The Metal Cell Podcast

Irish doom heavyweights Brigantia are back on the show!

Myself & Howard had a great catch-up with Dave Gleeson (Guitar/Vocals) and Neill Nevin (Bass) of Co. Tipperary’s traditional doom torchbearers Brigantia, as we dive deep into their upcoming EP — recorded in Limerick with Ben Wanders at Wanderland Studios — and set for release sometime in 2026. Brigantia have been flying the doom flag since 2007 (with roots stretching back to the ‘90s), and this new chapter feels heavier, darker and more focused than ever.

🔥 EXCLUSIVE: The lads reveal and premiere a brand-new track killer track on the show —

“There’s Been a Murder in Roscrea” — and The Metal Cell had the privilege & trust of the lads to create the video for the song!

We also talk about:

• The evolution of Brigantia since their 2020 Midnight EP.

• Recording the new material in Limerick and upcoming artwork.

• The story behind that killer new track title.

• Returning to Dublin Doom 2026 and sharing the stage with Marche Funèbre, Death the Leveller, Old Season and headliners Argus!

• What the future holds for one of Ireland’s longest-running doom outfits.

🔥If you’re into traditional doom, Irish metal, or discovering underground heavy music before it explodes — this one’s for you.

Brigantia links:

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100049265563205

https://brigantia1.bandcamp.com/music

Dublin Doom Day link:

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61584585386368

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We sit with DOMHAIN — Andy, Anaïs, and Nathan — to drift beneath the surface of their debut album In Perfect Stillness.

We explore:

• The making of In Perfect Stillness and how it evolved from their earlier work

• Recording at Foel Studio in Wales with the legendary Chris Fielding

• Their Northern Irish roots, landscape, and the influence of Irish myth, nature, and the ocean

• How they balance melancholy, introspection, and atmosphere in their music

• Their striking vocal dynamic — blending raw black metal vocals with tender clean vocals

• Guest contributions from Bryn Mills (composer on Footsteps/An Talamh Lom), Raul Andueza (cello), John Wilson (piano), Kacper Lewandowski (guitar), and Sarah Wieghell (vocals)

• The creative process behind tracks like Footsteps II, Talamh Lom, and the album’s title track

• Their split EP Of Pine and Oak with Ephemeral and how it shaped their new material

• And what to expect from their album launch show at Voodoo Belfast (March 7th) with Adfeilion

If you’re a fan of atmospheric metal, post-folk, black metal, or music rooted in myth, nature, and deep emotion — this episode is for you.

🔗 Watch “My Tomb Beneath The Tide” here: (https://youtu.be/rqILqN9QAaQ?si=jse9di4LQrHFKIEZ)

🔗 Preorder In Perfect Stillness on Bandcamp here: (https://domhain-band.bandcamp.com/album/in-perfect-stillness) & (https://thesehandsmelt.shop)

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In this exclusive podcast episode, we sit down with FOR RUIN founder John Murphy in the studio, joined by Pete Lawlor (bass) via Zoom, for a full, in-depth track-by-track breakdown of the band’s new album: “Painted In The Colours Of War”. Out January 29th, 2026 via Gate Of Doom Records

Rather than a surface-level promo interview, this episode focuses on the long story behind this record — the 13-year gap since the last full-length, the years of silence, the pandemic-era releases, and why this album exists now. Across the episode, we explore:

• Why FOR RUIN returned with a full album after more than a decade

• How the concept and title Painted In The Colours Of War took shape

• John Murphy’s songwriting process and how it has changed since the early days

• Recording and mixing the album at The Barn, North Cork

• Reuniting much of the Last Light era line-up

• The challenges of recording and collaborating at a distance

• How age, perspective, and time influenced the tone of the record

•The artwork, atmosphere, and emotional intent behind each song

• This is a true track-by-track conversation, covering all ten songs on the album

Whether you’re a longtime fan or hearing FOR RUIN for the first time, this episode offers a rare, honest, fan-focused conversation about making extreme metal slowly, deliberately, and on your own terms. We’re 13 subscribers away from 1,000, which is mad. If this kind of long-form, fan-driven metal interview is your thing, subscribing really helps this channel grow. Thanks for being part of it.

Band Links:

https://forruin.bandcamp.com/

https://www.facebook.com/ForRuin/

In this episode, we sit down with Andrew “Jones” Cassidy (Vocals) and Craig (Bass) from Cursed Sun, one of the longest-running metal bands to emerge from Belfast, Northern Ireland.

Formed in 2007, Cursed Sun have spent nearly two decades carving out a sound that blends progressive, thrash, speed, and power metal, earning a reputation as a powerful and uncompromising live band. We talk about the band’s early days and how they’ve survived lineup changes and shifts in the local metal scene.

The conversation focuses on their latest EP, Rituals of the Shattered Mind — a release six years in the making, with momentum disrupted by COVID. Jones and Craig break down the themes behind the EP, the creative frustration of sitting on material for years, and why releasing these five songs now was essential, especially with new material already written and ready to go.

We also dive into songwriting, track by track insights and what’s next for Cursed Sun — before closing out with some lighter questions.

Huge thanks to Jones and Craig from Cursed Sun for the chat. Check out Rituals of the Shattered Mind and let us know your favourite track in the comments.

Band links:

https://www.facebook.com/cursedsunmetal

https://cursedsun.bandcamp.com

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2025 was a MASSIVE year for Irish Metal 🤘

In this special Best of Irish Metal 2025 episode, The Metal Cell Forums — Danielle, Joe & Letty — break down the artists, albums, gigs and scene legends that defined the year. Let us know in the comments, who gets YOUR vote!

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