Straight out of the Crescent City, BRAT are set to release their forthcoming debut album,
\nSocial Grace, via Prosthetic Records on March 15. Since their 2021 inception, the New Orleans.
Between an intense live schedule over the last three years, which saw BRAT share the stage
\nwith the likes of Eyehategod, Cro-Mags and contemporaries in grind such as ACxDC and
\nNo/Mas, the band recorded Social Grace over the course of a year and a half at HighTower
\nRecording studio (Thou, A Wilhelm Scream, Eyehategod). Recording songs in batches helped
\nBRAT finetune and focus their songcraft in condensed bursts, resulting in a coalescence of
\ndeath metal, thrash, and powerviolence brutality.
Social Grace follows extreme music’s well trodden themes of futility and distaste for
\nhumankind’s ruling classes throughout it’s 10 tracks, with the band’s reverence for
\npsychological horror fiction and admiration for Stephen King genre classics evident on songs
\nsuch as Hesitation Wound and Truncheon, as well as the title-track’s scathing rebuttal of
\naristocracy.
I got to sit down with guitarist Brenner Moate where we talked about the bands new album, 'Social Grace', how the band started and so much more!
\n\nWith great stories, chats and banter this is not one to be missed.
\n\nAvalible on all streaming platforms.
\n\nCheck out BRAT here: https://bratband.com/
\n\nTrack played: Social Grace ©️ all rights reserved BRAT
\n\nEdited by Richie Duhig of The Metal Cell Podcast.
\nLike, subscribe and always support the scene. Horns up and stay safe 🤘🤘
The Smashing Skull Sessions: https://www.instagram.com/thesmashingskullsessions/
","summary":"Straight out of the Crescent City, BRAT are set to release their forthcoming debut album,\r\nSocial Grace, via Prosthetic Records on March 15. Since their 2021 inception, the New Orleans.\r\n\r\nI got to sit down with guitarist Brenner Moate where we talked about the bands new album, 'Social Grace', how the band started and so much more! ","date_published":"2024-04-19T19:30:00.000+01:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://chrt.fm/track/6GBAG5/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/1afd68d5-311f-4470-b0f0-2396922f5d1a/c01a8cff-0860-4e17-a437-e70373eeb894.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":33970049,"duration_in_seconds":1061}]},{"id":"952a0f19-b61f-44df-bf25-9e20967f444f","title":"Episode 65: Dave Gregor (Morta Skuld)","url":"https://smashingskullsessions.fireside.fm/65","content_text":"Formed in 1990 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Morta Skuld are an American death metal band. ‘Creation Undone’ is the latest work of inspired extremity from frontman and mastermind Dave Gregor and co. In a time when the band’s iconic and celebrated debut ‘Dying Remains’ reaches its thirty year milestone, and with recent live activity on both sides of the Atlantic seeing the quartet performing to a ravenous fanbase of metalheads both old and new, Morta Skuld now returns with a ten track opus of pure death metal in their unrelenting and unwavering pursuit of heaviness, still going strong after three decades, as the band unleashes their successor to 2020’s ‘Suffer For Nothing’. \n\nI got to sit down with lead singer and guitarist David Gregor where we talked about the new album, his style of vocals and if he had any favourite albums of the year so far!\n\nWith great stories, chats and banter this is not one to be missed.\n\nAvalible on all streaming platforms.\n\nCheck out Morta Skuld here: https://www.instagram.com/mortaskuld1offical/\n\nTrack played: We Rise We Fall ©️ all rights reserved Morta Skuld\n\nEdited by Richie Duhig of The Metal Cell Podcast.\nLike, subscribe and always support the scene. Horns up and stay safe 🤘🤘\n\nThe Smashing Skull Sessions: https://www.instagram.com/thesmashingskullsessions/","content_html":"Formed in 1990 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Morta Skuld are an American death metal band. ‘Creation Undone’ is the latest work of inspired extremity from frontman and mastermind Dave Gregor and co. In a time when the band’s iconic and celebrated debut ‘Dying Remains’ reaches its thirty year milestone, and with recent live activity on both sides of the Atlantic seeing the quartet performing to a ravenous fanbase of metalheads both old and new, Morta Skuld now returns with a ten track opus of pure death metal in their unrelenting and unwavering pursuit of heaviness, still going strong after three decades, as the band unleashes their successor to 2020’s ‘Suffer For Nothing’.
\n\nI got to sit down with lead singer and guitarist David Gregor where we talked about the new album, his style of vocals and if he had any favourite albums of the year so far!
\n\nWith great stories, chats and banter this is not one to be missed.
\n\nAvalible on all streaming platforms.
\n\nCheck out Morta Skuld here: https://www.instagram.com/mortaskuld1offical/
\n\nTrack played: We Rise We Fall ©️ all rights reserved Morta Skuld
\n\nEdited by Richie Duhig of The Metal Cell Podcast.
\nLike, subscribe and always support the scene. Horns up and stay safe 🤘🤘
The Smashing Skull Sessions: https://www.instagram.com/thesmashingskullsessions/
","summary":"","date_published":"2024-04-05T07:30:00.000+01:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://chrt.fm/track/6GBAG5/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/1afd68d5-311f-4470-b0f0-2396922f5d1a/952a0f19-b61f-44df-bf25-9e20967f444f.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":52706324,"duration_in_seconds":1647}]},{"id":"97539b4e-e6a1-45ae-8894-46b035b8fe1d","title":"Episode 64: Jim Hodge: Mastiff","url":"https://smashingskullsessions.fireside.fm/64","content_text":"Mastiff have announced their forthcoming album, Deprecipice, will be released on 22nd March via MNRK Heavy. The new release features an onslaught of special guests including Ethan Lee McCarthy from Primitive Man, Harry Nott from Burner, Dan James from XIII and Rob Scott from Yersin.\n\nEverything Mastiff do is in the name of intensity. Since forming amid the misery of Kingston-upon-Hull in 2013, the five-piece have crashed extreme metal, sludge and hardcore together to create the most brutal sonic onslaughts possible. Vocalist Jim Hodge, guitarists James Andrew Lee and Phil Johnson, bassist Daniel Dolby and drummer Michael Shepherd write together in their rehearsal room then record as quickly as they can – all in the name of keeping their music fresh, raw and seething.\n\nI got to sit down with vocalist Jim Hodge where we talked about the new album, Deprecipice, advice for people wanting to start bands and more!\n\nWith great stories, chats and banter this is not one to be missed.\n\nAvalible on all streaming platforms.\n\nCheck out Mastiff here: https://www.instagram.com/mastiffhchc/\n\nTrack played: Serrated ©️ all rights reserved Mastiff\n\nEdited by Richie Duhig of The Metal Cell Podcast.\nLike, subscribe and always support the scene. Horns up and stay safe 🤘🤘\n\nThe Smashing Skull Sessions: https://www.instagram.com/thesmashingskullsessions/","content_html":"Mastiff have announced their forthcoming album, Deprecipice, will be released on 22nd March via MNRK Heavy. The new release features an onslaught of special guests including Ethan Lee McCarthy from Primitive Man, Harry Nott from Burner, Dan James from XIII and Rob Scott from Yersin.
\n\nEverything Mastiff do is in the name of intensity. Since forming amid the misery of Kingston-upon-Hull in 2013, the five-piece have crashed extreme metal, sludge and hardcore together to create the most brutal sonic onslaughts possible. Vocalist Jim Hodge, guitarists James Andrew Lee and Phil Johnson, bassist Daniel Dolby and drummer Michael Shepherd write together in their rehearsal room then record as quickly as they can – all in the name of keeping their music fresh, raw and seething.
\n\nI got to sit down with vocalist Jim Hodge where we talked about the new album, Deprecipice, advice for people wanting to start bands and more!
\n\nWith great stories, chats and banter this is not one to be missed.
\n\nAvalible on all streaming platforms.
\n\nCheck out Mastiff here: https://www.instagram.com/mastiffhchc/
\n\nTrack played: Serrated ©️ all rights reserved Mastiff
\n\nEdited by Richie Duhig of The Metal Cell Podcast.
\nLike, subscribe and always support the scene. Horns up and stay safe 🤘🤘
The Smashing Skull Sessions: https://www.instagram.com/thesmashingskullsessions/
","summary":"Mastiff have announced their forthcoming album, Deprecipice, will be released on 22nd March via MNRK Heavy. The new release features an onslaught of special guests including Ethan Lee McCarthy from Primitive Man, Harry Nott from Burner, Dan James from XIII and Rob Scott from Yersin.","date_published":"2024-03-22T19:30:00.000+00:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://chrt.fm/track/6GBAG5/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/1afd68d5-311f-4470-b0f0-2396922f5d1a/97539b4e-e6a1-45ae-8894-46b035b8fe1d.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":41394676,"duration_in_seconds":1293}]},{"id":"8978d0f5-711f-485f-97c3-19c8a2638944","title":"Episode 63: Coffin Womb","url":"https://smashingskullsessions.fireside.fm/63","content_text":"On this weeks episode of The Smashing Skull Sessions I get to talk to KM North, the vocalist and multi-instrumentalist for Coffin Womb. \n\nCoffin Womb is a hardcore project from K.M North. With a focus on making the most unnerving, challenging, heavy music possible.\n\nI got to sit down with KM North where we talked about the puppybowl, the projects new album, 'Godless', and so much more!]\n\nWith great stories, chats and banter this is not one to be missed.\n\nAvalible on all streaming platforms.\n\nCheck out Coffin Womb here: https://coffinwomb.bigcartel.com/\n\nTrack played: Bleached Crosses ©️ all rights reserve Coffin Womb. \n\nEdited by Richie Duhig of The Metal Cell Podcast.\nLike, subscribe and always support the scene. Horns up and stay safe 🤘🤘\n\nThe Smashing Skull Sessions: https://www.instagram.com/thesmashingskullsessions/","content_html":"On this weeks episode of The Smashing Skull Sessions I get to talk to KM North, the vocalist and multi-instrumentalist for Coffin Womb.
\n\nCoffin Womb is a hardcore project from K.M North. With a focus on making the most unnerving, challenging, heavy music possible.
\n\nI got to sit down with KM North where we talked about the puppybowl, the projects new album, 'Godless', and so much more!]
\n\nWith great stories, chats and banter this is not one to be missed.
\n\nAvalible on all streaming platforms.
\n\nCheck out Coffin Womb here: https://coffinwomb.bigcartel.com/
\n\nTrack played: Bleached Crosses ©️ all rights reserve Coffin Womb.
\n\nEdited by Richie Duhig of The Metal Cell Podcast.
\nLike, subscribe and always support the scene. Horns up and stay safe 🤘🤘
The Smashing Skull Sessions: https://www.instagram.com/thesmashingskullsessions/
","summary":"I got to sit down with KM North from the hardcore project Coffin Womb.","date_published":"2024-03-08T19:30:00.000+00:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://chrt.fm/track/6GBAG5/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/1afd68d5-311f-4470-b0f0-2396922f5d1a/8978d0f5-711f-485f-97c3-19c8a2638944.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":77399352,"duration_in_seconds":2418}]},{"id":"ee665d8f-33c7-416b-91b5-73f4cd7ec6f5","title":"Episode 62: OV SULFUR","url":"https://smashingskullsessions.fireside.fm/62","content_text":"On this weeks episode of The Smashing Skull Sessions, I get to sit down and talk to Chase Wilson, the guitarist and backing vocalist.\n\nOv Sulfur is a blackened deathcore band from Las Vegas, Nevada. In a thrilling display of blackened deathcore prowess, OV SULFUR is proud to announce the release of their latest single 'Hivemind', featuring Lukas Nikolai of MENTAL CRUELTY. The single showcases OV SULFUR's consistent stance against conventional religious narratives and herd mentality, a theme that aligns seamlessly with MENTAL CRUELTY's established defiance in their music.\n\nChase and I talk about the bands sound, the concept behind their music video for the song, 'Stained To Rot', and the abnds upcoming tour with Mental Cruelty across North America.\n\nWith some great chats and amazing banter, this is not one to be missed. \n\nAvalible on all streaming platforms.\n\nCheck out Ov Sulfur here: https://www.instagram.com/ovsulfur/\n\nTrack played: Stained in Rot ©️ all rights reserve Ov Sulfur.\n\nEdited by Richie Duhig of The Metal Cell Podcast.\nLike, subscribe and always support the scene. Horns up and stay safe 🤘🤘\n\nThe Smashing Skull Sessions: https://www.instagram.com/thesmashingskullsessions/","content_html":"On this weeks episode of The Smashing Skull Sessions, I get to sit down and talk to Chase Wilson, the guitarist and backing vocalist.
\n\nOv Sulfur is a blackened deathcore band from Las Vegas, Nevada. In a thrilling display of blackened deathcore prowess, OV SULFUR is proud to announce the release of their latest single 'Hivemind', featuring Lukas Nikolai of MENTAL CRUELTY. The single showcases OV SULFUR's consistent stance against conventional religious narratives and herd mentality, a theme that aligns seamlessly with MENTAL CRUELTY's established defiance in their music.
\n\nChase and I talk about the bands sound, the concept behind their music video for the song, 'Stained To Rot', and the abnds upcoming tour with Mental Cruelty across North America.
\n\nWith some great chats and amazing banter, this is not one to be missed.
\n\nAvalible on all streaming platforms.
\n\nCheck out Ov Sulfur here: https://www.instagram.com/ovsulfur/
\n\nTrack played: Stained in Rot ©️ all rights reserve Ov Sulfur.
\n\nEdited by Richie Duhig of The Metal Cell Podcast.
\nLike, subscribe and always support the scene. Horns up and stay safe 🤘🤘
The Smashing Skull Sessions: https://www.instagram.com/thesmashingskullsessions/
","summary":"On this episode I sit down with Chase Wilson, guitarist and backing vocalist from the band of Ov Sulfur.","date_published":"2024-02-23T19:30:00.000+00:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://chrt.fm/track/6GBAG5/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/1afd68d5-311f-4470-b0f0-2396922f5d1a/ee665d8f-33c7-416b-91b5-73f4cd7ec6f5.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":42219728,"duration_in_seconds":1319}]},{"id":"a1208437-4240-4a92-832f-da3397128da3","title":"Episode 61: SHAME: Seb Alvarez, vocalist of meth. talks about their sophmore album, how the band started and the story behind their name","url":"https://smashingskullsessions.fireside.fm/61","content_text":"This week for The Smashing Skull Sessions I am joined by meth. vocalist Seb Alvarez. Meth. is an experimental noise metal band formed in Chicago, Illinois. \n\nThe band have just released their sophomore album, 'SHAME', and myself and Seb talk about the writing process, how the band started and the backstory of their unique band name. \n\nThere are some great stories and loads of banter between myself and Seb so this is one not to be missed. \n\nCheck out meth. here: \nhttps://www.instagram.com/meth.band/?hl=en\n\nAvailable on all the streaming platforms. \n\nTrack played: SHAME ©️ all rights reserved meth. \n\nEdited by Richie Duhig of The Metal Cell Podcast.\nLike, subscribe and all always support the scene. Horns up and stay safe 🤘🤘","content_html":"This week for The Smashing Skull Sessions I am joined by meth. vocalist Seb Alvarez. Meth. is an experimental noise metal band formed in Chicago, Illinois.
\n\nThe band have just released their sophomore album, 'SHAME', and myself and Seb talk about the writing process, how the band started and the backstory of their unique band name.
\n\nThere are some great stories and loads of banter between myself and Seb so this is one not to be missed.
\n\nCheck out meth. here:
\nhttps://www.instagram.com/meth.band/?hl=en
Available on all the streaming platforms.
\n\nTrack played: SHAME ©️ all rights reserved meth.
\n\nEdited by Richie Duhig of The Metal Cell Podcast.
\nLike, subscribe and all always support the scene. Horns up and stay safe 🤘🤘
This week, Tim Yusupov of OLHAVA joins me on The Smashing Skull Sessions for a chat, ahead of the release of their highly anticipated album, Sacrifice on 26th January.
\n\nEvery Olhava release brings with it a blizzard of glorious, atmospheric post-black fury that's married perfectly with lush, ambient soundscapes, and let me tell you, Sacrifice doesn't disappoint!!
\n\nWith so much to discuss, Tim gives me an insight into the writing process for this latest opus, along with the hardships and obstacles that stood in their way over the last 18months. And of course, we also discuss TRNA, Somn, Reverb on Repeat, and the whole St. Petersburg scene....sure it would be rude not to!!
\n\nAvailable as always on YouTube and all good streaming platforms.
\n\nTrack played : Eternal Fire, ©️ Olhava, all rights reserved.
\n\nEdited and produced by Richie Duhig of The Metal Cell Podcast.
\n\nALWAYS SUPPORTING THE SCENE
\n\nThis week on The Smashing Skull Sessions podcast, as I chat with Tiff Scrivener of Celestial Diadem Promotions & PR.
\n\nTiff has been working tirelessly within the underground post metal scene, setting up some amazing gigs up and down the UK, with some of the most exciting and important bands on the scene today. With a stacked 2 day post-metal event hitting London at the end of the month, it was a good time to hear all about Celestial Diadem Promotions, and get an insight into what life is like behind the scenes!
\n\nAvailable as always, on YouTube and all streaming platforms.
\n\nEdited and produced by Richie Duhig of The Metal Cell Podcast
\n\nALWAYS SUPPORTING THE SCENE
","summary":"","date_published":"2024-01-13T07:00:00.000+00:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://chrt.fm/track/6GBAG5/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/1afd68d5-311f-4470-b0f0-2396922f5d1a/ccf39133-4b01-4c28-9c4f-c42ab0e44657.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":86503965,"duration_in_seconds":2122}]},{"id":"3f00c7d8-1543-4816-b26a-338db23d91ed","title":"Episode 58: The Review Room - 12 Essential Albums Of 2023","url":"https://smashingskullsessions.fireside.fm/58","content_text":"12 Essential Albums Of 2023\n\nThe Review Room is delighted to share with you all, its 12 Essential albums of 2023. No sequence, no order, just 12 stunning releases that deserve to be part of any music collection!!\n\nMyself ,Tim Pijnenburg, Rich Buley, & Rich Murphy, each brought 3 of our favourite releases of the year to the table, and as you will see, we have assembled quite a unique and eclectic collection of music for you all to check out! \n\nIt's never an easy task for one person to highlight just 3 albums from a calendar year, but we did it, and we had a lot of fun recording it! I hope you all take the time to check out the podcast, and as always, please, please support the artists in any way you can. Here are the 12:\n\nÚkryt - 1897\nPhantom Winter - Her Cold Materials\nDin Of Celestial Birds- The Night Is For Dreamers\nDorthia Cottrell - Death Folk Country\nDomhain - Nimue\nA Pregnant Light - Capacity For Living\nThere Will Be Fireworks - Summer Moon\nGodthrymm - Distortions\nNovember Might Be Fine - All\nSoft Kill - Metta World Peace\nSilver Moth - Black Bay\nBell Witch - Future's Shadow Part 1: The Clandestine Gate.\n\nShow edited and produced by Richie Duhig of The Metal Cell Podcast.\nAll 12 tracks played, ©️ All rights reserved.\n\nALWAYS SUPPORTING THE SCENE ","content_html":"12 Essential Albums Of 2023
\n\nThe Review Room is delighted to share with you all, its 12 Essential albums of 2023. No sequence, no order, just 12 stunning releases that deserve to be part of any music collection!!
\n\nMyself ,Tim Pijnenburg, Rich Buley, & Rich Murphy, each brought 3 of our favourite releases of the year to the table, and as you will see, we have assembled quite a unique and eclectic collection of music for you all to check out!
\n\nIt's never an easy task for one person to highlight just 3 albums from a calendar year, but we did it, and we had a lot of fun recording it! I hope you all take the time to check out the podcast, and as always, please, please support the artists in any way you can. Here are the 12:
\n\nÚkryt - 1897
\nPhantom Winter - Her Cold Materials
\nDin Of Celestial Birds- The Night Is For Dreamers
\nDorthia Cottrell - Death Folk Country
\nDomhain - Nimue
\nA Pregnant Light - Capacity For Living
\nThere Will Be Fireworks - Summer Moon
\nGodthrymm - Distortions
\nNovember Might Be Fine - All
\nSoft Kill - Metta World Peace
\nSilver Moth - Black Bay
\nBell Witch - Future's Shadow Part 1: The Clandestine Gate.
Show edited and produced by Richie Duhig of The Metal Cell Podcast.
\nAll 12 tracks played, ©️ All rights reserved.
ALWAYS SUPPORTING THE SCENE
","summary":"","date_published":"2023-12-28T09:00:00.000+00:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://chrt.fm/track/6GBAG5/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/1afd68d5-311f-4470-b0f0-2396922f5d1a/3f00c7d8-1543-4816-b26a-338db23d91ed.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":96337506,"duration_in_seconds":4737}]},{"id":"d7dd81fd-7d32-4226-ad18-853a3ba12865","title":"Episode 57: Bipolar Architecture - Sarp Keski ","url":"https://smashingskullsessions.fireside.fm/57","content_text":"This week on The Smashing Skull Sessions podcast, I'm chatting with Sarp Keski of Bipolar Architecture!!\n\nWith their new album Metaphysicize soon to be unleashed through the mighty Pelagic Records, Sarp gives me an insight into the creation of this behemoth of a release!\n\nWe also discuss, the bands inception, their influences and so much more besides. This Saturday!!! Tune in on YouTube for the visual experience or stream and download on your favourite platform!\n\nTrack played: Alienated ©️ Bipolar Architecture, All rights reserved\n\nPodcast edited by Richie Duhig of The Metal Cell Podcast \n\nALWAYS SUPPORTING THE SCENE","content_html":"This week on The Smashing Skull Sessions podcast, I'm chatting with Sarp Keski of Bipolar Architecture!!
\n\nWith their new album Metaphysicize soon to be unleashed through the mighty Pelagic Records, Sarp gives me an insight into the creation of this behemoth of a release!
\n\nWe also discuss, the bands inception, their influences and so much more besides. This Saturday!!! Tune in on YouTube for the visual experience or stream and download on your favourite platform!
\n\nTrack played: Alienated ©️ Bipolar Architecture, All rights reserved
\n\nPodcast edited by Richie Duhig of The Metal Cell Podcast
\n\nALWAYS SUPPORTING THE SCENE
","summary":"This week on The Smashing Skull Sessions podcast, I'm chatting with Sarp Keski of Bipolar Architecture","date_published":"2023-12-16T07:00:00.000+00:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://chrt.fm/track/6GBAG5/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/1afd68d5-311f-4470-b0f0-2396922f5d1a/d7dd81fd-7d32-4226-ad18-853a3ba12865.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":66961652,"duration_in_seconds":2042}]},{"id":"ed088f0a-0c24-4038-885b-96c1c6a704df","title":"Episode 56: The Review Room - Pat, Rich B. & Tim","url":"https://smashingskullsessions.fireside.fm/56","content_text":"The Review Room For the weekend why not check out another fun packed episode of The Review Room! Tim & Rich B join me this month as we play, discuss and review six more really diverse and interesting releases from:\nBipolar Architecture\nThree Eyes Of The Void\nBite The Boxer\nHumulus\nWolvennest\nThe Black Garden Circus\n\nThanks for stopping by 🙏🖤\n\"Always Supporting The Scene\"\n\nTracks reviewed and played were:\n\nBipolar Architecture - Death Of The Architect. ©️ All rights reserved.\nhttps://bipolararchitecture.bandcamp.com/album/metaphysicize\n\nThree Eyes Of The Void - Descent. ©️ All rights reserved\nhttps://threeeyesofthevoid.bandcamp.com/album/the-atheist\n\nBite The Boxer - We Can't Just Fly. ©️ All rights reserved\nhttps://bitetheboxer.bandcamp.com/track/we-cant-just-fly\n\nHumulus - Black Water. ©️ All rights reserved\nhttps://humulus.bandcamp.com/album/flowers-of-death\n\nWolvennest - The Dark Path To The Light. ©️ All rights reserved\nhttps://wolvennest.bandcamp.com/album/the-dark-path-to-the-light\n\nThe Black Garden Circus - Epoché. ©️ All rights reserved\nhttps://theblackgardencircus.bandcamp.com/album/epoch\n\ninterview #postmetal #postrock #postblack #atmosphericblackmetal #dsbm #thereviewroom #podcast #reviews #stoner #psychedelic #triphop","content_html":"The Review Room For the weekend why not check out another fun packed episode of The Review Room! Tim & Rich B join me this month as we play, discuss and review six more really diverse and interesting releases from:
\nBipolar Architecture
\nThree Eyes Of The Void
\nBite The Boxer
\nHumulus
\nWolvennest
\nThe Black Garden Circus
Thanks for stopping by 🙏🖤
\n"Always Supporting The Scene"
Tracks reviewed and played were:
\n\nBipolar Architecture - Death Of The Architect. ©️ All rights reserved.
\nhttps://bipolararchitecture.bandcamp.com/album/metaphysicize
Three Eyes Of The Void - Descent. ©️ All rights reserved
\nhttps://threeeyesofthevoid.bandcamp.com/album/the-atheist
Bite The Boxer - We Can't Just Fly. ©️ All rights reserved
\nhttps://bitetheboxer.bandcamp.com/track/we-cant-just-fly
Humulus - Black Water. ©️ All rights reserved
\nhttps://humulus.bandcamp.com/album/flowers-of-death
Wolvennest - The Dark Path To The Light. ©️ All rights reserved
\nhttps://wolvennest.bandcamp.com/album/the-dark-path-to-the-light
The Black Garden Circus - Epoché. ©️ All rights reserved
\nhttps://theblackgardencircus.bandcamp.com/album/epoch
The Smashing Skull Sessions is delighted to announce our third collaboration with Richie of The Metal Cell podcast .
\n\nWe interviewed Andy Ennis (Vocals/Bass) & Anaïs Chareyre-Méjan (Drums/Vocals/Cello) of the incrediblly atmospheric, post black metal band Domhain. Since the Northern Ireland based band released 'Nimue' in October, they followed it up with a jaw-dropping performance to a full main stage at The Siege of Limerick, which left me with the feeling that this four piece are one of those special bands that come along once in a lifetime!
\n\nBoth myself and Richie enjoyed the insights that Andy & Anaïs shared with us about how the band started, the connections they made through their previous bands which all helped get 'Nimue' off the ground and exploring the artistic side of the band.
\n\nIt was also nice to acknowledge a previous guest from The Smashing Skull Sessions, the supremely talented Jo Quail, with an mind blowing guest performance on “A Pile of Stone Upon Her Grave”.
\n\nDomhain are Andy, Anaïs, Bryn Mills - Guitar, Backing Vocals & Nathan Irvine - Lead Guitar, Piano.
\n\nPlease 'SUBSCRIBE' to The Metal Cell/Smashing Skull Sessions channels. Thank you!
\n\nDomhain Link:
\nhttps://domhain-band.bandcamp.com/album/nimue
Song played:
\nThe Mourning Star © Domhain, all rights reserved.
This week on The Smashing Skull Sessions podcast I'm delighted to welcome Serge Olar of Swiss instrumental & post-rock legends LEECH to the show.
\n\nDrummer, and one of the founding members of the band, Serge chats with me about the history of the band, the writing process behind their very impressive back catalogue, and we even get an insight into what the future holds for Leech in 2024! All of this and so much more!!
\n\nAvailable on YouTube and all streaming platforms. Be sure not to miss this one!
\n\nTrack played : March Of The Megalomaniacs ©️ All rights reserved.
\n\nProduced and edited by Richie Duhig.
\n\nALWAYS SUPPORTING THE SCENE
\n\nFor the weekend why not check out another fun packed episode of The Review Room!
\nTim & Rich B join me this month as we play, discuss and review six more really diverse and interesting releases from :
Winter Dust, Modern Technology, Briqueville, Rorcal, Heretoir, & Myrkur.
\n\nThanks for stopping by 🙏🖤"Always Supporting The Scene"
\n\nTracks reviewed and played were:
\nWinter Dust - Castelli di Sabbia. ©️ All rights reserved. https://winter-dust.bandcamp.com/album/unisono
Modern Technology - Dead Air. ©️ All rights reserved https://modern-technology.bandcamp.com/album/conditions-of-worth
\n\nBriqueville - Akte XVII . ©️ All rights reserved https://briqueville.bandcamp.com/album/iiii
\n\nRorcal - No Alleviations, Even In Death. ©️ All rights reserved https://rorcal.bandcamp.com/album/silence
\n\nHeretoir - Sanctum- Nightsphere pt. 1. ©️ All rights reserved https://heretoir.bandcamp.com/album/nightsphere
\n\nMyrkur - Like Humans. ©️ All rights reserved https://myrkur.bandcamp.com/album/spine
\n\nThe Smashing Skull Sessions Podcast
\n\nThis week I'm delighted to welcome guitarist & producer Eduardo Cintron of the neo-classically inspired, post-rock driven collective, The Color Of Cyan to the podcast. Eduardo's latest album Egress is a thing of utter beauty, and the man himself was an absolute gent to chat with. We discuss the creation of the album, musical influences, the US music scene, and so much more besides!
\n\nAvailable on YouTube and all good streaming platforms.
\n\nDownload and enjoy!
\n\nALWAYS SUPPORTING THE SCENE
\n\nEdited and produced by Richie Duhig.
\n\nThe Review Room
\n\nFor the weekend why not check out another fun packed episode of The Review Room!
\n\nTim & Rich M join me this month as we play, discuss and review six more really diverse and interesting releases from :
\nGlen
\nDomhain
\nFalse Hope For The Savage
\nEtnah
\nGodthrymm
\nA Pregnant Light
Thanks for stopping by 🙏🖤
\n\n"Always Supporting The Scene"
\n\n\n\nhttps://open.spotify.com/episode/1gj6tWS696ViEj1EApIUM7?si=mWKUARPUS8aIHGgFmmQaZA
\n\nhttps://podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/the-review-room-pat-rich-m-rich-b/id1533697717?i=1000624231374
\n\nTracks reviewed and played were:
\n\nGlen - Polymorphine. ©️ All rights reserved.
\n\nhttps://glen1.bandcamp.com/album/i-can-see-no-evil
\n\nDomhain - The Mourning Star . ©️ All rights reserved
\n\nhttps://domhain-band.bandcamp.com/album/nimue
\n\nFalse Hope For The Savage - Cinders. ©️ All rights reserved
\n\nhttps://fhfts.bandcamp.com/album/false-hope-for-the-savage-the-draper-remixes
\n\nEtnah - Waridi. ©️ All rights reserved
\n\nhttps://etnah.bandcamp.com/track/waridi-2
\n\nGodthrymm - As Titans. ©️ All rights reserved
\n\nhttps://godthrymmdoom.bandcamp.com/album/distortions
\n\nA Pregnant Light - My Right Side. ©️ All rights reserved
\n\nhttps://apregnantlight.bandcamp.com/album/the-eighth
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\n\nThis week on the podcast I chat with Jonathan Nido, and his latest project Trounce. Many of you already know Jona from his band Coilguns and his record label, Hummus Records. Well his latest adventure,Trounce is a hybrid of extremes, blending black, prog and punk influences to create something really special.
\n\nOn the show, we discuss many topics including the specially commissioned Roadburn Festival, and the studio album that will accompany it's release. A great guy, an incredible talent, and a legend for answering all that was thrown at him in a 30 minute window😃🔥
\n\nAvailable on YouTube and all streaming platforms.
\n\nTrack played: The Crippled Saint. ©️ All rights reserved
\n\nEdited and produced by Richie Duhig.
\n\nHi everyone and welcome to another episode of The Review Room - part of The Smashing Skull Sessions.
\n\nThis week, Tim, Rich B & Rich M join me on the podcast as we play, discuss and review six really diverse and interesting releases from Green Lung, Umoora, Mairu, As Friends Rust, Obsidian Tide & Dead Neanderthals.
\n\nThanks for stopping by 🙏🖤
\n\nTracks reviewed and played were:
\nGreen Lung - Mountain Throne ©️ All Rights Reserved
\nhttps://greenlung.bandcamp.com/album/this-heathen-land
Umoora- Kong ©️ All Rights Reserved
\nhttps://umoora.bandcamp.com/album/splitter
Mairu - Perihelion ©️ All Rights Reserved
\nhttps://mairu.bandcamp.com/album/sol-cultus
As Friends Rust - No God's, Some Masters ©️ All Rights Reserved
\nhttps://endhitsrecords.bandcamp.com/album/any-joy
Obsidian Tide - Halo Crusher ©️ All Rights Reserved
\nhttps://obsidiantide.bandcamp.com/album/the-grand-crescendo
Dead Neanderthals - Necrology ©️ All Rights Reserved
\nhttps://deadneanderthals.bandcamp.com/album/specters
Show edited and produced by Richie Duhig of The Metal Cell.
\n\nThe Smashing Skull Sessions - Always Supporting The Scene.
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\n\nAs well as touring, we discuss the bands colossal release, Statement On Death, as well as having a few laughs on the session questions and of course much more besides.
\n\nAvailable to download on all good streaming platforms as well as the visual experience on YouTube.
\n\nTrack Played: Stolen Childhood ©️ Syberia - All Rights Reserved
\n\nPodcast edited and produced by Richie Duhig.
\n\n🔥Always Supporting The Scene 🔥
","summary":"This week on The Smashing Skull Sessions podcast, it’s a pleasure to have three members of post metal outfit SYBERIA on the show. Quim, Jordi & Manel sit with me for a chat before heading out on a lengthy European tour, that finishes up the weekend this show goes out!","date_published":"2023-08-26T10:00:00.000+01:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://chrt.fm/track/6GBAG5/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/1afd68d5-311f-4470-b0f0-2396922f5d1a/65b7bfe8-9c93-4dbf-8e90-696185449a96.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":80593914,"duration_in_seconds":2821}]},{"id":"f570f389-8e62-47bb-bdaf-5e9813720c21","title":"Episode 47: The Review Room - Pat, Rich M & Rich B","url":"https://smashingskullsessions.fireside.fm/47","content_text":"The Review RoomThis week on The Smashing Skull Sessions podcast, I'm delighted to bring you all another episode of The Review Room.Rich B & Rich M join me on the podcast as we play, discuss and review four new releases from SO HIDEOUS, DIN OF CELESTIAL BIRDS, OSTRACA & NONE.\n\nWe also choose another music related topic to discuss and chew over, and this week it's the turn of Arctangent festival.Thanks for stopping by 🙏🖤Tracks reviewed and played were:\n\nSo Hideous - Bright Black Beach. ©️ All rights reserved.https://silentpendulumrecords.bandcamp.com/album/bright-black-beach\n\nDin Of Celestial Birds - Downpour. ©️ All rights reservedhttps://dinofcelestialbirds.bandcamp.com/album/the-night-is-for-dreamers\n\nOstraca - Stage Whisper. ©️ All rights reservedhttps://ostraca.bandcamp.com/album/disaster\n\nNONE - Rest. ©️ All rights reservedhttps://hypnoticdirgerecords.bandcamp.com/album/inevitable\n\nShow edited and produced by Richie Duhig of The Metal Cell.\n\nThe Smashing Skull Sessions - Always Supporting The Scene.","content_html":"The Review RoomThis week on The Smashing Skull Sessions podcast, I'm delighted to bring you all another episode of The Review Room.Rich B & Rich M join me on the podcast as we play, discuss and review four new releases from SO HIDEOUS, DIN OF CELESTIAL BIRDS, OSTRACA & NONE.
\n\nWe also choose another music related topic to discuss and chew over, and this week it's the turn of Arctangent festival.Thanks for stopping by 🙏🖤Tracks reviewed and played were:
\n\nSo Hideous - Bright Black Beach. ©️ All rights reserved.https://silentpendulumrecords.bandcamp.com/album/bright-black-beach
\n\nDin Of Celestial Birds - Downpour. ©️ All rights reservedhttps://dinofcelestialbirds.bandcamp.com/album/the-night-is-for-dreamers
\n\nOstraca - Stage Whisper. ©️ All rights reservedhttps://ostraca.bandcamp.com/album/disaster
\n\nNONE - Rest. ©️ All rights reservedhttps://hypnoticdirgerecords.bandcamp.com/album/inevitable
\n\nShow edited and produced by Richie Duhig of The Metal Cell.
\n\nThe Smashing Skull Sessions - Always Supporting The Scene.
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\n\nOn the show, we have an open and honest conversation about their journey over the last couple of years, which has all culminated in this latest release, and which is a giant step forward musically for the band.
\n\nAs always, we cover many more topics along the way, including the now well established, session questions, which proved very interesting!.
\n\nTrack played: Rest ©️ Living With Giants, all rights reserved.
\n\nPodcast edited and produced by Richie Duhig.
\n\n🔥. Always Supporting The Scene 🔥
","summary":"","date_published":"2023-07-29T10:00:00.000+01:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://chrt.fm/track/6GBAG5/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/1afd68d5-311f-4470-b0f0-2396922f5d1a/b1d9bd4c-5819-4969-b3ea-4e0729f05b5a.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":58834876,"duration_in_seconds":3577}]},{"id":"a0dbeb43-5dfb-400d-a6fb-0adcb8146304","title":"Episode 45: The Depth Beneath Us - Dan, Matt, Ryan & Mike","url":"https://smashingskullsessions.fireside.fm/45","content_text":"This week on The Smashing Skull Sessions podcast, I'm joined by Pennsylvania's The Depth Beneath Us.Their sonic and dynamic blend of powerful post-metal transfused with softer ambient atmospherics has made their debut album a must have in every music collection.\n\nDan, Matt, Ryan & Mike are four of the coolest guys I've sat with, and together, they discuss the creation of that incredible album as well as giving some insight into the workings and mechanics of the band. We also take a look ahead to the future plans of the band, share a few laughs along the way, and a lot more besides. Be sure to check this one out!\n\nAvailable on YouTube and all good streaming platforms.\n\nTrack played: Eos, ©️ all rights reserved, The Depth Beneath Us\n\nShow edited and produced by Richie of The Metal Cell Podcast.\n\nALWAYS SUPPORTING THE SCENE","content_html":"This week on The Smashing Skull Sessions podcast, I'm joined by Pennsylvania's The Depth Beneath Us.Their sonic and dynamic blend of powerful post-metal transfused with softer ambient atmospherics has made their debut album a must have in every music collection.
\n\nDan, Matt, Ryan & Mike are four of the coolest guys I've sat with, and together, they discuss the creation of that incredible album as well as giving some insight into the workings and mechanics of the band. We also take a look ahead to the future plans of the band, share a few laughs along the way, and a lot more besides. Be sure to check this one out!
\n\nAvailable on YouTube and all good streaming platforms.
\n\nTrack played: Eos, ©️ all rights reserved, The Depth Beneath Us
\n\nShow edited and produced by Richie of The Metal Cell Podcast.
\n\nALWAYS SUPPORTING THE SCENE
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\n\nTim, Rich B & Rich M join me on the podcast as we play, discuss and review four new releases from LEECH, KRANE, MOURNING COLOURS & A HORRIBLE DEATH TO A HORRIBLE MAN. The idea of this show is primarily to showcase new music, but we also hope it brings a bit of light hearted entertainment along the way with it!
\n\nWe will also choose another music related topic to discuss and chew over, hopefully making the podcast an interesting, informative, and entertaining listen. This week the hot topic is dunk! festival.
\n\nThanks for stopping by 🙏🖤
\n\nTracks reviewed and played were:
\n\nLeech - Pick A Cloud. ©️All rights reserved.
\nhttps://leechofficial.bandcamp.com/track/pick-a-cloud
Krane - Kartharsis II. ©️All rights reserved
\nhttps://kraneband.bandcamp.com/track/katharsis-ii
Mourning Colours - Ornament. ©️All rights reserved
\nhttps://mourningcolours.bandcamp.com/track/ornament
A Horrible Death To A Horrible Man - First Light. ©️All rights reserved
\nhttps://ahorribledeathtoahorribleman.bandcamp.com/album/days-gone-by
Show edited and produced by Richie Duhig of The Metal Cell.
\n\nThe Smashing Skull Sessions - Always Supporting The Scene.
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\nThe Melbourne 4-piece released their beautifully dark and emotive debut album Nostalgia back in 2021, and since then I've been keeping my eye on the band.
We discuss the concept and writing process of the album and also look ahead to what's in store for the band over the next few months, which is very exciting!!! We also have some fun with our three session questions, to round off a hugely entertaining conversation.
\n\nTrack played: Pollen ©️ Treebeard. All rights reserved.
\n\nEdited and produced by Richie Duhig of The Metal Cell Podcast.
\n\nAvailable on YouTube and all good streaming platforms.
\nThe Smashing Skull Sessions- Always Supporting The Scene 🖤
https://treebeard2.bandcamp.com/album/nostalgianostalgia
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\n\nAvailable on YouTube and all good streaming platforms.
\n\nTrack played: Moments Of Momentum ©️ EF. All rights reserved.
\n\nEdited and produced by Richie Duhig of The Metal Cell Podcast.
\n\nThe Smashing Skull Sessions - Always Supporting The SceneScene
","summary":"On this week's podcast, I get to chat with Niklas Åström and Daniel Öhman of Swedish post-rock royalty EF. Ahead of their appearance at dunk!festival, we catch up and chat about everything that has happened over the last 20 years, and look ahead to what the future brings","date_published":"2023-05-27T11:00:00.000+01:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://chrt.fm/track/6GBAG5/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/1afd68d5-311f-4470-b0f0-2396922f5d1a/30c92da8-35b0-4709-b24a-5e74dd33df22.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":76527666,"duration_in_seconds":3508}]},{"id":"82780216-aa1c-4f6c-95ab-96db9271e49b","title":"Episode 41: dunk! festival Special #2: A Burial At Sea, Indignu & Huracan","url":"https://smashingskullsessions.fireside.fm/41","content_text":"So here it is, the second of our dunk!festival specials, and I'm delighted to welcome Paddy of A Burial At Sea, Geert & Christophe of Huracan and Grace, Alfonso and Ivo of Indignu to the show.\n\nAll three bands share their thoughts on this year's dunk! festival and give us some clues as to what we can expect their sets to sound like! . We also chat about who they are most looking forward to witnessing on the dunk! stage, and have a good old fashioned chin wag about everything in between. \n\nI thoroughly enjoyed this episode and you will too 🔥🖤Now available on YouTube and all good streaming platforms\n\nTracks played: \nLightning Blanket ©️ A Burial At Sea, All rights reserved.\nDevolução da essência do ser ©️ Indignu. All rights reserved\nWe Are Very Happy ©️ Huracan. All rights reserved \n\nProduced and edited by Richie Duhig of The Metal Cell Podcast.\n\nThe Smashing Skull Sessions - Always Supporting The Scene.","content_html":"So here it is, the second of our dunk!festival specials, and I'm delighted to welcome Paddy of A Burial At Sea, Geert & Christophe of Huracan and Grace, Alfonso and Ivo of Indignu to the show.
\n\nAll three bands share their thoughts on this year's dunk! festival and give us some clues as to what we can expect their sets to sound like! . We also chat about who they are most looking forward to witnessing on the dunk! stage, and have a good old fashioned chin wag about everything in between.
\n\nI thoroughly enjoyed this episode and you will too 🔥🖤Now available on YouTube and all good streaming platforms
\n\nTracks played:
\nLightning Blanket ©️ A Burial At Sea, All rights reserved.
\nDevolução da essência do ser ©️ Indignu. All rights reserved
\nWe Are Very Happy ©️ Huracan. All rights reserved
Produced and edited by Richie Duhig of The Metal Cell Podcast.
\n\nThe Smashing Skull Sessions - Always Supporting The Scene.
","summary":"So here it is, the second of our dunk!festival specials, and I'm delighted to welcome Paddy of A Burial At Sea, Geert & Christophe of Huracan and Grace, Alfonso and Ivo of Indignu to the show.","date_published":"2023-05-11T14:00:00.000+01:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://chrt.fm/track/6GBAG5/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/1afd68d5-311f-4470-b0f0-2396922f5d1a/82780216-aa1c-4f6c-95ab-96db9271e49b.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":92730923,"duration_in_seconds":5347}]},{"id":"a31b7a34-5b6a-4883-904b-ed2595863204","title":"Episode 40: dunk! Special #1: Solkyri & Am Fost La Munte Și Mi-a Plăcut","url":"https://smashingskullsessions.fireside.fm/40","content_text":"This coming Saturday on The Smashing Skull Sessions podcast, we have the first of our dunk! specials, and I'm delighted to welcome Andrew of Solkyri and Mircea of Am Fost La Munte Și Mi-a Plăcut to the show!\n\nBoth bands have already graced the dunk! stages, so it was great fun to look back and reminisce on their past experiences. We also look forward to this years festival, and have a good old fashioned chin wag about everything dunk! related. Great fun! 🔥🖤\n\nTracks played: \nShambles ©️ Solkyri, All rights reserved.\nNe Cerem Scuze Pentru Disconfortul Creat ©️ Am Fost La Munte Și Mi-a Plăcut. All rights reserved\n\nProduced and edited by Richie Duhig of The Metal Cell Podcast.\n\nThe Smashing Skull Sessions - Always Supporting The Scene.","content_html":"This coming Saturday on The Smashing Skull Sessions podcast, we have the first of our dunk! specials, and I'm delighted to welcome Andrew of Solkyri and Mircea of Am Fost La Munte Și Mi-a Plăcut to the show!
\n\nBoth bands have already graced the dunk! stages, so it was great fun to look back and reminisce on their past experiences. We also look forward to this years festival, and have a good old fashioned chin wag about everything dunk! related. Great fun! 🔥🖤
\n\nTracks played:
\nShambles ©️ Solkyri, All rights reserved.
\nNe Cerem Scuze Pentru Disconfortul Creat ©️ Am Fost La Munte Și Mi-a Plăcut. All rights reserved
Produced and edited by Richie Duhig of The Metal Cell Podcast.
\n\nThe Smashing Skull Sessions - Always Supporting The Scene.
","summary":"","date_published":"2023-04-22T10:00:00.000+01:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://chrt.fm/track/6GBAG5/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/1afd68d5-311f-4470-b0f0-2396922f5d1a/a31b7a34-5b6a-4883-904b-ed2595863204.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":78772090,"duration_in_seconds":3412}]},{"id":"3db91221-4df0-4b4d-b626-fbabc1fb3a78","title":"Episode 39: A Swarm Of The Sun - Erik Nilsson & Jakob Berglund ","url":"https://smashingskullsessions.fireside.fm/39","content_text":"This week on The Smashing Skull Sessions podcast I get to tick off another bucket list band, as I share a fascinating conversation with Erik Nilsson & Jakob Berglund of A SWARM OF THE SUN. \n\nHeavy, unsettling soundscapes intertwined with restrained patience and devastating power makes A Swarm Of The Sun one of the most intriguing and absorbing post bands out there today. On this episode, Erik and Jakob give me an incredible insight into the creative writing process that shapes their sound, and also give me some foresight into future works. An episode not to be missed, I guarantee you!\n\nAvailable to watch on YouTube, and as always, free to download on all good streaming platforms. \n\nTrack played: Infants ©️ A Swarm Of The Sun. All rights reserved.\n\nEdited and produced by Richie Duhig of The Metal Cell Podcast.","content_html":"This week on The Smashing Skull Sessions podcast I get to tick off another bucket list band, as I share a fascinating conversation with Erik Nilsson & Jakob Berglund of A SWARM OF THE SUN.
\n\nHeavy, unsettling soundscapes intertwined with restrained patience and devastating power makes A Swarm Of The Sun one of the most intriguing and absorbing post bands out there today. On this episode, Erik and Jakob give me an incredible insight into the creative writing process that shapes their sound, and also give me some foresight into future works. An episode not to be missed, I guarantee you!
\n\nAvailable to watch on YouTube, and as always, free to download on all good streaming platforms.
\n\nTrack played: Infants ©️ A Swarm Of The Sun. All rights reserved.
\n\nEdited and produced by Richie Duhig of The Metal Cell Podcast.
","summary":"","date_published":"2023-04-08T08:00:00.000+01:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://chrt.fm/track/6GBAG5/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/1afd68d5-311f-4470-b0f0-2396922f5d1a/3db91221-4df0-4b4d-b626-fbabc1fb3a78.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":92001391,"duration_in_seconds":5656}]},{"id":"b839a010-66fd-4972-9935-c51f1af13b70","title":"Episode 38: FARGO - Ralf & Max ","url":"https://smashingskullsessions.fireside.fm/38","content_text":"This week on Smashing Skull Sessions podcast I am delighted to welcome Ralf and Max of FARGO to the show for a chat.\n\nAfter an extended hiatus, the Leipzig based four piece are back with a new line-up and a brand new album, GELI, which was only released this month!!.\n\nOn the show, we discuss the concept and recording process of the new album, as well as taking a look back on the early days of the band. What we don't discuss however, is the reason why every Fargo track is named after a city!!😃🤐\n\nThe guys also fill us in on how Magnus Lindberg got to master the album, and we wrap up the show with our 3 session questions!!! check it out now! Available on YouTube and all good streaming platforms.\n\nTrack played : Regensburg ©️Fargo. All rights reserved.\n\nProduced & edited by Richie Duhig of The Metal Cell Podcast.","content_html":"This week on Smashing Skull Sessions podcast I am delighted to welcome Ralf and Max of FARGO to the show for a chat.
\n\nAfter an extended hiatus, the Leipzig based four piece are back with a new line-up and a brand new album, GELI, which was only released this month!!.
\n\nOn the show, we discuss the concept and recording process of the new album, as well as taking a look back on the early days of the band. What we don't discuss however, is the reason why every Fargo track is named after a city!!😃🤐
\n\nThe guys also fill us in on how Magnus Lindberg got to master the album, and we wrap up the show with our 3 session questions!!! check it out now! Available on YouTube and all good streaming platforms.
\n\nTrack played : Regensburg ©️Fargo. All rights reserved.
\n\nProduced & edited by Richie Duhig of The Metal Cell Podcast.
","summary":"","date_published":"2023-03-25T08:00:00.000+00:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://chrt.fm/track/6GBAG5/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/1afd68d5-311f-4470-b0f0-2396922f5d1a/b839a010-66fd-4972-9935-c51f1af13b70.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":58632501,"duration_in_seconds":2428}]},{"id":"8724ff30-2496-4713-86e7-9d441816fcff","title":"Episode 37: Carved Into The Sun - Eric Reifinger ","url":"https://smashingskullsessions.fireside.fm/37","content_text":"This week I am delighted to welcome Eric Reifinger of CARVED INTO THE SUN to the podcast. Since the release of \"The Earth Fell Away\" back in 2022, the album has featured very strongly in various music polls and end of year lists. Powerful, emotive and memorable is how best to describe Eric's music.\n\nBoth myself and Tim take time out to chat with Eric and discuss last year's phenomenal release, uncovering the very personal and emotional journey he underwent in writing this album. We also chat about the impact WherePostRockDwells has had on the album release, and we look ahead to see what the future holds for CARVED INTO THE SUN. All this and much more besides, including three brand new session questions!!. Be sure to check it out!! \n\nAnd as always, be sure to follow, share, and subscribe to The Smashing Skull Sessions media pages, they're all free!! All I ask for is a big thumbs up!!!\n\nTrack played: Hexus ©️ Carved Into The Sun. All rights reserved.\n\nProduced and edited by Richie Duhig of The Metal Cell Podcast","content_html":"This week I am delighted to welcome Eric Reifinger of CARVED INTO THE SUN to the podcast. Since the release of "The Earth Fell Away" back in 2022, the album has featured very strongly in various music polls and end of year lists. Powerful, emotive and memorable is how best to describe Eric's music.
\n\nBoth myself and Tim take time out to chat with Eric and discuss last year's phenomenal release, uncovering the very personal and emotional journey he underwent in writing this album. We also chat about the impact WherePostRockDwells has had on the album release, and we look ahead to see what the future holds for CARVED INTO THE SUN. All this and much more besides, including three brand new session questions!!. Be sure to check it out!!
\n\nAnd as always, be sure to follow, share, and subscribe to The Smashing Skull Sessions media pages, they're all free!! All I ask for is a big thumbs up!!!
\n\nTrack played: Hexus ©️ Carved Into The Sun. All rights reserved.
\n\nProduced and edited by Richie Duhig of The Metal Cell Podcast
","summary":"","date_published":"2023-03-11T10:00:00.000+00:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://chrt.fm/track/6GBAG5/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/1afd68d5-311f-4470-b0f0-2396922f5d1a/8724ff30-2496-4713-86e7-9d441816fcff.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":83669549,"duration_in_seconds":3493}]},{"id":"5d73b4af-ded5-4e02-a9e7-2f5969d0fe49","title":"Episode 36: Raum Kingdom","url":"https://smashingskullsessions.fireside.fm/36","content_text":"The Metal Cell Podcast and The Smashing Skull Sessions have come together once again to showcase yet another one of Ireland's metal powerhouses. Raum kingdom are one of the finest sludge/post-metal bands on the scene today, and have been causing rumblings within music circles right here at home and further afield as well. \n\nSince the release of Everything And Nothing back in 2019, a lot has happened within the Raum Kingdom family. The sad and sudden passing of bassist Ronan \"Bones\" Connor back in 2021 shook the foundations of the band to the very core. Big decisions were made and with the addition of Niall Gregory, Raum Kingdom have done the right thing and have released Monarch, which, after a three year absence, has reestablished them as one of the finest bands on the scene today.\n\nDave, Andrew, Mark and Niall join us for a really cool chat, where we discuss both the Irish and International metal scenes as well as getting an insight into the writing and recording process for the mighty Monarch. And of course there's plenty of laughs along the way!\n\nAvailable on both The Metal Cell & The Smashing Skull YouTube channels from Friday 24th February. You can also catch it on all good streaming platforms. Be sure to check it out!🖤🤘\n\nBand Link:\nhttps://raumkingdom.bandcamp.com/album/raum-kingdom\n\nTrack played:\nRed Admiral © 2023 Raum Kingdom, all rights reserved.","content_html":"The Metal Cell Podcast and The Smashing Skull Sessions have come together once again to showcase yet another one of Ireland's metal powerhouses. Raum kingdom are one of the finest sludge/post-metal bands on the scene today, and have been causing rumblings within music circles right here at home and further afield as well.
\n\nSince the release of Everything And Nothing back in 2019, a lot has happened within the Raum Kingdom family. The sad and sudden passing of bassist Ronan "Bones" Connor back in 2021 shook the foundations of the band to the very core. Big decisions were made and with the addition of Niall Gregory, Raum Kingdom have done the right thing and have released Monarch, which, after a three year absence, has reestablished them as one of the finest bands on the scene today.
\n\nDave, Andrew, Mark and Niall join us for a really cool chat, where we discuss both the Irish and International metal scenes as well as getting an insight into the writing and recording process for the mighty Monarch. And of course there's plenty of laughs along the way!
\n\nAvailable on both The Metal Cell & The Smashing Skull YouTube channels from Friday 24th February. You can also catch it on all good streaming platforms. Be sure to check it out!🖤🤘
\n\nBand Link:
\nhttps://raumkingdom.bandcamp.com/album/raum-kingdom
Track played:
\nRed Admiral © 2023 Raum Kingdom, all rights reserved.
This week I'm delighted to welcome Joe and Bruce from Pray For Sound to the podcast. I have to say, this was a really cool and fun chat, with the guys giving me a great insight into the band.
\n\nFrom the colossal tour dates that never happened, right through to the album that will happen soon, the lads lift the lid on many aspects of the band, bringing up some really big and important decisions that were made along the way. We even discuss less important topics like what their favourite tipple is, which in itself is interesting!! So take some time out and check out this fun and insightful look into the world of Boston's favorite post rockers.
\n\nAvailable on YouTube and all good streaming platforms!!
\nAnd don't forget to like, follow and subscribe if you haven't already done so, and spread the word!!🙏
Edited and produced by Richie Duhig.
\n\nTrack Played - All The Days ©️ Pray For Sound. All rights reservedreserved
","summary":"This week I'm delighted to welcome Joe and Bruce from Pray For Sound to the podcast. I have to say, this was a really cool and fun chat, with the guys giving me a great insight into the band.","date_published":"2023-02-18T08:00:00.000+00:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://chrt.fm/track/6GBAG5/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/1afd68d5-311f-4470-b0f0-2396922f5d1a/3b593e3b-52a7-4e79-b149-995e344c05db.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":70959885,"duration_in_seconds":3136}]},{"id":"817fab7d-2913-4761-9ccc-bd089e855109","title":"Episode 34: PSYCHONAUT - Guitarist/Vocalist - Stefan De Graef ","url":"https://smashingskullsessions.fireside.fm/34","content_text":"This week on The Smashing Skull Sessions podcast we have one of the finest post metal bands on the scene today. Vocalist and guitarist Stefan De Graef of PSYCHONAUT joins me on the show to discuss many topics, including the early days of the band, and brings me right up to speed on where they are at today.\n\nThe conversation flowed and many topics were covered, including covid, philosophy, religion, writing and so much more besides. Stefan was a brilliant guest and I want to that him for his open and honest approach to everything we discussed. I'm sure you will all enjoy this one!\n\nProduced and edited by Richie Duhig\n\nTrack Played: A Storm Approaching ©️ Psychonaut, all rights reserved","content_html":"This week on The Smashing Skull Sessions podcast we have one of the finest post metal bands on the scene today. Vocalist and guitarist Stefan De Graef of PSYCHONAUT joins me on the show to discuss many topics, including the early days of the band, and brings me right up to speed on where they are at today.
\n\nThe conversation flowed and many topics were covered, including covid, philosophy, religion, writing and so much more besides. Stefan was a brilliant guest and I want to that him for his open and honest approach to everything we discussed. I'm sure you will all enjoy this one!
\n\nProduced and edited by Richie Duhig
\n\nTrack Played: A Storm Approaching ©️ Psychonaut, all rights reserved
","summary":"","date_published":"2023-02-04T10:00:00.000+00:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://chrt.fm/track/6GBAG5/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/1afd68d5-311f-4470-b0f0-2396922f5d1a/817fab7d-2913-4761-9ccc-bd089e855109.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":79964573,"duration_in_seconds":3530}]},{"id":"de14aae5-5fcc-48e9-ab44-499743f0f009","title":"Episode 33: Sagor Som Leder Mot Slutet - Jonas & Martin","url":"https://smashingskullsessions.fireside.fm/33","content_text":"This week I'm delighted to welcome SAGOR SOM LEDER MOT SLUTET to the show for a chat.\n\nGuitarist Jonas and drummer Martin sit down with me and discuss the colossal year that the band have just put down. From releasing their brilliant third album III, to touring across Europe, which included a very memorable performance at the mecca of post music, dunkfest!, we look back fondly at a defining year for the four piece.\n\nSagor Som Leder Mot Slutet are an incredible band, and true to form, great guys to chat to!. Good craic and plenty of laughs were had, so be sure to check this episode out on YouTube, and all good streaming platforms.\n\nTrack Played: Avstånd ©️ , Sagor Som Leder Mot Slutet\n\nProduced and edited by Richie Duhig.","content_html":"This week I'm delighted to welcome SAGOR SOM LEDER MOT SLUTET to the show for a chat.
\n\nGuitarist Jonas and drummer Martin sit down with me and discuss the colossal year that the band have just put down. From releasing their brilliant third album III, to touring across Europe, which included a very memorable performance at the mecca of post music, dunkfest!, we look back fondly at a defining year for the four piece.
\n\nSagor Som Leder Mot Slutet are an incredible band, and true to form, great guys to chat to!. Good craic and plenty of laughs were had, so be sure to check this episode out on YouTube, and all good streaming platforms.
\n\nTrack Played: Avstånd ©️ , Sagor Som Leder Mot Slutet
\n\nProduced and edited by Richie Duhig.
","summary":"This week I'm delighted to welcome SAGOR SOM LEDER MOT SLUTET to the show for a chat. Guitarist Jonas and drummer Martin sit down with me and discuss the colossal year that the band have just put down, an much more besides.","date_published":"2023-01-21T10:00:00.000+00:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://chrt.fm/track/6GBAG5/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/1afd68d5-311f-4470-b0f0-2396922f5d1a/de14aae5-5fcc-48e9-ab44-499743f0f009.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":94313136,"duration_in_seconds":4159}]},{"id":"8ad03200-9ee9-40c3-b143-1266d2f12ef2","title":"Episode 32: Rise to the Sky - Sergio González Catalán","url":"https://smashingskullsessions.fireside.fm/32","content_text":"The first Interview of 2023 is with Sergio González Catalán of Atmospheric Doom metal project RISE TO THE SKY.\n\nHailing from Santiago, Chile, Sergio was a fascinating guest to talk to, and was very open and honest about his music and the emotions that drive him to create such heartbreaking and powerful music. With three album releases within the space of 14 months, he is one of those solo projects with endless talent and creativity.\n\nWe dig deep on many topics on this episode, and I'm sure this will be one to watch for those of you who enjoy the Doomgaze, Post-Black and Atmospheric metal genres. Actually, anyone who is interested in heavy music of any kind will enjoy Sergio's outlook and vision for the future.\n\nAvailable as always on YouTube and all good streaming platforms. Here's to another big year for The Smashing Skull Sessions 🖤🤘🔥\n\nTrack Played: A Time I Was Loved. ©️Rise To The Sky, All rights reserved.\n\nPodcast produced and edited by Richie Duhig.","content_html":"The first Interview of 2023 is with Sergio González Catalán of Atmospheric Doom metal project RISE TO THE SKY.
\n\nHailing from Santiago, Chile, Sergio was a fascinating guest to talk to, and was very open and honest about his music and the emotions that drive him to create such heartbreaking and powerful music. With three album releases within the space of 14 months, he is one of those solo projects with endless talent and creativity.
\n\nWe dig deep on many topics on this episode, and I'm sure this will be one to watch for those of you who enjoy the Doomgaze, Post-Black and Atmospheric metal genres. Actually, anyone who is interested in heavy music of any kind will enjoy Sergio's outlook and vision for the future.
\n\nAvailable as always on YouTube and all good streaming platforms. Here's to another big year for The Smashing Skull Sessions 🖤🤘🔥
\n\nTrack Played: A Time I Was Loved. ©️Rise To The Sky, All rights reserved.
\n\nPodcast produced and edited by Richie Duhig.
","summary":"The first Interview of 2023 is with Sergio González Catalán of Atmospheric Doom metal project RISE TO THE SKY.","date_published":"2023-01-07T10:00:00.000+00:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://chrt.fm/track/6GBAG5/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/1afd68d5-311f-4470-b0f0-2396922f5d1a/8ad03200-9ee9-40c3-b143-1266d2f12ef2.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":90599821,"duration_in_seconds":4273}]},{"id":"b0f344be-725c-4b1e-a23e-ea4ff6a5a65f","title":"Episode 31: Unearthed - Volume 2. Digging up more of the best tracks of 2022","url":"https://smashingskullsessions.fireside.fm/31","content_text":"Here it is... Volume 2 of the top 20 tracks of 2022. Spanning through many musical genres and styles , both myself and fellow writer Tim Pijnenburg have somehow managed to come up with 20 tracks that have hit hard this year. Not an easy task, as this list could very easily have gotten out of hand!\n\nCompiled over two volumes, the 20 tracks will be available to stream and play through YouTube and all good streaming platforms. Thank you to all the bands who have given us permission to share and use their music, you are all insanely talented. Everyone else, just sit back and enjoy!\n\nA huge Thank You as always to Richie Duhig of The Metal Cell Podcast for editing and producing all content on The Smashing Skull Sessions.\n\nTRACK TIMES ARE IN THE COMMENTS SECTION!\n\nhttps://ffm.bio/coldworld\nhttps://wiegedood.bandcamp.com\nhttps://morrowpunx.bandcamp.com\nhttps://hangmanschair.bandcamp.com\nhttps://wildernessofmirrors.bandcamp.com\nhttps://antimatter-uk.bandcamp.com\nhttps://blackbraid.bandcamp.com\nhttps://listen.20buckspin.com\nhttps://returntozion.bandcamp.com\nhttps://40wattsun.co.uk/","content_html":"Here it is... Volume 2 of the top 20 tracks of 2022. Spanning through many musical genres and styles , both myself and fellow writer Tim Pijnenburg have somehow managed to come up with 20 tracks that have hit hard this year. Not an easy task, as this list could very easily have gotten out of hand!
\n\nCompiled over two volumes, the 20 tracks will be available to stream and play through YouTube and all good streaming platforms. Thank you to all the bands who have given us permission to share and use their music, you are all insanely talented. Everyone else, just sit back and enjoy!
\n\nA huge Thank You as always to Richie Duhig of The Metal Cell Podcast for editing and producing all content on The Smashing Skull Sessions.
\n\nTRACK TIMES ARE IN THE COMMENTS SECTION!
\n\nhttps://ffm.bio/coldworld
\nhttps://wiegedood.bandcamp.com
\nhttps://morrowpunx.bandcamp.com
\nhttps://hangmanschair.bandcamp.com
\nhttps://wildernessofmirrors.bandcamp.com
\nhttps://antimatter-uk.bandcamp.com
\nhttps://blackbraid.bandcamp.com
\nhttps://listen.20buckspin.com
\nhttps://returntozion.bandcamp.com
\nhttps://40wattsun.co.uk/
What an incredible year it has been for The Smashing Skull Sessions. Since I took over hosting duties back in February, I have been both privileged and honored to have interviewed so many great bands and reviewed so many stellar album releases. Spanning through many musical genres and styles , both myself and fellow writer Tim have somehow managed to come up with 20 tracks that have hit hard this year. Not an easy task, as this list could very easily have gotten out of hand!
\n\nCompiled over two volumes, the 20 tracks will be available to stream and play through YouTube and all good streaming platforms. Thank you to all the bands who have given us permission to share and use their music, you are all insanely talented. Everyone else, just sit back and enjoy!
\n\nA huge Thank You to Richie Duhig of The Metal Cell Podcast for producing and editing all content for The Smashing Skull Sessions
\n\nAtoms Unfurling – Mountainscape 0:00 - 9:08
\nLeviathan - White Ward 9:10 - 22:19
\nA Means to an End - Chalk Hands 22:20 - 27:36
\nThe Long Road North - Cult of Luna 27:37 - 37:35
\nThe Eternal Sea – Cairns 37:35 - 43:16
\nWhy - Chat Pile 43:17 - 46:47
\nLucida Dark – Ordiri 46:48 – 57:12
\nCarved Into The Sun – 57:13 – 1:04:48
\nSereen - Turpentine Valley 1:04:50 - 1:10:00
\nHaloes in Reverse – Ultha 1:10:04 - 1:20:48
Band Links
\nhttps://mountainscapeuk.bandcamp.com
\nhttps://whiteward.bandcamp.com
\nhttps://chalkhands.bandcamp.com
\nhttps://cultofluna.bandcamp.com
\nhttps://cairnstheband.bandcamp.com
\nhttps://chatpile.bandcamp.com
\nhttps://lucidadark.bandcamp.com
\nhttps://carvedintothesun.bandcamp.com
\nhttps://turpentinevalley.bandcamp.com
\nhttps://ultha.bandcamp.com
dunk!festival has always featured heavily on The Smashing Skull Sessions podcast during the ten months that I have hosted the show. I got to chat with some of the amazing bands on their roster like We Lost The Sea, Turpentine Valley, Silent Whale Becomes A Dream, Coastlands, Astodan and Ranges. So, for my final guests of 2022, I'm delighted to welcome founding members of dunk!, Luc & Wout Lievens to the show. On this episode we take a chronological journey through the early days of dunk! right through to the musical mecca that it is today.You can catch this episode, as always, on YouTube and all good streaming platforms.Show edited and produced by Richie Duhig of The Metal Cell PodcastPodcast
","summary":"I'm delighted to welcome founding members of dunk!, Luc & Wout Lievens to the show. On this episode we take a chronological journey through the early days of dunk! right through to the musical mecca that it is today","date_published":"2022-12-10T12:00:00.000+00:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://chrt.fm/track/6GBAG5/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/1afd68d5-311f-4470-b0f0-2396922f5d1a/6b578326-3ed6-4fcb-a44f-bb9ef4f3b5d3.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":54285197,"duration_in_seconds":2791}]},{"id":"fdec758a-924e-4d60-87fe-6f57bc7429fe","title":"Episode 28: OH HIROSHIMA - Jakob Hemström ","url":"https://smashingskullsessions.fireside.fm/28","content_text":"This week on The Smashing Skull Sessions podcast, I get to chat with Jakob Hemström of the brilliant OH HIROSHIMA.\n\nJakob and myself took a trip down memory lane, looking back on the bands past releases and getting an insight into how each album came together. We do spend a little more time on IN SILENCE WE YEARN, discussing how influential and important this album has been within the realms of post rock for almost close on a decade.\n\nWe discuss lyrics, line-ups, touring, and a look at the undeniable wealth of Swedish bands that can be found in the post-music scene today.\n\nAll this and so much more! so be sure to check it out on YouTube, Spotify, iTunes or wherever you get your podcasts from.\n\nTrack Played: \nHolding Rivers (C) Oh Hiroshima - all rights reserved \n\nAnd as always, be sure to Like, Subscribe & Follow 🙏🖤\n\nShow is edited and produced by Richie Duhig of The Metal Cell Podcast.\n\nThis show is sponsored by Rising Sons Brewery, Cork.","content_html":"This week on The Smashing Skull Sessions podcast, I get to chat with Jakob Hemström of the brilliant OH HIROSHIMA.
\n\nJakob and myself took a trip down memory lane, looking back on the bands past releases and getting an insight into how each album came together. We do spend a little more time on IN SILENCE WE YEARN, discussing how influential and important this album has been within the realms of post rock for almost close on a decade.
\n\nWe discuss lyrics, line-ups, touring, and a look at the undeniable wealth of Swedish bands that can be found in the post-music scene today.
\n\nAll this and so much more! so be sure to check it out on YouTube, Spotify, iTunes or wherever you get your podcasts from.
\n\nTrack Played:
\nHolding Rivers (C) Oh Hiroshima - all rights reserved
And as always, be sure to Like, Subscribe & Follow 🙏🖤
\n\nShow is edited and produced by Richie Duhig of The Metal Cell Podcast.
\n\nThis show is sponsored by Rising Sons Brewery, Cork.
","summary":"This week on The Smashing Skull Sessions podcast, I get to chat with Jakob Hemström of the brilliant OH HIROSHIMA","date_published":"2022-11-26T10:00:00.000+00:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://chrt.fm/track/6GBAG5/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/1afd68d5-311f-4470-b0f0-2396922f5d1a/fdec758a-924e-4d60-87fe-6f57bc7429fe.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":81186845,"duration_in_seconds":3627}]},{"id":"b7918658-b151-4cf5-a937-0e0fc8d502d5","title":"Episode 27: Ranges - CJ Blessum & Wilson Raska","url":"https://smashingskullsessions.fireside.fm/27","content_text":"This week on The Smashing Skull Sessions podcast, I am proud to welcome RANGES.\n\nHailing from Bozeman, Montana, RANGES have been a beacon of light for the Post Rock genre for nearly a decade. The vast and rugged landscape of Montana has clearly defined and shaped their sound, with their mix of powerful, transcendent post-rock blended beautifully with serene and subdued ambient soundscapes.\n\nFounding members CJ Blessum and Wilson Raska joined me for a chat, where we discuss the band's early days right through to their European tour which wrapped up a few months back. \n\nWe also get an insight into the incredible work being done at A Thousand Arms, which is a multi-faceted enterprise that incorporates a record label, a distribution hub and an online marketplace, while also providing services for custom screen-printing!\n\nOne of the hardest working bands in the business, RANGES are a hugely respected and adored group of artists within the post music scene, so I'm sure this will be of interest to a lot of you out there!. The interview is available on YouTube and all good streaming platforms, so go check it out!!\n\nShow edited and produced by Richie Duhig of The Metal Cell Podcast\n\nTrack played: \nSolace : (c) Ranges, all rights reserved","content_html":"This week on The Smashing Skull Sessions podcast, I am proud to welcome RANGES.
\n\nHailing from Bozeman, Montana, RANGES have been a beacon of light for the Post Rock genre for nearly a decade. The vast and rugged landscape of Montana has clearly defined and shaped their sound, with their mix of powerful, transcendent post-rock blended beautifully with serene and subdued ambient soundscapes.
\n\nFounding members CJ Blessum and Wilson Raska joined me for a chat, where we discuss the band's early days right through to their European tour which wrapped up a few months back.
\n\nWe also get an insight into the incredible work being done at A Thousand Arms, which is a multi-faceted enterprise that incorporates a record label, a distribution hub and an online marketplace, while also providing services for custom screen-printing!
\n\nOne of the hardest working bands in the business, RANGES are a hugely respected and adored group of artists within the post music scene, so I'm sure this will be of interest to a lot of you out there!. The interview is available on YouTube and all good streaming platforms, so go check it out!!
\n\nShow edited and produced by Richie Duhig of The Metal Cell Podcast
\n\nTrack played:
\nSolace : (c) Ranges, all rights reserved
MOUNTAINSCAPE
\n\nThis week on The Smashing Skull Sessions podcast, I get to chat with Dan and James Scrivener of Mountainscape.The Reading trio have just released a beast of an album in the shape of Atoms Unfurling, and I was delighted to get the chance to discuss the process that was involved in writing such an intense and powerful record. We discuss the guys musical influences as well as the pros and cons of playing music as a three piece.
\n\nTopics like music promotion and social media are also chewed over, and not forgetting the three session questions which are always interesting and entertaining !!! So, be sure to tune in on our YouTube channel for the visual experience! or head straight over to wherever you get your podcasts and have a listen. Either way, I'm sure you'll enjoy what Dan and James have to say.
\n\nShow edited and produced by Richie Duhig of The Metal Cell Podcast
\n\nTrack played: Atoms Unfurling: (c) Mountainscape, all rights reserved
\nhttps://mountainscapeuk.bandcamp.com/album/atoms-unfurlingatoms-unfurling
It was a pleasure to welcome Torsten Kinsella (Guitars/Pianos/Synths) of God is an Astronaut to the show. The Irish instrumental/post-rock behemoths have been around for over two decades, and for this special podcast we get to discuss and celebrate the 20th anniversary of their debut album 'The End Of The Beginning'. Myself and Richie Duhig of The Metal Cell Podcast chat to Torsten about the latest live interpretation of the album, where the band breathe new life into the record, showcasing how God Is An Astronaut have evolved since their inception.
\nWe also get to chat about the Irish and International music scenes, where Torsten gives a candid and very honest opinion on both. This and many more topics are discussed, so if you enjoyed the show please hit that 'SUBSCRIBE' button.
\nTrack played:
\nPoint Pleasant (c) God is an Astronaut, all rights reserved.
\nBand Link:
\nhttps://godisanastronaut.com
\nShow produced and edited by Richie Duhig of The Metal Cell Podcast.
This week on The Smashing Skull Sessions podcast, I get to spend time chatting to the amazing Jo Quail.
\n\n"Heaviness is an emotional concept rather than an expression of volume" - Jo Quail.
\n\nJo has been hugely influential in rock and metal circles with collaborations and guest appearances on many big albums, as well as supporting a vast array of bands on the road, such as MONO, Amenra, Boris, Myrkur, Emma Ruth Rundle and Caspian to name just a few.
\n\nGreater than the sum of all that however, Jo is a hugely respected and internationally acclaimed composer and virtuoso cellist. Those of you who were lucky enough to have witnessed her perform at festivals like Hellfest, Roadburn, Dunk!fest and Arctangent will understand the impact her music has had within the world of heavy music.
\n\nJo was an absolute pleasure to interview, the conversation flowed and we had a few laughs along the way! Immersive and engaging, we get a little insight into the world of Joanna Quail. Go check it out now on YouTube and all good streaming platforms.
\n\nTrack: ©️ Jo Quail ©️ Mandrel Cantus , all rights reserved.
\n\nShow produced and edited by Richie Duhig of The Metal Cell Podcast
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\n\nAmidst a hectic schedule, Florian pulled his car in to have a chat with me and I think we both thoroughly enjoyed catching up!!
\n\nWe discuss music charts, social media, and get a good insight into what keeps this band so fresh and exciting. We even get a taster of Florian's love of 70's and 80's music!!. All this and more, so be sure to check it out on YouTube, Spotify, iTunes or wherever you get your podcasts.
\n\nTrack: ©️ Long Distance Calling ©️ Giants Leaving , all rights reserved.
\n\nShow produced and edited by Richie Duhig of The Metal Cell Podcast
","summary":"","date_published":"2022-09-24T10:00:00.000+01:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://chrt.fm/track/6GBAG5/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/1afd68d5-311f-4470-b0f0-2396922f5d1a/2b7789be-4d29-4434-b6fe-eccf5096d380.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":46355941,"duration_in_seconds":2061}]},{"id":"ada7674d-6e3b-49dd-b410-fecc88db3b3b","title":"Episode 22: Silent Whale Becomes A Dream ","url":"https://smashingskullsessions.fireside.fm/22","content_text":"This week on The Smashing Skull Sessions podcast I feel extremely privileged to welcome a band like Silent Whale Becomes A Dream to the podcast. These somewhat enigmatic, but incredibly humble group of musicians opened the door on what Silent Whale Becomes A Dream is all about, sharing their thoughts and their opinions on their own unique sound and of course their affinity with the amazing Elusive Sound. They shed a little light on what is next up for the band, but you need to tune in to find that out!!!Even though English isn't their first language, Sylvain, Mika and Damian showed their class and sincerity in taking time out and chatting with me, and I want to thank them once more for being part of The Smashing Skull Sessions.Track: ©️ Silent Whale Becomes A Dream ©️ Sweet Burning Melancholia , all rights reserved.Show produced and edited by Richie Duhig of The Metal Cell PodcastPodcast","content_html":"This week on The Smashing Skull Sessions podcast I feel extremely privileged to welcome a band like Silent Whale Becomes A Dream to the podcast. These somewhat enigmatic, but incredibly humble group of musicians opened the door on what Silent Whale Becomes A Dream is all about, sharing their thoughts and their opinions on their own unique sound and of course their affinity with the amazing Elusive Sound. They shed a little light on what is next up for the band, but you need to tune in to find that out!!!Even though English isn't their first language, Sylvain, Mika and Damian showed their class and sincerity in taking time out and chatting with me, and I want to thank them once more for being part of The Smashing Skull Sessions.Track: ©️ Silent Whale Becomes A Dream ©️ Sweet Burning Melancholia , all rights reserved.Show produced and edited by Richie Duhig of The Metal Cell PodcastPodcast
","summary":"","date_published":"2022-09-10T03:00:00.000+01:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://chrt.fm/track/6GBAG5/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/1afd68d5-311f-4470-b0f0-2396922f5d1a/ada7674d-6e3b-49dd-b410-fecc88db3b3b.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":61342463,"duration_in_seconds":2714}]},{"id":"0ede5572-9578-45cd-9926-95c96db4e5eb","title":"Episode 21: Fall of Messiah & Chalk Hands","url":"https://smashingskullsessions.fireside.fm/21","content_text":"This week on The Smashing Skull Sessions Podcast, I'm delighted to welcome Fall Of Messiah and Chalk Hands to the show!.\n\nAhead of their nine-date European tour, which kicks off in two weeks time, Pierre, Antoine, and Tommy sat in with me to discuss the tour and get some insight into their latest albums, along with future plans for both bands.\n\nWe also look back and chat about the early days, right back to choosing the band names!. The conversation flowed and I gotta say, it was an absolute pleasure to catch up with all three of them . \n\nCheck it out now on YouTube and all good streaming platforms, and of course, follow both Fall Of Messiah and Chalk Hands on their Facebook and Bandcamp pages 🖤\n\nTrack: ©️Fall Of Messiah, ©️ The Loneliest Whale In The world, all rights reserved.\n\nTrack: ©️ Chalk Hands ©️ A Means to An End , all rights reserved.\n\nShow produced and edited by Richie Duhig of The Metal Cell Podcast","content_html":"This week on The Smashing Skull Sessions Podcast, I'm delighted to welcome Fall Of Messiah and Chalk Hands to the show!.
\n\nAhead of their nine-date European tour, which kicks off in two weeks time, Pierre, Antoine, and Tommy sat in with me to discuss the tour and get some insight into their latest albums, along with future plans for both bands.
\n\nWe also look back and chat about the early days, right back to choosing the band names!. The conversation flowed and I gotta say, it was an absolute pleasure to catch up with all three of them .
\n\nCheck it out now on YouTube and all good streaming platforms, and of course, follow both Fall Of Messiah and Chalk Hands on their Facebook and Bandcamp pages 🖤
\n\nTrack: ©️Fall Of Messiah, ©️ The Loneliest Whale In The world, all rights reserved.
\n\nTrack: ©️ Chalk Hands ©️ A Means to An End , all rights reserved.
\n\nShow produced and edited by Richie Duhig of The Metal Cell Podcast
","summary":"This week on The Smashing Skull Sessions Podcast, I'm delighted to welcome Fall Of Messiah and Chalk Hands to the show!.","date_published":"2022-08-27T08:00:00.000+01:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://chrt.fm/track/6GBAG5/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/1afd68d5-311f-4470-b0f0-2396922f5d1a/0ede5572-9578-45cd-9926-95c96db4e5eb.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":75710396,"duration_in_seconds":4508}]},{"id":"24462947-2354-4f07-a401-ff059295e53c","title":"Episode 20: Jean-Sébastien Mattant of WHERE MERMAIDS DROWN ","url":"https://smashingskullsessions.fireside.fm/20","content_text":"For Episode #20 of The Smashing Skull Sessions podcast, Jean-Sébastien Mattant gives an honest and insightful look into his life, and his undeniable love for music. We begin with an update on WHERE MERMAIDS DROWN and find out what plans are being hatched following their hugely successful post-rock release \"And The Raging Winds Do Blow\". \n\nOften stark but always sincere Jean gives me an \"access all areas\" look at the work that goes into promoting and organizing gigs under the very industrious POST.LYON banner. We also chat about his music agency THISWILL which covers yet another aspect of the music industry. All that, and much more besides!!! Enjoy.\n\nTrack: Brine Pool ©️ All rights reserved, Where Mermaids Drown.\n\nlinks:\nhttps://wheremermaidsdrown.bandcamp.com/\nhttps://www.facebook.com/wheremermaidsdrown/\nhttps://www.facebook.com/postlyon/\n\nProduced and edited by Richie Duhig of The Metal Cell PodcastPodcast","content_html":"For Episode #20 of The Smashing Skull Sessions podcast, Jean-Sébastien Mattant gives an honest and insightful look into his life, and his undeniable love for music. We begin with an update on WHERE MERMAIDS DROWN and find out what plans are being hatched following their hugely successful post-rock release "And The Raging Winds Do Blow".
\n\nOften stark but always sincere Jean gives me an "access all areas" look at the work that goes into promoting and organizing gigs under the very industrious POST.LYON banner. We also chat about his music agency THISWILL which covers yet another aspect of the music industry. All that, and much more besides!!! Enjoy.
\n\nTrack: Brine Pool ©️ All rights reserved, Where Mermaids Drown.
\n\nlinks:
\nhttps://wheremermaidsdrown.bandcamp.com/
\nhttps://www.facebook.com/wheremermaidsdrown/
\nhttps://www.facebook.com/postlyon/
Produced and edited by Richie Duhig of The Metal Cell PodcastPodcast
","summary":"Jean-Sébastien Mattant gives an honest and insightful look into his life, and his undeniable love for music","date_published":"2022-08-13T10:00:00.000+01:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://chrt.fm/track/6GBAG5/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/1afd68d5-311f-4470-b0f0-2396922f5d1a/24462947-2354-4f07-a401-ff059295e53c.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":92825366,"duration_in_seconds":5392}]},{"id":"67842f16-49e0-4816-ae42-05c9c446b3d4","title":"Episode 19: COLDBONES & OUTLANDER","url":"https://smashingskullsessions.fireside.fm/19","content_text":"Episode #19\n\nThe Smashing Skull Sessions chat with Ian of OUTLANDER & Max of COLDBONES.\n\nFresh from their amazing Dunk! Festival performances, I was lucky enough to sit with Ian of Outlander and Max of Coldbones. After a few false starts on my end!!, we finally got to chat about their dunk experience and the comedown that every artist and fan experiences after it!! \n\nWe also discuss the UK music scene and the comparisons to playing further afield throughout Europe. We look into the vision behind their bands artwork, and of course the inevitable, but always entertaining Session Questions!!\n\nI thoroughly enjoyed catching up with these guys, and look forward to meeting them again sometime soon. Sit back and enjoy!\n\nAvailable on most streaming platforms\n\nLinks:\nhttps://coldbonesuk.bandcamp.com/\nhttps://outlandertheband.bandcamp.com/\n\nTrack: ©️ Coldbones, ©️ Collapse, all rights reserved.\nTrack: ©️ Outlander, ©️ Sinking, all rights reserved.\n\nShow produced and edited by Richie Duhig of The Metal Cell Podcast","content_html":"Episode #19
\n\nThe Smashing Skull Sessions chat with Ian of OUTLANDER & Max of COLDBONES.
\n\nFresh from their amazing Dunk! Festival performances, I was lucky enough to sit with Ian of Outlander and Max of Coldbones. After a few false starts on my end!!, we finally got to chat about their dunk experience and the comedown that every artist and fan experiences after it!!
\n\nWe also discuss the UK music scene and the comparisons to playing further afield throughout Europe. We look into the vision behind their bands artwork, and of course the inevitable, but always entertaining Session Questions!!
\n\nI thoroughly enjoyed catching up with these guys, and look forward to meeting them again sometime soon. Sit back and enjoy!
\n\nAvailable on most streaming platforms
\n\nLinks:
\nhttps://coldbonesuk.bandcamp.com/
\nhttps://outlandertheband.bandcamp.com/
Track: ©️ Coldbones, ©️ Collapse, all rights reserved.
\nTrack: ©️ Outlander, ©️ Sinking, all rights reserved.
Show produced and edited by Richie Duhig of The Metal Cell Podcast
","summary":"The Smashing Skull Sessions chat with Ian of OUTLANDER & Max of COLDBONES","date_published":"2022-07-30T09:00:00.000+01:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://chrt.fm/track/6GBAG5/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/1afd68d5-311f-4470-b0f0-2396922f5d1a/67842f16-49e0-4816-ae42-05c9c446b3d4.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":78300632,"duration_in_seconds":3353}]},{"id":"d1dbdf03-21fc-4568-bda7-58a9c65292be","title":"Episode 18: Filipe van Huylenbroeck of IAHTTC and Gato De Fogo","url":"https://smashingskullsessions.fireside.fm/18","content_text":"This week on The Smashing Skull Sessions Podcast, Filipe van Huylenbroeck joins me on the podcast. \n\nFilipe is one of those naturally talented musicians that can pull a piece of music from the sky and make it beautiful. Some of you may know his name from the brilliant and near cult status band, IF ANYTHING HAPPENS TO THE CAT. He has now released a solo album under the monikor GATO DE FOGO, and his debut solo ablum \"Always April\" is an absolute gem.\n\nWe have a really chilled and informative chat about both his solo project GATO DE FOGO and the creative process involved in releasing solo work. Felipe also opens the doors to IF ANYTHING HAPPENS TO THE CAT and gives us a very positive and exciting update on the band.\n\nWe also get some very interesting answers to our session questions, so be sure to check it out. Available on most streaming platforms and of course YouTube. Feel free to spread the word and be sure to subscribe to the Smashing Skull Sessions Podcast if you haven't already!\n\nLinks:\n\nhttps://gatodefogo.bandcamp.com/album/always-april\n\nhttps://iahttc.bandcamp.com/album/kingdom-of-roots\n\nTrack:. Shills And Shysters ©️ Gato De Fogo, all rights reserved.\n\nShow produced and edited by Richie Duhig of The Metal Cell Podcast","content_html":"This week on The Smashing Skull Sessions Podcast, Filipe van Huylenbroeck joins me on the podcast.
\n\nFilipe is one of those naturally talented musicians that can pull a piece of music from the sky and make it beautiful. Some of you may know his name from the brilliant and near cult status band, IF ANYTHING HAPPENS TO THE CAT. He has now released a solo album under the monikor GATO DE FOGO, and his debut solo ablum "Always April" is an absolute gem.
\n\nWe have a really chilled and informative chat about both his solo project GATO DE FOGO and the creative process involved in releasing solo work. Felipe also opens the doors to IF ANYTHING HAPPENS TO THE CAT and gives us a very positive and exciting update on the band.
\n\nWe also get some very interesting answers to our session questions, so be sure to check it out. Available on most streaming platforms and of course YouTube. Feel free to spread the word and be sure to subscribe to the Smashing Skull Sessions Podcast if you haven't already!
\n\nLinks:
\n\nhttps://gatodefogo.bandcamp.com/album/always-april
\n\nhttps://iahttc.bandcamp.com/album/kingdom-of-roots
\n\nTrack:. Shills And Shysters ©️ Gato De Fogo, all rights reserved.
\n\nShow produced and edited by Richie Duhig of The Metal Cell Podcast
","summary":"","date_published":"2022-07-16T10:00:00.000+01:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://chrt.fm/track/6GBAG5/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/1afd68d5-311f-4470-b0f0-2396922f5d1a/d1dbdf03-21fc-4568-bda7-58a9c65292be.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":88155500,"duration_in_seconds":4604}]},{"id":"cb008112-3890-4b96-9fbb-9501bf4a0fde","title":"Episode 17: Blak: Eloi Casellas (Guitars) Carles PD (Drums)","url":"https://smashingskullsessions.fireside.fm/17","content_text":"Episode #17. BLAK\n\nBLAK are special. This group of musicians from Roda De Ter, Catalonia are a heavy instrumental rock band with an amazing gift to create stunning, classically-influenced stories, awash with vast, open cinematic sounds. It's heavy, it's powerful, it's beautiful and often heartbreaking. Their music has had a profound effect on me, so it was a joy to welcome them onto The Smashing Skull Sessions.\n\nEloi and Carles are genuinely two of the nicest guys I have come across. We had an open and enlightening discussion about the bands inception, their close connection to Elusive Sound, their own musical influences and their plans going forward. We even got to discuss the two new tracks that they have recorded, and the possibility of a split EP being released in the not too distant future!\n\nSo if that has your attention, then grab a beer, chill out, and enjoy. I certainly did!.\n\nAvailable on most streaming platforms such as Spotify and iTunes, and of course the visual option is there on YouTube, just don't forget to subscribe to the channel if you haven't already, thanks!!🙏🙏.\nLinks:\n\nhttps://www.blak.cat/\n\nhttps://thisisblak.bandcamp.com/album/el-tall-descil-la\n\nTrack: Black drips in the sky – Overwhelming © BLAK, all rights reserved 2022.\n\nShow produced and edited by Richie Duhig of The Metal Cell Podcast.","content_html":"Episode #17. BLAK
\n\nBLAK are special. This group of musicians from Roda De Ter, Catalonia are a heavy instrumental rock band with an amazing gift to create stunning, classically-influenced stories, awash with vast, open cinematic sounds. It's heavy, it's powerful, it's beautiful and often heartbreaking. Their music has had a profound effect on me, so it was a joy to welcome them onto The Smashing Skull Sessions.
\n\nEloi and Carles are genuinely two of the nicest guys I have come across. We had an open and enlightening discussion about the bands inception, their close connection to Elusive Sound, their own musical influences and their plans going forward. We even got to discuss the two new tracks that they have recorded, and the possibility of a split EP being released in the not too distant future!
\n\nSo if that has your attention, then grab a beer, chill out, and enjoy. I certainly did!.
\n\nAvailable on most streaming platforms such as Spotify and iTunes, and of course the visual option is there on YouTube, just don't forget to subscribe to the channel if you haven't already, thanks!!🙏🙏.
\nLinks:
https://thisisblak.bandcamp.com/album/el-tall-descil-la
\n\nTrack: Black drips in the sky – Overwhelming © BLAK, all rights reserved 2022.
\n\nShow produced and edited by Richie Duhig of The Metal Cell Podcast.
","summary":"","date_published":"2022-07-09T07:00:00.000+01:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://chrt.fm/track/6GBAG5/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/1afd68d5-311f-4470-b0f0-2396922f5d1a/cb008112-3890-4b96-9fbb-9501bf4a0fde.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":100902989,"duration_in_seconds":5411}]},{"id":"36623f66-3153-4b98-85f4-27e8f224c9f7","title":"Episode 16: Lucida Dark - Mountaineer - Still Motions","url":"https://smashingskullsessions.fireside.fm/16","content_text":"Welcome to The Smashing Skull Sessions Tri-cast series.\n\nWe hit the US for our first episode of the new Tri-cast series, which brings three bands together to discuss everything and anything music related!. All hailing from the same country, I'm hoping that these interviews will shed some light on the bands own national scenes and as always, showcase the talent and creativity that's in abundance within the rock/ metal community.\n\nI'm thrilled to welcome James of LUCIDA DARK, Clayton of MOUNTAINEER and Thomas of STILL MOTIONS onto the show to discuss their bands latest releases, and give us some insight into their unique styles of music. \n\nHaving bands like Lucida Dark, Mountaineer and Still Motions all on one show is an honour for me, so sit back and enjoy our conversation about all things music and everything in between. \n\nDon't forget to like and subscribe to The Smashing Skull Sessions, and of course, keep an eye out on where our next Tri-cast episode will take us!\n\nAvailable on nearly every streaming platform!!\n\nLinks:\nhttps://lucidadark.bandcamp.com/\nhttps://mountaineerlfr.bandcamp.com/\nhttps://stillmotions.bandcamp.com/\n\nTracks:\nWe Shall Part No More © Lucida Dark, all rights reserved 2022\nWhen The Soul Sleeps © Mountaineer, all rights reserved 2022\nWelcome Oblivion © Still Motions, all rights reserved 2022\n\nShow produced and edited by Richie Duhig of The Metal Cell Podcast.","content_html":"Welcome to The Smashing Skull Sessions Tri-cast series.
\n\nWe hit the US for our first episode of the new Tri-cast series, which brings three bands together to discuss everything and anything music related!. All hailing from the same country, I'm hoping that these interviews will shed some light on the bands own national scenes and as always, showcase the talent and creativity that's in abundance within the rock/ metal community.
\n\nI'm thrilled to welcome James of LUCIDA DARK, Clayton of MOUNTAINEER and Thomas of STILL MOTIONS onto the show to discuss their bands latest releases, and give us some insight into their unique styles of music.
\n\nHaving bands like Lucida Dark, Mountaineer and Still Motions all on one show is an honour for me, so sit back and enjoy our conversation about all things music and everything in between.
\n\nDon't forget to like and subscribe to The Smashing Skull Sessions, and of course, keep an eye out on where our next Tri-cast episode will take us!
\n\nAvailable on nearly every streaming platform!!
\n\nLinks:
\nhttps://lucidadark.bandcamp.com/
\nhttps://mountaineerlfr.bandcamp.com/
\nhttps://stillmotions.bandcamp.com/
Tracks:
\nWe Shall Part No More © Lucida Dark, all rights reserved 2022
\nWhen The Soul Sleeps © Mountaineer, all rights reserved 2022
\nWelcome Oblivion © Still Motions, all rights reserved 2022
Show produced and edited by Richie Duhig of The Metal Cell Podcast.
","summary":"Welcome to The Smashing Skull Sessions Tri-cast series, US Edition","date_published":"2022-06-26T20:30:00.000+01:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://chrt.fm/track/6GBAG5/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/1afd68d5-311f-4470-b0f0-2396922f5d1a/36623f66-3153-4b98-85f4-27e8f224c9f7.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":94841343,"duration_in_seconds":4620}]},{"id":"5d6e3bad-c315-4258-9ee2-f7af27b975a2","title":"Episode 15: Turpentine Valley.","url":"https://smashingskullsessions.fireside.fm/15","content_text":"Episode #15 was a very enjoyable and very interesting chat with Kristoff, Roel and Thomas of TURPENTINE VALLEY. These guys' steady development as a dark post-metal powerhouse is plain to see. ALDER is an imposing album, that stands tall and proud among all the other great post metal albums that I have heard in the last few years, which is why I had to get them on the show. We cover many topics including how well ALDER has been received, the connection between ETCH and ALDER, and their journey from their hardcore/punk days to where they stand tall today. All that and so much more!\n\nTo add to this podcast, I had the privilege to witness them live at dunk!fest last week and shared a few beers with them afterwards!. They are some of the coolest guys I've met and I'm sure you will all come to the same conclusion after seeing and hearing this podcast. Sit back and enjoy.\n\nAvailable on nearly every streaming platform!!\n\nLinks:\nhttps://turpentinevalley.bandcamp.com/\nhttps://www.facebook.com/turpentinevalley\n\nTrack:\nTremor © Turpentine Valley, all rights reserved 2022.\nShow produced and edited by Richie Duhig of The Metal Cell Podcast.","content_html":"Episode #15 was a very enjoyable and very interesting chat with Kristoff, Roel and Thomas of TURPENTINE VALLEY. These guys' steady development as a dark post-metal powerhouse is plain to see. ALDER is an imposing album, that stands tall and proud among all the other great post metal albums that I have heard in the last few years, which is why I had to get them on the show. We cover many topics including how well ALDER has been received, the connection between ETCH and ALDER, and their journey from their hardcore/punk days to where they stand tall today. All that and so much more!
\n\nTo add to this podcast, I had the privilege to witness them live at dunk!fest last week and shared a few beers with them afterwards!. They are some of the coolest guys I've met and I'm sure you will all come to the same conclusion after seeing and hearing this podcast. Sit back and enjoy.
\n\nAvailable on nearly every streaming platform!!
\n\nLinks:
\nhttps://turpentinevalley.bandcamp.com/
\nhttps://www.facebook.com/turpentinevalley
Track:
\nTremor © Turpentine Valley, all rights reserved 2022.
\nShow produced and edited by Richie Duhig of The Metal Cell Podcast.
For Episode #14 on The Smashing Skull Sessions I got the opportunity to speak with Jason Sissoyev of Post-Metallers COASTLANDS.
\n\nFirstly, I want to thank Jason for his patience, as I sat on this interview for close on five weeks!, but I am thrilled to be able to share our conversation with you all, and show what a gentleman and what an incredibly knowlegable guy he is.
\n\nWe spend a lot of time chatting about the hugely impressive and weighty behemoth that is their latest record, DEATH. That album hit like a steam train back in 2020, and it is still spoken highly of today, so why not bring Jason in, to give us some insight into its creation, and its continued growth. We also discuss their performance at Dunk!Fest back in 2019, and the impact that evening had on the band, and lots more besides. Enjoy! and of course Subscribe!!
\n\nLinks:
\nhttps://www.facebook.com/coastlandsofficial
\nhttps://coastlands.bandcamp.com/album/deathdeath
Track: Red Smoke Flare © Coastlands, all rights reserved 2022.
\nShow produced and edited by Richie Duhig of The Metal Cell Podcast.
For Episode #13 on The Smashing Skull Sessions Podcast, I'm thrilled to have Tim Moens of ASTODAN on the show. I have been a fan of Astodan's music since 2017 and have admired their steady climb to the top of the post-metal roster, with their unique ability to go from passages of thick, riff-driven melodies to pin-dropping moments of calm, never losing the mood or the energy.
\n\nTim is a driven guy, with a musical mind that spans beyond the norm. He has a vision and more importantly, the talent to match, in order to make it work. Tim chats about the new album Évora which is now available everywhere, and also discusses Astodan's decision to incorporate vocals into the mix. We also discuss album concepts, playing live, and we take a good look at the post music scene as a whole. All this and of course much, much more!
\n\nhttps://astodan.bandcamp.com/album/vora
\n\nhttps://smashingskullsessions.fireside.fm/articles/astodan
\n\nLinks:
\nTrack: Oath © Astodan, all rights reserved 2022.
\nShow produced and edited by Richie Duhig of The Metal Cell Podcast.
Episode 12:
\n\nOn this special episode of The Smashing Skull Sessions, Vinyl Edition, I chat to Philippe Allenbach of Elusive Sound and Yannick Peysale of Voice Of The Unheard, to discuss the explosion of vinyl and the work that's involved behind the scenes in getting these works of art onto our turntables.
\n\nThe guys give me an insight into what's involved in choosing what bands join their roster, as well as uncovering the workload and dedication required to make these labels survive and rise above the rest. A thoroughly enjoyable and incredibly interesting chat, thank you guys.
\n\nLinks:
\nhttps://elusive-sound.com/
\nhttps://voturecords.com/
Produced and edited by Richie Duhig of The Metal Cell Podcast.
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\n\nRotten Fruit, Regular Orchard is an album that was first released over a year ago, but with a vinyl release now available, the album has been given another lease of life. It's a unique and absorbing piece of music that aches and haunts with its coarse and unpolished delivery. Everybody needs this album in their collection.
\n\nScott describes the writing process as well as the growth of the band and what the future holds.
\n\nBand Links:
\n\nhttps://portaltothegoddamnblooddimension.bandcamp.com/album/rotten-fruit-regular-orchard
\n\nhttps://m.facebook.com/PortalToTheGodDamnBloodDimension
\n\nTrack: Want © Portal to the God Damn Blood Dimension, all rights reserved 2022.
\nShow produced and edited by Richie Duhig of The Metal Cell Podcast.
Not many bands can play Cinematic Sludge/Post Metal like Telepathy. Their sound is immense, and their live performances, colossal. The whole band sat in with me recently to chat about where Telepathy has been and what the future holds.
\n\nWe discuss their live shows with Solstafir, their latest Burn Embrace tour, and so much more. A huge thanks to Piotr, Albert, Richard and Krystian for taking the time out to have a chat. Thanks to everyone for their support of the channel so far, and please subscribe to the channel, if you haven't already. Thanks
\n\nTrack: Pariah © Telepathy, all rights reserved 2022.
\nShow produced and edited by Richie Duhig of The Metal Cell Podcast.
Band Links:
\nhttps://www.facebook.com/telepathyband/
https://telepathyband.bandcamp.com/
\n\nTrack: Pariah © Telepathy, all rights reserved 2022.
\nProduced and edited by Richie Duhig of The Metal Cell Podcast.
This week on The Smashing Skull Sessions I'm thrilled to welcome Georg and Jelle of DODSRIT to the show. Their latest release MORTAL COIL literally blew me away when I heard it back in 2021, showcasing its devastating blend of melody, ferocity and power.
\n\nWe get to chat about the inception of the band, their musical influences, and their ferocious live shows. Georg sheds some light on the promotional side of things and the graft and passion needed to run his label WOLVES OF HADES. Of course, many more topics are covered, so have a listen and enjoy. Thanks once again to Georg and Jelle for joining me. I thoroughly enjoyed the conversation.
\n\nBand Links:
\nhttps://dodsrit.bandcamp.com/
\nhttps://www.facebook.com/DODSRIT
\nhttps://wolvesofhades.bandcamp.com/
\nTrack: Shallow Graves © Dödsrit, all rights reserved 2022.
\nShow produced and edited by Richie Duhig of The Metal Cell Podcast.
This week on The Smashing Skull Sessions, I'm honored to welcome Mark Owen of We Lost The Sea.
\nWe Lost The Sea are one of post music's great bands and are probably best known for their album DEPARTURE SONGS, which was released in 2015, and gained them widespread acclaim within the post-rock and metal scenes around the world. The band have reached notable success for their emotional and energetic live performances and modern and thematic approach to the post-rock genre.
On this episode, Mark discusses the impact that album has had on the band, and the hope of finally getting to tour 2019's album TRIUMPH AND DISASTER, which became the victim of the covid pandemic. Among many other topics, we discuss their bizarre journey to the infamous Dunk festival as well as their addition to this year's Damnation festival. Mark was an absolute gent to chat with, so be sure to check it out.
\nAvailable to watch from Saturday on YouTube and the usual streaming platforms.
Show produced and edited by Richie Duhig of The Metal Cell Podcast.
\nhttps://welostthesea.bandcamp.com/
\nhttps://www.facebook.com/welostthesea
\nhttps://smashingskullsessions.fireside.fm/
For episode 7, I was delighted to welcome the very knowledgeable and multi talented Rodney Fuchs of Monosphere to the show.
\n\nThe Puppeteer has to be one of the cleverest and most imaginative releases of 2021, and Rodney gives us an insight into the thought process that masterminded this powerful concept album.
\n\nWe also cover many other topics including "Spotify V Bandcamp", so be sure to check it out.
\n\nTrack: The Marionette ©Monosphere, all rights reserved 2022
\n\nLinks:
\nhttps://www.facebook.com/monosphereband
\nhttps://monosphereband.bandcamp.com/
\nhttps://smashingskullsessions.fireside.fm/
Show produced and edited by Richie Duhig of The Metal Cell Podcast.
","summary":"For episode 7, I was delighted to welcome the very knowledgeable and multi talented Rodney Fuchs of Monosphere to the show.","date_published":"2022-02-19T08:00:00.000+00:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://chrt.fm/track/6GBAG5/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/1afd68d5-311f-4470-b0f0-2396922f5d1a/1ce8a500-6839-4010-82b5-8848250620e3.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":93493247,"duration_in_seconds":4254}]},{"id":"c14cd022-d984-45e0-921c-70727a179e86","title":"Episode 6: Bruit≤: Clément Libes (Bass)","url":"https://smashingskullsessions.fireside.fm/6","content_text":"This week I got the opportunity to speak to Clement Libes of Bruit≤ . The Machine Is Burning And Everyone Knows It Could Happen Again is their latest release and it is something really special. Bruit≤ have torn up the rule book and have created an album that spans across endless styles and genres without constraints. The music went where it wanted to go, and in doing so has created a piece of work that will sit high in the upper echelons of great albums for a long time to come. Its emotive, diverse and utterly mind changing. Everybody, and I mean everybody needs to hear The Machine is burning and now everyone knows it could happen again.\n\n\n\nBruit≤ track:\nThe machine is burning and now everyone knows it could happen again © Bruit≤ all rights reserved 2022\nShow produced and edited by Richie Duhig of The Metal Cell Podcast.\nBruit≤ Links:\nhttps://bruitofficial.bandcamp.com/\nhttps://www.facebook.com/bruitofficial","content_html":"This week I got the opportunity to speak to Clement Libes of Bruit≤ . The Machine Is Burning And Everyone Knows It Could Happen Again is their latest release and it is something really special. Bruit≤ have torn up the rule book and have created an album that spans across endless styles and genres without constraints. The music went where it wanted to go, and in doing so has created a piece of work that will sit high in the upper echelons of great albums for a long time to come. Its emotive, diverse and utterly mind changing. Everybody, and I mean everybody needs to hear The Machine is burning and now everyone knows it could happen again.
\n\nBruit≤ track:
\nThe machine is burning and now everyone knows it could happen again © Bruit≤ all rights reserved 2022
\nShow produced and edited by Richie Duhig of The Metal Cell Podcast.
\nBruit≤ Links:
\nhttps://bruitofficial.bandcamp.com/
\nhttps://www.facebook.com/bruitofficial
I was delighted to interview Kevin Storm and Ken Simerly for the show. Fleetburner is an international project from guitarist and songwriter Kevin Storm whom conceived the idea in two months, back in 2018. Fleetburner is a conceptional album, following the adventures of a boy who leaves the sufferings of a war torn land behind by building a ship to escape and sail the oceans. It was great to discuss this story with both Ken and Kevin; who as an incredibly talented touring musician, was able to assemble a stellar cast to perform on the debut self-titled album. The one thing however that alluded Kevin was a singer, despite casting his net far and wide across Europe he was unable to land a vocalist to commit the time to get the project over the line. Enter Ken Simerly! I was blown away by Kens story, how he found Kevin and the fact his soaring and powerful vocal performance along with his emotional buy to the project, has being nothing short of inspirational. All the more unique given Kens background as a touring singer in a Christian pop band.
\n\nSong featured and permission granted:
\nOpen Water (c) Fleetburner, 2020 all rights reserved.
I was delighted to interview Jason Stallworth for The Smashing Skull Sessions. Jason is a terrific example of how hard work, belief and over-coming obstacles can lead to a career as an independent artist with a huge internet following. Jason is also a published author, has released a new death/melodic album titled Masterpeace and reviews beers. It certainly was a terrific conversation with Jason who believed in himself to leave the safety net of a corporate job and to establish himself as an artist of note is truly admirable. Hope you enjoy the interview and check out all of Jason’s work at https://www.jasonstallworth.com/ Please subscribe to The Smashing Skull Sessions and share, like or convert. Thanks Richie.
\n\nSong featured and permission granted:
\nDragons Flame (c) Jason Stallworth, 2020 all rights reserved.
Myself and Evan my co-host (of Worn Out) were delighted to talk to Grumpster, an upcoming garage punk band from Oakland, California. Their star is quickly rising in the Bay Area Punk scene with some brilliant live performances, cool videos and hook laden songs. The group consists of Falyn Walsh on bass and vocals, Noel Agante on drums and Lalo Gonzalez Deetz on guitar. It was great to hear them talk about their adventures so far, which has seen them sign to Asian Man Records, an invite to tour with Anti-Flag and playing The Filmore. Hope you enjoy the episode! Please don't forget to share, convert fellow music lovers to the Podcast. Thanks Richie.
","summary":"Grumpster is a garage punk band from Oakland, California. The group consists of Falyn Walsh on bass and vocals, Noel Agante on drums and Lalo Gonzalez Deetz on guitar. It was great to hear them talk about their adventures so far, which has seen them sign to Asian Man Records, an invite to tour with Anti-Flag and playing The Filmore. ","date_published":"2020-10-12T17:30:00.000+01:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://chrt.fm/track/6GBAG5/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/1afd68d5-311f-4470-b0f0-2396922f5d1a/7b66bb5f-685e-4c66-8902-a1ce8da35b2c.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":49696464,"duration_in_seconds":2420}]},{"id":"d4590331-0863-4fd2-bd0a-2afdfd30eceb","title":"Episode 2: Terzij de Horde. Johan Van Hattum (bassist) talks about his band, tours and Roadburn festival.","url":"https://smashingskullsessions.fireside.fm/2","content_text":"Myself and Howard of Partholón were delighted to welcome the wonderful Johan Van Hattum (bassist) of Terzij de Horde to the show. Terzij de Horde is a black metal band with dark vitalism as central theme, from Utrecht, NL, formed in 2010. Johan and Howard share a friendship formed through music over many years. So it was an absolute pleasure to enjoy the stories, insights and love of metal that came out of this unique relationship. Many subjects were talked about whilst downing beers/whiskey and as Johan would say \"one could argue\" that it was one of the most enjoyable Podcasts I have done. So grab a drink, relax and enjoy where we bring you. Thanks Richie.\n\nSong featured and permission granted:\nContre le Monde, Contre la Vie (c) Terzij de Horde, 2020 all rights reserved.","content_html":"Myself and Howard of Partholón were delighted to welcome the wonderful Johan Van Hattum (bassist) of Terzij de Horde to the show. Terzij de Horde is a black metal band with dark vitalism as central theme, from Utrecht, NL, formed in 2010. Johan and Howard share a friendship formed through music over many years. So it was an absolute pleasure to enjoy the stories, insights and love of metal that came out of this unique relationship. Many subjects were talked about whilst downing beers/whiskey and as Johan would say "one could argue" that it was one of the most enjoyable Podcasts I have done. So grab a drink, relax and enjoy where we bring you. Thanks Richie.
\n\nSong featured and permission granted:
\nContre le Monde, Contre la Vie (c) Terzij de Horde, 2020 all rights reserved.
I was delighted to welcome Flower KC (Manager of Underside/Festival Director) and Avishek KC (Vox of Underside)to talk about Metal For Nepal/Silence Festival established to provide relief and support to impoverished communities suffering natural disasters and disease outbreaks across Nepal. In 2015 an eartquake hit Nepal 10,000 people died, 22,000 were injured and 100,000 were made homeless. Flower and Avishek tried to raise money from London and their efforts culminated in Metal For Nepal which brings together people form the Global Metal and Art Communities to help raise awareness and donate money for the ongoing crisis in Nepal. Myself and Joe (Gama Bomb) had a fantastic chat with Flower and Avishek about the Nepal Metal Community and the uphill battles the lads face with the Nepal Government and authorities.
","summary":"I was delighted to welcome Flower KC (Manager of Underside/Festival Director) and Avishek KC (Vox of Underside)to talk about Metal For Nepal/Silence Festival established to provide relief and support to impoverished communities suffering natural disasters and disease outbreaks across Nepal. ","date_published":"2020-09-28T18:00:00.000+01:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://chrt.fm/track/6GBAG5/aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/1afd68d5-311f-4470-b0f0-2396922f5d1a/e332d936-525f-41aa-befb-cae9871d0c47.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":92152682,"duration_in_seconds":4603}]}]}