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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 364: Cursed Sun Interview: Belfast Metal...

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2026/01/09

In this episode, we sit down with Andrew “Jones” Cassidy (Vocals) and Craig (Bass) from Cursed Sun, one of the longest-running metal bands to emerge from Belfast, Northern Ireland.Formed in 2007, Cursed Sun have spent nearly two decades carving out a sound that blends progressive, thrash, speed, and power metal, earning a reputation as a powerful and uncompromising live band. We talk about the band’s early days and how they’ve survived lineup changes and shifts in the local metal scene. The

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Episode 363: Who Defined Irish Metal in 2025? Best of...

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2025/12/26

2025 was a MASSIVE year for Irish Metal 🤘In this special Best of Irish Metal 2025 episode, The Metal Cell Forums — Danielle, Joe & Letty — break down the artists, albums, gigs and scene legends that defined the year. Let us know in the comments, who gets YOUR vote! irishmetalart #Metal2025 #TheMetalCell #MetalCommunity Categories: BEST SINGLE: BEST EP: BEST ALBUM: BEST SOLO ARTIST EP/LP: BEST NEW ACT: BEST IRISH METAL BAND: BEST ARTWORK LP/EP: BEST LIVE PERFORMANCE: BEST VENUE &

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Episode 362: The Dark Evolution of Barry Murray: From...

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2025/12/12

On this episode of The Metal Cell Podcast, we sit down for an in-depth, one-on-one conversation with Barry Murray, known for his devastating contributions to Cork heaviness through bands like Five Will Die, Partholón, and now his solo drone/doom project Skellig.Across the hour, Barry discusses the evolution from full-band chaos to the stark isolationism of solo bass-only sludge and drone, and why stripping everything back to one bass, seventeen pedals and two amps unlocked a new creative truth. We

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Episode 361: Exclusive Track-by-Track: Boz, Bushy &...

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2025/11/28

The Metal Cell Podcast welcomes back the sonic elders of YURT — Andrew Bushe, Steven Anderson, and Boz Mugabe — for an exclusive deep dive into their upcoming album VI – Rippling Mirrors of the Other (2025).Recorded across Hellfire Studio and Deepinthewoods in Wicklow, YURT’s sixth full-length release is a sprawling, psychedelic, progressive noise odyssey blending prog rock, doom, jazz, kraut, punk, electronics, space-rock, and pure experimental weirdness. In this track-by-track conversation, we

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Episode 360: THE BOAT SANK – “CONCERTO OF THE DEEP” |...

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2025/11/14

Prepare to dive into the depths.Belfast sludge-groove trio The Boat Sank unveil their brand-new EP, Concerto of the Deep, in an exclusive feature on The Metal Cell Podcast. The Boat Sank consist of Chris (Drums), Charlie (Guitar/Mixing & Mastering), Leighton (Bass). This special episode includes a track-by-track preview, featuring guest vocals from some of the lads biggest inspirations in the Irish Metal Scene. An ep which is a tribute to creativity, friendship, and the depths we all

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Episode 359: Deserted – Old School Meets Modern Death...

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2025/10/24

In this episode of The Metal Cell Podcast, we sit down with Deserted, the Cork-based death metal band tearing through the Irish scene.Formed in 2023, the lads have blended old-school brutality with modern aggression to create their signature sound — showcased in their debut EP Madness of War and their crushing new single Mental Breakdown. Recorded in The Metal Cell Studios, this conversation dives into Deserted’s formation, lineup changes, creative process, and the making of their upcoming album

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Episode 358: God Alone – The Beep Test (Track by...

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2025/10/10

Cork’s finest are back — and we’ve got the exclusive!Jake (guitar/vocals) and Cian (bass/vocals) of God Alone join The Metal Cell Podcast for an exclusive, in-studio track-by-track breakdown of their incredible new album The Beep Test, released the same day as this episode — October 10th. We dive deep into every track, from the pulse-pounding single Beep Test to the hypnotic groove of Pink Himalayan, exploring the stories, riffs, and energy that define one of Ireland’s most unique and fearless

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Episode 357: Abaddon Incarnate Talk New Members,...

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2025/10/01

In this exclusive interview, Letty Sharp sits down with Olan Parkinson (drums) and Cory Sloan (bass) of Irish grind/death legends Abaddon Incarnate, just before they took the stage at The Grand Social in Dublin supporting the mighty Cancer, with Zealot Cult also on the bill.The lads open up about the latest chapter of Abaddon Incarnate, including: The arrival of their new vocalist Dave Hynes and what he brings to the band Cory stepping back in on bass duties and how the lineup has

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Episode 356: Uragh: Track-by-Track Breakdown of...

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2025/09/26

Uragh join The Metal Cell Podcast!This week, myself and Letty sit down with Craig (Vocals), Marcelo (Guitars), and Jay (Drums) of Uragh to talk all about their brand-new EP Stalemate. We do a track-by-track deep dive, discussing the stories behind Crimson Dove, Time Heals Nothing, and more, plus Uragh’s DIY approach to videos, artwork, and collaborations. The band also talk about their launch gig in Sin É, Dublin (Sept 26th), upcoming Irish shows including their first-ever Galway appearance, and UK

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Episode 355: New Irish Metal Rising: Praelium’s...

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2025/09/15

Host Letty Sharp sits down with Wolfie (Vocals) and Kevin (Guitars) of Praelium, one of the most exciting new bands in the Irish metal scene. Praelium bring a crushing mix of alt-metal, groove metal, and thrash metal, and they’ve been making serious noise with the release of their debut EP Pigs (2025).In this episode, Wolfie and Kevin talk about the making of Pigs, what inspires their heavy sound, and the energy of their recent live shows in Cork and Limerick. Expect raw honesty, laughs, and

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Episode 354: Ancient Malice Interview – Steve Maher...

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2025/09/12

I sat down with Steve Maher (ex-Abaddon Incarnate, Ancient Malice) to talk about the band’s crushing debut Accept the Vile Gifts of the Dead. We dig into the chaotic roots of Irish deathgrind, finding the balance between memorable riffs and total filth, writing alongside Ian Lawless (Coldwar) and Adam Power (Sheep Dip), and how crust, grind, and death metal collide in the most vile way possible.We cover songwriting after Abaddon Incarnate, recording raw, live, and without polish. The role of

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Episode 353: Archaós Return: New Singer, New Sound,...

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2025/08/29

🔥 Archaós Are Back! 🔥Cork metal band Archaós return with a brand-new single and a powerful new voice — Ciara Sheehan joins Luke Butler, Alessio Bagattin, Aaron F Kennedy, and Chris Hanlon to bring a fresh energy to the lineup. In this episode, we dive deep into: 🎸 How the band dynamic has evolved — musically & personally 🤘 The moment they knew it was time to reform permanently ⚡ What Archaós will bring to the Irish metal scene in 2025 and beyond Whether you’ve been following Archaós since day

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Episode 352: Inside Ireland’s Metal Scene: Words That...

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2025/08/26

In this episode, Letty sits down with Roni MacRuairi (Vocals) and Shane Martin (Guitars) from Words That Burn – one of Ireland’s most powerful modern metal acts. We caught up right before their explosive set at a packed Academy in Dublin, supporting the UK’s Heriot and Swedish heavyweights Thrown on their first-ever Irish show. Make sure to check out their latest release Cut Throat Culture, and don’t forget to catch them live in Belfast, September 6th at Voodoo, alongside Haint and From Ruins. If

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Episode 351: Scaling the Ghosts of Everest with...

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2025/08/15

In this episode, I sit down with Irish metal trailblazers Machina Kore to dive deep into their fearless new album, Ghosts of Everest. Formed in 2020 and built on decades of hard-earned experience in the rock and metal scenes, the band share their journey from their raw debut EP 'Blood in Code' to the bold, genre-defying sound they’ve forged today.We explore the emotional and philosophical heart of Ghosts of Everest—an album that takes listeners through the highs and lows of life, from

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Episode 350: Behind the Lens: Irish Metal...

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2025/08/01

In this episode, I sit down with Conor Bradley of Black Mantra Photography and Dylan Scully of DYLPOOL Photography — two of the most exciting visual storytellers documenting the pulse of the Irish Metal Scene.From their creative origins to their unique photography styles, we dive deep into: Their background and how they got involved in the Irish metal community The highs and lows of capturing live music Dylan’s powerful Worn Out documentary Their creative + professional goals Tips and advice for

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Episode 349: Mallacht Interview | Letty Sharp Chats...

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2025/07/22

Join host Letty Sharp as she sits down with Ryan (Vocals) and Steve (Guitars) of Mallacht, a rising force in the Black Metal scene. With a clear homage to the traditional, classic Black Metal sound fused with a fresh, contemporary edge, Mallacht — which means “Curse” in Gaelic — have been turning heads with their powerful debut EP Black Sorcery.In this exclusive interview, Ryan and Steve discuss the band’s formation, their diverse influences, and the creative process behind standout tracks like 536

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Episode 348: Belfast Hardcore Rises: Steve & Robbie...

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2025/07/18

In this episode, I sit down with Steve (drums) and Robbie (guitar) from the 5-piece hardcore-infused metal outfit If It Bleeds – one of the most exciting names rising out of the Belfast heavy scene.We dive deep into: • How the band was formed • Steve and Paddy’s shared history in Heal of Achilles • Their debut WE CAN KILL IT EP — 13 minutes of crushing, high-impact metal mixed & mastered by Josh Robinson • Capturing raw live energy in both their recordings and chaotic, DIY music videos • A

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Episode 346: Ketos brought the riffs, the laughs….and...

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2025/07/04

Join us for a wild and unfiltered chat with Dwayne Close (guitars) and Pete Crenshaw (vocals) from Belfast groove/thrash metal heavyweights Ketos! We dig into the band's origins, the evolution from their Rise EP to the full-length onslaught that is First Strike, and explore the themes and sound of their latest singles.We also dive into the incredible Irish metal scene, shouting out some of the bands that are absolutely killing it live and helping put Ireland firmly on the global metal map. Expect

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Episode 345: Tide7. 'Rinse, Repeat, and Rise” Letty...

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2025/06/24

In this episode, we dive into the origin and rise of Tide 7, one of the most aggressive and exciting new bands in Ireland’s heavy music scene. From drummer Jack’s initial vision in late 2022 to the formation of a powerhouse lineup featuring Luke, Aaron, and Mark — we explore how the band forged their signature sound blending metalcore, deathcore, djent, and mathcore.We also take a look at their self-produced debut EP Rinse and Repeat, their explosive live performances, and how they’re redefining

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Episode 344: Exclusive Interview with Jen Vaughan...

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2025/06/20

In this episode, I sit down with Jen Vaughan (Vocals), Darren O’Keeffe (Rhythm Guitar) and Scott McGowan (Lead Guitar) of the band with Mike Jordan (Bass) & Barry English (Drums) making up the rest of Shadows Calling, one of Ireland’s most exciting rising bands blending alt-rock, grunge, and metal into a sound entirely their own.We dive into how the band came together—born during the 2020 lockdown as the brainchild of Mitchelstown native Darren O’Keeffe. He began writing original material for the

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