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The Metal Cell Podcast

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

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Episode 386: POSER — FROM SOLO PROJECT TO FULL BAND |...

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2026/09/22

Poser performed a high-energy live show at Opium Live in Dublin on Wednesday, September 2, 2026. They were featured as a special guest opener for the highly anticipated Irish tour dates of the Australian hardcore band Speed and California's Spy, alongside Belfast's Frayed Ends.Letty talked to Cian, Lennon and Tom of the band about upcoming shows, recording and future plans. For future show announcements, merch drops, and updates from the band, you can check out: The official Poser

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Episode 385: VENUS SLEEPS — ORIGINS OF DESPAIR | The...

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2026/09/18

For this episode of The Metal Cell Podcast, Richie sits down with Venus Sleeps for an exclusive track-by-track conversation about the release. We go through each song, exploring the themes, ideas, lyrics and musical direction behind the tracks, as well as the process of bringing the new material together.It's also a chance to look at how Venus Sleeps have developed during the years since Remnants and what has influenced the direction of Origins of Despair. The current line-up brings its

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Episode 385: ZEALOT CULT RETURN | PSALMS OF FILTH |...

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2026/09/04

Irish death metal veterans Zealot Cult are preparing to unleash their long-awaited second album, Psalms of Filth, and The Metal Cell Podcast sat down with vocalist/guitarist Jay Quigley and guitarist Mick Carey in the legendary surroundings of Bobby Byrnes pub in Limerick to talk about the band's past, present and what could be their most important chapter yet.Nearly two decades after emerging from the ashes of The Swarm and Victim-X, Zealot Cult have earned their place as one of Ireland's

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Episode 384: MICROTONAL: From Belfast To D.R.I. &...

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2026/08/31

Letty caught up with drummer Cameron Johnston and vocalist Marty McAllister in Dublin, just before MICROTONAL took to the stage as the opening act for legendary crossover thrash pioneers D.R.I. at Opium. Formed in Belfast in 2023, MICROTONAL released their debut EP Baptism Of Fire in 2025, bringing together death metal, thrash and old-school aggression. Their momentum continued into 2026 when they battled through the Metal 2 The Masses competition in Northern Ireland, ultimately securing

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Episode 383: ELDER DRUID | The Band That Refused To...

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2026/08/21

Back in May 2020, Elder Druid joined me on The Metal Cell Podcast at a very different point in their story. The band had just released their critically acclaimed album Golgotha, launched it to a packed Voodoo Room in Belfast, had vinyl pressed, shows booked and looked ready to take the next step. Then COVID happened. The momentum that had been building suddenly disappeared, and the years that followed brought plenty more challenges. But Elder Druid never disappeared.In this episode, I

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HIGH PRIESTESS: THE NEXT EVOLUTION OF SOLOTHURN | The...

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2026/08/07

This is a update for Spotify and other streaming sites featuring Solothurn instead of the Shortest Straw clip that somehow made it onto the Solothurn 381 episode.

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Episode 381: HIGH PRIESTESS: THE NEXT EVOLUTION OF...

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2026/08/07

Emerging from Belfast's thriving underground scene, Solothurn return to The Metal Cell Podcast to discuss their brilliant new EP, High Priestess. This isn't just another release—it's a significant step forward in the band's development.We discuss the evolution of Solothurn's sound, the writing and recording process, working with acclaimed artist October Midnight on the EP artwork. This is a thoughtful and wide-ranging conversation about heavy music, creativity, the world around us and why

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Episode 382: BUCKET | Proof That Word Of Mouth Still...

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2026/08/03

Cian (Riffs/Vocals) & Emmett (Bass) of Bucket talk to Letty Sharp of The Metal Cell podcast before their show supporting Knocked Loose at a sold out The Academy in Dublin June 23rd 2026. Bucket are one of the most exciting bands to emerge from the Dublin underground in recent years. They sit at the crossroads of punk, noise rock, hardcore and industrial intensity rather than traditional metal. Think of them as existing in the same broad ecosystem that produced bands like Gilla Band,

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Episode 380: SHORTEST STRAW | Finding Their Own Voice...

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2026/07/24

This week on The Metal Cell Podcast, Richie sits down with Paul O'Rourke (Vocals), Brian Gribben (Guitar), Daryl Hill (Bass) and Lucas Todesco (Drums) from Belfast heavyweights Shortest Straw.With their debut EP A New Normal arriving on 11 August, the band discuss far more than breakdowns and blast beats. They reflect on finding their identity, balancing aggression with honesty, writing songs with purpose and building a band that values authenticity over imitation. The conversation

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Episode 378: SOOTHSAYER | The Unbinding – The...

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2026/07/10

I was delighted with Liam Hughes (Vocals) and Gerard O'Callaghan (Drums) from Cork's atmospheric blackened doom metal force Soothsayer for an in-depth conversation recorded in person at The Metal Cell Studios. Following the release of their stunning second album, The Unbinding, we go far beyond the usual album-cycle interview. Together we explore the philosophy, symbolism and deeply personal experiences that shaped one of the most compelling Irish metal releases of 2026. We also delve into

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Episode 377: TOOMS: Beauty, Decay & The Monster...

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2026/06/26

On this episode, I’m joined by all three members of Irish progressive sludge metal force Tooms — Anto Donnellan (bass), Kieran Grace (drums/vocals), and Alex Hölzinger (guitars/vocals) — for an in-depth track-by-track exploration of their crushing new album, Karst. Together, we unpack the origins of the record, the band's evolution from their earlier work, and how Karst became the most complete expression of TOOMS' identity to date. From the earth-shaking opening of "Blood Rust Of Cudgel

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Episode 376: LAVEIN | Peter Cooney Talks Recovery,...

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2026/05/29

Peter Cooney of Dublin hardcore/metal outfit LaVein joins us on The Metal Cell Podcast for an honest and intense conversation surrounding the band’s new EP “But I Urged Caution”.We dive deep into the writing and recording process behind the new release, the evolution of LaVein since “Fine Failure”, the impact of playing Bloodstock Festival, and the growing force of the Irish heavy music scene. Peter also opens up about his battle with Stage Two Hodgkin Lymphoma, how it changed his

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Episode 375: INCARCERATED: Inside Necrosphere,...

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2026/05/27

London-based extreme metal force INCARCERATED joins Letty for a crushing new episode discussing the band’s rise, creative vision, and devastating debut album Necrosphere. Letty sits down with Brazilian members Lander da Silva (Vocals/Guitars) and Rafael Rojo (Lead Guitar) to talk about the formation of the multinational London-based outfit, their blend of Thrash and Death Metal, the recording process behind Necrosphere, and working with legendary producer Flemming Rasmussen at Sweet Silence

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Episode 374: CANCER PUNCHER II: Steve Hobson (Bad...

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2026/05/15

In this pre-recorded episode, I sit down with Steve Hobson — organiser of Cancer Puncher and drummer of Bad Boat — alongside Carl King of Two Tales of Woe and Gareth Ruddock of Skypilot to talk all things Cancer Puncher 2.We discuss how the original Cancer Puncher charity event came together following the diagnosis of Lymphoma in Haint frontman Ian, as well as the impact cancer has had on friends, family and members of the local music scene. Steve opens up about organizing the first event,

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Episode 373: Corpse Water | Solo Project Reviving Old...

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2026/05/01

From Strangle Wire to Corpse Water, Pete Clarke’s Solo Death Metal Project '...something in the water' is a deep dive into old school death metal, real-world horror, and groove-driven brutality. Pete explains how 90s-style death metal bands like Six Feet Under, Obituary and early Cannibal Corpse inspired him to create the groove, hooks, and memorable riffs in his debut release. We talk about the writing process behind Corpse Water, working with members of The Crawling, hiring

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Episode 372: The Road to Wacken: Ireland’s Metal...

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2026/04/17

In this episode, we take a focused look at Ireland’s pathway to Wacken Open Air — one of the most recognised festivals in the global metal scene.Joining the show: Donnchadh O’Leary – organiser of Wacken Metal Battle Ireland, overseeing the annual competition that sends one Irish band to perform at Wacken. Aidan “Willow” Williams of Aesect – winners of last year’s Irish final, who went on to perform at the festival. We discuss how the competition works behind the scenes, what judges look

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Episode 371: Numbskull Narrative: DIY Punk infused...

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2026/04/07

Letty Sharp talks to Alan, Francis and Victor of Numbskull Narrative. The band are a Galway-based thrashcore metal punk trio formed in 2022 by Alan Casey (Bass/Lead Vocals), Francis Glynn (Guitar/Backing vocals) and Victor Vieira (Drums) making serious noise on the Irish scene.Fresh off the release of their new EP 'The Gutters', the band has been praised for their “blistering punk anthems” and raw, honest approach—described as “punk therapy” that tackles resilience and mental

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Episode 370: NIHILANTH: Belfast, Belief & Brutality |...

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2026/04/03

Nihilanth sit down for an exclusive track-by-track breakdown of their new EP 'Detritus Of Ruin', diving deep into the stories, themes and creative process behind each song. From the raw intensity of “Ruin” to the darker, more personal themes explored in “Don’t Pray For Me,” Aidan (Vocals) & Pete (Riffs) unpack the evolution of the band following lineup changes and how this release became the most focused version of Nihilanth to date. They also talk about pushing themselves in

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Episode 369: From Conflictions to Evolve. Following...

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2026/03/20

In this episode of The Metal Cell Podcast, members of Following The Signs — Alan Jevens, Noel Crowley, Vincent Renoux and Chris Hanlon — join us in Metal Cell Studios to discuss their upcoming EP 'EVOLVE'. The Cork-based band dive into the writing and recording process behind the new release, the themes running through songs like “Call To Rise”, “Break The Frame”, and “Stuck In Place”, and how their sound has developed from early EPs through their album Conflictions to the next

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Episode 368: MOLARBEAR: Noise, Dissidence &...

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2026/03/06

The full lineup of Molarbear join the show for a loud, loose, and brutally honest deep dive into their upcoming EP Cognitive Dissident — out March 7th.Recorded at Manor Park Studio with Neal Calderwood, Cognitive Dissident sees the band sharpening their identity — bigger riffs, darker atmosphere, and passages that feel like they’re about to collapse under their own weight. And yes… we go track-by-track through the entire EP. We cover: • Writing Under Pressure • Studio Stories • The EP

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