The Metal Cell Podcast

By Richard DuhigMusic Music Commentary Music Interviews

The Metal Cell Podcast episodes

May 10, 2024 Episode 300: TEN TON SLUG: Sludge Merchants Rónán, Sean & Pavol celebrate their incredible debut album 'Colossal Oppressor'.
It was terrific to host Rónán (Vocals), Sean (Guitars) & Pavol (Bass) of the legendary sludge merchants Ten Ton Slug at The Metal Cell Studios. As you can imagine, cans were cracked open, riffs were talked about, stories of the making of 'Colossal Oppressor' were shared and craic was had. The lads have crafted one of the most important releases in the Irish Metal Scene in years, so join us as we herald the arrival of Ten Ton Slugs first album release 'Colossal Oppressor', the slime is real!
Band link and buy stuff here:
https://tentonslug.bandcamp.com/album/colossal-oppressor
All songs played © Ten Ton Slug, all rights reserved.
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1 hr 19 min
May 02, 2024 Episode 299: Uragh do a track by track overview of their incredible progressive metal/metalcore debut album 'Maelstrom'.
I was joined by Craig Murphy, Marcelo Varge, Jason Hodgkins and Sebastian Sparr of Uragh for this much awaited track by track overview of their incredible progressive metal/metalcore debut album 'Maelstrom'. It's no secret how much I admire this band and the lads were in top form as they joined me to talk through this very important release for the Irish Metal Scene. It was great to dig deep into the tracks to find out how the dynamics, emotions, rhythms and music were crafted and balanced along with the stories that formed 'Maelstrom'. I hope you enjoy the episode and show some love to Uragh by clicking on their bandcamp page below!
Band Link:
https://uragh.bandcamp.com/album/maelstrom
All songs played © Uragh, all rights reserved.
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1 hr 31 min
April 30, 2024 Episode 298: The Donnys: Oisín (Vocals/Guitars), Ethan (Bass), Adam (Keyboards), Niall (Lead Guitars) & Eoghan (Drums) chatted with Letty, the first night of their Get Active Tour.
The Donnys are an exciting vibrant five piece rock and roll experience born and bred in Kilkenny. Ranging in age from 18 to 19, their combined musical talent and aspirational drive leaves no doubt that they are a force to be reckoned with. Since forming in late 2021, The Donnys have proven themselves as an ambitious and ever growing force securing support slots with Irish legends such as Kerbdog, The Undertones and The Stunning as well as frequently packing out numerous home town bars with their high-octane performances. They have just released their debut album featuring twelve songs called 'Get Active' on April 5th.
Oisín (Vocals/Guitars), Ethan (Bass), Adam (Keyboards), Niall (Lead Guitars) & Eoghan (Drums) chatted with Letty who met them outside Hacketts in Kilkenny on the first night of their Get Active Tour.
Song featured:
Active! © The Donnys, all rights reserved.
Band link:
https://www.instagram.com/thedonnysband
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19 min
April 26, 2024 Episode 297: NIHILANTH: Pete Craig of Belfast Deathcore band Nihilanth, discusses 'Destroyer of Worlds' their brilliant debut ep, the formation of the band & future plans.
It was a pleasure to welcome Pete Craig guitarist and one of the founding members of the brilliant Deathcore band Nihilanth to the show. We discuss a lot of topics on the show, I asked Pete about his time with his previous band Death of a Salesman, how he met Aidan Thompson, who now is the current singer of Nihilanth after hanging up his bass playing duties, the creation of their excellent debut EP 'Destroyer of Worlds', recording with JSR Studios and many more interesting stories that cropped up during the chat. I hope you enjoy the show and please hit that 'SUBSCRIBE' button on The Metal Cell YouTube channel! Thanks.
Band link:
https://nihilanthriff.bandcamp.com/album/destroyer-of-worlds
Songs played:
Traitors of the State © Nihilanth, all rights reserved.
A Stranger Called Death © Nihilanth, all rights reserved.
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53 min
April 24, 2024 Episode 296: The Metal Cell Forums Live YouTube Stream April 2024: Post Siege of Limerick chat & a debate on setlist times for live established bands, who wants shorter sets?
THE METAL CELL FORUMS ARE BACK!
Danielle, Evan, Howard & Letty join me for a live stream on The Metal Cell YouTube channel in yet another great excuse to chat about our favorite subject 'METAL'. The topics covered were the Siege of Limerick - Earrach MMXXIV at Dolans, Limerick, we debate 'what is the perfect setlist time for established bands playing live.....30mins, 45mins, 60mins.....or who wants shorter sets? There was plenty of people commenting on all of the above along with some hilarious stories that came to light as the show continued to it's conclusion. I hope you enjoy it and thanks again for all your support! Once again please 'SUBSCRIBE' to The Metal Cell YouTube Channel if you haven't already! Thanks!
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1 hr 32 min
April 16, 2024 Episode 295: Cherym: Hannah (Vocals/Guitar), Alannagh (Drums) & Emer (Bass) of the Derry pop punk/garage band.
Cherym is a 3-piece band from Derry. They take influence from Charly Bliss, Bikini Kill, PUP and Pixies. The band members Hannah (she/they) Alannagh (she/they) and Emer (she/her) all met in college and formed the band over a love for pop punk and garage music. The bands debut album, “Take it or Leave It”, came out the 16th of February, 2024.
Letty got to sit down and chat with them in The Academy before their gig opening for Enter Shikari.
Band link:
https://cherym.bandcamp.com
Song played:
ALPHA BETA SIGMA © Cherym, all rights reserved.
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23 min
April 12, 2024 Episode 294: Trenchknife: One of Irelands finest Death Metal bands from Limerick, talk to me about new music coming out in 2024, the bands history and upcoming gigs.
It was a pleasure to welcome Dan (Vocals), Mike (Guitars) & Eoin (Bass) of legendary Limerick Death Metal band Trenchknife on to the show! The lads were in top form as we settled down to talk about the new music that will be coming out in 2024, some of their upcoming gigs and we take a look back at the bands history in some of the many of the topics we covered on this episode. Please 'SUBSCRIBE' to The Metal Cell YouTube channel if you haven't already and check out Trenchknife on the link below!
Band Link:
https://www.instagram.com/trenchknifeband
Song played:
The Absent Dead © Trenchknife, all rights reserved.
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48 min
April 09, 2024 Episode 293: Recoil: Jack (Vocals), AJ (Organs) Evan(Lead Guitar) Conor (Bass) & Andrew (Drums) of the Alt/Rock band from Wexford chat to Letty.
Recoil are a rising 5 piece Alt/Rock band from Wexford.
Here's the official blurb about the band:
Recoil are an explosive teenage Punk/Rock Band, high energy with rocking original music. They have been featured on BEAT 102 103 with their single, 'RIP YOU OUT', which had over 42,000 plays on Spotify.
Letty has a chat with the lads about their singles, influences, gigs and future plans of the Wexford band.
Band link:
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100091964864990
Song played:
Rip you out: © Recoil, all rights reserved.
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15 min
March 29, 2024 Episode 292: Gravity Well: Fionnuala, Tom, Mike & Ciaran chat about their new psych/doom album 'Negative Space' and we take a look at the bands history.
Belfast band Gravity Well, have released their stunning new album 'Negative Space' which is a psych-infused doom odyssey, heaving with dense grooves and hypnotic rhythms to inspire severe bouts of head nodding. I talk to singer/synths, Fionnuala McGlinchey, along with guitarist Tom Finney, bassist Michael McFarlane and Ciaran O'Kane on drums. We go over the history of the band, take a look at the recording of the amazing new album and discuss influences and future gigs. Hope you enjoy the episode and please 'SUBSCRIBE' to The Metal Cell YouTube channel. Thanks!
Gravity Well link:
https://gravitywellni.bandcamp.com
Songs played:
Delirum: © Gravity Well, all rights reserved.
So Below: © Gravity Well, all rights reserved.
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45 min
March 27, 2024 Episode 291: Psykosis: Thrashers Grant, Tom, Liam & Aidan chat with Letty about their upcoming new album MindGames, influences and the history of their thrash band.
Psykosis are an Irish Thrash Metal Band that started up in late November 2008 in Ballybrack. The band honed their sound, playing shows and supporting big international acts such as D.R.I., Evile, Nuclear Assault and more. They have one full length release 'Welcome to the Psyko Ward' out in 2016 and released a single 'Tossed to the Dogs' in 2020.
Psykosis are currently finishing their second album, ‘Mindgames’ (TBA).
Letty got to catch up with the band before they hit the Main room in Whelans playing support to UK thrashers, Evile.
Band link:
https://www.facebook.com/Psykosisthrashmetal
Track played:
Mutant Mass © Psykosis, all rights reserved.
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18 min

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