web02.fireside.fm Tue, 14 Apr 2026 19:02:12 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) The Metal Cell Podcast - Episodes Tagged with “Ten Ton Slug” https://themetalcell.fireside.fm/tags/ten%20ton%20slug Thu, 07 Nov 2019 23:45:00 +0000 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 44: The Crawling. Andy Clarke (guitars/vox) recorded interview live at The Triskel Art Theatre Cork. http://themetalcell.fireside.fm/44 8d20cd02-d92a-47eb-87b4-7658c360a568 Thu, 07 Nov 2019 23:45:00 +0000 Richard Duhig 44 The Crawling. Andy Clarke (guitars/vox) recorded interview live at The Triskel Art Theatre Cork. full Richard Duhig 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. 36:05 yes 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. Songs: Wolves and the Hideous White & A Time For Broken Things (c) The Crawling, 2019 all rights reserved. Metal Cell Podcast, The Crawling. 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.

Songs: Wolves and the Hideous White & A Time For Broken Things (c) The Crawling, 2019 all rights reserved.

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]]> 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.

Songs: Wolves and the Hideous White & A Time For Broken Things (c) The Crawling, 2019 all rights reserved.

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]]> Episode 42: The Siege of Limerick 2019 Samhain Special with Dictated: Sonja (guitars) and Jessica (bass) http://themetalcell.fireside.fm/42 76438c4b-a5f3-4f83-9759-6caf16f3e3d7 Sun, 03 Nov 2019 15:15:00 +0000 Richard Duhig 42 The Siege of Limerick 2019 Samhain Special with Dictated: Sonja (guitars) and Jessica (bass) full Richard Duhig Sonja and Jessica of Dictated have a chat with me about the new album Phobos, their friendship, Irish fans and future plans. 28:45 yes 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. Songs: Hypso & Atychi (c) Dictated, 2019 all rights reserved. Death Metal, Siege of Limerick, Dictated. 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.

Songs: Hypso & Atychi (c) Dictated, 2019 all rights reserved.

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]]> 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.

Songs: Hypso & Atychi (c) Dictated, 2019 all rights reserved.

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]]> Episode 41: The Siege of Limerick 2019 Samhain Special with Nomadus: Neil (guitars) and Fredy (vox/guitars) http://themetalcell.fireside.fm/41 0f03a8a3-edef-4598-9cbd-4ee8e417a866 Sun, 03 Nov 2019 15:00:00 +0000 Richard Duhig 41 The Siege of Limerick 2019 Samhain Special with Nomadus: Neil (guitars) and Fredy (vox/guitars) full Richard Duhig Neil and Fredy of Nomadus talk about their excitement at playing their first Siege and future plans for the band. 33:29 yes 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. Songs: Apex Breath (c) Nomadus, 2019 all rights reserved. Metal, Riffs, Nomadus 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.

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]]> 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.

Songs: Apex Breath (c) Nomadus, 2019 all rights reserved.

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]]> 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. http://themetalcell.fireside.fm/40 ef2f3ca2-ec91-40d2-a3c2-d0ffdb3ac786 Thu, 24 Oct 2019 23:45:00 +0100 Richard Duhig 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. full Richard Duhig 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. 44:45 yes 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. Songs: Surfs up & Cowboy Disco (c) The Magnapinna 2019 all rights reserved. Irish Metal/Alt Rock 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.

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]]> 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.

Songs: Surfs up & Cowboy Disco (c) The Magnapinna 2019 all rights reserved.

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]]> 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. http://themetalcell.fireside.fm/34 c4357986-585e-47f7-b90e-24969b3342a8 Thu, 12 Sep 2019 11:00:00 +0100 Richard Duhig 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. full Richard Duhig 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. 27:11 yes 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! 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!

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]]> 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!

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]]> 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. http://themetalcell.fireside.fm/33 e6fd8194-a963-4762-b33d-751c62b7d7d3 Fri, 06 Sep 2019 11:00:00 +0100 Richard Duhig 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. full Richard Duhig Danielle talks about developing a mobile App and her life being a avid Metal fan. 51:50 yes 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. Podcast, Irish Metal 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.

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]]> 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.

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]]> Episode 23: Aponym. Dave O'Mahony and Chris O'Sullivan talk about their latest release "Live at the Paranoid Pit" and future plans. http://themetalcell.fireside.fm/23 577d72e2-1eda-4871-b1af-67fa5784a3a8 Fri, 05 Jul 2019 12:45:00 +0100 Richard Duhig 23 Aponym. Dave O'Mahony and Chris O'Sullivan talk about their latest release "Live at the Paranoid Pit" and future plans. full Richard Duhig 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. 59:48 yes 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! Songs featured: Grandstander and Beserker (c) Aponym, 2019 all rights reserved. Podcast, Aponym, Irish Metal 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!

Songs featured: Grandstander and Beserker (c) Aponym, 2019 all rights reserved.

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]]> 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!

Songs featured: Grandstander and Beserker (c) Aponym, 2019 all rights reserved.

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]]> Episode 21: Elder Druid from Antrim, recorded live @ Metal Utd in Cyprus Avenue Cork courtesy of Pethrophile Promotions on 15/06/19. http://themetalcell.fireside.fm/21 33db66f9-f1d4-4252-b594-775de89d24fb Sat, 22 Jun 2019 16:30:00 +0100 Richard Duhig 21 Elder Druid from Antrim, recorded live @ Metal Utd in Cyprus Avenue Cork courtesy of Pethrophile Promotions on 15/06/19. full Richard Duhig Greg, Jake, Dale, Brien and special guest Andy of Molarbear talk about the new album, gigs and Brexit. 34:40 yes 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. Songs featured: Blue Dream Black Death and Rogue Mystic (c) Elder Druid, 2019 all rights reserved. Ballymena, Antrim, Sludge, Doom, Metal Podcast, Elder Druid 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.

Songs featured: Blue Dream Black Death and Rogue Mystic (c) Elder Druid, 2019 all rights reserved.

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]]> 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.

Songs featured: Blue Dream Black Death and Rogue Mystic (c) Elder Druid, 2019 all rights reserved.

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]]> Episode 20: Black Shuck from Galway, recorded live @ Metal Utd in Cyprus Avenue Cork courtesy of Pethrophile Promotions on 15/06/19. http://themetalcell.fireside.fm/20 26ad53d4-3093-416e-bc7b-2d01ce2d3a1e Sat, 22 Jun 2019 16:15:00 +0100 Richard Duhig 20 Black Shuck from Galway, recorded live @ Metal Utd in Cyprus Avenue Cork courtesy of Pethrophile Promotions on 15/06/19. full Richard Duhig Brendan, Ian and Thomas talk about brotherhoods, killdozers and upcoming gigs. 34:13 yes 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. Songs featured: Counterfeit Throne and The Hound (c) Black Shuck, 2019 all rights reserved. Black Shuck, Galway Metal, Podcasts 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.

Songs featured: Counterfeit Throne and The Hound (c) Black Shuck, 2019 all rights reserved.

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]]> 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.

Songs featured: Counterfeit Throne and The Hound (c) Black Shuck, 2019 all rights reserved.

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]]> Episode 19: XERO from Limerick, recorded live @ Metal Utd in Cyprus Avenue Cork courtesy of Pethrophile Promotions on 15/06/19. http://themetalcell.fireside.fm/19 b238e0a6-8c10-4528-85c3-0fbefe3888be Sat, 22 Jun 2019 16:00:00 +0100 Richard Duhig 19 XERO from Limerick, recorded live @ Metal Utd in Cyprus Avenue Cork courtesy of Pethrophile Promotions on 15/06/19. full Richard Duhig Mike, Dave, Conny, Nick and Andrew of Xero talk about future plans, collaborations and upcoming gigs. 34:32 yes 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. Songs featured: Savior and Barriers (c) Xero, 2019 all rights reserved. Xero, Metal, Limerick, Podcast 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.

Songs featured: Savior and Barriers (c) Xero, 2019 all rights reserved.

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]]> 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.

Songs featured: Savior and Barriers (c) Xero, 2019 all rights reserved.

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]]> Episode 16: Worn Out. Evan and Alex talk about Alex's arrival, future plans and upcoming gigs. http://themetalcell.fireside.fm/16 e5d31095-7742-433b-a1bd-4073da5745b0 Fri, 07 Jun 2019 13:30:00 +0100 Richard Duhig 16 Worn Out. Evan and Alex talk about Alex's arrival, future plans and upcoming gigs. full Richard Duhig Worn Out. Evan and Alex talk about how the band was rejuvenated by Alex joining, how the new songs are progressing and why the band are now ready to fulfil their early promise as one of the most exciting Irish metal/hardcore bands out there. 1:07:04 yes 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. Songs featured: No Truth and With False Hope (c) Worn Out, 2019 all rights reserved. Worn Out, Metal, Hardcore, Irish Metal Scene. 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.
Songs featured: No Truth and With False Hope (c) Worn Out, 2019 all rights reserved.

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]]> 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.
Songs featured: No Truth and With False Hope (c) Worn Out, 2019 all rights reserved.

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]]> 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” http://themetalcell.fireside.fm/13 95a2c871-efda-4e0e-a6f8-f1fbeae52eed Thu, 16 May 2019 16:45:00 +0100 Richard Duhig 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” full Richard Duhig 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” 1:09:18 yes 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. Coroza, Irish Metal, Doom, Podcast 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.

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]]> 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.

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]]> Episode 12: Partholón. Howard talks about recording the new album, The Siege, the Irish Metal scene and his own personal journey. http://themetalcell.fireside.fm/12 a500f4d3-dc11-4b8b-812c-84f89f2631e5 Sun, 05 May 2019 16:00:00 +0100 Richard Duhig 12 Partholón. Howard talks about recording the new album, The Siege, the Irish Metal scene and his own personal journey. full Richard Duhig 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. 1:03:44 yes 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. Shout 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. The Siege of Limerick, Partholón, Irish Metal 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.
Shout 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.

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]]> 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.
Shout 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.

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]]> Episode 10: The Siege Special #1: Recorded live at The Clayton Hotel in Limerick with Mick Carey guitarist of Zealot Cult. http://themetalcell.fireside.fm/10 8012370b-ec53-4be7-82ce-6d6f5b45f6ef Sun, 28 Apr 2019 13:30:00 +0100 Richard Duhig 10 The Siege Special #1: Recorded live at The Clayton Hotel in Limerick with Mick Carey guitarist of Zealot Cult. full Richard Duhig Mick talks about Bloodstock invites, upcoming tours to the U.S.A and recording Spiritual Sickness. 41:30 yes 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. Shout 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 Songs featured: Blades of Jihad & Repent in Flames © Zealot Cult, 2018, all rights reserved supportirishmetal Irish Death Metal The Siege of Limerick 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.
Shout 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
Songs featured: Blades of Jihad & Repent in Flames © Zealot Cult, 2018, all rights reserved

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]]> 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.
Shout 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
Songs featured: Blades of Jihad & Repent in Flames © Zealot Cult, 2018, all rights reserved

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]]> Episode 8: Archaós. Aaron and Luke talk about the new release of their e.p "Liberation". http://themetalcell.fireside.fm/8 aaa29bd3-4ad9-4fb0-a31d-38a16e6e01ee Fri, 19 Apr 2019 16:00:00 +0100 Richard Duhig 8 Archaós. Aaron and Luke talk about the new release of their e.p "Liberation". full Richard Duhig Archaós have released their sophomore e.p Liberation to the Irish Metal Community, Aaron and Luke talk about their journey and inspiration to get it made. 51:08 yes 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 Songs featured: Dugga & Liberation © Archaós, 2019, all rights reserved Podcast, Irish Metal Scene, The Metal Cell, Archaós 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
Songs featured: Dugga & Liberation © Archaós, 2019, all rights reserved

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]]> 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
Songs featured: Dugga & Liberation © Archaós, 2019, all rights reserved

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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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