The Metal Cell Podcast
Irelands Premier Metal Music Podcast.
About the show
Irelands Premier Metal Music Podcast. The Metal Cell Podcast sets out to promote the Irish Metal Scene by talking to the bands, promoters, artists and fans of this musical genre. I hope to interview as many generations as possible involved in the Irish Metal community from those who create the music, design the artwork, promote the gigs or simply fans of the music itself. It's one of the most exciting times ever to be a Metal fan in Ireland with so many home grown and international metal bands touring our cities and releasing incredible music. This Podcast has become a solid link in communicating our voices throughout the world wide Metal community. The bonds forged in the Metal Scene are strong, loyal and lasting. Friendships created that traverse oceans and continents linking us to Europe, the America's, The Far East and even into the Eastern Block. Thank you all for listening and for your support, Richie. #supportyourlocalmetalscene
Episodes
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Episode 208: Molarbear. Adi (Drums), Andy (Riffs), Dave (Bass) & Rowan (Vox/Riffs) have released one of my favorite albums of the year 'You will need Gods'.
December 23rd, 2022 | 1 hr 35 mins
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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', 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
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Episode 207: Sonus Mortis. I talk to Kevin Byrne whose epic solo Death Metal album 'Collapse The Mountain' is out now.
December 16th, 2022 | 1 hr 15 mins
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Kevin Byrne it's fair to say is a veteran of the Irish Metal Scene stretching back to the formation of Valediction in 2005. When Valediction went their separate ways Kevin approached Mick Richards, who recorded their debut album. He told him his plans for his solo project 'Sonus Mortis' and after six albums in nine years the bond is still strong. There is plenty to cover after six albums in nine years in relation to how Kevin approaches song structures, lyrical themes and the build up to his current brilliant release 'Collapse The Mountain'.
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Episode 206: Hellripper. 'Warlocks Grim & Withered Hags' is the next new Hellripper album, James gives us the exclusive insight on it before it's release in early 2023.
December 9th, 2022 | 1 hr 18 mins
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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.
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Episode 205: Keith (Drums) & Luke (Riffs) of Dog Tired talk about their upcoming dates in Ireland & completing work on a new album.
December 1st, 2022 | 56 mins 15 secs
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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!
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Episode 204: Jack Penders of Rotlaust talks about his new release 'The Dirge'. All hail epic Irish Death Metal!
November 25th, 2022 | 1 hr 24 mins
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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.
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Episode 203: Join myself, Danielle, Evan and Joe as we talk about topics related to our favorite music....METAL!
November 18th, 2022 | 1 hr 30 mins
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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.
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Episode 202: Sam Ellis (ex-Ilenkus) talks about crafting material for his new solo project Apogean Tide.
November 11th, 2022 | 59 mins 48 secs
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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.
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Episode 201: Yurt: Boz, Bushey & Steve of sonic elders Yurt talk about the release of the upcoming brilliant fifth album 'Upgrade to Obsolete'.
November 4th, 2022 | 1 hr 52 mins
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I was delighted to welcome the three sonic elders Boz, Bushey & Steve of Yurt, who were on the show to promote their upcoming brilliant album 'Upgrade to Obsolete' and talk about the history of this uniquely underground band.
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Episode 200: The Siege of Limerick Special - Samhain MMXXII with John of Bad Reputation & Steve of Grey Stag.
October 28th, 2022 | 57 mins 25 secs
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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.
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Episode 199: Godless Suns: Peter Humphries (Guitarist) of the stoner/sludge/doom band talks about the bands inception & upcoming self titled debut album.
October 21st, 2022 | 58 mins 57 secs
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It was a pleasure to welcome Peter Humphries of stoner/sludge/doom band Godless Suns to the show. The three piece from England, completed by Sarah on Bass/Vocals and Dan on Drums/mixing/mastering are putting the finishing touches to what promises to be a massive riff laden self titled debut album which is being released on 25/11/22.
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Episode 198: God is an Astronaut: Torsten Kinsella (Guitars/Pianos/Synths) discusses his involvement in the music scene and the 20th anniversary of God is an Astronaut's debut album 'The End Of The Beginning'.
October 14th, 2022 | 1 hr 10 mins
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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'.
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Episode 197: The Metal Cell Forums with special guest Gavin McInally of Damnation Festival, Manchester.
October 7th, 2022 | 1 hr 41 mins
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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. He talks 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. We reviewed five quality releases from Eternal Helcaraxe, Foraoisí gan Iniúchadh, Koma, Cyanide Gems & Survivalist
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Episode 196: Eternal Helcaraxe: Praetorian(Guitars/Vox) & Tyrith(Drums) of Black Metal band Eternal Helcaraxe talk about their immense new album 'Drowned in Ash'.
September 30th, 2022 | 1 hr 3 mins
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It was a pleasure to welcome Eternal Helcaraxes, Praetorian (Guitars/Vox) & Tyrith (Drums) to the Podcast. The Black Metal three piece along with 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 doesnt follow the pack, but leads by example.'
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Episode 195: Fornoth: Daire (Vox/Bass) Charlie & John (Guitars) and Lachlan (Drums) discuss riffs, gigs & 'Bog' metal.
September 23rd, 2022 | 1 hr 9 mins
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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.
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Episode 194: HAINT. Ian (guitars/vocals) & Steve (Drums) join me to talk about upcoming singles, gigs and songwriting.
September 16th, 2022 | 46 mins 10 secs
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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. 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.
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Episode 193: The Sluagh: Avi, Sean (guitars) & Killian (backing vocals/guitars) of Tech Death and Prog Metal band, The Sluagh.
September 9th, 2022 | 1 hr 3 mins
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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’.