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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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Today on the podcast I am joined by Victoria Jenkins of Brisbane shoegaze risers Fragile Animals!
I will be chatting to Victoria about the band's latest EP, 'Dead Stop', which was released on the 29th of May.
The EP, 'Dead Stop', was produced by Elliot Heinrich, and was written in the aftermath of the band’s breakthrough 2025 EP 'Tourist' and their first UK and European tour - a 14-date run across Germany, Poland, Ireland, England, and Scotland, including sold-out shows and festival appearances. That period marked both a creative high and an emotional unravelling. The EP reflects the disorientation of coming down from momentum, the cost of ambition, and the fragile determination required to keep pushing forward.
Myself and Victoria will be discussing the EP, talking about what it explores thematically, how the EP was written, our favorite moments on it and the two music videos created for the singles.
On top of all of this, the band are currently on tour and will be taking the tour to Ireland for 3 dates, playing Dublin, Galway and Belfast!
UK/EU Tour Schedule

19 June - Farewell Youth Festival - Dresden, Germany
20 June - Fluxbau - Berlin, Germany
25 June - Sanderhaus - Kassel, Germany
26 June - JZ Kamp - Bielefield, Germany
27 June - ANB Nord - Dusseldorf, Germany
28 June - Musicon The Hague - Rotterdam, Netherlands
01 July - Le Pub - Newport, Wales
02 July - Sin É - Dublin, Ireland
03 July - Roisin Dubh - Galway, Ireland
04 July - Ulster Sports Club - Belfast, Northern Ireland
05 July - Hug and Pint - Glasgow, Scotland
06 July - Sneaky Pete’s - Edinburgh, Scotland
07 July - Gullivers - Manchester, England
08 July - Shakespeares - Sheffield, England
09 July - Folklore - London, England
10 July - Supersonic - Paris, France
11 July - Drop The Knife Festival - Solingen, Germany
Photo by Kelsey Doyal
www.fragileanimalsmusic.com.au

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

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