Episode 262: Molarbear

Today on the podcast I am joined by Adi Henderson, drummer for the Belfast Metal band, Molarbear!Having released their latest awesome EP, 'Cognitive Dissident', last May through Cursed Monk Records, the band returned last month with their latest single, 'War Porn', which will serve as the primary focus of this episode.'War Porn' is a song that, through crushingly heavy instrumentals and vocals, questions the modern world we are in where we are seeing horrific imagery of war wherever we look on a near constant basis. Myself and Andi will be talking about how the song was written and the ramifications of seeing War constantly and the desensitization that comes along with that.On top of this, and how I first began chatting to Adi, was his graphic design work, particularly a video he made for a Dead Cult show that outlines how he went about making a gig poster for their last show with Ten Tonne Slug. I'll be asking him about his process, how he went about learning his skills and the current state of designing in Metal when AI artwork gets involved.Molarbear on LinktreeMolarbear on BandcampWar Porn - Music VisualiserLaVein live at Sin E Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today I am joined on the podcast, I am joined by Peter Sisk of the San Francisco Noise Rock band, Wealthy Women!Wealthy Women are part of the wave of bands led by Chat Pile, Crippling Alcoholism, Kulk and Remote Viewing who combine their rage and despair at the state of the world with influences stretching back to early pioneers of abrasive noise such as Shellac, Nirvana and the Melvins.Their music and lyrics are about the experience of living in America as an immigrant, disgust at ascendant toxic masculinity and cruel, mendacious and corrupt governments sacrificing innocents around the world.The band have toured extensively throughout 2026, visiting cities up and down the West Coast from Seattle to San Diego, with their tour culminating in a sold out album launch at Neck of the Woods in San Francisco.They released their debut album, 'Children', in August of this year, which features such singles as 'Shit Breaks', 'Atheist Wife' and 'Take It Back', with the album being the primary focus of this particular episode.On top of all this, the band will be embarking on an Irish Tour, which begins today in Belfast, playing the Voodoo! They then will be playing Limerick tomorrow at the Record Room, on Friday will be playing Sin E, Dublin, Saturday Bugler Doyles, Wexford and finishing on Sunday at The Watchtower in Drogehda.Wealthy Women's Website + Tour DatesLaVein live at Sin E Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Special episode today is that it is that time of year again where I make my way over to Manchester to attend one of the best Extreme Metal Festivals out there, Damnation Festival.Joining me at the festival this year will be Conor Molloy, Mark O'Brien, and Daragh Kenny who will all be joining me on this special episode!Each of us will be going through all the band's we've seen from the lineup before, then each picking our top 4 band's to not miss at the festival and then chatting about what makes the festival so special, in what Conor calls 'Metalhead Christmas'.LaVein live at Sin EMcGalligog on InstagramCandleglow by Mark O'Brien on Spotify Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on the podcast, I am delighted to have Shane McMullen making his return on the show!Shane was first on the podcast with his band Ferals back in 2024, this time around he's on as the Vocalist/Bassist of one of the most exciting band's in Ireland's Post-Hardcore scene, Belfast's very own Broncos, that also features good friend of the podcast, Michael Smyth on drums.In September of this year, the band released their brilliant debut album, 'Fake Laugh', which contains such songs as 'Gloom', 'Lover', 'Hold Me' and my personal favorite, 'In Amber'.Balancing beauty and heaviness throughout, a healthy sprinkle of Alexisonfire, Deftones and Dracula influences an the album has landed it's way onto my personal end of year lists.Myself and Shane will be going through the entire album together, talking about how he joined the band, how the album was written and breaking down each song track on the album.Broncos on LinktreeLaVein live at Sin E Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today's guest on the podcast is Corey of the Cincinnati Noisey Blackened Hardcore band, In Heaven!Formed last year, I discovered this band recently by trying to find something blisteringly heavy to listen to and came across their brilliant Self-titled debut EP, which was released this year on the 1st of June!Corey will be on the show today to talk about how this band began, his background in Hardcore, how the Noise and Black Metal elements influenced the music, and will be discussing each track on the EP, breaking down their sound and lyrics in each song.In Heaven on BandcampIn Heaven on InstagramLaVein live at Sin E Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today i joined by Jakub of Tolokoshe!Jakub was first on the podcast with this musical project back in October 19 2024, nearly one week from today, talking about his latest single release at the time, 'Cosmic Holiday'.Now he makes his long awaited return on the show to talk about his first full collective release as a band with Tokoloshe's latest EP, 'We Fell Apart'!A lovely direction the band has taken on this release, myself and Jakub will be talking about each track on the EP, covering what the new direction of a full band has taken with the music and why he decided to go in that route. We'll be discussing the ideas behind all the songs (aliens of course get a mention), the beautiful music video that was shot for the band's latest single U.F.O, which is available now to watch on YouTube, the incredible artwork for the EP and of course what the band has in store for the future.Loving having Jakub on for chats, always an immense pleasure so I hope you enjoy the episode!And if you want to see the band play live, they'll be playing Sin É on December 4th! Tokoloshe on BandcampTokoloshe - U.F.O (Official Music Video) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on the podcast I am joined by ES of the Australian, one man Black/Doom Metal band, Exitium Sui!Exitium Sui breaks a 2-year silence with ground shattering blackened doom record “Unravelling”. Confronting the dark chasms of the human psyche, “Unravelling” negotiates liminal space between utter chaos, complete seclusion, and fathomless depravity. Equally as blackened as it is funeral doom, leaving no artistic stone unturned and no crevasse unexplored. ES pushes the filth across the board while staying true to the doom moniker. The vocals are deeper, clearer, and more harrowing, the keyboards are less present, giving more room for snarling riffs and an unrelenting vocal performance. The result is a record that is less layered and more cut-throat, retaining the projects immense atmosphere but in a much more visceral approach.With all music written, recorded, mixed, mastered, and produced by ES alone, the record features guest vocals by Drew James Griffith and a re-recorded epic rendition of ‘Until the End Hath Found Us’ from the project's debut EP.Exitium Sui has once again teamed up with Meuse Music Records to exceed expectations and challenge perceptions. Releasing September 4th worldwide, welcome the call to graves.I will be going through the entire album with, talking about the recording process, the themes explored through the lyrics, the music video and of course, Black Metal.Artwork, photography and layout by Anett Gebauer.Exitium Sui on Bandcamp Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on the podcast I am joined by AC and Alex of the Toronto based Bass Violence band known as NERVE!The band's debut released was out on July 31st, 'DEMO 2026', which contains 3 tracks that perfectly exemplify what 'Bass Violence' is all about and will be the primary focus of this particular episode.The band have also released a music video for one of those tracks, 'Safe Space', which you can watch now on the band's socials and the bizarre story of how that music video was shot. Always a pleasure having AC, awesome having Alex on for the first time, hope you enjoyed the episode!NERVE on bandcampNerve on Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on the podcast I am going to be joined by writer/theatremaker, Cian Ó Náraigh!Cian is the founder of Scaoilte Theatre, a bilingual (English/Irish) theatre comhargúpa, based in Kildare and Dublin which has a focus on bilingual, politically aware, socially conscious and environmentally focused theatre. I'll be chatting to Cian about what the group is all about, why he set is up and what kind of stuff they want to make,On top of this, Scaoilte Theatre's play, 'Anonn | The Other Side', will be embarking on it's national tour this week, beginning on Wednesday in Kildare and then coming to Dublin on Friday in the Axis Art Centre and Theatre in Ballymun. This is a one-man show tackling themes of grief, loss, and the macabre, all about a fake spirit medium actually making contact with the other side. Cian, who wrote the play, will be telling us all about the show in a non-spoiler way, why he wrote it and what it represents.We'll be chatting about Ag Samhlú Saoil Eile, the bilingual theatre workshop he setup alongside Martha Cosgrove of Scaoilte Theatre. The project invites young people (16-24) with a curiosity for the Irish language and theatre to explore the natural spaces and species in Irish mythology of supernatural Otherworld through theatre. Participants are then invited to create their own stories of worlds in which we live with respect and wonder for ecosystems.And finally we will be discussing the current Irish language revival and what the means in relation to theatre and future of the Irish language.www.scaoilte.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today's episode is the monthly roundup where Barra and Jack will be chatting about all the recent shows we have been to and all the new music we discovered.This includes Barra's time at this years All Together Now, Jack's time at a certain controversial rapper's arena show, A$AP Rocky, Joji, All Points East festival in London and SPACED + Dry Socket at Lost Lane.Cover photo by Milagros Montero Hajduk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.