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Irelands Premier Metal Music Podcast. The Metal Cell Podcast sets out to promote the Irish Metal Scene by talking to the bands, promoters, artists and fans of this musical genre. I hope to interview as many generations as possible involved in the Irish Metal community from those who create the music, design the artwork, promote the gigs or simply fans of the music itself. It's one of the most exciting times ever to be a Metal fan in Ireland with so many home grown and international metal ban ...
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Episode 316: Special Gig Podcast featuring Roni from Words That Burn, Gav of Survivalist & Pete from LaVein.
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For this weeks podcast I'm joined by Roni from Words That Burn, Gav of Survivalist & Pete from LaVein, three of Irelands most powerful vocalists & also renowned live Metal acts.....I welcomed the lads onto the show to talk about their 'not to be missed' gig on Friday the 18th of October in the Academy 2 Dublin. Also joining the bands will be the un…
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Autoglass repair? Okay cool, yeah I'm into this. I'm buying what you're selling. I'm picking up what you're putting down. A repaired windshield, well who could say no to that? What a deal! My beautiful original windshield, restored to its former glory, the idea delights my heart! What's that?! Autoglass REPLACE?! Well hold on just a minute!!!In thi…
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It's another episode of Regular Features, the podcast named "top result" by Spotify when you search for Regular Features in the podcasts section.In this episode, Steve writes an entirely original screenplay for an action movie. Joe dives deep into the horrid curse of the Kennedys. And Log, god love him, Log is simply standing there while this whole…
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Episode 315: Worn Out: Cork-based noise merchants Xander, Alex, Brian & Evan of Worn Out talk to me about 'Low' their incredible new ep release.
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Cork-based noise merchants WORN OUT have self released their sophomore EP, LOW to huge critical acclaim on August the 30th. The EP follows the release of single "Deeper" in July, and comes alongside the announcement of a headline run across Ireland later in 2024, with support from Grief Ritual and Lure In. LOW sees WORN OUT embrace the aggressive, …
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Episode 314: Kuyang: Roy, Sean, Korey & Emmet of the Dublin alt hardcore band, chat to Letty about their formation, music & future plans.
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Kuyang are an alternative hardcore music group from Dublin, Ireland consisting of Roy Geary (Vocals) Sean Keogh (Guitar) Korey Thomas (Bass) & Emmet McNamee (Drums). Kuyang throws ideas of traditional songwriting out the window, aiming to push the envelope of Hardcore, all the while bringing their intense live performances to the forefront. This ch…
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Episode 313: The Metal Cell Forums Live YouTube Stream: Bariann Tuite of Fiadh Productions, New York.
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Our special guest is Bariann Tuite of Fiadh Productions, New York. The U.S label’s founder and one-woman show, created Fiadh as a different kind of label, with a set of posted values in the bio: “Promoting all that is wild, dark & enchanting. Supporting animal rescue, rights & welfare. Female-run & antifascist." Other aspects of the label further s…
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Uptown girl? Yeah, last I heard she's been living in that uptown world. At least that's what everyone's been saying. Apparently she comes home at all hours of the night, stinking of uptown. What's uptown? Not much town, what's up with you!!!In this episode, Joe gets a visit from the enigmatic creator of the new social media network Bluesky, Steve i…
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Episode 312: Broken Habit: John O'Reilly & John Foley of the Dublin based Nu-Metal act talk to me about their terrific new ep S.E.D.A.T.E.
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It was a pleasure to have John O'Reilly (Vocals) & John Foley (Guitars) of Dublin Nu-Metal band Broken Habit on the show for the first time. The five piece with Rob (Guitars), Conor (Bass) and Andrew (Drums) started off life as a Linkin Park tribute band called Breaking the Habit in 2019. A name change, writing their own material and self producing…
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Episode 311: Martina and the Moons. Letty caught up with the Dublin all-female band before they played a sold out Workmans venue.
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Martina and the Moons is an all-female four-piece band based in Dublin. They were one of the 32 acts selected by Ex Oh Promotions to play Mainroom at “The Next Big Thing” in Workman’s last January. They have recently supported the band ‘Thumper’ in a sold out Workmans mainroom, and they will take part in the female-fronted festival ‘We’ve Only Just…
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Readers! No! Get away from that. You can't have that, it's poison. It's poison to readers. You wouldn't like it.In this episode, Steve got a mpox jab, Joe got a birthpaper, and Log starts sleeping in his talk. Wow.By Regular Features
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Episode 310: Grave Sermon: Cory (Bass) & Jason (Drums) of the Death Metal band talk about their new ep release 'Liturgical Perversions'.
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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.…
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We do our best, and so do you. Good. Good you!!!In this episode, Steve talks frankly too much about his trip to America. And Log embarks on a mission to be "read out" on the radio.By Regular Features
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Episode 309: Lock Horns: Alex Da Costa (Vocals) & Junior Afrifa (Guitars) of the progressive Metal band based in Belfast.
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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 conf…
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We can't keep meeting like this!!In this episode, Joe wonders what would happen if you did a wet space in orbit. Log ponders on Andrew Tate's beautiful penis. Steve recounts the time we went to the Olympics... and won!By Regular Features
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570: Thank Goodness You're Richard Simmons
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Knock knock, open wide, see what's on the other side. Knock knock, any more, come with me through the magic door... of Regular Features!In this episode, Log finds out once and for all who dogs love the most, then reveals some behind-the-scenes gossip about the hit new videogame Thank Goodness You're Here. Steve addresses the Simmons in the room.…
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Episode 308: We Swallow The Ocean, an audio documentary on the making of Partholón's second album 'The Ocean Pours In'.
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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 prow…
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Episode 307: Letty talks to Aaron, Sean & Jake of Dublin Metal band Unmaker before they played to a sold out Academy supporting Cavalera Conspiracy.
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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 befo…
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And where do you think you've been these past four weeks? Think you can come slinking back into our lives like nothing's happened? That things would be the same again? Well you're right, and we forgive you. But DON'T let it happen again.In this episode, Log catches up with people we've agony aunted, Joe devises some cool new tech for food, and Stev…
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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.
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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 Brewe…
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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.
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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 …
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I scream. You scream. We all scream. And for what? What was the point of all that screaming? This ice cream? This lowly creeeaam? Pfft. I don't see what's so great about this ice cream that you're all screaming wild about it. Here, let me taste some. Oh... oh wow... AARGGRGHHHHHH.In this episode, Steve gets all ringed up. Joe learns the secrets of …
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Episode 304: Adversary: Sean & Tomás of the Blackened Doom Metal band talk about their formation & plans for 2024.
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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 announci…
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Wets here! Get your wets. Fresh wets. Only the finest wets. Just came in this morning. Low low prices. Affordable wets for the family. You sir, want wets? Well you can't have one. No wets for you. Don't even look at my wets.In this episodes, Log meets a yummy mummy. Joe meets a juice fanatic. And Steve overhears the pope dropping some f-bombs near …
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Episode 303: Coroza: Ciaran, Ollie & Tomás talk through their brilliant sophomore release 'As Within'.
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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…
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Excuse us, we got hoovered into a big tornado but we're back now.In this episode, Joe does a feature all about Steve's stag do. Log does a feature all about Steve's stag do. And Steve, well you'd never guess, but he does a feature about a time cop.By Regular Features
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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.
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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), Geis…
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Episode 301: Hero In Error: Gary (Guitars) and Confey (Drums) of Irish/UK metal/hardcore band talk about their new incredible self titled EP.
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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 Tas…
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This week Matt, Steve and Gav drank precisely 4 pints of lager and got into a room to record a podcast together. What is this, 2013??By Regular Features
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Episode 300: TEN TON SLUG: Sludge Merchants Rónán, Sean & Pavol celebrate their incredible debut album 'Colossal Oppressor'.
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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 …
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If you don't know what we're talking about in your episode, that's actually on you, because you haven't done the research. Joe's discussing his very personal view on a smash hit television series everyone except Log and Steve has hopefully seen. Log, meanwhile, hopes you're au fait with a 1970s album that DOESN'T include Diana Ross. Steve stand, bl…
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Episode 299: Uragh do a track by track overview of their incredible progressive metal/metalcore debut album 'Maelstrom'.
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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…
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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.
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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 …
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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.
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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 playi…
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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?
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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 playi…
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JUMP! For my love. JUMP IN! And feel my touch. Please, wife, you have to jump now before it's too late. The cruise ship is sinking and this is the last lifeboat. If you don't jump, I'll float away and you'll be left to drown alone on that cursed boat. So, if you want to taste my kisses in the night, or ever again, my sweet love, then... JUMP!In thi…
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Episode 295: Cherym: Hannah (Vocals/Guitar), Alannagh (Drums) & Emer (Bass) of the Derry pop punk/garage band.
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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 …
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"Stop, Children, what's that sound?"Let me stop you right there, Buffalo Springfield, because I think I know the answer to this one. "That sound" is Episode 562 of Regular Features. And you know what? It very nearly wasn't. This is an unusual episode, in that it survived the total post-recording elimination of one participant, "Log", thanks entirel…
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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.
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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 topic…
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Episode 293: Recoil: Jack (Vocals), AJ (Organs) Evan(Lead Guitar) Conor (Bass) & Andrew (Drums) of the Alt/Rock band from Wexford chat to Letty.
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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 single…
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Well, I ate the whole thing. Shrug emoji!In this episode, Joe brings us to the aid of an ailin' 'n' flailin' maestra flautist, Gav discovers a hidden side effect of jelly boy bonification, and Steve delves deep into the Regular Features agony auntsack.By Regular Features
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Did you know that the famous advertising slogan "got milk?" was almost something very different? Originally the tagline for milk was going to be "gimme da heffer wets, brother", until a marketing executive decided the phrase was too long to be coherently burped into a mother's face after downing the last pint of refreshing milk, straight from the f…
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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.
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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…
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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.
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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. Ps…
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We're back! Sorry we've been away for a while, it's because we are actually dead now. Yeah we died. Sorry!In this episode, Matt sees a waxy head in a box. Steve shares a special moment with Jedward near some garlic. And Log tastefully designs each of our funerals. We'll be back with regular episodes from exactly now on. PLEASE. YOU MUST FORGIVE.…
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Episode 290: Jet Fuel Chemistry: Dan, Steve & Emmet chat to Letty.
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Forming in 2010 and re-establishing in 2020, Dublin's own Jet Fuel Chemistry are becoming one of the most talked about bands on the Irish music scene, with each release getting more and more traction. Their debut EP, ‘Sign of the Times’, got massive coverage to match its quarter of a million streams worldwide. Their 2023 single, ‘Heartbreaker’, got…
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Episode 289: Uncultivates: The greatest wild rodeo story never told with Boot, Dr.Eli, The Prospector & Goon of the hard hitting cowboycore band.
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DJ Tricky Dicky from the Lone Star State of Texas came on as a guest host to interview one of the most exciting, hard drinking, guitar slingin', and plumb crazy rodeo band in the world, Uncultivates for a special on The Metal Cell Podcast. Boot, Dr.Eli Gravedigger, The Prospector & Colonel Goon hooked up with DJ Dicky for a hog-killin' time and to …
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Episode 288: Idle Discourse: Craig, Donal, Rob & Leigh of the Dublin based band chat with Letty.
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Forming in 2021, Idle Discourse are a heavy hitting, genre-hopping five piece that are challenging the norms of contemporary music. With a wide range of influences spanning multiple genres, this five piece band has created a diverse sound full of pop choruses, rap verses and exciting melodies. Listeners are keep entertained and reeling in anticipat…
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558: The Blackpool Magic Convention Tax Write-off Special
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Joe and Gav are now fully fledged magicians and they took their latest trick to the Blackpool Magic Convention to see if they could fool some fellow conjurers.By Regular Features
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Episode 287: PaRtY-CaNnOn: Chris, Martin & Mike of the Scottish Slam/Brutal Death Metal band talk to Letty Sharp before they hit the stage at The Grand Social, Dublin.
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Letty Sharp caught up with Chris Ryan (Bass), Martin Gazur (Drums) & Mike McLaughlin (Guitars) of PaRtY-CaNnOn before they hit the stage at The Grand Social, Dublin. The Scottish Slam/Brutal Death Metal band were on a killer tour around Ireland as special guests of Gama Bomb. Letty had a great chat with the lads about their band, new material and o…
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Episode 286: Fraught: Dave & Podge of the experimental death/sludge Dublin metal band, talk about their current release “Transfixed on Dying Light”.
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It was great to welcome back Fraught back onto the podcast. Fans of the band will remember that they were previously named 'Drought'. I was joined by Dave (Guitars) & Podge (Drums) of the experimental death/sludge Dublin metal band. “Transfixed on Dying Light” was released onthe 24th November 2023 via Argonauta Records and immediately received crit…
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