The Metal Cell Podcast

By 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 h... more

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January 23, 2026 Episode 365: FOR RUIN – Exclusive Track By Track Interview | Painted In The Colours Of War (2026)
In this exclusive podcast episode, we sit down with FOR RUIN founder John Murphy in the studio, joined by Pete Lawlor (bass) via Zoom, for a full, in-depth track-by-track breakdown of the band’s new album: “Painted In The Colours Of War”. Out January 29th, 2026 via Gate Of Doom Records
Rather than a surface-level promo interview, this episode focuses on the long story behind this record — the 13-year gap since the last full-length, the years of silence, the pandemic-era releases, and why this album exists now. Across the episode, we explore:
• Why FOR RUIN returned with a full album after more than a decade
• How the concept and title Painted In The Colours Of War took shape
• John Murphy’s songwriting process and how it has changed since the early days
• Recording and mixing the album at The Barn, North Cork
• Reuniting much of the Last Light era line-up
• The challenges of recording and collaborating at a distance
• How age, perspective, and time influenced the tone of the record
•The artwork, atmosphere, and emotional intent behind each song
• This is a true track-by-track conversation, covering all ten songs on the album
Whether you’re a longtime fan or hearing FOR RUIN for the first time, this episode offers a rare, honest, fan-focused conversation about making extreme metal slowly, deliberately, and on your own terms. We’re 13 subscribers away from 1,000, which is mad. If this kind of long-form, fan-driven metal interview is your thing, subscribing really helps this channel grow. Thanks for being part of it.
Band Links:
https://forruin.bandcamp.com/
https://www.facebook.com/ForRuin/
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1h 12min
January 09, 2026 Episode 364: Cursed Sun Interview: Belfast Metal Veterans on Their New EP 'Rituals of the Shattered Mind'.
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 conversation focuses on their latest EP, Rituals of the Shattered Mind — a release six years in the making, with momentum disrupted by COVID. Jones and Craig break down the themes behind the EP, the creative frustration of sitting on material for years, and why releasing these five songs now was essential, especially with new material already written and ready to go.
We also dive into songwriting, track by track insights and what’s next for Cursed Sun — before closing out with some lighter questions.
Huge thanks to Jones and Craig from Cursed Sun for the chat. Check out Rituals of the Shattered Mind and let us know your favourite track in the comments.
Band links:
https://www.facebook.com/cursedsunmetal
https://cursedsun.bandcamp.com
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59min
December 26, 2025 Episode 363: Who Defined Irish Metal in 2025? Best of Irish Metal 2025 | The Metal Cell Podcast.
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
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1h 28min
December 12, 2025 Episode 362: The Dark Evolution of Barry Murray: From Five Will Die to Skellig | Redefining Irish Doom.
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 dive into the origins of Skellig, his minimalist artwork, and the personal philosophy behind making music with no vocals, no drums, no guitars — just tone, distortion, atmosphere, and intent.
Barry also talks us through the creation of his new songs and why Rodger and the Cursed Monk ethos are the perfect fit for Skellig’s austere, ritualistic sound in 2026. We get to hear an exclusive and early insight into an exclusive forthcoming track — “A Future Ordained by Spilling Entrails”.
We also revisit his previous releases, Of This Carved Land (2022) and Resonance of Our Dolmen (2024), discussing the commentary tied to each work, the minimalist photography behind the artwork, and how solitude, secularism, and distortion shape everything he creates.
If you’re into drone, doom, bass worship, experimental minimalism, or just the brutal honesty behind DIY creation, this is an episode you won’t want to miss.
Subscribe, like, and leave a comment — and support Skellig and Cursed Monk Records.
Skellig Link:
https://skellignoise.bandcamp.com/
Skellig #DroneDoom #IrishMetal #CursedMonkRecords #BassDrone #SludgeDrone
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53min
November 28, 2025 Episode 361: Exclusive Track-by-Track: Boz, Bushy & Steve on YURT’s new album VI –Rippling Mirrors of the Other!
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 explore:
The creation of The Cormorant Tree, Seventh Is The Skut, Pagpag Variations, From the Maggots Perspective, Shop of Most Auspicious Frog, and Sun Roasted Rodent
How the band approach deconstruction, improvisation, synthesizers, and “ornamental space-rock”
The artwork, sonic philosophy, and the mysterious ecology of frogs, maggots, rodents, and other Yurtian fauna
Band link: http://yurtattack.com/
If you’re a fan of progressive metal, experimental noise, psychedelic rock, Irish underground music, or just brilliantly weird sonic exploration, this episode is essential listening.
Yurt #YurtBand #RipplingMirrorsOfTheOther #IrishMusic #ProgRock #ProgMetal #PsychedelicRock #NoiseRock #ExperimentalMusic #IrishUnderground #SpaceRock #DoomMetal #Krautrock #WeirdMusic #ProgCommunity #NewMusic2025 #AlbumLaunch #StudioLife #BehindTheMusic #MusicReels #PodcastReels #InterviewReels #IrishBands
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1h 15min
November 14, 2025Episode 360: THE BOAT SANK – “CONCERTO OF THE DEEP” | Exclusive EP Launch & Interview on THE METAL CELL PODCAST
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 share.
Featuring exclusive interviews with guest vocalists Andy Ennis (Imperial Demonic, Domhain & Overoth), Ian Booth (Haint/Stand-Up Guy) and Ryan Adair (Solothurn) who helped bring the myths of the deep to life and the challenges and inspiration behind each collaboration.
Neptune’s Wrath (feat. Andy Ennis)
The Atlantean (feat. Ryan Adair)
Cry Wolf (feat. Ian Booth)
Man, Bear, Pig (feat. Ben Graves – Triggertone)
Ruins (feat. Jude Milk – Acid Age)
Contagion (feat. The busted ass voices of The Boat Sank)
#TheBoatSank #ConcertoOfTheDeep #TheMetalCellPodcast #SludgeGroove #BelfastMetal #MythologyInMetal #HeavyMusic #MetalPodcast #EPLaunch
Band links:
https://theboatsank.bandcamp.com/
https://www.facebook.com/Theboatsank/
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1h 7min
October 24, 2025 Episode 359: Deserted – Old School Meets Modern Death Metal | The Metal Cell Podcast| Exclusive Studio Session.
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 “Brothers Betrayal.”
Listeners will also get to hear two exclusive new tracks from the band — aired here for the very first time.
If you’re into Irish metal, underground death metal, or just love hearing passionate musicians talk about their craft, this one’s unmissable.
Don’t forget to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and SHARE to support the scene!
Band links:
https://desertedie.bandcamp.com/
https://www.instagram.com/desertedband/
https://www.facebook.com/p/Deserted-IE-61556145250025/
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1h 7min
October 10, 2025 Episode 358: God Alone – The Beep Test (Track by Track Exclusive) | The Metal Cell Podcast
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 bands.
Expect chaos, honesty, and Cork charm — this one’s special.
🎧 The Beep Test is out NOW – stream it here: [https://godalone.bandcamp.com/album/the-beep-test]
📅 Album + Podcast release date: October 10th
🎙️ Recorded exclusively at The Metal Cell Podcast Studio, Cork
TheMetalCellPodcast #GodAlone #TheBeepTest #IrishMetal #CorkBands #PostMetal #MathRock #NoiseRock #NewMusic2025 #AlbumBreakdown #ExclusiveInterview #IrishMusicScene #HeavyMusic #MetalPodcast
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47min
October 01, 2025 Episode 357: Abaddon Incarnate Talk New Members, Irish Death Metal & What’s Next | Interview with Letty Sharp.
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 evolved
Reflections on their most recent album The Wretched Sermon (2022, Transcending Obscurity Records)
The state of the Irish extreme metal scene right now
What’s next for the band in terms of writing, touring, and future releases
With nearly three decades of blistering grind and death metal behind them, Abaddon Incarnate continue to push forward with raw intensity and a renewed sense of purpose.
👉 Don’t forget to like, share and subscribe if you love Irish metal content!
AbaddonIncarnate #IrishMetal #DeathMetal #Grindcore #ExtremeMetal #MetalInterview #MetalCommunity #undergroundmetal
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30min
September 26, 2025 Episode 356: Uragh: Track-by-Track Breakdown of Stalemate | The Metal Cell Podcast
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 dates in London, Bristol, and Edinburgh.
Hit play and hear the raw energy, creativity, and passion that makes Uragh one of the most exciting voices in Irish heavy music.
Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe — and check out Uragh’s music here:
https://uragh.bandcamp.com/album/stalemate
Contact the band:
www.uraghband.com
Uragh #Stalemate #TheMetalCellPodcast #IrishMetal
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47min

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