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Today I am joined by Evan Cloke of Evoke on the podcast!We're going to be chatting about his awesomely brutal self titled EP, which was released on May 16th! It's a one man project that features some of the most brutal music I've heard all year along with some of the funniest samples I've heard on music that is this stream.Evan also does covers on his Instagram page which we'll be chatting about as well as discussing the genre of Deathcore as a whole.Evoke on InstagramHorrenda + Their Last Stop + Fear Gorta live at Sin ESacred Noose + Grave Sermon + Their Last Stop + Lymphoedema live at Sin E Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Singer, songwriter and musician, ARREN makes his return on the podcast today!Last time he was on was to promote his show in Little Whelans which he sold out and this time around he is upgrading and performing upstairs in Whelans on the 21st of June!On top of this we'll be chatting about his latest single Broken, how to promote yourself these days as an artist in the social media age, creating videos and how Imagine Dragons are the new Nickleback.ARREN live at Whelan'sARREN on linktreeHorrenda + Their Last Stop + Fear Gorta live at Sin ESacred Noose + Grave Sermon + Their Last Stop + Lymphoedema Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

My guest today on the podcast is Colin Bolger of Dabúlga DesignColin Bolger is an Irish illustrator and designer. Dabúlga Design is a studio rooted in Celtic mythology, sacred symbolism and has long ties to the underground music scene. With over a decade of experience crafting powerful visual identities and narratoves, Colin weaves ancient Irish folklore, esoteric symbolism and modern storytelling into every piece.You may now is work from creative artwork for the many amazing Irish Metal bands in this country, including Grey Stag, Outsound, Snowblind and Gravity Well.I'll be chatting with Colin abut what inspires his work, his creative process, the move from traditional artwork to digital artwork and how awesome Jim Fitzpatrick is.I'll of course be also asking Colin for updates on how the latest Zhora album is coming along as well which is a release I couldn't be more excited to hear!www.dabulgadesign.comHorrenda + Their Last Stop + Fear Gorta live at Sin ESacred Noose + Grave Sermon + Their Last Stop + Lymphoedema Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today's guests on the podcast is the Post-Metal band, Gunnera.Made up of members of True Home and Fornoth, I'll be chatting with Declan, Charlie and John about the beginnings of this band, the music they're making, what the hell a Gunnera even is and what the most beautiful song ever written was. I was able to listen to a demo that the band sent over of their music and I am thoroughly excited to see what this band has planned for the rest of the year.Gunnera on InstagramSkinner + Joe Maxi + Digdeep live at Sin EHorrenda + Their Last Stop + Fear Gorta live at Sin ESacred Noose + Lymphoedema + Their Last Stop + Grave Sermon live at Sin E Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on the podcast I am joined by Adam and Jake of Ten Hail Marys!I'll be chatting to the lads about how this band began, their band name and of course their brilliant EP 'Faults I May Have', which was released in January and features singles 'I Still See Your Face' and "I Had A Dream'. We'll be going into detail about the writing and recording process for the EP, the meaning behind each song and the EP's title and how creation of the EP's cover.Ten Hail Marys will be supporting Inspiral Carpets in The Academy 16th December.Ten Hail Marys on LinktreeSkinner + Digdeep + Joe MaxiHorrenda + Their Last Stop + Fear Gorta Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today's guests on the podcast are Donny and Emil of dirty marmalade!I'll be chatting to the guys about their debut album, 'Hills of Breifne', which was released on May 30th.The album tells the bizarre story of how the strong friendship of Lil' Phynott and Mildly Fool!sh has kept them surviving and thriving amongst the community of outsiders in their homeland of Cavan.The songwriting covers themes of manipulation, substance abuse and narrow-minded attitudes of small town cliques, a personal commentary on modern social dysfunction in rural Ireland.These themes are illustrated not only by the lyrical content but also by the audio samples weaved throughout the album which were spontaneously captured by Dirty Marmalade in their day to day lives. These samples include: inscrutable drunken arguments, boasting boy racers, angry voice messages & various eccentric encounters.The album is available to stream everywhere now and you can also purchase it on CD along with some lovely T-shirts based off the album.Dirty Marmalade on LinktreeSkinner + Digdeep + Joe Maxi live at Sin EHorrenda + Their Last Stop + Fear Gorta live at Sin E Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on the podcast I am joined by Melyssa Shannon (Vocal), Jonny Woods (Guitar/Vocal), Carl Gilmore (Bass), and James Foy (Drums) of the Belfast band, Wynona Bleach!I'll be chatting with the band about their upcoming album, which currently has 3 singles released off it so far, 'I Deserve That', 'Swim in the Bay' and the latest single, 'Tangerine'. We'll be covering how the writing for the album came to be, how the rest of the album is sounding and how Type O Negative and Genesis were a big influence on the album.To say the latest singles have got a good bit of plays from myself would be a massive understatement, have loved the music Wynona Bleach has put out so I'm very excited to see how the full package sounds.Wynona Bleach will be playing Stendhal Festival 2025 in Limavady in July and Gazefest in August, happening in Belfast.www.wynonableach.comSkinner + Digdeep + Joe Maxi live in Sin EHorrenda + Their Last Stop + Fear Gorta Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I'm over the moon to announce that today's guest on the podcast is Roger Boyle, founder of Cursed Monk Records, a DIY record label based in Ireland.I first met Roger at this year's Siege of Limerick but I felt like I've met years ago as his record label were largely responsible for my initial long love of extreme music, where I would buy all the music from the incredible musicians that he has all the label.I'll be chatting with Roger about how this label began, the band's he has under the label and of course we will be chatting about the amazing work that he does with Monk Fest, which is a festival that raises money for the brave kids, and heroic staff at Temple St. Children's Hospital, and to honour the memory of his niece Ash who was so well looked after by Temple St. in her final months. It is in it's fourth year and each year features the most stacked lineup of Metal music in Ireland.https://www.cursedmonk.com/https://www.cursedmonk.com/monkfest Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

My guests today are Michael and Kim of the band Fear Gorta!I first heard of this band through Dexter of Their Last Stop and was immediately impressed with the blends of Folk, Death, Gothic and Black Metal. I was then even more impressed when I found out they are only 17 and are playing Extreme music like band's that have been doing it for years.I'll be chatting to the band about how the band began, where the name of the band comes from and their most recent releases like 'Judah', 'To Love, To Bear Children' and 'Barbarosa'.You can catch Fear Gorta live when they open for Dead Memories on June 14th in the Presentation Arts Centre, Enniscorthy and then again in August 16th, when they support Horrenda in Sin E, alongside Their Last Stop.Tickets for Horrenda + Their Last Stop + Fear Gorta Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

My guests today are Curtis and Liam of the Ottawa Hardcore band Moratorium!I'll be chatting to the lads about the bands origins, what brought them to Hardcore as a way to express themselves. the funny story of where the band got their name and the primary focus of this episode which is their most recent single 'Starlight', which was released in January. A super nasty track, I'll be breaking the song down with Liam and Curtis, covering the song's inception, it's recording process and the iconic image used for single's cover photo.Always a pleasuring interviewing bands from outside of Ireland and this was one of those type's of bands where the second I heard them, I had to have them on. Moratorium on LinktreeMoratorium - Starlight (Bandcamp) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today I am joined on the podcast by Mark, Cormac and Darragh of Horrenda!I'll be catching up with the guys about all things Horrenda for this episode, which includes their fantastic closer to the most recent Siege of Limerick, their EP 'Think On Your Sins', which was released last year and what the band has planned for the remainder of 2025 which includes news on releases, live shows and music videos.Always a pleasure to chat to to this band, genuinely a big fan so this was a very fun episode to get the deep dive on what the band is up to.Make sure to catch the band's headline show this August in Sin E, along with Their Last Stop and one more band to be announced later on this month.Horrenda's websiteSkinner + Joe Maxi + Digdeep live at Sin EHorrenda + Their Last Stop live at Sin E Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For today's episode, Tom and Oliver of Bees & Sawdust will be making their return on the podcast!For this episode, the primary focus will be on the band's latest single, 'The Televangelist Shuffle', which a nasty, dancey lil number that shakes up the band's new sound from their previous EP 'Teething'. 'The Televangelist Shuffle' is ou verywhere tomorrow!On top of all this, we'll be getting a little bit more of an insight into the single that is set to be released following 'The Televangelist Shuffle', which is titled 'D4 Ethno-State', and all of what the band has planned for the remainder of the year.This episode was tremendous fun to record, always a tonne of fun chatting to the guys.Bees & Sawdust on LinktreeSkinner + Joe Maxi + Digdeep live at Sin EHorrenda + Their Last Stop live at Sin E Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on the podcast, singer, songwriter and musician Tommy Cullen makes his return to the show!We have two major points of conversation for this podcast. The first is that Tommy has a new physical release, titled 'Gatehouse Recordings 2019-21' which collects all of his non-album, non-EP singles into a physical format for the first time ever, which will include such fantastic tunes like 'The Train', 'Sharks' and 'More Than You Know'. None of these tracks have ever had a physical release before.Secondly, Tommy will putting on a homecoming co-headline show with Amy Ellen at Walters in Dun Laoighaire, which is set to be fantastic night. It's happening this Friday and tickets are available through eventbrite.It's always a pleasure to chat to Tommy, would honestly have him on the podcast any time he wants. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today I am joined on the podcast by Paul, Christopher and Moe of the Alternative Rock band, Ritual Effect!Dublin band Ritual Effect fuses aspects of grunge and metal together with catchy riffs, fast paced songs, driving choruses and high energy shows. Since the band's inception in Late 2017, they have have written a massive amount of songs, clocked up a hefty amount of gigs, and have released a full-length debut album.For this episode, I will be chatting with the lads about their two latest singles, 'Blindside', which was released in February, and 'Withdrawn', which was released last Friday. We will be discussing how the songs were written, the ideas explored in each of them and the fantastic music video for 'Blindside' and the next one to come. both directed by Cosmopalace.We'll of course be chatting about what the band has in store for the remainder of 2025 and going over our favorite underrated artists and live shows we've seen recently.www.ritualeffect.com/bandRitual Effect on SpotifySkinner + Joe Maxi + Digdeep on SpotifyHorrenda + Their Last Stop on Spotify Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today I am joined by Jodie, Zoe and Fin of the Melancholic Rock band, Mirrors, from Cork!Mirrors blend raw energy with Irish anxieties through bold, compelling music. Drawing inspiration from The Cranberries, Mazzy Star and Just Mustard, their sound fuses Celtic rock and melancholic, shoegaze-laced textures.For this episode, I will be chatting with the band about the two things mainly, with the first being the fantastic achievement that is the band being longlisted as part of the emerging talent competition to play Glastonbury this year.Secondly, and the primary focus of the episode, is the band's brilliant brand new single 'Drowning', which was released today and was recorded with Wayfield records. The single also has an accompanying music video that was also released today and was directed and edited by Katelyn Leahy.Mirrors on LinktreeCover photo was by phototree.ieDrowning official music videoSkinner + Joe Maxi + Digdeep live at Sin EHorrenda + Their Last Stop live at Sin E Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 BandcampTzompantli on Linktree Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 BandcampTickets for the album launch party Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today I am joined on the podcast by Shawn and Willow of Alt Rock/Metal duo band, SHALLOI'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 LinktreePRE-SAVE BETRAYALDigdeep + Daddee live at Sin E Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 LinktreeDigdeep + Daddee live at Sin E Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 LinktreeBruising Shins - SYGH - No Hassle - Theta at Bello BarDigdeep + Daddee at Sin E Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 bandcampDigdeep + Daddee live at Sin E Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today's guest on the podcast is AC of the Toronto based Grindcore band, Holy Grinder!I'll be chatting with AC about how the band has evolved over the years having formed in 2016, the thematics and ethos of the band's music, wildest shows they've played, the making of what might be the most expensive Grindcore music video ever made and the art of the shortest live sets going.The band also has released their fantastic collaborative album, Consensual Violence, in February which features songs with many fantastic bands, including friends of the podcast, Phantom Lung - Go listen to it now or buy it, as it is available on cassette through the band''s bandcamp page.Holy Grinder on BandcampHoly Grinder on Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today I am joined on the podcast by Mr Billy Fitzgerald!Formerly the lead singer with Dublin pop-rockers The Dead Flags, Billy has been plying his solo trade around Ireland for the past few years, patiently building an audience with his earworm songs and hilarious online videos. And now with the release of his debut album, Billy is poised for greater attention.He released his debut album, 'A Grand Romantic Gesture', on February 20th which will serve as the primary focus of this episode. We'll be talking about the album's writing process, the instrumentations, mastering the album in Abbey Road and directing the extremely fun and creative music videos.His songs relate touching tales of failed romance through upbeat melodies and ultra-catchy choruses, delivered with soaring falsetto vocals and a wry sense of lyrical humour. Billy describes his music as “songs about heartbreak that make you want to dance”.Mr Billy Fitzgerald is playing Whelans tonight! It should be a fantastic show so make sure to grab a ticket.Mr Billy Fitzgerald on BandcampMr Billy Fitzgerald playing Whelans Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today I am joined by Alex, the bassist of the Boston Grindcore band Horrible EarthI'll be chatting with Alex about how this band began, how their sound has evolved over the years, influences, inspirations and the Boston extreme music scene.I'll of course be also discussing the band's full-length, ‘Weakened by Civilization', talking about the recording process, the themes explored throughout the album, the wild samples chose and why they included a jazz song on a Grindcore album.Alex was a wonderful guest on the show, I got some amazing insight into extreme music from himself and some fantastic music recommendations as well. The band have a bunch of shows lined up in Canada for April, make sure to grab a ticket while ye can!Horrible Earth's websiteHorrible Earth on BandcampTickets for Digdeep + Daddee live at Sin E Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adam and Mike of Dissonant Black/Death/War Metal band, Sacred Noose, make their return on the podcast to chat about their fantastic debut album 'Vanishing Spires', which was released on February 2nd.I'll be chatting with the lads about the writing process for this album, how it was recorded, the themes the album explores and the guys favourite moments throughout the album.The first time I heard this album I was on a train by myself and I remember as soon as it finished just sitting their thinking 'that was an insane journey of music'. Absolutely love the album so it was really cool having the guys back on the podcast to break it down for me.The album is available now to stream everywhere, for purchase on tape and their may be announcement of further physically releases down the line in this episode....Sacred Noose on BandcampTickets for Digdeep + Daddee live at Sin E Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today I am joined on the podcast by Liam and Peter of the band Apple of Basilisk!Apple of Basilisk is a Toronto-based metal band, formed in 2024.After taking their time tightening up last year, including recording their debut 5 song EP, 'His Crowned Skull Raised to the Sun' which will be released on April 4th, they are now ready to unleash their grinding, blackened death-doom maelstrom on the world. Fans of Cult Leader, Deafheaven, Napalm Death, and Mare will be pleased.I'll be chatting with Liam and Peter about the EP, covering all the songs in the 5 track EP, recording with the renowned Davis Maxwell at School House Studios, the ideas and inspiration behind the music and what the band has planned for the future. The EP really is fantastic, anybody who likes their music on the more extreme side of things should check it out on April 4th and I cannot wait to see what people's reactions to it are when it's released.Apple of Basilisk on Linktree Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today's guest on the podcast is Mark and Keith of the band Forty Foot to chat about the bands latest EP, Body Breaking, which was released on the 7th of February,One of Dublin's finest and loudest alt rock prospects, Forty Foot, release their largest body of work to date, their debut EP ‘Body Breaking'. The release comes following the success of their two 2024 singles ‘Toothache' and ‘Constellation' which caught the attention of Golden Plec, Hot Press, First Music Contact, Rock N Load, Genuine Irish, The Beat.ie, IMRO and Ragged Cast, with radio play from Code Zero Radio and New Music Sonar. The production on the EP is massive and powerful but doesn't lack nuance. Each sound, each instrument, given its own space and plays a significant part in creating their sound. The tracks conjure a feeling and a sense that the band are right there, in the room with you, with each chord you can almost feel the air the speakers move. To capture their sound and bottle this feeling the band made the decision to record in their own rehearsal space. Turning to long-time collaborator Conor McLoughlin of Dublin rock sweethearts Sick Love to engineer and mix the EP, it was paramount to the band that it was imbued with the energy of their space.A massive thanks to Michael of Old Crow Promotions for setting up this interview!Listen to Forty Foot - Body BreakingDigdeep + Daddee live at Sin E Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 150!Today I am joined on the podcast by Angel Croitor, AKA Cosmopalace!Angel Croitor is a music video producer, director, and cinematographer who specialises in high-concept work for independent musicians in Ireland. If you've seen an amazing music video for an Irish metal act, chances are it was made by Angel. The list of artists he has worked with in the past include Horrenda, Grey Stag, Dead Label, Idle Discourse, Glasseyed and Words that Burn - to name but a few!I'll be chatting with Angel about what drew him to film as a media, his shooting and editing process, some of the videos he's worked on such as 'Axewound' by Horrenda and 'Cauldron Born' by Grey Stag, live photography and working with Metal 2 the Masses and Bloodstock.www.cosmopalace.netDigdeep + Daddee live at Sin E Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today I am joined on the podcast by Sofia Sourianou, lead guitarist and founder of Deathbloom!Deathbloom is a four-piece "dreamo" girl band hailing from Manchester, UK. I was fortunate enough to catch this band open for Worn Out at their first UK headliner last month and have been an avid fan since. Their unique blend of Shoegaze, ethereal, dreamy soundscapes with metal and hardcore influences leads to an impressively dynamic and immersive sound.I'll be chatting with Sofia about how the band began, their brilliant EP, 'Ophelia Sees', which was released last year, being a girl band in a male dominated scene and the very exciting plans the band has in store for 2025.Deathbloom on BandcampDeathbloom on LinktreeTickets for Digdeep + Daddee Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today, we're joined by all five members of Slightly Dishevelled, who are here to talk about their brand-new album, 'Dirty Dishes and The West Wing' which was released on February 21st. We'll be diving into the stories, sounds, and inspirations behind the record and going through each track off this incredible album.Have loved this band ever since I saw their incredible live performances so to have them on the podcast finally was a tonne of fun. You'll also hear me laugh harder than I think I ever have on this podcast during this episode.The album is available to purchase digitally on their bandcamp as well as the album on tape - I have my own copy of the cassette displayed proudly on my desk!There's only 100 copies of the tape available on the first run so make sure to pick up a copy and make sure to see this band live, you will not be disappointed!Slightly Dishevelled on Bandcamp Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Just a little bonus episode where I go through each band that appeared on the show this month, each act that I saw live and then a quick run through of some of the singles that I discovered over the course of the month. Link for the Playlist of all the music mentioned on this episode Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Finishing February in style in that I'm joined by Hotgirl!I was delighted to be joined by all 4 of the members, Ashley, Sophie, Nick and friend of the pod, Jake!We'll be chatting about the band's second EP, Blast Off which is set to be released on April 10th and features 3 singles so far, On the Brink, In Your Head, and Sisyphus, which was a surprise release yesterday!They will be playing a Headline show in Whelans in support of the EP on April 11, tickets are available now!Hotgirl also have a jammed packed weekend ahead of them in that they are supporting Lambrini Girls tomorrow at their sold out show as well as supporting Fat Dog on Sunday in Opium!Hotgirl on LinktreeTickets to The Gathering - A night in aid of Enable IrelandEnable Ireland donation page Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today's guest is Andy Dinner, founder, guitarist and vocalist of Phantom Lung!Hailing from Toronto, Canada, Phantom Lung blend the most unhinged, violent and abrasive characteristics of Grindcore, Death Metal and Hardcore, they leave no doubt that they have become one of the most talked about premier acts in the Canadian Extreme Heavy music scene. After releasing 3 EP's in 2023, the band spent 2024 dedicated to experimenting angles in regards to perfecting the live performance and atmosphere and writing their highly anticipated released for 2025. Their first release of 2025 is their latest single 'Starving to Serve', a ferocious song that instantly had me hooked on the band's sound.I'll be chatting with Andy about how this band began, from a one-man band he began, to recruiting the members, recording the music and of course, chatting about the Extreme music scene in Canada. Andy was a fantastic guest, full of energy, hilarious and really informative about modern extreme music - I found so much new bands to listen to through the recording of this podcast.Phantom Lung on LinktreeTickets for The Gathering - A night of music in aid of Enable IrelandEnable Ireland donation page Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today's guest on the podcast is Gabriel from the band APES.Formed in the early 2010s in Quebec City (Canada), APES is renowned for their distinctive fusion of grindcore, black metal, and hardcore. The band was conceived with a singular purpose: to craft heavy and unapologetically relentless music, breaking down all barriers in their path.Their album 'Penitence', released last year, was my personal favourite album of the year, an immensely powerful record to listen to so to have them on the podcast is a true pleasure.I'll be chatting with Gabriel about the making of Penitence, from the themes and ideas the album explores, creating the sound of the album and the how the striking artwork was created. We'll of course be talking about Extreme music, especially the incredible music coming out of Canada at the moment!Penitence by APES on bandcampTickets to The Gathering - A Night of music in aid of Enable IrelandDonation page for Enable Ireland Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today's very special guest for the 4 year anniversary is Kyle of the band Nerves making his return on the podcast!I'll basically be doing a year in review with Kyle in this episode, discussing the band becoming a 4 piece with new members Eoin and Ryan, the tours they went on this year, what it's like playing on a moving boat and of course, talking about the band's phenomenal debut EP, Glórach, which was released last year and was one of my personal favourite releases of the year and of course talking about what 2025 is looking like for the band.I'm am an enormous fan of this band and I've seen them just go from strength to strength and really pushing their sound so to have them on the podcast again is an enormous pleasure, especially for this milestone episode of the podcast.Nerves on LinktreeTickets for The Gathering - A night in aid of Enable IrelandEnable Ireland donation page Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

My guest today is Nathan Mac!This is the type of guest that I would call a triple threat as Nathan Mac is the type of creative individual that excels at many different creative avenues to express himself, which includes Music, filmmaking, theatre and of course Circus!I'll be going through Nathan's created journey by firstly talking how his interest in music began and how he became a musical artist, his love of circus and he incorporates that into his live performances, the film he wrote, starred and produced called 'Learning Curve' that was directed my friend Chiara Viale, his stage shows and all that he has planned for us in 2025.Nathan currently has a show about to beginning running in the Smock Alley Theatre as part of the Seen & Heard festival called 'Starchaser'. It runs on this Thursday and Friday and tickets are available for that now, it is surely a show not to be missed!Nathan Mac's websiteTickets for Starchaser at Smock Alley TheatreTickets for The Gathering - A night of music in Aid of Enable IrelandDonation page for Enable Ireland Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today's guest is ARREN!ARREN is a Dublin based, Limerick born artist who blends the scale of iconic 90's and 2000's pop-rock with the intimacy of singer-songwriter.Having released his pop rock summer anthem 'It Takes One to Know' in July 2024, ARREN gears up to continue with his new era of music with his new single from his debut album, ‘Dreams We Missed'I'll be chatting with ARREN about how he began his musical career, from writing songs with his friends to beginning his solo musical journey, his latest singles and previous EP 'Ignite', his debut album 'Dark Earth' and working creatively in the AI age. Arren will be playing his headline full band live show at Whelan's on February 19th, tickets are available now!Tickets to see Arren at WhelansTickets for The Gathering - A night of music in aid of Enable IrelandDonation page for Enable Ireland Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A special lil episode today in that myself and my good buddy Gav Purcell of Bicurious are going to be running through our favorite live shows of 2024!We'll be picking 5 shows that really stood out, our biggest surprise act of last year and then our favorite Irish show of last year! Go see Bicurious on tour!Tickets for The Gathering - A night in aid of Enable IrelandEnable Ireland donation page Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today I am joined on the podcast by Carolyn and Ronan of the band Gather the Lost!‘Gather the Lost' are an exciting Dublin-based alternative rock band that officially launched onto the music scene in March 2022. A project that was originally started early in 2020 by Dublin born Singer/Frontwoman Carolyn Dunne but was quickly interrupted by the hit of the Covid19 pandemic.Joining Carolyn is Guitarist Alan Franklin, who hails from Brazil; Brian Dunne on Bass who originates from Dundalk and the latest addition from Dublin, Drummer Ronan Sherlock who joined in 2024.Each band member brings forward years of experience, skills, and passion into the group, creating a powerful and distinct sound that won't be easily forgotten.With 3 single releases played by stations in Ireland, England, and Canada, receiving positive reviews with a healthy curiosity for more music releases, Gather The Lost started recording for their debut Album which is aimed for release in 2025.Gather the Lost on LinktreeTickets for The Gathering - A night in aid of Enable IrelandEnable Ireland Fundraiser Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today's guest on the podcast is Skinner making their return on the podcast!For this episode myself and Aaron will be breaking down Skinner's new album, New Wave Vaudeville, which was released on the 10th of January.We'll be going over the recording process for this album, the inspiration behind the music including the club from which the album gets it's title, the amazing artwork, Punk and Hardcore music and the music video for New Wave Vaudeville and how the hell they managed to shoot it.Been a big fan of Skinner for years, always a pleasure to chat to Aaron and this album is absolutely tremendous and certainly one I can see on many end of year lists!Skinner on LinktreeTickets for The Gathering - A night in aid of Enable IrelandDonation page for Enable Ireland Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode I am joined by Jamie, Chris and Dave of the band Grief Ritual!We're going to be chatting about the band's crushingly heavy debut album 'Collapse', which was released last Friday via Church Road Records. I'll be chatting with the band about the writing process for this album, the themes and messages covered with the music, the musical styles and experimentation the album explores and tracking vocals for an album for 16 hours,The first time I got to see this band live was in support of Worn Out during their run of Irish shows and instantly was hooked, I find what they're doing is incredible so to have them on the podcast is a massive privilege.'Collapse' is available now on CD and Vinyl through Church Road Records and their is a link below to purchase it.You can catch Grief Ritual on tour of the UK, along with Worn Out, starting on the 6th of February in London! Tickets are available now through the link below.Buy 'Collapse'Get tickets to see Grief Ritual Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today's guest on the podcast is Galway band, Siúcra!Siúcra are a sextet hailing from Galway who's musical style includes spoons of Blues rock, Folk, Trad and a shimmering of Shoegaze.We will be chatting about the band's beautiful debut EP, 'Rosetta', which was released on the 29th of November, 2024.I'll be going through the recording process of the EP with Siúcra, as well as going through track and breaking down where they came from and the idea's behind them and also discussing the Galway music scene as a whole!I was a big fan of this release so it was very fun to chat with the band about it!Siucra on Linktree Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today I am joined by the incredible Electropunk band that is YARD!For this episode I'll be chatting with all 3 of the lads about their very busy year in 2024, covering their phenomenal live shows (including an amazing set Trans Musicales de Rennes 2024 which can be viewed through the link on their page) and each of the 3 singles they released, Call, Bend and Big Shoes, their awesome music videos while also chatting about the band's sound, how they craft it and what they have planned for 2025. I absolutely adore what this band is doing, I find the music they make to be so interesting and well crafted and their truly a spectacle so I'm over the moon to have had them on and for this episode to be out.YARD on LinktreeThe Gathering at Workman's - March 2nd Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today's guest is Morgan Beausang, talking about his incredible solo project, glasseyed!We'll primarily be chatting about how this project started, the unique blend of influences that are fused to create his dynamic sound, his debut album 'Something New To Hate', released last year and the latest singles, 'the great hollow' and 'all i know'.Myself and glasseyed will also be going over Nu-Metal and it's recent resurgence, how incredible Deftones are, Black Metal and the YouTube era of Bryanstars interviews.I absolutely love this project and the music Morgan has put out, it's a really breathe of fresh air and impressive creativity when it comes to Metal and aggressive music so this a real blast to record. Make sure to keep and eye out for all that glasseyed has planned for 2025 and do not miss them live!glasseyed website Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today's guest is Alex from Ex Oh Promotions making his return on the podcast to talk about the amazing festival he is putting on this week, The Next Big Thing 2025, which will be live from The Workman's Club on Wednesday 22nd to Friday 24th of January 2025. I'll be chatting to Alex all about the incredible acts playing this year, which includes Still Blue, VaticanJail, Dream Boy, AILSHA, Pebbledash, Raining in December, silverglass and annie ∧ the witness,!We will also be going over the new additions to the festival this year such as a market stall, tarot card reading, DJ afterparty and the amazing oatmilk based drinks I gorged myself on last year.I was at this festival last year and it was a ton of fun, impeccably organized and just incredible acts playing back to back.Tickets are on sale now, be sure to grab one, this is 3 nights of music you will not want to miss!Tickets for The Next Big Thing 2025 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today's guest on the podcast is Irish Goregrind/Gorenoise/Harsh Noise band from Limerick, Lymphoedema!A one-man band (with one of the coolest logos going) and probably one of the most brutal sounding bands to be on the podcast, I'll be chatting with Lymphoedema about how is interest in extreme music began, how this project started, where the inspiration for his sounds come from and basically just chatting about the extreme and experimental aspects of this kind of metal.Anyone who knows me or listens to the show knows I love my Grindcore so this was a really interesting and fun guest to have the on show. This man's output is absolutely incredibly, releasing a tonne of EP, singles, albums and splits, even in just 2024 alone. He's really pushing the boundaries of what can be done with extreme music. I myself certainly haven't heard of anything like it coming out of Ireland.Make sure to grab tickets for his performance at Craic & Corpses in the Sound House this Friday!Lymphoedema on bandcampLymphoedema at the Sound House Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today I am going to be chatting to Caskré, which is the professional and artistic identity of recording, mixing and mastering engineer Jamie Hyland!I'll be chatting with her about all how her interests in music and mixing and mastering began, how working in the vinyl factory MLV helped inform her work, the many projects she has worked on including the A Lethal Black Ooze vinyl release (which was recorded on tape and there's an incredible story about how that all went) and Gilla band's debut album 'Holding Hands with Jamie', which of course was named after her.We'll of course be chatting about her band Mhaol and their latest two singles, 'Snare' and 'Pursuit', how fun the music video for 'Snare' was to shoot and what Mhaol may have possibly in store for us next. Caskré has been pretty much a dream guest to get on, over the moon that actually happened and it's finally going to be out. Her list of clients she's worked with alone is insane, such acts like YARD, Psychotic Monks, Lambrini Girls, Gash Collective and Paddy Hanna - to name but a few. Caskré | Boutique Mastering & Mixing ServicesTickets to see Mhaol live Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.