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The Metal Cell Podcast

Richard Duhig
Irish Metal Scene
Covid-19
Trenchknife
Ten Ton Slug
Dublin
EP Release
Monkfest 2024
Colossal Oppressor
Ireland
Jet Fuel Chemistry
Foo Fighters
Burnout Bible
Rock Sound
Metal Hammer
Recoil
Death Metal
New Music Releases
Local Gigs
Maelstrom
Rehearsal Space

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 on... more

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Latest Episodes

Host Letty Sharp sits down with Wolfie (Vocals) and Kevin (Guitars) of Praelium, one of the most exciting new bands in the Irish metal scene. Praelium bring a crushing mix of alt-metal, groove metal, and thrash metal, and they’ve been making serious ... more

I sat down with Steve Maher (ex-Abaddon Incarnate, Ancient Malice) to talk about the band’s crushing debut Accept the Vile Gifts of the Dead. We dig into the chaotic roots of Irish deathgrind, finding the balance between memorable riffs and total fil... more

🔥 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, w... more

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 ... more

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Recent Guests

Steve Maher
Member of Ancient Malice, a death metal band
Ancient Malice
Episode: Episode 354: Ancient Malice Interview – Steve Maher Talks Deathgrind, Chaos & Accept the Vile Gifts of the Dead.
Words That Burn
An Irish metal band discussing their experiences and album
Episode: Episode 352: Inside Ireland’s Metal Scene: Words That Burn talk Cut Throat Culture & future plans with Letty.
Machina Kore
A new Irish metal band featuring Mauro, Shaunie, Eamonn, and Gary.
Episode: Episode 351: Scaling the Ghosts of Everest with Machina Kore. A track by track exclusive with the band!
Grey Stag
Irish metal band promoting their new EP and single
Independent
Episode: Episode 336: Grey Stag: Matt, Steve & Daragh talk about the release of their brilliant new e.p Mountain Breaker.
Gavin Malone
Host of That Sound Podcast
That Sound Podcast
Episode: Episode 328: The Metal Cell Forums with special guest, podcaster Gavin Malone of That Sound Podcast & we look at the upcoming Pantera gig in Dublin.
Dr. Eli Gravedigger
Episode: Episode 289: Uncultivates: The greatest wild rodeo story never told with Boot, Dr.Eli, The Prospector & Goon of the hard hitting cowboycore band.
Colonel Goon
Episode: Episode 289: Uncultivates: The greatest wild rodeo story never told with Boot, Dr.Eli, The Prospector & Goon of the hard hitting cowboycore band.
The Prospector
Episode: Episode 289: Uncultivates: The greatest wild rodeo story never told with Boot, Dr.Eli, The Prospector & Goon of the hard hitting cowboycore band.

Hosts

Richie
Host of a prominently award-winning metal podcast, engaging with various artists and fans to promote the Irish metal scene.
Letty Sharp
Co-host and contributor focusing on vibrant discussions with musicians and exploring their artistic journeys.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 33 ratings
  • Awesome Podcast

    46 year old metal head! Love this podcast and the exposure it’s giving to me to hear some great new bands and excellent discussion on all things Metal🤘🤘

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Cause of deth
    Ireland3 years ago
  • Ya

    Love this ! More metal please🤟

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ganddog
    Ireland3 years ago
  • Bloodstock interviews

    Great podcast done in difficult circumstances, you guys have yourselves a new subscriber :)

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Riff monkey
    United Kingdom4 years ago
  • The best!

    Outstanding podcast covering the Irish Metal Scene. Funny, informative, and a great way to discover new music!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Wayne Donaldson
    United Kingdom6 years ago
  • Home grown brilliant pod

    Brilliant pod promoting Irish metal scene

    A niche pod with great content

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    EoghanOKeeffe
    Ireland6 years ago

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The podcast is praised for its humor and informative content, making it an entertaining listen for metal enthusiasts.
Many listeners feel a strong connection to both the hosts and the featured guests, suggesting a community spirit in the content.
Listeners appreciate the engaging discussions and the way the podcast highlights the Irish metal scene and its acts.

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Episode 355: New Irish Metal Rising: Praelium’s Wolfie & Kevin bring the noise with their debut EP 'Pigs'.
Q: What is your favorite memory from the recording?
Wolfie enjoyed getting to know the band better, while Kevin found it rewarding to hear the songs in their final form after recording.
Episode 355: New Irish Metal Rising: Praelium’s Wolfie & Kevin bring the noise with their debut EP 'Pigs'.
Q: What did you audition?
Wolfie was given specific songs to learn for his audition, which included revamped versions of older Praelium songs.
Episode 355: New Irish Metal Rising: Praelium’s Wolfie & Kevin bring the noise with their debut EP 'Pigs'.
Q: How did the band start?
Praelium started in 2022 and reformed in 2025 with new members, leading to a more active gig schedule and new sounds.
Episode 352: Inside Ireland’s Metal Scene: Words That Burn talk Cut Throat Culture & future plans with Letty.
Q: Do you have any advice for anyone wanting to start a band in 2025?
Just do it and enjoy it; focus on your passion rather than social media likes.
Episode 352: Inside Ireland’s Metal Scene: Words That Burn talk Cut Throat Culture & future plans with Letty.
Q: How did you come up with the title Cut Throat Culture?
The title reflects observations on how people interacted negatively during COVID, especially on social media.

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Focused on promoting the Irish metal scene, this engaging podcast features a mix of interviews with a diverse array of bands, promoters, and fans. The discussions often explore the creative processes behind music creation, the challenges faced by artists in the industry, and the vibrant community that supports metal music in Ireland. Special episodes highlight events like festivals and benefit gigs, showcasing the camaraderie within the metal community. A key feature is the emphasis on both local and international acts, making it an important platform for new music discovery and industry insights, appealing to various generations of metal enthusiasts.

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1. Steve Maher
2. Words That Burn
3. Machina Kore
4. Grey Stag
5. Gavin Malone
6. Dr. Eli Gravedigger
7. Colonel Goon
8. The Prospector

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