The Metal Cell Podcast
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About
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...
Episodes
- Episode 373: Corpse Water | Solo Project Reviving Old School Death Metal | Pete Clarke Interview.
Pete Clarke of Corpse Water discusses his solo project, influences from 90s death metal bands, and his debut album. He also covers the writing process, collaboration, and the impact of real-life horror.
- Episode 372: The Road to Wacken: Ireland’s Metal Battle | Winners, Judges & Reality | Donnchadh & Aidan explain.
This episode of The Metal Cell Podcast focuses on Ireland's Wacken Metal Battle. Guests Donnchadh O'Leary and Aidan Williams explain the competition, the judging process, and the experience of performing at Wacken Open Air. They also discu…
- Episode 371: Numbskull Narrative: DIY Punk infused Metal | Catharsis & a Shot at Wacken Open Air Festival.
Numbskull Narrative, a Galway-based thrashcore metal punk trio, discusses forming the band, independent recording, and their journey to the Wacken Metal Battle Ireland final. They also talk about their EP "The Gutters" and their DIY ethos.
- Episode 370: NIHILANTH: Belfast, Belief & Brutality | 'Detritus Of Ruin' EP Deep Dive with Aidan (Vocals) & Pete (Riffs/Back Vocals) of the Metal/Deathcore band.
Nihilanth discusses their new EP, "Detritus Of Ruin," in a track-by-track breakdown. Aidan and Pete share insights into the creative process, themes, and challenges.
- Episode 369: From Conflictions to Evolve. Following The Signs on new music & evolution | A Metal Cell Interview.
Following The Signs members discuss their new EP 'EVOLVE' and their musical evolution. They talk about the writing and recording process, song themes, and their sound's development from early EPs to their upcoming release. They also cover…
- Episode 368: MOLARBEAR: Noise, Dissidence & Detonation | Exclusive Track-By-Track Interview of their new EP.
MOLARBEAR joins The Metal Cell Podcast to discuss their upcoming EP, Cognitive Dissident. The band provides a track-by-track interview, covering the writing process, studio experiences, and the meaning behind the EP title. They also discus…
- Episode 367: Murder, Doom & Heavy Riffs | Brigantia Exclusive | New Killer Track Premiered on the show!
Dave Gleeson and Neill Nevin of Brigantia discuss their upcoming 2026 EP and the premiere of their new track, 'There’s Been a Murder in Roscrea'. The episode also covers the band's evolution and their planned performance at Dublin Doom 202…
- Episode 366: Between the Tide and the Tomb — DOMHAIN on the making of In Perfect Stillness.
DOMHAIN discusses their debut album, In Perfect Stillness, including its evolution, recording process at Foel Studio, and the influence of Irish roots, landscape, myth, nature, and the ocean on their music. The episode also covers their vo…
- Episode 365: FOR RUIN – Exclusive Track By Track Interview | Painted In The Colours Of War (2026)
John Murphy and Pete Lawlor of For Ruin join The Metal Cell Podcast for an in-depth, track-by-track breakdown of their 2026 album, Painted In The Colours Of War. The discussion covers the band's return after 13 years, the songwriting proce…
- Episode 364: Cursed Sun Interview: Belfast Metal Veterans on Their New EP 'Rituals of the Shattered Mind'.
Andrew “Jones” Cassidy and Craig from the Belfast metal band Cursed Sun discuss the history of the band and the release of their EP, Rituals of the Shattered Mind. The conversation covers the EP's themes, the band's creative process, and t…
- Episode 363: Who Defined Irish Metal in 2025? Best of Irish Metal 2025 | The Metal Cell Podcast.
In this episode of The Metal Cell Podcast, hosts Danielle, Joe, and Letty review the Irish metal scene of 2025. They discuss and award various categories covering albums, bands, performances, and contributors that defined the year.
- Episode 362: The Dark Evolution of Barry Murray: From Five Will Die to Skellig | Redefining Irish Doom.
Barry Murray discusses his musical evolution from bands like Five Will Die and Partholón to his current solo drone/doom project, Skellig. The conversation covers his minimalist approach to bass-only composition, his artistic philosophy, an…
- Episode 361: Exclusive Track-by-Track: Boz, Bushy & Steve on YURT’s new album VI –Rippling Mirrors of the Other!
Members of the band YURT—Andrew Bushe, Steven Anderson, and Boz Mugabe—join The Metal Cell Podcast for a track-by-track discussion of their 2025 album, VI – Rippling Mirrors of the Other. They explore their creative process, including impr…
- Episode 360: THE BOAT SANK – “CONCERTO OF THE DEEP” | Exclusive EP Launch & Interview on THE METAL CELL PODCAST
Belfast sludge-groove band The Boat Sank joins The Metal Cell Podcast to launch their new EP, Concerto of the Deep. The episode features the band and guest vocalists discussing the creative process and collaborations behind the new tracks.
- Episode 359: Deserted – Old School Meets Modern Death Metal | The Metal Cell Podcast| Exclusive Studio Session.
The Metal Cell Podcast features Cork-based death metal band Deserted. They discuss their formation, musical style, creative process, and upcoming album, while also sharing two exclusive new tracks.
- Episode 358: God Alone – The Beep Test (Track by Track Exclusive) | The Metal Cell Podcast
Jake and Cian of the band God Alone join The Metal Cell Podcast to provide an exclusive track-by-track breakdown of their new album, The Beep Test. The discussion covers the band's creative process and the stories behind their new music.
- Episode 357: Abaddon Incarnate Talk New Members, Irish Death Metal & What’s Next | Interview with Letty Sharp.
In this episode of The Metal Cell Podcast, Olan Parkinson and Cory Sloan of Abaddon Incarnate discuss their current lineup, including new vocalist Dave Hynes, and reflect on their 2022 album, The Wretched Sermon. They also provide insights…
- Episode 356: Uragh: Track-by-Track Breakdown of Stalemate | The Metal Cell Podcast
Craig, Marcelo, and Jay from the band Uragh join the podcast to discuss their new EP, 'Stalemate'. They provide a track-by-track breakdown, cover their DIY creative process, and detail their upcoming tour dates in Ireland and the UK.
- Episode 355: New Irish Metal Rising: Praelium’s Wolfie & Kevin bring the noise with their debut EP 'Pigs'.
Wolfie and Kevin of the Irish band Praelium discuss the creation of their 2025 debut EP, 'Pigs', and their recent live performances in Cork and Limerick. They also explore the influences behind their blend of alt-metal, groove metal, and t…
- Episode 354: Ancient Malice Interview – Steve Maher Talks Deathgrind, Chaos & Accept the Vile Gifts of the Dead.
Steve Maher of Ancient Malice discusses the band's debut release, Accept the Vile Gifts of the Dead, and his approach to creating deathgrind music. The discussion covers his songwriting experience, recording process, and influences from de…
- Episode 353: Archaós Return: New Singer, New Sound, Same Heavy Energy | Irish Metal 2025.
In this episode, the band Archaós discusses their return to the Irish metal scene with a new lineup featuring vocalist Ciara Sheehan. They reflect on their musical evolution, their decision to reform, and their future plans for 2025.
- Episode 352: Inside Ireland’s Metal Scene: Words That Burn talk Cut Throat Culture & future plans with Letty.
Host Letty interviews Roni MacRuairi and Shane Martin of the Irish metal band Words That Burn. They discuss their latest release, Cut Throat Culture, and their recent live performance supporting Heriot and Thrown in Dublin.
- Episode 351: Scaling the Ghosts of Everest with Machina Kore. A track by track exclusive with the band!
In this episode of The Metal Cell Podcast, Irish band Machina Kore discusses their new album, Ghosts of Everest. The band members provide a track-by-track breakdown and share insights into their creative process, lyrical themes, and musica…
- Episode 350: Behind the Lens: Irish Metal Photography with Conor Bradley (Black Mantra) & Dylan Scully (DYLPOOL) two of Irelands most exciting visual storytellers.
In this episode of The Metal Cell Podcast, photographers Conor Bradley (Black Mantra) and Dylan Scully (DYLPOOL) discuss their work capturing the Irish metal scene. The conversation covers their creative backgrounds, the challenges of live…
- Episode 349: Mallacht Interview | Letty Sharp Chats with Ryan & Steve | Black Metal Insights
Host Letty Sharp interviews Ryan and Steve from the black metal band Mallacht about their formation, musical influences, and the creative process behind their debut EP, Black Sorcery.
- Episode 348: Belfast Hardcore Rises: Steve & Robbie of If It Bleeds on their formation, debut EP & Bloodstock 2025.
Steve and Robbie from the Belfast-based band If It Bleeds discuss their formation, their debut EP "WE CAN KILL IT," and their upcoming appearance at Bloodstock 2025. They also share insights into their creative approach and experience in t…
- Episode 346: Ketos brought the riffs, the laughs….and the chaos. Dwayne Close (guitars) and Pete Crenshaw (vocals) talk all things heavy!
Dwayne Close and Pete Crenshaw of the Belfast metal band Ketos join The Metal Cell Podcast to discuss their music, the Irish metal scene, and their discography. The conversation covers the band's history, their EP and full-length album, an…
- Episode 345: Tide7. 'Rinse, Repeat, and Rise” Letty interviews Mark, Luca & Aaron about their progress so far.
Letty interviews members of Tide 7 about the band's formation, their debut EP 'Rinse and Repeat', and their approach to the Irish heavy music scene. The discussion covers their stylistic blend of metalcore, deathcore, djent, and mathcore.
- Episode 344: Exclusive Interview with Jen Vaughan (Vocals), Darren O’Keeffe (Rhythm Guitar) and Scott McGowan (Lead Guitar) of Alt-Rock/Metal band Shadows Calling from Cork.
Members of the Irish alt-rock/metal band Shadows Calling discuss the band's origins, their creative process for the EPs 'Spirit Shifter' and 'These Scars', and their future plans. The conversation covers their formation in 2020 and the col…
- Episode 347: MONKFEST 2025 LIVE STREAM SPECIAL: Rodger of Cursed Monk Records & Eoghan of Slung From a Tree talk us through this years stellar line-up & what to expect in Limerick on July 5th.
Rodger from Cursed Monk Records and Eoghan from Slung From a Tree discuss the lineup and details for Monk Fest 2025. The festival takes place on July 5th in Limerick to support the Play Therapy Department at Temple St. Children's Hospital.
- Episode 343: The Metal Cell Forums Live Stream May 2025. Topic: “Metallica in Ireland 2026 more than just a Gig”
The team from The Metal Cell Forums discusses Metallica's upcoming two-night residency in Dublin in 2026. They cover the significance of the event for Irish fans, evaluate various ticket and VIP packages, and review the lineup of support a…
- Episode 342: Psykosis: Technical Track-by-Track Breakdown of their killer new album 'Mind Games' with Grant (vocals/guitars), Tom (drums) & Liam (Bass) of the band.
Grant Walsh, Tom Moylan, and Liam Noctor of Psykosis join The Metal Cell Podcast for a track-by-track breakdown of their album 'Mind Games'. The band discusses their songwriting, recording process, and evolution within the Irish thrash met…
- Episode 341: Letty Sharp Interviews Nathan & Ocean of War of Attrition – Music, Meaning, and a Mission.
Letty Sharp interviews Nathan Price and Ocean McCormack of the band War of Attrition about their new single, "The Devil You've Become," and their upcoming performance at the Tullamore Phoenix Metal Festival. The discussion also covers the…
- Episode 340: Fangclub: Steven & Kevin of the alt/rock band talk about the writing & recording of their latest EP.
Steven King and Kevin Keane of the Dublin-based alternative rock band Fangclub discuss the writing and recording process of their 2024 EP, "All Good." The conversation took place at Cleeres in Kilkenny.
- Episode 339: Justine & Sammy of Church Road Records & Employed To Serve on running a label & playing in a band.
Justine and Sammy of Church Road Records and Employed to Serve discuss the history and growth of their record label. They share insights into balancing label operations with touring, their artist-signing process, and the current music indu…
- Episode 338: Good Friend: Adam (Vox/Bass) & Izzy (Drums) talk to Letty about their Celtic punk rock style of music.
Adam Carroll and Izzy Curran of the band Good Friend join Letty on The Metal Cell Podcast to discuss their Celtic punk rock style. The band members talk about their roots in Northern Ireland, their move to England, and their experiences to…
- Episode 337: Irish Musicians Unite for Benefit Gigs in Support of Adam Moore's MS Treatment.
Adam Moore, alongside Steve 'Confey' Reilly and Evan from Dead Cult Promotions, discusses upcoming benefit gigs in Dublin and Cork to support his multiple sclerosis treatment. The episode touches on Moore's career and the community respons…
- Episode 336: Grey Stag: Matt, Steve & Daragh talk about the release of their brilliant new e.p Mountain Breaker.
The members of the band Grey Stag discuss the release of their new EP, Mountain Breaker, covering the writing and recording process. They also mention their single 'Cauldron Burn' and the new vinyl release.
- Episode 335: The Metal Cell Forums March edition: Danielle, Howard & Joe discuss the impact of line-up changes in bands.
Danielle, Howard, and Joe discuss the impact of band line-up changes on the podcast. The conversation covers local bands, personal experiences, and the potential implications of Brent Hinds' reported departure from Mastodon.
- Episode 334: Teras: Hunter (Vocals/Bass), Boydy (Drums/Vocals) and Grog (Guitars) of Northern Ireland based band talk to me about their newest songs, crazy gigs & future plans for 2025.
Hunter, Boydy, and Grog of the Northern Ireland band Teras join The Metal Cell Podcast to discuss their latest music, live performances, and creative plans for 2025. The interview covers the band's recent shows and their evolving musical d…
- Episode 333: Too Far Fetched: Colin (Vocals), Anto (Guitars) & Evan (Bass) of the five-piece metal band hailing from Mullingar, Co. Westmeath.
Letty interviews members of the Mullingar metal band Too Far Fetched at Fibbers. They discuss the band's formation, their experiences playing the Siege of Limerick, independent music releases, and future plans.
- Episode 332: Solo Project Pt.5: A talk with Irish musicians Fionn of FÓS, Kevin of Sonus Mortis & Shane of Temair about their solo work and dedication to releasing incredible music.
This episode of The Metal Cell Podcast features Irish solo metal musicians Fionn Murray of FÓS, Kevin Byrne of Sonus Mortis, and Shane McCulloch of Temair. They discuss their creative processes, dedication to their solo work, song completi…
- Episode 331: Roan Hynes of Terror Syndrome. The innovative Cork musician genre-bending Metal with Synthwave .
This episode of The Metal Cell Podcast features musician Roan Hynes of Terror Syndrome, who discusses his genre-bending music combining heavy metal and synthwave. The episode includes insights from his father, Dave Hynes, and features live…
- Episode 330: Frodo (Guitars/Vox/Synths) & Craig (Bass/Vox/Synths) of doom-ridden sludge merchants Nomadic Rituals.
Frodo and Craig of the sludge metal band Nomadic Rituals join The Metal Cell Podcast to discuss the creation of their fourth album, 'Fust'. The band members provide track-by-track insights into the recording and production process of the n…
- Episode 329: Shannon Bowman. I talk with Shannon Bowman about the challenges and advantages of opening her new recording studio in the heart of Cork city.
In this episode, Shannon Bowman discusses opening her new recording studio, Studio 23, in Cork city. She shares her journey in the music industry, including her work with the band Horrenda and her creative inspirations.
- Episode 328: The Metal Cell Forums with special guest, podcaster Gavin Malone of That Sound Podcast & we look at the upcoming Pantera gig in Dublin.
This episode features Gavin Malone from That Sound Podcast to discuss his show and the recent return of Pantera to the stage. The conversation covers the band's new lineup, their upcoming tour dates, including a performance in Dublin, and…
- Episode 327: Support your local Metal scene, a fans perspective: Hugh Brint & Brian Moloney travel everywhere to gigs and are usually found front & center at all of the Cork Metal/Punk gigs.
In this episode, Hugh Brint, Brian Moloney, and Evan Prendergast of Dead Cult Promotions discuss the importance of supporting the local metal and punk scene in Cork. They explore how local gigs foster community, inclusivity, and connection…
- Episode 326: Letty chats with Gavin Purcell (Drums) & Taran Plouzané (Guitars/Vox) about their new release 'Your Life is Over Now' before the lads hit the stage on the first leg of their much anticipated Irish tour.
Letty interviews Gavin Purcell and Taran Plouzané of the band Bicurious about their new album, Your Life is Over Now, and their Irish tour. The discussion covers the album's creation, lyrical themes, and musical influences.
- Episode 325: The Best of Irish Metal Awards 2024.
Danielle, Evan, Joe, Howard, and Letty join the host of The Metal Cell Podcast to discuss and celebrate the best of the 2024 Irish metal scene. The panel reviews their favorite releases, merchandise, and bands across multiple categories wh…
- Episode 324: Idle Discourse: Craig (Vocals) & Donal (Drums) talk to me about their latest release 'Volume 2' and many more topics in relation to the band.
Craig Hosey and Donal Bowens of Idle Discourse discuss the band's formation, songwriting process, and their latest release, 'Volume 2', on The Metal Cell Podcast. The conversation also covers the band’s impact on the Irish music scene and…