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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 285: Fulvetta are a shoegaze/alt rock band...

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2024/02/21

Letty caught up with Dublin shoegaze/alt rock band Fulvetta before they went on stage at The Grand Social supporting U.S band post hardcore band Drug Church. The four piece consisting of AJ (Guitars/Vocals), Dylan (Drums), Grace (Bass) & Sam (Guitars) is Dublin’s answer to the reincarnated shoegaze sound. The melancholic gloom of the 90s alternative echoes throughout as brooding guitar riffs drenched in reverb and fuzz intertwine with whispered layers of vocals to create an intense, yet melodic,

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Episode 284: Urban Assault 2024 Special: Steve Maher...

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2024/02/16

Urban Assault Special 2024. I was delighted to be joined by Steve Maher (Vocals/Guitars) of Abaddon Incarnate, Frank Brennan (Vocals/Guitars) of Mourning Beloveth and festival organizers Danny Fitz & John O'Brein for a great chat about the upcoming festival in Cork. After a 4 year hiatus Urban Assault is back with a vengeance on Saturday, February 24th starting at 16:00 till late in the legendary An Spailpín Fanach! Featuring sets from Hasturian Vigil, Strangle Wire, The Grief, For Ruin, Mourning

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Episode 283: The Metal Cell Forums Live YouTube...

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2024/02/12

Welcome everyone to The Metal Cell Live YouTube Stream for February. Joining me was Danielle, Evan, Howard, Letty and our special guest was Pat O'Regan ex-host of The Smashing Skull Sessions. We talk to Pat about his incredible two years as host and some of the fantastic bands he had on. Pat had a huge influence on converting many of us to the very unique and insanely talented musicians that inhabit the post metal/post rock scene worldwide. We delve into some of Pats favourite memories as well as

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Episode 282: Death Can Wait: Thea, Dave, Sam & Patryk...

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2024/02/02

It was a pleasure to welcome Thea (Vocals), Dave (Guitars), Sam (bass) & Patryk (Drums) of Wexford Metal band Death Can Wait to the podcast. The lads were on the show to promote their upcoming EP release 'Slowly Sinking' and I got to talk to Thea and Sam, the newest members of the band about their reasons for joining. We covered plenty of other interesting topics including mental health, the artwork for the EP, Reggie of 12 Gauge producing and mixing it, future plans and the upcoming launch show

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Episode 281: Beithíoch: a solo death/black metal...

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2024/01/26

Beithíoch is a death/black metal solo project from the northwest of Ireland with a name that, translated from Irish, means ‘Beast’. Beithíoch's music, spanning several releases, is as unsettling as it is captivating, marked by unusual old Irish, Greek and Norse inspired lyrics and stories. Existing on the fringes of black/death metal, it does not fully apply to the core essences of this type of music which makes for a fascinating for the listener. We discuss the inception of the solo project, the

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Episode 280: Acid Age: Jude McIlwaine...

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2024/01/19

It was a pleasure to welcome back Jude McIlwaine (guitarist/vocals) of three piece thrash inferno Acid Age to the podcast. The band have had a busy 2023 gig wise with the culmination of recording a live concert in Belfast in December 2023, along with that there's an upcoming studio release for fans to sink their teeth into for 2024. Myself and Joe of Gama Bomb get some updates on the both releases that are currently being readied in the Acid Age camp, we talk about the development of Judes new

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Episode 279: Rough Justice: James (Vocals) & Elliot...

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2024/01/16

James Tippett (Vocals) & Elliot Reynolds (Guitar) of Sheffield Hardcore band Rough Justice talk to Letty about their debut full length 'Faith In Vain' released on January the 12th this year. A semi-discography, the record is interwoven with violent, impactful and introspective material that gives Faith In Vain a unique feel and encapsulates what Rough Justice is all about. The lads talk about the UK hardcore scene, go into details about the recording of 'Faith In Vain' and as huge metal fans, the

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Episode 278: Chemical Addiction: Dan (Lead...

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2024/01/12

It was a pleasure to welcome Dan Pearson (Lead Vocals/Guitar), Ben Keating (Vocals/Guitar) & Moe Curtain (Bass) of Chemical Addiction to the podcast. The Kilkenny four-piece with Daire Nolan on Drums released an incredible EP called 'Backburner' in 2023, which was the culmination of many years of touring and releasing singles.Here's Pat O'Regan of The Smashing Skull Sessions take on it: 'There are many grunge tribute bands out there plying their trade, and good luck to them all, but if you want to

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Episode 277: Crossfire: Conor (Bassist), Dan (Drums)&...

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2024/01/05

It was a pleasure to welcome Conor Jordan (Bassist), Dan O'Connor (Drums)& Matt O'Brien (Guitarist) of Dublin Thrashers Crossfire on to the show. The band along with Kevin O’Connor-Conroy (Vocals/Guitars) formed in 2012, and have established their reputation as one of Ireland’s premier thrash metal bands, utilizing a mix of sci-fi and horror-inspired lyricism and imagery with their own blend of the progressive ambition of old school metal with the aggression and intensity of modern thrash metal

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Episode 276: Have Mercy: Andrew (Guitars) & Nick...

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2024/01/03

Have Mercy are a four-piece indie rock band from Baltimore, Maryland. Influenced by a variety of post-hardcore and emo acts, singer/guitarist Brian Swindle, guitarist Andrew Johnson, bassist Nick Woolford, and drummer Todd Wallace released their first EP, My Oldest Friend, in early 2012. The band went on to release one more ep and four albums before splitting up on 2019 due to founding member and former drummer Aaron Alt sadly passing away. On August 26, 2022, Have Mercy released a self-titled EP

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Episode 275: Crimson Butchery. John Roche...

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2023/12/29

It was a pleasure to welcome John Roche ( (Guitars/Bass/Music) & Red Corcoran (Vocals) of Death Metal band Crimson Butchery on the show. They have released absolute killer death metal infused album 'Repulsive Exhibition' in Sept 2023, which made No.6 in The Metal Cell Podcast's album of the Year list. Myself and Evan talk to the Kilkenny duo about the formation of the band, previous bands they have been in, getting in Kevin Talley ex Dying Fetus, Misery Index in as the session drummer and recording

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Episode 274: As December Falls: Ande Hunter & Timmy...

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2023/12/22

As December Falls are a four piece, female-fronted band from Nottingham, UK. The line up consists of Bethany Curtis (Vocals), Ande Hunter (Lead Guitar/Backing Vocals), Timmy Francis (Rhythm Guitar) and Lukas James (drums). Their self-titled debut album was released on February 8, 2019, with their style being a mixture of rock, pop punk. As December Falls are now delving into a more heavier sound and are creating serious waves amongst the music press both in the UK and abroad. Their brilliant new

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Episode 273: The Metal Cell Forums 'Best of Irish...

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2023/12/16

Myself, Danielle, Evan, Joe, Howard and Letty picked out all our favorite highlights of yet another amazing year in the Irish Metal Scene! This episode was pre-recorded on the 11.12.23 as a Live Facebook Stream on The Metal Cell Facebook page. There was absolutely loads of releases, gigs and activity in our scene in 2023 so it really was something to celebrate, so join us in Part 2 of the podcast as we try to figure out who impressed us the most in the various categories listed below. FULL LIST OF

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Episode 272: The Metal Cell Forums 'Best of Irish...

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2023/12/16

Myself, Danielle, Evan, Joe, Howard and Letty picked out all our favorite highlights of yet another amazing year in the Irish Metal Scene! This episode was pre-recorded on the 11.12.23 as a Live Facebook Stream on The Metal Cell Facebook page. There was absolutely loads of releases, gigs and activity in our scene in 2023 so it really was something to celebrate, so join us in Part 1 of the podcast as we try to figure out who impressed us the most in the various categories listed below. FULL LIST OF

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Episode 271: 12 Gauge Outrage: Richie, Ciaran, Bryan...

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2023/12/15

It was a pleasure to welcome Richie Harpur (Guitars), Ciaran Foley (Guitars & Lead Vocals) Bryan Steacy (Bass/Backing Vocals) and Mike Howlin (Drums) of 12 Gauge Outrage, purveyors of killer Metal from the southeast of Ireland! The lads join me on the show to talk about their excellent latest EP 'Sirens' (ranked at number 7 in The Metal Cell Best of 2023). We also talked about the recording of their live album which will be released in 2024, the Metal Scene when they started out, setting up their

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Episode 270: Solothurn: Ryan (Vocals), Dee & Simon...

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2023/12/08

Solothurn are an Alt-Metal band based in Belfast, Northern Ireland, consisting of Ryan Adair (Vocals) Dee Cleland (Guitars), Simon Beggs (Guitars), Ross Hunter (Bass)& Marty Elley (Drums). Solothurn formed in 2022 and they are all experienced members of the Metal scene appearing in bands like Involution, Electric Red, Annapurna, Toska and Mondo Generator. (http://www.solothurnband.com) I was delighted to invite Ryan, Dee and Simon on the podcast to chat about their brilliant debut EP release

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Episode 269: Of Virtue: Damon Tate...

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2023/12/07

Of Virtue is an American metalcore band formed in Lansing, Michigan in 2008. The band consists of lead vocalist Tyler Ennis, guitarist and co-lead vocalist Damon Tate, guitarist Michael Valadez and drummer Ryan Trinh. The band has released three albums and three EPs, along with their newest album called 'Omen' which came out September, 2023. Letty catches up with Damon about the creation of 'Omen', the bands formation, touring and his influences. Please 'SUBSCRIBE' to The Metal Cell channel and

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Episode 268: The Grief: Interview with Steve Quinn...

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2023/12/01

It was a pleasure to welcome again Steve Quinn (Vocals), Paul Quinn (Guitar) & Kieran O'Leary (Bass) of Cork Doom purveyors The Grief to the podcast. The four piece along with John Murphy (Guitars, Synths, Producer, Engineer & Mixer) recorded their latest album 'Crucible' in Murphy's home studio, The Barn, in North Cork during 2022 & 2023. Check out Pat O'Regans review of it here: (https://themetalcell.fireside.fm/articles/crucible). I caught up with Steve, Paul and Kieran just after their

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Episode 267: Skindred: Letty Sharp chats with lead...

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2023/11/29

Skindred is a Welsh band that fuses heavy metal with other genres, most notably reggae. Formed in Newport in 1998, they are well known for their energetic and involving live performances all over the world. The four piece, following a massive support slot with KISS and several summer festivals have just kicked off their current tour supporting their brilliant new release 'Smile'. *Letty caught up with lead vocalist Benji Webbe before they went on stage to a sold out Academy in Dublin. Benji filled

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Episode 266: Interview with Andy (Vocals/Bass) &...

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2023/11/24

The Metal Cell is delighted to announce our third collaboration with Pat O'Regan of the Smashing Skull Sessions. We interviewed Andy Ennis (Vocals/Bass) & Anaïs Chareyre-Méjan (Drums/Vocals/Cello) of the incredible Post Metal Black band Domhain. Since the Northern Ireland based band released 'Nimue' (https://smashingskullsessions.fireside.fm/articles/nimue) in October, they followed it up with a jaw-dropping performance to a full main stage at The Siege of Limerick, which left me with the feeling

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