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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.

Ancient Malice make their return on the podcast today, this time I am joined by Paul, the guitarist of the band!We will be talking about their latest release, Worm Tongue, which will be available on all streaming platforms and for purchase digitally and physically tomorrow, the 4th of September!Myself and Paul will be go through the entire EP, track by track, breaking down the recording and song structures as well as chatting about the vibrant Underground metal community we have in this small country of ours!The opening of this episode also features the opening track to the band's latest EP, a tune called 'Oracle of Lies'Ancient Malice on BandcampAncient Malice on Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on the podcast I am delighted to announce that Evan Prendergast will be making his return on the podcast!Normally having a guest on like Evan, we would be focusing on his work with his band Low Violent, Uncultivates and Worn Out but for this particular episode, the primary focus is going to be about how Evan is the proud owner of Dead Cult Promotions, a staple of the Metal, Hardcore, Punk and Alternative music scene here in Ireland.I'll be chatting with Evan about why he started Dead Cult in the first place, how he built it up to what it is now, what are some of the major things he's learned along the way, what he looks for in band's to put on and what the ethos of Dead Cult is all about. There has been many mornings where I've looked at my Instagram stories to see incredible shows after shows that Dead Cult put, it was a huge pleasure to have Evan back on to pick his brain about the inner workings of putting on shows.The next Dead Cult show is tomorrow night in Dali, Cork where they will be putting on the first date of the Irish and UK Tour for a American Hardcore band SPACED with fellow American Hardcore band Dry Socket, Stanton's Grave and Poser. Dead Cult on Linktree Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.