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The Metal Cell Podcast

Richard Duhig

Irelands premier and award winning 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 bands touring our cities and releasing incredible music. This Podcast has become a solid link in communicating our voices throughout the world wide Metal community. The bonds forged in the Metal Scene are strong, loyal and lasting. Friendships created that traverse oceans and continents, which saw the podcast charting in Europe, the America's, and Asia. Thank you all for listening and for your support, Richie. #supportyourlocalmetalscene

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#389
October 30 · 47 min
Episode 389: FRAUGHT: A New Voice, A New Era | Dave Green & Leigh Moran discuss a new chapter for the band.
Dave Green and Leigh Moran of Fraught join Richie Duhig to discuss the band's latest material, the arrival of vocalist James Doporto and their upcoming release Pillar I: Ashes of Verdant Collapse. We look at the ideas behind “Death Assemblage” and “Detritivore”, the band's creative process and the three-part release that will ultimately form one larger work.
#388
October 16 · 1 hr 4 min
Episode 388: PRAELIUM — THE WEIGHT OF FEAR | Interview With The Metal Cell
Limerick's Praelium join The Metal Cell Podcast! Wolfy, Kevin, Phoenix and Ronan take us inside their debut album, discussing songwriting, DIY recording, the band's influences, the artwork and some of the most outrageous song titles you're likely to find on a metal album.
#387
October 2 · 1 hr 11 min
Episode 387: YOU'VE MADE THE MUSIC — NOW GET IT HEARD | A Discussion With Temair, Orm & Cursed Monk Records.
Richie is joined by Temair, Orm and Cursed Monk Records to talk about everything that comes after making the music — releasing it, promoting it, finding an audience, approaching labels, distribution, physical releases and learning from mistakes.
#386
September 22 · 12 min
Episode 386: POSER — FROM SOLO PROJECT TO FULL BAND | The Metal Cell Interview.
Poser is an active hardcore punk band from Dublin, Ireland, associated with the local DIY hardcore scene (often tagged as dhc).
#385
September 18 · 1 hr 21 min
Episode 385: VENUS SLEEPS — ORIGINS OF DESPAIR | The Music, The Themes & The Evolution
Seven years after Remnants, Venus Sleeps return with their new five-track release, Origins of Despair — and The Metal Cell gets the full story. For this episode, we're going TRACK BY TRACK through the entire release with the band. We get into the lyrics, themes, music and ideas behind every track, as well as what's changed for Venus Sleeps since Remnants.
#384
September 4 · 1 hr 3 min
Episode 384: ZEALOT CULT RETURN | PSALMS OF FILTH | LEGACY, DEATH METAL & AWAKENING RECORDS.
Jay Quigley and Mick Carry join Richie on The Metal Cell Podcast to discuss Psalms of Filth, the legacy of Zealot Cult, Florida death metal, fanaticism, Paolo Girardi's artwork and the band's next chapter with Awakening Records
#383
August 31 · 30 min
Episode 383: MICROTONAL: From Belfast To D.R.I. & BLOODSTOCK | The Metal Cell Podcast
Belfast death-thrash outfit MICROTONAL join us in Dublin just before taking the stage as support to legendary crossover thrash pioneers D.R.I. Cameron Johnston and Marty McAllister discuss the band's rapid rise, their debut EP Baptism Of Fire, the Belfast metal scene, Metal 2 The Masses and their excitement at heading to BLOODSTOCK — all while preparing to walk onstage with D.R.I. Recorded before the show at Opium, Dublin.
#382
August 21 · 1 hr 6 min
Episode 382: ELDER DRUID | The Band That Refused To Disappear | The Metal Cell Podcast
Six years after Golgotha was released and the world came to a standstill, Elder Druid are back on The Metal Cell Podcast. Jake, Brien and new guitarist Robbie join me to look back at the band's journey since 2020, the challenges they've faced, keeping the band alive through live shows, and what lies ahead.
August 7 · 1 hr 10 min
HIGH PRIESTESS: THE NEXT EVOLUTION OF SOLOTHURN | The Metal Cell Podcast | *UPDATED*
This is a update for Spotify and other streaming sites featuring Solothurn instead of the Shortest Straw clip that somehow made it onto the Solothurn episode 381.
#381
August 7 · 1 hr 10 min
Episode 381: HIGH PRIESTESS: THE NEXT EVOLUTION OF SOLOTHURN | The Metal Cell Podcast
We discuss the evolution of Solothurn's sound, the writing and recording process, working with acclaimed artist October Midnight on the EP artwork, the influence of Belfast on their music, and why High Priestess represents the band's darkest and most ambitious release to date.
#380
August 3 · 15 min
Episode 380: BUCKET | Proof That Word Of Mouth Still Matters. | The Metal Cell Podcast
Bucket are one of the most exciting bands to emerge from the Dublin underground in recent years. They sit at the crossroads of punk, noise rock, hardcore and industrial intensity rather than traditional metal. Letty Sharp of The Metal Cell podcast talks to them before their show supporting Knocked Loose at a sold out The Academy in Dublin, June 23rd 2026.
#379
July 24 · 58 min
Episode 379: SHORTEST STRAW | Finding Their Own Voice Through A New Normal.
Shortest Straw stop by The Metal Cell Podcast to talk about their debut EP A New Normal, discovering their own identity, writing with honesty, and preparing to take these songs on the road. Sometimes the heaviest conversations aren't about the riffs...They're about the reasons behind them. 🎧 Listen now.
#378
July 10 · 51 min
Episode 378: SOOTHSAYER | The Unbinding – The Stories, Symbolism & Philosophy Behind the Album.
Liam and Gerard of Soothsayer join me for an in-depth conversation about their extraordinary new album, The Unbinding. Together they explore the philosophy, symbolism and personal experiences behind each song, from grief and spirituality to Irish identity, artwork and the search for hope within darkness.
#377
June 26 · 1 hr 34 min
Episode 377: TOOMS: Beauty, Decay & The Monster Beneath – A Deep Dive into Karst.
At first glance, the artwork and music don't match....but after speaking with TOOMS, I realized they're telling exactly the same story — an album where beauty, decay and crushing heaviness collide.
#376
May 29 · 1 hr
Episode 376: LAVEIN | Peter Cooney Talks Recovery, Perspective & “But I Urged Caution | The Metal Cell Podcast.
Peter Cooney of LaVein joins The Metal Cell Podcast to talk about the band’s crushing new EP “But I Urged Caution”, the rise of LAVEIN after their Bloodstock Festival appearance, and his battle with Stage Two Hodgkin Lymphoma.
#375
May 27 · 38 min
Episode 375: INCARCERATED: Inside Necrosphere, working with Flemming Rasmussen & upcoming Irish Tour.
Letty talks with INCARCERATED members Lander da Silva and Rafael Rojo about the band’s formation, their crushing debut album Necrosphere, and the upcoming Irish tour this June.
#374
May 15 · 53 min
Episode 374: CANCER PUNCHER II: Steve Hobson (Bad Boat/Cancer Puncher organiser), Carl King (Two Tales of Woe) & Gareth Ruddock (Skypilot)
Cancer Puncher returns for one final event, and in this episode I’m joined by Steve Hobson (Bad Boat/Cancer Puncher organiser), Carl King (Two Tales of Woe) and Gareth Ruddock (Skypilot). We talk about how the original event came together, the impact cancer has had on people within the scene, raising over €3,000 for charity at the first show, raffle prizes, the Northern Ireland metal scene and what to expect from Cancer Puncher 2.
#373
May 1 · 49 min
Episode 373: Corpse Water | Solo Project Reviving Old School Death Metal | Pete Clarke Interview.
Pete Clarke of Strangle Wire talks about his new solo project Corpse Water and how it brings back that raw, groove-heavy old school death metal sound.
#372
April 17 · 1 hr 9 min
Episode 372: The Road to Wacken: Ireland’s Metal Battle | Winners, Judges & Reality | Donnchadh & Aidan explain.
We’re joined by Donnchadh O’Leary (Organiser) and Aidan “Willo” Williams of Aesect to talk about Ireland’s path to Wacken Open Air. We cover how Metal Battle works, what judges look for, Aesect’s experience playing Wacken, and a preview of this year’s finalists. 🎧 Perfect for fans of the Irish metal scene and bands thinking of hitting one of the most famous stages in Metal!
#371
April 7 · 32 min
Episode 371: Numbskull Narrative: DIY Punk infused Metal | Catharsis & a Shot at Wacken Open Air Festival.
Letty Sharp talks to Alan, Francis and Victor of Numbskull Narrative. The band are a Galway-based thrashcore metal punk trio formed in 2022 by Alan Casey (Bass/Lead Vocals), Francis Glynn (Guitar/Backing vocals) and Victor Vieira (Drums) making serious noise on the Irish scene. Staying true to their DIY ethos, Numbskull Narrative records and produces all their own music while also creating their own artwork—remaining fully independent at every stage.

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