The Metal Cell Podcast

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The Metal Cell Podcast episodes

August 30, 2024 Episode 310: Grave Sermon: Cory (Bass) & Jason (Drums) of the Death Metal band talk about their new ep release 'Liturgical Perversions'.
Grave Sermon, known for their aggressive, chaotic, and blasting Death Metal, are set to release their new EP Liturgical Perversions on September 1, 2024. The band’s lineup includes current and former members from notable acts such as Legion of Wolves, Abaddon Incarnate, Thy Sinister Bloom, Aeternum Vale, Aesect, Twisted Element, and Ground of Ruin.
It was a pleasure to welcome back on the show Cory (Bass) & Jason (Drums) of Death Metal band Grave Sermon. We talk through the preparation, recording and themes of their soon to be released ep 'Liturgical Perversions'. The lads fill me in on the build up to their ep launch gig in Sin E, Sept 14th, featuring Stranglewire, Fraught and Blood Soaked and recent appearance at Siege of Limerick.
Liturgical Perversions, comprises four tracks of finely honed, pummeling death metal, marking a significant step up from previous releases in both ambition and execution. This EP delves into themes of penance and perdition, exposing the rank hypocrisy and ultimate ruination of zealots consumed by their own decadence, depravity, and inequity.
Lauuch night tickets are now available through Eventbrite.
Cost: €8 + booking fee.
https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/strangle-wire-grave-sermon-fraught-blood-soaked-live-sin-e-tickets-1001401337357?aff=oddtdtcreator
Band Link:
https://gravesermon.bandcamp.com
Songs played:
This Mortal Disease © Grave Sermon, all rights reserved.
Vial Of Wrath © Grave Sermon, all rights reserved.
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59 min
August 16, 2024 Episode 309: Lock Horns: Alex Da Costa (Vocals) & Junior Afrifa (Guitars) of the progressive Metal band based in Belfast.
It was great to welcome back Alex & Junior of Belfast band Lock Horns to the podcast to talk about their new release 'Red Room'. Lock Horns have gone out and recorded one of the heaviest albums of the year, there simply is no room for sentimental acoustical passages or long self indulgent solos. This is pulsing, nerve shredding hatred and rage confined within the twenty eight minutes that make up 'Red Room'. We talk through all the tracks, get some brilliant insights from Alex & Junior and try to figure out where this will take them as a band. Another serious contender for album of the year for me and do not miss Lock Horns launch show on the 13th of September in Voodoo Belfast with support from Nihilanth! Please 'SUBSCRIBE' to The Metal Cell YouTube channel!
Band Link:
https://lockhornsni.bandcamp.com/album/red-room
Songs played on this episode © Lock Horns, all rights reserved.
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1 hr 8 min
August 04, 2024 Episode 308: We Swallow The Ocean, an audio documentary on the making of Partholón's second album 'The Ocean Pours In'.
Partholón, known for their ability to seamlessly blend lingering melodies with crushing riffs, has been a driving force in the Post-Metal/Sludge scene since their inception. Hailing from Cork, Daniel Howard (Vocals/Guitars) & Alan Setter (Drums/Backing Vocals) have seen numerous changes to their band, musician wise yet their collective musical prowess has earned them acclaim for pushing the boundaries of the genre while maintaining a distinct identity and sound.
Their debut release “Follow Me Through Body” (2016) laid down a foundation of extremely heavy music with a heightened emotional charge. A split 7″ release with Soothsayer (IRL) followed titled: “All We Are.”
In summer 2024, Partholón released “The Ocean Pours In”. It is a cathartic journey of life imitating art. From the Mary Russell seafaring tragedy to the death of an ancient tradition, five songs, spanning 37 mins, explore the hearts and minds of those that have come and gone. Married with the legend of Partholón, the tracks explore local history, mythology, tragedy and truth.
I met up with Daniel, Alan & Kirk Kelly (album photographer) over two days to talk about the creation of the album and to record the stories behind it.

Band link:
https://partholonian.bandcamp.com
All songs © Partholón, all rights reserved.
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Thanks to everyone involved in helping make this documentary happen! Richie.
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23 min
July 30, 2024 Episode 307: Letty talks to Aaron, Sean & Jake of Dublin Metal band Unmaker before they played to a sold out Academy supporting Cavalera Conspiracy.
Letty catches up with Aaron (Vocals/Bass), Sean (Guitars/B.Vocals) & Jake (Drums) of Dublin Thrash/Groove Metal band Unmaker in this pre-recorded interview before they played a sold out show at the Academy supporting Cavalera Conspiracy. The band chat about the prep for recording their second album, producers, influences and a few other topics before they hit the stage! (Audio only)
Unmaker links:
https://www.facebook.com/Unmakermetal
https://unmaker1.bandcamp.com/
Song played:
Status Zero © Unmaker, all rights reserved.
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17 min
July 19, 2024 Episode 306: Chiral Labs: Adam (Vocals), Gary (Drums) & Al (Bass) join me from this uniquely alt metal/experimental band to talk about their formation & latest releases.
It was a pleasure to welcome a brand new band to the podcast, the Laois based Chiral Labs. The band experiment with all forms of punk, metal, rock and dance to create their own hyrid form of alternative metal. Formed by guitarist, producer and sound engineer, Gary Duncan from Portlaoise, a producer at Red Lake Sound locally, and vocalist Adam Brewer, originally from Dublin, the lads were joined by Spooky’ Chris Craig on guitars, and bassist Al ‘Buster Bhoy’ Tierney. I talk to Adam, Gary and Al about their approach to song writing, videos and future gig plans. The lads certainly fall under the 'ones to watch' category as they offer an exciting approach to their music visually and creatively. Check out their link below and dive into the sonic underworld with Chiral Labs.
https://chirallabs.ie/
Song played:
In The Company of Wolves © Chiral Labs, all rights reserved.
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54 min
July 05, 2024 Episode 305: Aesect: Willow & Luke of the Dublin Tech Death/ Thrash Metal band discuss their new single releases, Willow taking over vocal duties & future plans for Aesect.
It was a pleasure to welcome Willow (Vocals/Bass) and Luke (Drums) of Tech Death/Thrash band Aesect onto the show. The band have released three absolutely face melting singles so far with Willow stepping forward to take over vocal duties. I was really looking forward to discussing that brilliant transformation as a front man with Willow along with the thought process that went into the videos to match up with the singles. One of which has already been flagged by YouTube as being too extreme. We cover plenty of topics on this great catch-up with Aesect as the lads prep for the release of a new album and a look to book a series of gigs around the country. They are certainly one of my favorite bands out there at the moment and I cannot wait to see them live once again.
Band links:
https://heylink.me/aesect
https://www.facebook.com/AeSect
Songs played:
Revolutionary Suicide © Aesect, all rights reserved.
Simulacra © Aesect, all rights reserved.
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48 min
June 21, 2024 Episode 304: Adversary: Sean & Tomás of the Blackened Doom Metal band talk about their formation & plans for 2024.
It was great to welcome brothers Sean and Tomás Hynes of the relatively new band, Adversary on the show. Word has travelled quickly in the Irish Scene about the three piece following blistering sets at The Siege of Limerick and Metal to the Masses. Formed by Sean Hynes as a one man project, Adversary starting releasing demos in 2022 before announcing they were a three-piece in 2023, consisting of the talents of brother Tomás (No Hassle, Foroasi gan Iniuchadh) and their well known uncle Shane (Death the Leveller, Mael Mordha).
I talk with Sean & Tomás in this pre-recorded interview on the back of that triumphant Siege appearance. We cover their formation, song writing, gigs and many more interesting topics as I try to get behind the veil of mystic that this Blackened Doom metal band have conjured up in such a short space of time.
Band link:
https://adversary0.bandcamp.com
Song played:
Alas, a Peaceful Death © Adversary, all rights reserved.
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44 min
June 09, 2024 Episode 303: Coroza: Ciaran, Ollie & Tomás talk through their brilliant sophomore release 'As Within'.
It was a pleasure to catch up with Ciaran Coghlan (Guitars/Vocals), Ollie Cunningham (Drums) & Tomás O'Brein (Bass) of Coroza, in the historic setting of Rostellan Woods, Aghada in East Cork. An area well known to myself and Ciaran, and home to the Rostellan Dolmen amongst many other unique sites. The dolmen sits in the sea and is unique in that it opens to the east, rather than facing the setting sun, as does the normal, land-locked portal tomb.
Pat O'Regan, in his review of 'As Within' described Coroza as having harnessed all that is monolithic and monumental within the extreme music spectrum and crafted an album that is both fearless and formidable. The four piece comprising of Ciaran, Ollie, Tomás and Jack O'Neill (Guitars/Vocals) have joined with Cursed Monk Records to release the album. This interview was pre-recorded before the release date so the lads were unaware of the massive swell of critical acclaim it has since achieved both here and further abroad. Thanks to Ciaran, Ollie & Tomás for sharing their insights into the making and recording of 'As Within'. Buy it now!
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Album Link:
https://cursedmonk.bandcamp.com/album/as-within
Coroza are appearing on Monkfest 6th ofJuly Pharmacia, Limerick and will play the whole album:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/monk-fest-2024-tickets-765729105367
Songs played:
MYRRH © COROZA, all rights reserved.
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30 min
June 02, 2024 Episode 302: The Metal Cell Forums: A Live Stream Special about Monkfest 2024, a one day festival on July 6th Phamarcia, Limerick with money raised donated to Temple St. Children's Hospital, Dublin.
We were delighted to welcome Alex of Tooms, Eoghan of Slung from a Tree and Emmet of From The Depths Podcast on the show to talk about the upcoming eight band Doom/Sludge & Metal festival Monkfest. The lads along with Roger of Cursed Monk records are gearing up for the third year of Monkfest in Pharmacia, Limerick. Bands playing are Blut (UK), Geist (UK) and Irish acts, Luxury Mollusc, Soothsayer, Coroza, Tooms, True Home & Slung from a Tree. All money raised will be donated to Temple St. Children's Hospital and will be split between the Neurology Department and the Play Therapy Department to honour the memory of Rogers niece Ash who was so well looked after by Temple St. in her final months. Tickets are €20 each and will allow access to the live performances upstairs in the venue beginning at 6pm with doors at 5.30pm.
The From The Depths Lane Party will begin at 3pm and will be free to attend.
Ticket Link:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/monk-fest-2024-tickets-765729105367
Cursed Monk Link:
https://www.cursedmonk.com
All music played courtesy of Cursed Monk Records © and all rights reserved.
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1 hr 12 min
May 24, 2024 Episode 301: Hero In Error: Gary (Guitars) and Confey (Drums) of Irish/UK metal/hardcore band talk about their new incredible self titled EP.
Formed in Dublin, Ireland, in 2007, Hero In Error was founded by drummer Stephen Reilly and guitarist Gary Regan, the band’s inception was fueled by the desire to blend the diverse styles of Mastodon, Deftones, Smashing Pumpkins, and Sikth. The five piece which are completed by Rob Powderly (Guitars), Jay Doyle (Bass) and UK based vocalist Kaan Tasan have just released their incredible self titled EP and are now ready to tour a blistering live set consisting of all your favourite past Hero in Error songs alongside the three new ones, 'Enemy Within, 'Moths to a Flame' and 'Left In Your Absence'. I talk to Gary and Confey in this pre-recorded episode about how these songs came to fruition, future plans and some other interesting topics on this exciting new phase of Hero In Error.
Band link:
https://hero-in-error.bandcamp.com/album/hero-in-error
Songs played:
Enemy Within © Hero In Error, all rights reserved.
Moths to a Flame © Hero In Error, all rights reserved.
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51 min

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