The Metal Cell Podcast

From Strangle Wire to Corpse Water, Pete Clarke’s Solo Death Metal Project '...something in the water' is a deep dive into old school death metal, real-world horror, and groove-driven brutality.

Pete explains how 90s-style death metal bands like Six Feet Under, Obituary and early Cannibal Corpse inspired him to create the groove, hooks, and memorable riffs in his debut release.

We talk about the writing process behind Corpse Water, working with members of The Crawling, hiring freelancers through Fiverr to suit budget costs and the influence of real-life horror, including the chilling Cecil Hotel death.

This album was made for vinyl and old-school listeners, click on the link to order this lesson in Brutal Death Metal:

https://corpsewater.bandcamp.com/album/something-in-the-water

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In this episode, we take a focused look at Ireland’s pathway to Wacken Open Air — one of the most recognised festivals in the global metal scene.

Joining the show: Donnchadh O’Leary – organiser of Wacken Metal Battle Ireland, overseeing the annual competition that sends one Irish band to perform at Wacken. Aidan “Willow” Williams of Aesect – winners of last year’s Irish final, who went on to perform at the festival.

We discuss how the competition works behind the scenes, what judges look for, and how bands are selected to represent Ireland. Aidan shares his experience of playing Wacken, from preparation to performance, and reflects on what the opportunity meant for the band afterwards.

The conversation also explores the wider Irish metal scene, the role of competitions like Metal Battle, and whether events like Wacken are stepping stones or standalone milestones for emerging bands.

We also give a shout out to this year’s six finalists:

Dead Memories, Nihilanth, Acid Age, Mourning of the Heretics, Numbskull Narative, and New Enemy — and what they will bring to the stage this Saturday at Fibber Magee's, Dublin.

Link: https://www.facebook.com/metalbattleireland

🎧 A solid listen for fans of the Irish scene and bands considering entering future competitions.

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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.

Fresh off the release of their new EP 'The Gutters', the band has been praised for their “blistering punk anthems” and raw, honest approach—described as “punk therapy” that tackles resilience and mental health head-on. 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.

In this episode, the lads discuss forming the band, recording and producing everything independently, and what it means to reach the final of Wacken Metal Battle Ireland—one step away from one of the biggest metal stages in the world.

Band Links:

https://numbskullnarrative.bandcamp.com

https://www.instagram.com/numbskullnarrative

Wacken Metal Battle:

https://www.metal-battle.com

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Nihilanth sit down for an exclusive track-by-track breakdown of their new EP 'Detritus Of Ruin', diving deep into the stories, themes and creative process behind each song.

From the raw intensity of “Ruin” to the darker, more personal themes explored in “Don’t Pray For Me,” Aidan (Vocals) & Pete (Riffs) unpack the evolution of the band following lineup changes and how this release became the most focused version of Nihilanth to date.

They also talk about pushing themselves in the studio with JSR Audio, collaborating with others, Bloodstock Open Air, and the videos that went into bringing the band’s darker ideas to life visually.

Belfast has always had a story to tell — this is one of the heavier ones!

Band Link:

https://nihilanthriff.bandcamp.com/music

Gig Link:

Following The Signs / Nihilanth / Too Far Fetched & Terror Syndrome

Kino Events HouseKino, Cork

Friday, Apr 3, 2026 from 7 pm to 11:30 pm

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/following-the-signs-nihilanth-too-far-fetched-terror-syndrome-tickets-1983724475306

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In this episode of The Metal Cell Podcast, members of Following The Signs — Alan Jevens, Noel Crowley, Vincent Renoux and Chris Hanlon — join us in Metal Cell Studios to discuss their upcoming EP 'EVOLVE'. The Cork-based band dive into the writing and recording process behind the new release, the themes running through songs like “Call To Rise”, “Break The Frame”, and “Stuck In Place”, and how their sound has developed from early EPs through their album Conflictions to the next chapter of the band.

Alan, Noel, Vinnie and Chris also talk about songwriting dynamics within the band, recording at JSR Studios, and the momentum building from recent international performances in Poland as they prepare for the release of EVOLVE and their upcoming live shows.

Filmed on location at Metal Cell Studios, this conversation offers an honest look at a band continuing to refine their identity while pushing forward within Ireland’s modern heavy scene

If you’re into modern metal, metalcore, nu-metal influences, and emerging heavy bands, this episode gives a deep look into one of Ireland’s most exciting rising heavy acts.

Links:

https://www.facebook.com/FollowingTheSignsCork/

https://followingthesigns.bandcamp.com/

Kino gig:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/following-the-signs-nihilanth-too-far-fetched-terror-syndrome-tickets-1983724475306?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl

followingthesigns #irishmetal #metalcore #metalcommunity #metalcore #numetalcore

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