Who Art Thou?

Today on the podcast I am joined by Tommy of the Birmingham Hardcore/Metal band, Dead Mob!
A Hardcore band that really surprised me on my first listen with just how much sub-genres and styles of playing that they've managed to blend into their tunes, I'll be chatting with Tommy about how this band was originally formed, their writing process, the Hardcore community, their two fantastic singles 'Sentenced' and 'Death Awaits' that they released in June of 2025 and what Metal means to the city that the genre originally came from!
And finally, we'll of course be chatting about Dead Mob making their debut Irish appearance, as they will be supporting Belfast band, Shortest Straw, on their 'A New Normal Irish Tour', which begins in Belfast next month on August 20th, then on to Dublin on the 21st and finishing up in Cork on the 22nd! Joining on them tour are Dublin Alternative Metal band Carnyx! The shows are put on by Drag Wounds Promotions and tickets for Belfast and Cork are available through Eventbrite and the Dublin show tickets (which I'll be doing) are available on ie.powertik.com.

Shortest Straw, Dead Mob and Carynx live in Belfast
Shortest Straw, Dead Mob and Carynx live in Dublin
Shortest Straw, Dead Mob and Carynx live in Cork
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A little bonus episode today!
In this episode I am going to be going through my thoughts and experience from the Metallica weekend that happened in the Aviva!
Normally for these kind of episodes I'd be joined by my fellow co-host Jack McBain but being that he was away, I was very fortunate enough to have his cousin Sean McKiernan step in to fill his role and chat about his experience of going both nights to the show!
With Sean joining me on this episode, it will be split in two sections - The first section will be me detailing the whole week, from donating blood as part of the Metallica Blood Drive, to attending both nights, speaking at the incredible show 'Look Who's Talking Metal', hosted by Richie and Letty of the Metal Cell Podcast and Smashing Skull Session podcasts to my show with Cork Prog-Rock band, Outsound.
The second portion of the show will be myself and Sean talking a little deeper about the two nights and what Metallica represents and stands for in today's world of Metal.
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Today on the podcast, we are going Stateside as I am joined by Colonel Goon and The Prospector of the Texas band, UNCULTIVATES
Playing their signature blend of music, which they've Christened Yeehawcore, I will be chatting with the two members about the busy year they've had which includes releasing their debut album 'It Will All Become Clear, Like The French Revolution', an Irish tour that took them all over the country and most recently playing at the legendary Donnington Park at this years Download Festival.
Expect stories about their love of horses, Michael Flatley and growing their own Whiskey.
UNCULTIVATES will of course be bringing the rodeo to Dublin this Friday as part of their 'Freedom Weekend Bonanza', playing Lost Lane alongside Whitethorrn, Microtonal and The Neck. Tickets for the show are 10 euro and are available through ie.powertik.com
UNCULTIVATES on Linktree
Uncultivates live at Lost Lane
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Today on the podcast I am going to be joined by Stephan, Nathan and DJ of the band Whitethorrn!
We have plenty to chat about in this episode as we'll be covering the band origins, their writing process and very excitedly , the band's next two singles, starting with 'Taste In Men' and then Stress Party.
One of the main aspects of this band that I've always loved, is how they never pigeon hold themselves to one genre, be it blending aspects of Pop-Punk to Metalcore to Nu-Metal and these next two single perfectly encapsulates this ethos.
'Taste In Men' will be released this Friday and the band have a link for you to go Pre-Save it now.
On top of releasing their next single this Friday, the band will also be opening Uncultivates' Freedom Weekend Bonanza in Lost Lane, alongside Belfast's Thrash/Death outfit, Microtonal and Dublin's Hardcore band, The Neck! Tickets are 1o euro and are available through Powertik.
I've wanted this band on the podcast ever since I first saw them, over the moon to finally have it happen!
Whitethorrn on Linktree

Uncultivates live at Lost Lane
Shortest Straw in Sin E!
Spaced W/ Dry Socket live at Lost Lane
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Today on the podcast I am joined by another fellow podcaster, Emmet Casey, the founder and host of the From The Depths podcast!
Emmet had me on his own show as a guest two years ago, so now it's his turn - and we had plenty to cover in this episode!
Firstly, we will be talking about Emmet's involvement in this years MONK FEST, an incredible two days of Extreme and Experimental music, put on from the mind of Rog from Cursed Monk Records. Not only does this two days of music boast some of the best Metal acts this country has to offer on their lineup, the Fest is completely in aid of Temple Street Children's Hospital.
We will be then be talking about the long awaited return of the From The Depths podcast as it has been on hiatus this past while. Emmet will be detailing all the plans he has for the show, which include big expansions on the format and further expanding on his already wonderful show.
Been a huge fan of Emmet's podcast, he consistently puts out incredibly well researched episodes, asking brilliant questions and overall just a brilliant host. Was a huge pleasure having him on this podcast.
Monk Fest 2026 tickets
From The Depths Podcast

Uncultivates live at Lost Lane
Shortest Straw in Sin E!
Spaced W/ Dry Socket live at Lost Lane

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