The Metal Cell Podcast

🔥 Archaós Are Back! 🔥 Cork metal band Archaós return with a brand-new single and a powerful new voice — Ciara Sheehan joins Luke Butler, Alessio Bagattin, Aaron F Kennedy, and Chris Hanlon to bring a fresh energy to the lineup. In this episode, we dive deep into: 🎸 How the band dynamic has evolved — musically & personally 🤘 The moment they knew it was time to reform permanently ⚡ What Arc...

In this episode, Letty sits down with Roni MacRuairi (Vocals) and Shane Martin (Guitars) from Words That Burn – one of Ireland’s most powerful modern metal acts. We caught up right before their explosive set at a packed Academy in Dublin, supporting the UK’s Heriot and Swedish heavyweights Thrown on their first-ever Irish show. Make sure to check out their latest release Cut Throat Culture, and do...

In this episode, I sit down with Irish metal trailblazers Machina Kore to dive deep into their fearless new album, Ghosts of Everest. Formed in 2020 and built on decades of hard-earned experience in the rock and metal scenes, the band share their journey from their raw debut EP 'Blood in Code' to the bold, genre-defying sound they’ve forged today. We explore the emotional and philosophical heart o...

In this episode, I sit down with Conor Bradley of Black Mantra Photography and Dylan Scully of DYLPOOL Photography — two of the most exciting visual storytellers documenting the pulse of the Irish Metal Scene. From their creative origins to their unique photography styles, we dive deep into: Their background and how they got involved in the Irish metal community The highs and lows of capturing liv...

Join host Letty Sharp as she sits down with Ryan (Vocals) and Steve (Guitars) of Mallacht, a rising force in the Black Metal scene. With a clear homage to the traditional, classic Black Metal sound fused with a fresh, contemporary edge, Mallacht — which means “Curse” in Gaelic — have been turning heads with their powerful debut EP Black Sorcery. In this exclusive interview, Ryan and Steve discuss...

In this episode, I sit down with Steve (drums) and Robbie (guitar) from the 5-piece hardcore-infused metal outfit If It Bleeds – one of the most exciting names rising out of the Belfast heavy scene. We dive deep into: • How the band was formed • Steve and Paddy’s shared history in Heal of Achilles • Their debut WE CAN KILL IT EP — 13 minutes of crushing, high-impact metal mixed & mastered by J...

Join us for a wild and unfiltered chat with Dwayne Close (guitars) and Pete Crenshaw (vocals) from Belfast groove/thrash metal heavyweights Ketos! We dig into the band's origins, the evolution from their Rise EP to the full-length onslaught that is First Strike, and explore the themes and sound of their latest singles. We also dive into the incredible Irish metal scene, shouting out some of the ba...

In this episode, we dive into the origin and rise of Tide 7, one of the most aggressive and exciting new bands in Ireland’s heavy music scene. From drummer Jack’s initial vision in late 2022 to the formation of a powerhouse lineup featuring Luke, Aaron, and Mark — we explore how the band forged their signature sound blending metalcore, deathcore, djent, and mathcore. We also take a look at their s...

In this episode, I sit down with Jen Vaughan (Vocals), Darren O’Keeffe (Rhythm Guitar) and Scott McGowan (Lead Guitar) of the band with Mike Jordan (Bass) & Barry English (Drums) making up the rest of Shadows Calling, one of Ireland’s most exciting rising bands blending alt-rock, grunge, and metal into a sound entirely their own. We dive into how the band came together—born during the 2020 loc...

Monk Fest 2025 will take place on July 5th in Pharmacia Bar, Limerick, to honour the memory of Rodgers niece Ash who was so well looked after by Temple St. in her final months. All money raised will be donated to Temple St. Children's Hospital and will go to the Play Therapy Department. • Tickets are €20 each and will allow access to the live performances upstairs in the venue beginning at 6pm wit...

Myself, Danielle, Evan, Letty & Joe of The Metal Cell Forums react to Metallica hitting Dublin for two nights in 2026 with Gojira, Avatar, Pantera & Knocked Loose being brought along for the craic! (Live Stream Podcast recorded in May 26th, 2025. Metallica is coming back to Ireland in 2026, and we need to talk about it. In this episode, we’re diving headfirst into what this gig means to Ir...

Join us for an in-depth conversation with Grant Walsh (vocals/guitars), Tom Moylan (drums) and Liam Noctor (bass) of Dublin thrash metal band Psykosis as we dissect their long-awaited second album 'Mind Games'. Featuring eight tracks, the album blends reworked material from previous lineups with fresh, crushing new numbers, including the powerful latest single Boiling Point. We explore the songwri...

In this episode, Letty Sharp sits down with Nathan Price (vocals) and Ocean McCormack (guitars) of Limerick metal band War of Attrition. The band is gearing up to play the Tullamore Phoenix Metal Festival on May 31 at John Lee’s Bar & Venue—a one-day charity event in support of the National Missing Persons Helpline. The festival also shines a spotlight on the ongoing search for Luke Price, who...

Fangclub are a Dublin alternative rock band with members Steven King (Guitar/Vocals), Kevin Keane (Bass) and Dara Coleman (Drums). 2024s EP, “All Good”, marked a musical return for the band after an extended break since 2020. On the live circuit, Fangclub have supported bands such as Metallica, Smashing Pumpkins, Pixies, Muse, Biffy Clyro, Twin Atlantic, Nothing But Thieves, The Cribs, Swmrs and F...

On this episode of the podcast, we’re joined by Justine and Sammy of Church Road Records/Employed To Serve—exploring how the dual demands of running a label and playing in a touring band shape their daily lives and creative decisions. Church Road Records may have started in 2017 as a DIY operation run out of a spare room, but in just a few short years, it has carved out a reputation for consistenc...

Hailing from the Causeway Coast, Good Friend is Adam Carroll (lead vocals and bass), Izzy Curran (drums), and Andy Reid (lead guitar). These three Irish lads originally come from around Belfast/Northern Ireland but they moved to Newcastle, England to get shitty jobs and form a band. The jobs did indeed turn out to be shitty, but the band turned out great! 'We’ve always described our sound as Punk...

Two special benefit gigs are set to take place in Dublin and Cork on April 24th and 25th in support of Adam Moore, (Merch Limbo/ex guitarist with Hero In Error), who has been living with multiple sclerosis (MS) for over a decade. All proceeds from the shows will go directly toward funding Adam’s ongoing stem cell treatment in Serbia. In a deeply moving conversation, I was joined by Adam, long-time...

It was great to meet up with Grey Stag in this pre-recorded episode, before they played a jam packed Fred Zeppelins, in Cork with a serious support line up from Bodydrinkers, Dead Memories and Archaos courtesy of Dead Cult Promotions. Grey Stag were in town to promote their single launch for 'Cauldron Burn' and it was the perfect time to catch up with the lads to find out about the writing, record...

Join myself, Danielle, Joe and Howard as we discuss the the impact of line-up changes in bands. What inspired the topic was the news of Brent Hinds departure from Mastodon and the potential fall out of revenue, creativity and legal issues that could occur. We look at bands on a local level also along with Joe and Howards experience of it first hand. Please 'SUBSCRIBE' to The Metal Cell YouTube Cha...

Hunter (Vocals/Bass), Boydy (Drums/Vocals) and Grog (Guitars) of Northern Ireland based Teras have been absolutely killing it lately with live performances all over Ireland, including a memorable Siege of Limerick appearance last year and another invite back to play in Dolans this April. I invited them to The Metal Cell studios in this pre-recorded interview just after they played a killer set sup...

Letty interviewed Too Far Fetched in Fibbers where they were playing the Rage Metal Metal night alongside Angry Chair, Pain In Vain and Tide 7. Too Far Fetched are a brilliant upcoming five-piece metal band hailing from Mullingar, Co. Westmeath. Colin (Vocals), Anto (Guitars) & Evan (Bass) chat to Letty about the bands formation, playing Siege of Limerick, releasing their own music independent...

I'm delighted to announce another episode focusing on promoting Irish Solo Metal artists. Kevin Byrne of Sonus Mortis makes a return to the show and making their debuts on the podcast are Fionn Murray of FÓS and Shane McCulloch of Temair. While they may have different styles and make incredible music, it's their creative energy and the enjoyment of doing this by themselves shines through on the in...

The Metal Cell presents Roan Hynes , the solo next-gen music prodigy who’s breaking barriers by blending heavy metal with electrifying synthwave! With 16 explosive releases and a unique sound that combines shredding guitars, thunderous drums, and futuristic synths, this rising star is redefining the limits of genre-bending music in Ireland. Terror Syndrome is a perfect storm of intensity, emotion,...

It was a pleasure to welcome Frodo (Guitars/Vox/Synths) & Craig (Bass/Vox/Synths) of Nomadic Rituals back onto the show. The three piece doom/sludge band along with Mark on drums are about to release their incredible fourth album titled 'Fust' via Cursed Monk Records. Myself and Danielle talk through each track with Frodo & Craig and get some great insights into the recording of one of the...

In this new episode of the podcast, I sit down with Shannon Bowman, a talented musician, sound engineer and photographer, who has just opened her very first recording studio called Studio 23, in Shandon Street, Cork. Shannon discusses the challenges and rewards of setting up a new studio and is on the lookout for all styles of bands and musicians to collaborate with. Shannon shares her journey int...