studio was delighted to catch up with the guitarist from Bailer, Chris Harte who came in to have a chat about the upcoming Bailer tour of the U.K, the new direction of the songwriting process, that tour of Russia, crowd killing, merchandise, press promo's and the success of their videos. There's a lot going on with Bailer at the moment so it was great to catch Chris before they crush all before them during a busy few months ahead. So grab a beer or a smoke, chill out and enjoy Episode 14 of the Podcast. Don't forget to leave a recommendation oif you like the show.
","summary":"Chris Harte, guitarist with Bailer talks about the rise of the band in both Ireland and the U.K, how remaining independent has so far proved successful and the buzz of winning over more fans with their riotous performances.","date_published":"2019-05-22T18:30:00.000+01:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://chtbl.com/track/39249/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/fb28b2bb-19a2-4a23-abe6-2f6359e54b9d/977fe68a-6294-446a-bae4-bac4492a3930.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mp3","size_in_bytes":63874176,"duration_in_seconds":3992}]},{"id":"95a2c871-efda-4e0e-a6f8-f1fbeae52eed","title":"Episode 13: Coroza. Riff merchants Ciaran Coghlan and Jack O'Neill discuss the bands six month hiatus, recording new material and preview of two tracks from the yet to be released new album “Chaliceburner”","url":"https://themetalcell.fireside.fm/13","content_text":"The Metal Cell Studio is proud to announce that Coroza are back to bring the heaviness to bear on the Irish Metal Scene with an exclusive preview of two tracks off their yet to be released new album “Chaliceburner”. The first song to open the episode is the actual title track “Chaliceburner” Heaviness rests well in the arms of Coroza and this is a fine example of a band that deliver it in huge slabs. Closing the show is the instrumental track “Scaltheen” sure to level any audience and leave them slack jawed in a drooling mess when that saxophone kicks in. Absolutely blown away by these two songs and remember they're not fully mixed yet but if this is a taster then we all can look forward to another huge release from one of our own flying the flag for Irish Metal. Ciaran and Jack delve into the time frame its taken to navigate through replacing a band member, recording an album, side projects and emerging through the other side ready to go for the jugular with a series of gigs right through the summer. ","content_html":"The Metal Cell Studio is proud to announce that Coroza are back to bring the heaviness to bear on the Irish Metal Scene with an exclusive preview of two tracks off their yet to be released new album “Chaliceburner”. The first song to open the episode is the actual title track “Chaliceburner” Heaviness rests well in the arms of Coroza and this is a fine example of a band that deliver it in huge slabs. Closing the show is the instrumental track “Scaltheen” sure to level any audience and leave them slack jawed in a drooling mess when that saxophone kicks in. Absolutely blown away by these two songs and remember they're not fully mixed yet but if this is a taster then we all can look forward to another huge release from one of our own flying the flag for Irish Metal. Ciaran and Jack delve into the time frame its taken to navigate through replacing a band member, recording an album, side projects and emerging through the other side ready to go for the jugular with a series of gigs right through the summer.
","summary":"Riff merchants Ciaran Coghlan and Jack O'Neill of Coroza discuss the bands six month hiatus, recording new material, unleashing the heft with a series of upcoming gigs and giving us an exclusive preview of two unmixed tracks from the yet to be released new album “Chaliceburner”","date_published":"2019-05-16T16:45:00.000+01:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://chtbl.com/track/39249/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/fb28b2bb-19a2-4a23-abe6-2f6359e54b9d/95a2c871-efda-4e0e-a6f8-f1fbeae52eed.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mp3","size_in_bytes":66542976,"duration_in_seconds":4158}]},{"id":"a500f4d3-dc11-4b8b-812c-84f89f2631e5","title":"Episode 12: Partholón. Howard talks about recording the new album, The Siege, the Irish Metal scene and his own personal journey.","url":"https://themetalcell.fireside.fm/12","content_text":"The Metal Cell Studio was delighted to spend an entertaining few hours in the company of Howard, the hugely talented and accomplished vocalist & guitarist from Partholón. Howard has been involved in playing music in Cork with various bands for over 22 years, which allows him to share his perspective with me on the current status of the metal scene. He explains the responsibility he places upon himself as an musician and an artist, his hopes, frustrations and ambitions which drive him to complete the Partholón album for a future release late this year. It was a great interview and plenty of laughter ensued as well.\nShout outs to: Magnus and Cult of Luna, Ten Ton Slug, Zealot Cult, Zhora, God Alone, Archaós, Pavol from Soothsayer, Last Light Recording Studio's, Seanie from Unyielding Love, Red Sun Alert, One Hundred Year Old Man, Na Cruithne, Coroza, Damage Grows, Mark from Paranoid Beast, Pyre Promotions, The Magnapinna and Stu. \n\nSongs featured: All We Are & The Hunt (c) Partholón, 2019 all rights reserved.","content_html":"The Metal Cell Studio was delighted to spend an entertaining few hours in the company of Howard, the hugely talented and accomplished vocalist & guitarist from Partholón. Howard has been involved in playing music in Cork with various bands for over 22 years, which allows him to share his perspective with me on the current status of the metal scene. He explains the responsibility he places upon himself as an musician and an artist, his hopes, frustrations and ambitions which drive him to complete the Partholón album for a future release late this year. It was a great interview and plenty of laughter ensued as well.
\nShout outs to: Magnus and Cult of Luna, Ten Ton Slug, Zealot Cult, Zhora, God Alone, Archaós, Pavol from Soothsayer, Last Light Recording Studio's, Seanie from Unyielding Love, Red Sun Alert, One Hundred Year Old Man, Na Cruithne, Coroza, Damage Grows, Mark from Paranoid Beast, Pyre Promotions, The Magnapinna and Stu.
Songs featured: All We Are & The Hunt (c) Partholón, 2019 all rights reserved.
","summary":"Howard frontman/guitarist talks about the responsibility he places upon himself as an musician and an artist in recording and preparing songs with Partholón for their upcoming album.","date_published":"2019-05-05T16:00:00.000+01:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://chtbl.com/track/39249/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/fb28b2bb-19a2-4a23-abe6-2f6359e54b9d/a500f4d3-dc11-4b8b-812c-84f89f2631e5.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mp3","size_in_bytes":61190059,"duration_in_seconds":3824}]},{"id":"0a4e58f6-c595-4882-860b-2e14b2cf5050","title":"Episode 11: The Siege Special #2. Recorded live at The Clayton Hotel in Limerick with Matt Geoghegan bass/vocals and Steve Walsh guitars of Grey Stag","url":"https://themetalcell.fireside.fm/11","content_text":"Fresh off the Kasbah stage in Dolans where they levelled the crowd, I caught up with Matt and Steve for a cool beer and we talked about the huge reaction they got for their first ever Siege of Limerick. They talk about the countless gigs they've played over the last few months, their influences, the song writing process for \"The Guide\" E.P and of course the magnificent but missing “Gatt” their drummer who may be dead, on a bus or just on the lash as the Podcast was happening. Shout outs to Bad Reputation, Mick Richards, Oracle.\nSongs featured: Labyrinth & Those of Stone © White Stag, 2018, all rights reserved.\n\nsupportirishmetal","content_html":"Fresh off the Kasbah stage in Dolans where they levelled the crowd, I caught up with Matt and Steve for a cool beer and we talked about the huge reaction they got for their first ever Siege of Limerick. They talk about the countless gigs they've played over the last few months, their influences, the song writing process for "The Guide" E.P and of course the magnificent but missing “Gatt” their drummer who may be dead, on a bus or just on the lash as the Podcast was happening. Shout outs to Bad Reputation, Mick Richards, Oracle.
\nSongs featured: Labyrinth & Those of Stone © White Stag, 2018, all rights reserved.
I was delighted to finally sit down and chat with one of the soundest purveyors of Irish Death Metal, the legendary Mick Carey of Zealot Cult. We cracked open a few beers and the conversation flowed from Zealot Cult being invited to play Bloodstock, their upcoming tour of the USA and the story behind their brutally heavy and critically acclaimed album Spiritual Sickness.
\nShout outs to: Bad Reputation, Ciaran Culhane, Paulo Girardi, Mark Riddick, Ten Ton Slug, Invictus, Vomitor, Destroyer 666, Fetid Zombie, Maligner, Dead Congregation, Blood Harvest, Left Cross, Oxalate, Skullshitter
\nSongs featured: Blades of Jihad & Repent in Flames © Zealot Cult, 2018, all rights reserved
Tommy Tighe and The Sound Cellar is an essential visit when travel to Dublin, in fact many metal fans and bands across the world have all frequented his downstairs shop including Metallica. Tommy is a walking encyclopedia when it comes to all genres of metal and you'll never leave his store empty handed. He is celebrating fifty years in business next year and I thought it was only fitting that I paid him a visit to thank him for his huge contribution to our Irish Metal Scene and enjoy having a bit of banter with him as well. Hope you enjoy it...the sound improves after a minute as we were chatting using hand held mics and customers were still coming in. Please like and leave a comment on iTunes or Spotify.
","summary":"Tommy Tighe tells me about how the Sound Cellar came about and his love for metal and the blues.","date_published":"2019-04-23T15:00:00.000+01:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://chtbl.com/track/39249/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/fb28b2bb-19a2-4a23-abe6-2f6359e54b9d/68591a8d-36e3-4d1d-b258-c8f7c1e4c7b2.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mp3","size_in_bytes":30093060,"duration_in_seconds":1880}]},{"id":"aaa29bd3-4ad9-4fb0-a31d-38a16e6e01ee","title":"Episode 8: Archaós. Aaron and Luke talk about the new release of their e.p \"Liberation\".","url":"https://themetalcell.fireside.fm/8","content_text":"Archaós released their brilliant sophomore e.p Liberation to the Irish Metal Community on March 22nd 2019. Aaron on bass and Luke frontman/guitarist visited The Metal Cell studios to talk about how they wrote, recorded and mixed the e.p themselves along with fellow band members Alessio on guitar/death vocals and Chris on drums. Cans of beer were cracked open to a discussion on Dantes \"The Divine Comedy\", attacking metal objects with axes for the opening track Dugga and what it means for a band like Archaós to find their sound in a thriving Irish Metal Scene. So sit back and enjoy this great episode with the 2 lads of Archaós who certainly can make a huge difference to Irish Metal given their chance. Shout outs to Partholón, God Alone, Bailer, Zhora, Worn Out, From The Bogs of Aughiska, Words That Burn, Interference, Yurt and of course Dead Label and Ten Ton Slug. #supportirishmetal\nSongs featured: Dugga & Liberation © Archaós, 2019, all rights reserved","content_html":"Archaós released their brilliant sophomore e.p Liberation to the Irish Metal Community on March 22nd 2019. Aaron on bass and Luke frontman/guitarist visited The Metal Cell studios to talk about how they wrote, recorded and mixed the e.p themselves along with fellow band members Alessio on guitar/death vocals and Chris on drums. Cans of beer were cracked open to a discussion on Dantes "The Divine Comedy", attacking metal objects with axes for the opening track Dugga and what it means for a band like Archaós to find their sound in a thriving Irish Metal Scene. So sit back and enjoy this great episode with the 2 lads of Archaós who certainly can make a huge difference to Irish Metal given their chance. Shout outs to Partholón, God Alone, Bailer, Zhora, Worn Out, From The Bogs of Aughiska, Words That Burn, Interference, Yurt and of course Dead Label and Ten Ton Slug. #supportirishmetal
\nSongs featured: Dugga & Liberation © Archaós, 2019, all rights reserved
The Metal Cell was delighted to have hosted Pat Clancy and Tony 'Toby' Boyle, two absolute legends of the Cork and Irish Metal Scene. They have gone to countless gigs, collected a huge array of priceless memorabilia with Pat in possession of over 9,000 vinyl records, original tapes and demos of all genres in metal and shared their passion for metal to thousands across the world. It really is a great example of how two guys from Ireland connected with and communicated with fellow metallers in an age where facebook wasn't available, downloads didn't exist and hard copies mattered. Enjoy the conversation and please share it if you like it. Shout outs to Metal Radio Ireland, King Woes Court Podcast and Tommy from the Soundcellar.
","summary":"Pat and Toby talk about being into metal for over 40 years and the changes to the Irish metal scene they've experienced.","date_published":"2019-04-12T16:45:00.000+01:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://chtbl.com/track/39249/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/fb28b2bb-19a2-4a23-abe6-2f6359e54b9d/9af76bd3-4d63-4768-baaf-8fc58a025b62.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mp3","size_in_bytes":66477661,"duration_in_seconds":4154}]},{"id":"a83dcc9c-4af8-412d-abe6-70adaf19a68a","title":"Episode 6: Mark \"Mossy\" Morrissey of Paranoid Beast Promotions reveals that being Paranoid is great for the Cork Metal Scene.","url":"https://themetalcell.fireside.fm/6","content_text":"Mossy's contribution to the Cork and Irish Metal Scene in one year has been nothing short of immense. Born and raised in Cork, his enthusiasm, vision and passion for metal is backed up by a professional approach which is second to none. The fact that he is 'sound' adds to the many ingredients needed to run successful metal shows in Cork. On this episode Mossy talks about the Irish and Cork metal scenes, the influence of stoner metal on him, the gigs he went to since he was a kid and his collection of art that has rival collector Lars Ulrich looking over his shoulder. He also talks about upcoming Paranoid Beast Promotions that feature Dead Witches, Wolf Council, Elder Druid and Soothsayer on the 19th of April in the Spailpin and The Magnapinna, Damage Grows and Red Sun Alert on the 27th of April in Freds. The 2019 Monolith Festival on Aug 3rd in Cypress Avenue. Shout outs to Room 101, Peter at DME, Magnapinna and Howard, Jim Tobin, Con Doyle, Pat Clancy, Judgment, Kemikill, Dead Label and Grey Stag. It's a great interview so please share it, leave a like on fb and any feedback is much appreciated. #supportirishmetal","content_html":"Mossy's contribution to the Cork and Irish Metal Scene in one year has been nothing short of immense. Born and raised in Cork, his enthusiasm, vision and passion for metal is backed up by a professional approach which is second to none. The fact that he is 'sound' adds to the many ingredients needed to run successful metal shows in Cork. On this episode Mossy talks about the Irish and Cork metal scenes, the influence of stoner metal on him, the gigs he went to since he was a kid and his collection of art that has rival collector Lars Ulrich looking over his shoulder. He also talks about upcoming Paranoid Beast Promotions that feature Dead Witches, Wolf Council, Elder Druid and Soothsayer on the 19th of April in the Spailpin and The Magnapinna, Damage Grows and Red Sun Alert on the 27th of April in Freds. The 2019 Monolith Festival on Aug 3rd in Cypress Avenue. Shout outs to Room 101, Peter at DME, Magnapinna and Howard, Jim Tobin, Con Doyle, Pat Clancy, Judgment, Kemikill, Dead Label and Grey Stag. It's a great interview so please share it, leave a like on fb and any feedback is much appreciated. #supportirishmetal
","summary":"On the 21st of April 2018 Mossy started up the first Paranoid gig in The Poor Relation. It caught many of the metal community in Cork by surprise. Then followed a further five Paranoid gigs each drawing bigger crowds and praise from many corners of the Irish Metal Scene. culminating in the Ritual of the Evil Eye at the end of a successful year for Mossy. The brand Paranoid joined up with Con Doyle's Subtle Beast Promotions giving us The Paranoid Beast for 2019. The future of the Cork Metal scene is secure and healthier than ever thanks to the professionalism and passion Mossy has brought to each gig and future ones to come. ","date_published":"2019-04-06T15:15:00.000+01:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://chtbl.com/track/39249/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/fb28b2bb-19a2-4a23-abe6-2f6359e54b9d/a83dcc9c-4af8-412d-abe6-70adaf19a68a.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mp3","size_in_bytes":56298265,"duration_in_seconds":3518}]},{"id":"21339c66-849d-4ed3-934e-c45f2183afaf","title":"Episode 5: Shane J Horan Professional Music Photographer and his view behind the lens of the Irish Metal Scene.","url":"https://themetalcell.fireside.fm/5","content_text":"The Metal Cell was delighted to have the brilliant Shane Horan over to talk about his career so far in photographing music acts and working with numerous bands in the Irish metal scene. He explains about how important it is to build up a working relationship with a band from a photographers view point, the hazards of shooting bands at metal gigs and how working with digital photography suits his style of work. The whole area of photographic copyright is explained from Shanes viewpoint and it's another example of how a guy like Shane is so well liked in the metal community. So enjoy and please like, share and spread the word. ","content_html":"The Metal Cell was delighted to have the brilliant Shane Horan over to talk about his career so far in photographing music acts and working with numerous bands in the Irish metal scene. He explains about how important it is to build up a working relationship with a band from a photographers view point, the hazards of shooting bands at metal gigs and how working with digital photography suits his style of work. The whole area of photographic copyright is explained from Shanes viewpoint and it's another example of how a guy like Shane is so well liked in the metal community. So enjoy and please like, share and spread the word.
","summary":"Shane talks about his crossover from being a metal fan to a well respected and much liked professional photographer in the Irish music scene.","date_published":"2019-03-29T14:00:00.000+00:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://chtbl.com/track/39249/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/fb28b2bb-19a2-4a23-abe6-2f6359e54b9d/21339c66-849d-4ed3-934e-c45f2183afaf.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mp3","size_in_bytes":45953775,"duration_in_seconds":2872}]},{"id":"faf3404c-8bb8-4d70-b1fd-91b95f44c69a","title":"Episode 4: Danny Fitzgerald of Pethrophile Promotions on reviving the metal scene and burrito's in Cork.","url":"https://themetalcell.fireside.fm/4","content_text":"The Metal Cell was delighted to welcome Danny Fitz of Pethrophile Promotions to the studio last week. Danny and his team have been vital in keeping the metal scene alive and healthy since 2015 in Cork, hosting gigs in venues like Fred Zeppelins and An Spailpin Fanach. In this episode he discusses the success of the Urban Assault Festivals and the effort it takes to organize them, the bands that he has worked with and upcoming gigs for Pethrophile Promotions like Dead Label on the 23rd of March An Spailpin Fanach and Metal United Worldwide in Cypress Avenue June 15th. Shout outs to Jim from Dity Casuals, Julia from Red Sun Alert, John in Irish Metal Archives, Warren at Claycastle Studios in Youghal, our own Irish bands Cruachan, Coroza, Zhora, Na Cruithne, Ten Ton Slug, Partholon, Bailer, Jenova, God Alone and our Scottish brothers in metal Razor Sharp Death Blizzard. So grab a burrito from Boojum and chill out with us for the next 47 mins. \\m/ ","content_html":"The Metal Cell was delighted to welcome Danny Fitz of Pethrophile Promotions to the studio last week. Danny and his team have been vital in keeping the metal scene alive and healthy since 2015 in Cork, hosting gigs in venues like Fred Zeppelins and An Spailpin Fanach. In this episode he discusses the success of the Urban Assault Festivals and the effort it takes to organize them, the bands that he has worked with and upcoming gigs for Pethrophile Promotions like Dead Label on the 23rd of March An Spailpin Fanach and Metal United Worldwide in Cypress Avenue June 15th. Shout outs to Jim from Dity Casuals, Julia from Red Sun Alert, John in Irish Metal Archives, Warren at Claycastle Studios in Youghal, our own Irish bands Cruachan, Coroza, Zhora, Na Cruithne, Ten Ton Slug, Partholon, Bailer, Jenova, God Alone and our Scottish brothers in metal Razor Sharp Death Blizzard. So grab a burrito from Boojum and chill out with us for the next 47 mins. \\m/
","summary":"Danny Fitz shares his insights on successfully running gigs for the Irish Metal scene in Cork since 2015, with his own events company Pethrophile Promotions, that celebrated its 4th birthday recently. More than 70 metal bands have worked with and been promoted by Danny over those 4 years with many more to come. ","date_published":"2019-03-18T15:00:00.000+00:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://chtbl.com/track/39249/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/fb28b2bb-19a2-4a23-abe6-2f6359e54b9d/faf3404c-8bb8-4d70-b1fd-91b95f44c69a.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mp3","size_in_bytes":45216495,"duration_in_seconds":2826}]},{"id":"5d39ea04-62f6-48e7-811a-634fa17975d8","title":"Episode 1: Talking Old School Metal with Donie G and Martin Walsh","url":"https://themetalcell.fireside.fm/1","content_text":"I was pleased to have Donie and Martin in the studio to talk about being into metal for over 45 years and the changes to the Irish metal scene they've experienced over the years. The Old School Metal series will be a regular feature of the show. I recorded this episode using Audacity so it limited us to two mics instead of 3 so the pops and bumps are a result of the lads sharing the mic. All my other episodes are done in Reaper. Thanks for listening Richie Le Faux.","content_html":"I was pleased to have Donie and Martin in the studio to talk about being into metal for over 45 years and the changes to the Irish metal scene they've experienced over the years. The Old School Metal series will be a regular feature of the show. I recorded this episode using Audacity so it limited us to two mics instead of 3 so the pops and bumps are a result of the lads sharing the mic. All my other episodes are done in Reaper. Thanks for listening Richie Le Faux.
","summary":"Donie and Martin talk about being into metal for over 45 years and the changes to the Irish metal scene they've experienced.","date_published":"2019-03-14T17:00:00.000+00:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://chtbl.com/track/39249/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/fb28b2bb-19a2-4a23-abe6-2f6359e54b9d/5d39ea04-62f6-48e7-811a-634fa17975d8.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mp3","size_in_bytes":81866291,"duration_in_seconds":3411}]},{"id":"cf0ba64c-0ed0-46a6-9d2a-bc0344f21878","title":"Episode 3: Deccie O'Shea ex Cyclefly and Mako DC with some tales from the fishbowl.","url":"https://themetalcell.fireside.fm/3","content_text":"The Metal Cell was delighted to have been joined in the studio by Deccie O'Shea. A top class singer and all round great guy. Deccie delves into the past to describe how Cyclefly signed to a major label, took on the big U.S acts and toured successfully stateside for a number of years winning fans over like Chester Bennington, Gavin Bush and top producers like Sylvia Massey (Tool, Peppers). He talks about the transition to Mako DC and having to build a new musical legacy again. ","content_html":"The Metal Cell was delighted to have been joined in the studio by Deccie O'Shea. A top class singer and all round great guy. Deccie delves into the past to describe how Cyclefly signed to a major label, took on the big U.S acts and toured successfully stateside for a number of years winning fans over like Chester Bennington, Gavin Bush and top producers like Sylvia Massey (Tool, Peppers). He talks about the transition to Mako DC and having to build a new musical legacy again.
","summary":"From East Cork playing local gigs in Midleton to playing famous festivals like Reading, Leeds and Ozzfest. Deccie also talks about how his current band Mako DC were nominated for a Grammy. ","date_published":"2019-03-14T17:00:00.000+00:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://chtbl.com/track/39249/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/fb28b2bb-19a2-4a23-abe6-2f6359e54b9d/cf0ba64c-0ed0-46a6-9d2a-bc0344f21878.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mp3","size_in_bytes":44184972,"duration_in_seconds":2761}]},{"id":"31182433-1cd7-4ded-a480-6d2de3f7624b","title":"Episode 2: Colin Bolger of Zhora and why his feet are nailed to the ground!","url":"https://themetalcell.fireside.fm/2","content_text":"The Metal Cell was delighted to have Colin of Zhora at the studio to talk about his passion for music and art. It was a terrific chat that covered his journey from a shy teenager picking up a guitar in Clonmel to a prowling frontman on the stages of Wacken and Bloodstock. Hope you enjoy it and thanks to Erica for coming along for the support. Richie Le Faux","content_html":"The Metal Cell was delighted to have Colin of Zhora at the studio to talk about his passion for music and art. It was a terrific chat that covered his journey from a shy teenager picking up a guitar in Clonmel to a prowling frontman on the stages of Wacken and Bloodstock. Hope you enjoy it and thanks to Erica for coming along for the support. Richie Le Faux
","summary":"Colin Bolger shares his insights on Zhora, the Irish metal scene, art and his creativity. ","date_published":"2019-03-14T17:00:00.000+00:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://chtbl.com/track/39249/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/fb28b2bb-19a2-4a23-abe6-2f6359e54b9d/31182433-1cd7-4ded-a480-6d2de3f7624b.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mp3","size_in_bytes":71794296,"duration_in_seconds":5128}]}]}