Bonus episode time!

Myself and Gav Purcell of Bicurious will be going through our favourite shows we went to during the month of March and all our favourite releases over the course of the month.

Catch Bicurious on tour!

March 2025 playlist

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Today on the podcast I have all the lads from Tide7!

Tide7 are a Metal-Hardcore band from Cork who have just released one of the heaviest EPs I think I'll hear all year, titled 'Rinse and Repeat'

I'll be chatting with the lads about how this band began, the origins of their band name, their fantastic debut single 'Loved Ones' and of course, going through their latest EP track by track, covering the inspiration behind their music and the themes the EP explores.

This is a band I've heard so much about so to have them on this podcast was such a pleasure and I cannot wait to see live which I will get to do tomorrow at my first Siege of Limerick.

Tide7 will be playing the Kasbah stage at 6:10, right after Lymphoedema and they are a band not to be missed.

Tide7 on Linktree

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Today on the podcast I am joined by Brian 'Bigg o)))' Ortiz of the Indigenous Death/Doom Metal band, Tzompantli!

Tzompantli embodies indigenous ritualism and spirituality in their sound and style. With themes of indigenous history and a brutal massive sound that incorporates native indigenous folk instruments. It makes for a truly special experience and atmosphere for any listener. The band's name for example is Nahuatl for "skull rack" which was used for the public display of human skulls, typically those of war captives or other sacrificial victims.

I'll be chatting with Brian, who is the founding member of the band, about how this band began, the lyrical and musical themes explored in the music, the importance of keeping indigenous history alive, how great Crowbar are and Brian's appreciation for how amazing the Cranberries are.

The primary focus of this episode however will be about the band's massive sophomore album,'Beating the Drums of Ancestral Force', which remains one of my favourite releases of 2024 for it's sheer brutality and utterly unique sound.

Tzompantli on Bandcamp

Tzompantli on Linktree

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Today I am joined on the podcast by Haunted Images!

Haunted Images is the singular vision of Louth based producer and songwriter David O’Farrell-McGeary, who has previously been on the podcast under the david ofmg. Under this guise David creates beautiful, ethereal alt-rock shoegaze. Juxtaposing modern alt-metal influences Deftones and Deafheaven, against the left field ambience of Aphex Twin and shoegaze mainstays My Bloody Valentine, gives David his signature sound. One that, in equal parts, shimmers like a graceful celestial body, while at the same time with the dense wall of sound production, cascades over you like wave. Following the successful release of singles ‘if you want’, ‘grey days’, ‘sometimes’ and the stunning ‘stay awake’, which caught the attention of Hot Press, Golden Plec, Genuine Irish, Pure M Zine, Independent.ie, Ragged Cast and Rock N Load, David now returns with his self titled album, Haunted Images. This marks his largest and most realised body of work to date. An album that lyrically comes from a place of deep introspection and thematically addresses forgiveness in many different forms, an album that seeks to bring light to the impending darkness.

I'll be going through the album with David, talking about his favourite songs on it, the stylistic changes from his previous work, the imagery created for the album by the extremely talented Chloe Harte, the creative balance on working on your own music and whole bunch more.

The album is out tomorrow and there is also an album launch party at The Watchtower, McHughs in Drogheda on the 25th of April with Khidye as the supporting act!

Original photograph for the artwork by Matt Gorman.

haunted images on Bandcamp

Tickets for the album launch party

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Today I am joined by Dave (guitarist) and Ken (vocalist) of the Hard Rock band, Mine Road!

Formed originally in 2012, and with a long hiatus following the release of the band's debut EP 'Satellites', the band re-formed in 2019. After completing the writing process for their first full length album the band decided to tour Ireland after Covid had shut down live performances for the previous two years. Following a successful run of shows nationally the band knuckled down to the task of recording debut album ‘Tomorrow’s Sky’, and it’s been well worth the wait!

I'll be chatting with Dave and Ken about the band's inception, the hiatus and then of course going through their fantastic debut album 'Tomorrow's Sky' with them, which is an album I can't wait to see performed live.

The band has a slew of shows planned for the coming months, including a support slow with the awesome band that is Vendetta Love on July 5th and a planned headline show with friends of the podcast, Gather Lost, down the line.

www.mineroadmusic.com

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Today's guest on the podcast is Letty Sharp, host/writer of The Smashing Skull Sessions podcast and review site.

I'll be chatting with Letty about how she began her career as interviewer, the work she does and how she preps for each episode, our favourite live shows and of course how great the Irish Metal Scene is!

The work Letty does with the Smashing Skull Sessions is tremendous, she goes into every episode with incredible enthusiasm and brilliantly thought out questions so to have her on this podcast and pick her brain about the work she does was really, really fun.

Smashing Skull Sessions

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Today I am joined on the podcast by Shawn and Willow of Alt Rock/Metal duo band, SHALLO

I'll be chatting with the two members about their latest single 'Betrayal', which is set to be released this Friday as well as covering how the band started, their biggest inspirations and musical influences and what the band has in store for us later down the line.

It's always a pleasure chatting to Willow, she was last on with her other band Raining in December and it was my first time meeting Shawn, who I had a tonne of fun chatting to as well.

You can pre-save Betrayal now and make sure to follow the band on their socials to keep up to date with all the plans they have in store for the year.

SHALLO on Linktree

PRE-SAVE BETRAYAL

Digdeep + Daddee live at Sin E

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Today I am joined by Dom, Lewis and Janny of the Manchester Hardcore band, Feign!

For this episode, I'll be chatting with the guys first off about how this band was setup, their first EP 'No One After Us, Nothing After This', which was released last year but the majority of this episode will be about their upcoming EP, 'After The Goodbye' which is set to be released at the end of this month. The band has released one song off the EP so far, titled 'Pedestal', which if that song is anything to go by the EP is going to be something really special.

I first caught these guys when they played at Worn Out's first UK Headliner show in Manchester back in February and was extremely impressed to the point i knew I just had to have them on the podcast.

Feign on Linktree

Digdeep + Daddee live at Sin E

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Today on the podcast I am joined by Symone, Adam and Aaron of the alternative rock band SYGH!

The band just released their latest single, 'Ego Death', last week which will serve as the primary focus of this episode. This song serves as the first song to be heard from the band's much anticipated debut album, 'Reverence', which will be released on the 13 of June.

I'll be chatting with the band about how they formed, their writing process, recording and getting a little insight into their album and favorite songs to look out for.

The band will be playing later this month on the 24th of April alongside Bruising Shins, No Hassle and Theta. The show is being put on by Sky Rocket Promotions and tickets are available now through eventbrite.

SYGH on Linktree

Bruising Shins - SYGH - No Hassle - Theta at Bello Bar

Digdeep + Daddee at Sin E

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Today on the podcast I am joined by Matt, Steve and Daragh of Grey Stag making their return on the podcast!

We're going to be chatting about their phenomenal new EP, 'Mountain Breaker', which was released yesterday.

We'll be covering the entire recording process of the album, doing a deep dive on each song, chatting about the beautiful artwork that cover Dabulga Design created for the EP and the amazing music video for 'Cauldron Born' that was shot by Cosmopalace.

I think people who listen to this podcast knows my love for this band, they just keep going from strength to strength with each release so it's really awesome to have them back on the podcast to talk about this release.

You can stream the EP now as well as pick it up on Vinyl now!

Grey Stag on bandcamp

Digdeep + Daddee live at Sin E

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