Episodes

  • Episode 88: Ben Lumber ( Vocals) & Alex Freeman (Guitar) Acres Interview

    Episode 88: Ben Lumber ( Vocals) & Alex Freeman (Guitar) Acres Interview
    Jan 24 2025
    Following the incredible success and adoration received from 2019’s stunning debut ‘Lonely World’, a record that harnessed melody and melancholy to devastatingly gorgeous effect, Acres found themselves playing the biggest shows of their career so far and achieving things they had only previously dreamt about. But when the world around them suddenly felt so uncertain, they had a choice to make of what they should do next. Instead of rushing out with something that they didn’t fully believe, they locked themselves away and painstakingly created something that not only represented where they had been but also where they wanted to end up. The result is ‘Burning Throne’, a crushing, cathartic and perfectly crafted account of what it means to stare into your own oblivion and learn about who you really are from it. Not only showcasing some of the band’s heaviest material to date but also their most poignant and honest, it is a body of work that the band have injected every ounce of their soul into as well something that they are immensely proud to have as a vital part of their story. I got to sit down with members Ben and Alex before they hot the stage in The Academy in Dublin where we tal;ked about their expierience in Dublin, the recording process for their EP, 'What It's Like To Feel Worthless', and their upcoming tour with The Devil Wears Prada in April. With great stories, chats and banter this is not one to be missed. Avalible on all streaming platforms. Check out Acres here: https://www.instagram.com/acres_uk/ Track played: 'Leave You To Rot', ©️ all rights reserved Acres Edited by Richie Duhig of The Metal Cell Podcast. Like, subscribe and always support the scene. Horns up and stay safe 🤘🤘 The Smashing Skull Sessions: https://www.instagram.com/thesmashingskullsessions/
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    21 mins
  • Episode 87: Tom Gentil ( Bass) Jovian Storms interview

    Episode 87: Tom Gentil ( Bass) Jovian Storms interview
    Jan 10 2025
    Deriving their name from the colossal tempests raging on Jupiter, a planet known for its ferocious beauty and epic scale, Jovian Storms' music invites you to witness the collision of crushing riffs and atmospheric synths, as the band embarks you on a spacefaring journey. I got to sit down and talk with bassist Tom Gentil where we talked about how the band started, the recording process for their EP, 'Umbra', and much more! With great stories, chats and banter this is not one to be missed. Avalible on all streaming platforms. Check out Jovian Storms here: https://www.instagram.com/jovian.storms/ Track played: 'Voronoi', ©️ all rights reserved Jovian Storms Edited by Richie Duhig of The Metal Cell Podcast. Like, subscribe and always support the scene. Horns up and stay safe 🤘🤘 The Smashing Skull Sessions: https://www.instagram.com/thesmashingskullsessions/
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    28 mins
  • Episode 86: Tuomas (Bass) Sami (Drums) Carolin (Vocals) ORBITER

    Episode 86: Tuomas (Bass) Sami (Drums) Carolin (Vocals) ORBITER
    Dec 27 2024
    Orbiter is a heavy psych and doom metal band hailing from Helsinki in Finland. The band blend together heavy riffs with soaring vocals and haunting psycedelia. The bands debut full-length, 'Hollow World', came out in September of 2023 picking up exactly where they left off with their 2020 EP, 'The Deluge'. I got to sit down with members Tuomas, Sami and Carolin where we talked about the recording of the album, working with producer Hiili Hiilesmaa and their expierience of coming over to Ireland to play at the Siege of Limerick festival. With great stories, chats and banter this is not one to be missed. Avalible on all streaming platforms. Check out Orbiter here: https://www.instagram.com/orbiterband/?hl=en Track played: 'Raven Bones', ©️ all rights reserved Orbiter Edited by Richie Duhig of The Metal Cell Podcast. Like, subscribe and always support the scene. Horns up and stay safe 🤘🤘 The Smashing Skull Sessions: https://www.instagram.com/thesmashingskullsessions/
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    53 mins
  • Episode 85: Tony Evans (Vocalist) DESOLATED interview

    Episode 85: Tony Evans (Vocalist) DESOLATED interview
    Dec 13 2024
    Desolated are a five-piece hardcore band, lyrically inspired by remorse and experiences, touring worldwide and promoting their message; this is a band with extensive presence and unstoppable momentum. Desolated have numerous releases to their name, not to mention countless performances, ranging from intimate basement shows to international Main Stage festival appearances. Without exception, the atmosphere is consistent- expect nothing less than an intense display of violence. I got to sit down with vocalist Tony Evans where we talked about the tour with Malevolence, his go-to meal deal from Tesco and the recording of their single, 'VICTIM'. With great stories, chats and banter this is not one to be missed. Avalible on all streaming platforms. Check out DESOLATED here: https://www.instagram.com/desolatedinc/?hl=en Track played: 'VICTIM', ©️ all rights reserved DESOLATED Edited by Richie Duhig of The Metal Cell Podcast. Like, subscribe and always support the scene. Horns up and stay safe 🤘🤘 The Smashing Skull Sessions: https://www.instagram.com/thesmashingskullsessions/
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    21 mins
  • Episode 84: Charlie (Guitar and Vocals) Otto (Bass and Backing Vocals) CRASHFACE interview

    Episode 84: Charlie (Guitar and Vocals) Otto (Bass and Backing Vocals) CRASHFACE interview
    Nov 29 2024
    Alternative punk duo CRASHFACE are back with their brand new single and chaotic music video for 'MANIAC', which features a guest collaboration from Wargasm's Sam Matlock. Along with the new track, the band have announced their brand new upcoming EP, LIFE AND DEATH IN THE WASTELAND, due for release 13th September. "This one is for embracing crazy. Continuing on from the story of 'C.H.A.I.N.S.A.W', 'MANIAC' persists with venom in expressing frustration with the modern world, specifically the music industry (The Wasteland), especially in what it's forcing artists to do in order to be "relevant". Our brother-in-crime JAW has made this video what it is and knocked it out the park yet again. We wanted it to maintain an Edgar Wright-esque jagged edge while staying true to our aesthetics, and I think we've nailed it. And massive shout-out to the legendary Slim Jim's in London for letting us do this super last minute! I had the song idea for a while but got pretty stuck, then showed it to Sam while we were hanging out and he was all in. The man is chaos but it's exactly what this chapter needed. And it's a cute 360 because Sam actually helped me write and record the first ever CRASHFACE song, the solo in 'System At It' is him playing! So it's pretty fitting that he's helping us kick off our third EP." I got to sit down with members Charlie and Otto from CRASHFACE where we talked about their new song, 'MANIAC', featuring Sam Matlock from Wargasm, Reading Festival and the filming of their music video for, 'MANIAC', and more! Avalible on all streaming platforms. Check out CRASHFACE here: https://www.instagram.com/crashface/ Track played: 'MANIAC', ©️ all rights reserved CRASHFACE Edited by Richie Duhig of The Metal Cell Podcast. Like, subscribe and always support the scene. Horns up and stay safe 🤘🤘 The Smashing Skull Sessions: https://www.instagram.com/thesmashingskullsessions/
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    33 mins
  • Episode 83: Enrico (guitars) Stefano (Bass) Eduardo (Drums) Hideous Divinity interview

    Episode 83: Enrico (guitars) Stefano (Bass) Eduardo (Drums) Hideous Divinity interview
    Nov 17 2024
    From Italy, Hideous Divinity are a death metal band compromised of members from Aborted and have been active since 2007. With 5 albums, inclduing their 2024, 'Unextinct', release, going on tour with Nile and bringing the Italian death metal with them. I got to sit down with Enrico, Stefano and Eduardo before they hit the Opium stage playing Nile, Intrepid and Pestifer where we talked about Father Ted, the recording process for their new album, 'Unextinct', and how the tour with Nile, Intrepid and Pestifer was going. With great stories, chats and banter this is not one to be missed. Avalible on all streaming platforms. Check out Hideous Divinity here: https://www.instagram.com/hideousdivinity/?hl=en Track played: 'The Numinous One', ©️ all rights reserved Hideous Divinity Edited by Richie Duhig of The Metal Cell Podcast. Like, subscribe and always support the scene. Horns up and stay safe 🤘🤘 The Smashing Skull Sessions: https://www.instagram.com/thesmashingskullsessions/
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    34 mins
  • Episode 81: Simo (Guitars) Aldo (Guitars) Intrepid interview

    Episode 81: Simo (Guitars) Aldo (Guitars) Intrepid interview
    Nov 16 2024
    Formed in Tallinn, Estonia, in 2016 they started out as a thrash metal band. Quickly though, leaving thrash band in favour of Old School Florida Death Metal. The bands debut EP came out in 2017, 'Empress of Devastation', with even more music following. In 2023 their EP, 'Slaying Of Sanity / Murder of Mind', came out in January. I got to sit down with Simo and Aldo, guitarists for the band right after their set in the Opium in Dublin where they were playing with Nile, Hideous Divinity and Pestifer where we talked about the recording of the EP, how the band formed and how the set was. With great stories, chats and banter this is not one to be missed. Avalible on all streaming platforms. Check out Intrepid here: https://www.instagram.com/intrepidest/?hl=en Track played: 'Mesmerism', ©️ all rights reserved Intrepid Edited by Richie Duhig of The Metal Cell Podcast. Like, subscribe and always support the scene. Horns up and stay safe 🤘🤘
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    26 mins
  • Episode 82: Pestifer Full band interview!

    Episode 82: Pestifer Full band interview!
    Nov 15 2024
    The project was fantasized by young hairy twins, fanatics of 90’s death metal scene. With a first EP in 2006, Pestifer aligns concerts on a local scale. In 2010, the band takes a new dimension releasing its first album, “Age of Disgrace”. Two European tours in support of Kataklysm and Krisiun follow and they sign with Ultimhate Records. Following a new 13-date European tour with Nile, Pestifer release a new album on Greatdane Records in 2014. “Reaching the Void” confirms the band’s musical direction and brings a new trend with more “sci-fi” themes. The following years, the band undergoes some line-up changes with the arrival of a new guitar player. In mid-2019, the band records a concept album, marking a new milestone for Pestifer. I got to sit down with the band before they took the stage of The Opium in Dublin with Nile, Intrepid and Hideous Divinity where we talked about the tour, the recording of their EP, 'Defeat of The Nemesis', and how the band started! With great stories, chats and banter this is not one to be missed. Avalible on all streaming platforms. Check out Pestifer here: https://www.instagram.com/pestifer.official/ Track played: 'Defeat The Nemesis', ©️ all rights reserved Pestifer Edited by Richie Duhig of The Metal Cell Podcast. Like, subscribe and always support the scene. Horns up and stay safe 🤘🤘 The Smashing Skull Sessions: https://www.instagram.com/thesmashingskullsessions/
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    17 mins