The Metal Cell Podcast

It was a pleasure to welcome Benny Murrin, Promoter and co-founder of the Sligo Whiplash Festival along with two bands that are featuring on the bill, Ren Marabou & The Beserkers and Howard of The Magnapinna. There was a lot to catch up on so Benny gave us an overview on the history of the festival, the line-ups and the venue itself. I talk to Ren about their latest single and welcome the newest members to his band, Terence on drums and Cass on Bass. Howard gives us an update on what to expect from The Magnapinna on the day of the festival and tour plans. In between all that there is plenty of craic and Sligo Whiplash content! Hope you enjoy the podcast and be sure to 'SUBSCRIBE' to The Metal Cell YouTube channel if you haven't already.

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Letty interviews Peter Cooney (Vocals) & Rossa Molloy (Bass) of Metallic hardcore Dublin act LaVein. The band were preparing to hit the stage supporting Chelsea Grin and Kublai Khan at the Grand Social in Dublin when Letty caught up with them. LaVein have gone from strength to strength after releasing their fantastic EP 'Fine Failure' to an scene that immediately appreciated the quality of the release backed with some incredible live performances culminating with an appearance at this years Bloodstock Festival in the UK. Check out LaVeins links below and as always please 'SUBSCRIBE' to The Metal Cell YouTube channel.

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It was a pleasure to welcome Mark John Payne bassist of Indominus to the podcast. Formed in 2016 with original members John & Logan McKee (Guitars) both ex-ForChristSake, the band released their Hardcore-Inspired Death Metal EP 'Legion Within' the same year. Critically acclaimed, it was a blistering attack on the senses and toured multiple international festivals in locations such as Holland, Malta and Switzerland. A follow up was expected in 2017 but nothing materialized. Since then the band have lost members and with COVID hitting, Indominus ground to halt. The long awaited renewal of gigs saw Indominus recruit Ricky Boyle on Vocals and Oak on drums. It wasn't long before the new line-up were leveling venues across the country and returning to writing for an eagerly anticipated new release. Mark shares his thoughts on all of the above as well as some brilliant stories involving his friendship with a famous Metal drummer. There is plenty for everyone to enjoy in this great episode so be sure to hit 'SUBSCRIBE' on The Metal Cell YouTube channel.

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It's always a pleasure to talk to Nathanael Underwood vocalist & guitarist with Damim. The last time we met was at the Siege of Limerick this year, he was there as a spectator soaking up the unique atmosphere that only the Siege can conjure up. Damim played there in October 2022, where his band unleashed their furious blend of blackened death metal on a captive audience. Nathanael told me that they were readying an EP called 'World Turned Hell', composed of two new studio tracks with two live recordings, so the invite was issued to come on the Podcast when the EP was released. We talk about this brilliant release, their fantastically unique comic series 'The Bloodied' along with what Damim have planned for the rest of the year. Hope you enjoy the interview and please 'SUBSCRIBE' to The Metal Cell YouTube channel.

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Signs of the Swarm is an American deathcore band from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania formed in 2014. The band consists of drummer Bobby Crow, vocalist David Simonich, guitarist Carl Schulz and bassist Michael Cassese. They have released 4 studio albums.

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A really enjoyable Forums this month after a short break. I was delighted to welcome Letty to her first Forums along with the regulars Danielle & Howard. We reviewed four new releases by Aesect, Koma, Humanity Check and Strangers With Guns. The topic of the night was a discussion on what upcoming Metal bands are ready to take the mantle as festival headliners on stages across the world. Please 'SUBSCRIBE' to The Metal Cell YouTube channel and leave your comments below if you enjoyed any of the things you heard on this weeks episode. Thanks Richie.

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It was a pleasure to welcome Dola of Safe Gigs Ireland and Ciara of Relapse Promotions Cork to the show. Joining us also were my co-hosts Danielle & Letty to discuss a relatively new initiative set up by Dola and her team to make gigs and nightlife safer, for everyone. Safe Gigs Ireland want to eliminate discrimination and sexual violence in nightlife by creating a zero-tolerance environment for all forms of violence and unacceptable behavior. Safe Gigs Ireland ask that all venues, event and festival organizers, promoters, crew, artists, staff, security and attendees who sign up to share the same goal by agreeing to promote Safe Gigs for everyone, tackle sexual violence and discrimination in your environment through zero tolerance and support those around you to ensure everyone has a good night out, free from harm.

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It was a pleasure to welcome for the first time onto the podcast, Dublin based thrash band 'Saint Slaughter'. The band have been on the Metal Scene for a long time with their first release 'Demos' dating back to 2015. Eoin Clarke (Vocals), Jeff Hernandez (Guitars), Tom Moylan (Drums) and new member Spencer O'Brein, join me to talk about the history of their blistering thrash attack which has seen them play with thrash legends Gama Bomb, Xentrix and headline their own gigs also. We get an exclusive clip of a new song and talk about what the rest of 2023 has in store for the band. There's plenty of tour stories and craic on the episode so I hope you show Saint Slaughter so love by hitting them up on their socials and following them. If you enjoyed the episode please 'SUBSCRIBE' to The Metal Cell podcast channel! Thanks Richie.

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It was a pleasure to welcome Steve (Vocals/Guitars) Aaron (Bass) and Luke(Drums) of Outsound. The lads are releasing their brilliant debut album ‘Megatherium’ on June 9th. Their sound encompasses a new wave of progressive, hard rock carrying melodic vocals through atmospheric bends, searing leads and bouncing breakdowns. Tearing strips from blues, grunge, heavy metal and even sprinkling in some Beach Boys flavoured harmonies, the lads share some insights into the recording of their debut and how the

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I was delighted to welcome back Luke (Riffs/Vox) & Keith (Drums) of Dog Tired to do an exclusive track by track overview of their soon to be released fifth album 'The Red Verse'. This is literally the soundtrack to the apocalypse with riffs so intense that they sear through flesh, a heaviness that crushes and distorts the mind along with monstrous vocals that could summon the great Cthulhu! Keith and Luke walk us through all the tracks and of course there's plenty of craic as well. The Red Verse drops on Saturday 03/06/23 and the launch party is in Edinburgh on the same day.

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