web01.fireside.fm Tue, 07 Apr 2026 13:29:59 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) The Metal Cell Podcast - Episodes Tagged with “Irish Metal” https://themetalcell.fireside.fm/tags/irish%20metal Fri, 14 Jun 2019 16:45:00 +0100 Irelands premier and award winning Metal Music Podcast. The Metal Cell Podcast sets out to promote the Irish Metal Scene by talking to the bands, promoters, artists and fans of this musical genre. I hope to interview as many generations as possible involved in the Irish Metal community from those who create the music, design the artwork, promote the gigs or simply fans of the music itself. It's one of the most exciting times ever to be a Metal fan in Ireland with so many home grown and international metal bands touring our cities and releasing incredible music. This Podcast has become a solid link in communicating our voices throughout the world wide Metal community. The bonds forged in the Metal Scene are strong, loyal and lasting. Friendships created that traverse oceans and continents, which saw the podcast charting in Europe, the America's, and Asia. Thank you all for listening and for your support, Richie. #supportyourlocalmetalscene en-us episodic Irelands premier award winning Metal Music Podcast. Richard Duhig Irelands premier and award winning Metal Music Podcast. The Metal Cell Podcast sets out to promote the Irish Metal Scene by talking to the bands, promoters, artists and fans of this musical genre. I hope to interview as many generations as possible involved in the Irish Metal community from those who create the music, design the artwork, promote the gigs or simply fans of the music itself. It's one of the most exciting times ever to be a Metal fan in Ireland with so many home grown and international metal bands touring our cities and releasing incredible music. This Podcast has become a solid link in communicating our voices throughout the world wide Metal community. The bonds forged in the Metal Scene are strong, loyal and lasting. Friendships created that traverse oceans and continents, which saw the podcast charting in Europe, the America's, and Asia. Thank you all for listening and for your support, Richie. #supportyourlocalmetalscene yes Irelands Premier Metal Music Podcast, heavy metal podcast, metal podcast, music interviews, irish podcast, music podcast, rock podcast, band podcast, Irish Rock podcast, themetalcellpodcast, ireland metal podcast, sludge interview, sludge podcast, gigs podcast, headbanging podcast, hard rock podcast, loud podcast, talking metal podcast, metal scene podcast, moshing podcast, interview, spotify, music, playlist, apple, applemusic, song, itunes, album, soundcloud, playlists, premium, youtube, check, spotifyplaylist, songs, nowplaying, listening, newmusic, app, subscribers, live metal interviews, irish metal bands, irish metal scene. Richard Duhig themetalcell@gmail.com 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. http://themetalcell.fireside.fm/17 6907d358-287d-481b-94e2-e588cd920627 Fri, 14 Jun 2019 16:45:00 +0100 Richard Duhig 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. full Richard Duhig Hellfest 2019 Special with Patrick Murphy of The Irish Flagbearers of Hellfest. 32:11 yes 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. Irish metal, Hellfest, Podcast 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.

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]]> 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.

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]]> Episode 7: Talking Old School Metal with Pat Clancy and Tony 'Toby' Boyle http://themetalcell.fireside.fm/7 9af76bd3-4d63-4768-baaf-8fc58a025b62 Fri, 12 Apr 2019 16:45:00 +0100 Richard Duhig 7 Talking Old School Metal with Pat Clancy and Tony 'Toby' Boyle full Richard Duhig Pat and Toby talk about being into metal for over 40 years and the changes to the Irish metal scene they've experienced. 1:09:14 yes 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. Podcast, Irish Metal, Memorabilia, Heavy Metal, Album Art, Thrash, Black Metal 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.

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]]> 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.

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]]> Episode 5: Shane J Horan Professional Music Photographer and his view behind the lens of the Irish Metal Scene. http://themetalcell.fireside.fm/5 21339c66-849d-4ed3-934e-c45f2183afaf Fri, 29 Mar 2019 14:00:00 +0000 Richard Duhig 5 Shane J Horan Professional Music Photographer and his view behind the lens of the Irish Metal Scene. full Richard Duhig Shane talks about his crossover from being a metal fan to a well respected and much liked professional photographer in the Irish music scene. 47:52 yes 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. Music photography, metal, digital photos, irish metal, 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.

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]]> 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.

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]]> Episode 4: Danny Fitzgerald of Pethrophile Promotions on reviving the metal scene and burrito's in Cork. http://themetalcell.fireside.fm/4 faf3404c-8bb8-4d70-b1fd-91b95f44c69a Mon, 18 Mar 2019 15:00:00 +0000 Richard Duhig 4 Danny Fitzgerald of Pethrophile Promotions on reviving the metal scene and burrito's in Cork. full Richard Duhig 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. 47:06 yes 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/ themetalcell, the metal cell, metal, podcast, irish metal, heavy metal, riffs, pethrophile promotions 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/

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]]> 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/

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]]> Episode 3: Deccie O'Shea ex Cyclefly and Mako DC with some tales from the fishbowl. http://themetalcell.fireside.fm/3 cf0ba64c-0ed0-46a6-9d2a-bc0344f21878 Thu, 14 Mar 2019 17:00:00 +0000 Richard Duhig 3 Deccie O'Shea ex Cyclefly and Mako DC with some tales from the fishbowl. full Richard Duhig 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. 46:01 yes 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. themetalcell, podcast, music, irish metal, cyclefly, makotunes 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.

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]]> 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.

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]]> Episode 2: Colin Bolger of Zhora and why his feet are nailed to the ground! http://themetalcell.fireside.fm/2 31182433-1cd7-4ded-a480-6d2de3f7624b Thu, 14 Mar 2019 17:00:00 +0000 Richard Duhig 2 Colin Bolger of Zhora and why his feet are nailed to the ground! full Richard Duhig Colin Bolger shares his insights on Zhora, the Irish metal scene, art and his creativity. 1:25:28 yes 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 zhora, heavy riffs, irish metal, podcast, themetalcell, 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

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]]> 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

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]]> Episode 1: Talking Old School Metal with Donie G and Martin Walsh http://themetalcell.fireside.fm/1 5d39ea04-62f6-48e7-811a-634fa17975d8 Thu, 14 Mar 2019 17:00:00 +0000 Richard Duhig 1 Talking Old School Metal with Donie G and Martin Walsh full Richard Duhig Donie and Martin talk about being into metal for over 45 years and the changes to the Irish metal scene they've experienced. 56:51 yes 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. themetalcell, podcast, heavy metal, ireland, irish metal, radio, talk show, metal, cell 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.

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]]> 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.

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