The Smashing Skull Sessions

Hosted by Letty Sharp & Produced by Richie Duhig•www.themetalcell.com

The Smashing Skull Sessions is a podcast, interview and review website, set up to showcase and support the underground rock and metal scenes. Our goal is to promote artists and bands from right across the globe, giving them another voice and another forum in which to get their music out to a greater audience. The podcast is hosted by me, Letty Sharp, and I hope to offer my guests a different style of interview which is relaxed, unscripted and fun!, The show is entertaining, informative and well worth a listen! However, none of this is possible without the support of you music lovers. We are eternally grateful to every person who subscribes, shares, likes and listens to the shows and reads the reviews. To the bands, be sure to hit us up and let us help in promoting your art, whether through interview or review. Thanks to you all! The Smashing Skull Sessions - Always Supporting The Scene

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Episodes

Episode 10: Telepathy

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. We 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 subscr...

Apr 02, 2022•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 10

Episode 9: Dödsrit: Georgios (Guitarist/Vocalist) & Jelle (Bass)

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. We 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...

Mar 19, 2022•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 9

Episode 8: We Lost The Sea: Mark Owen (Guitars)

This week on The Smashing Skull Sessions, I'm honored to welcome Mark Owen of We Lost The Sea. We 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 disc...

Mar 05, 2022•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 8

Episode 7: Monosphere: Rodney Fuchs (Drums/Composer)

For episode 7, I was delighted to welcome the very knowledgeable and multi talented Rodney Fuchs of Monosphere to the show. The 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. We also cover many other topics including "Spotify V Bandcamp", so be sure to check it out. Track: The Marionette ©Monosphere, all rights reserved 2022 Links: https://www.facebook.com/monos...

Feb 19, 2022•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 7

Episode 6: Bruit≤: Clément Libes (Bass)

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, dive...

Feb 12, 2022•57 min•Ep. 6

Episode 5: Fleetburner: Kevin Storm (guitarist) & Ken Simerly (vocalist) discuss their brilliant debut self-titled album and the paths that lead them to finding each other through an unusual set of circumstances.

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 a...

Nov 16, 2020•57 min•Ep. 5

Episode 4: Jason Stallworth. Jason is an independent musician, a published author, a YouTuber in which he provides metal guitar, recording, and music gear tutorials.

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 art...

Nov 02, 2020•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 4

Episode 3: Grumpster. Falyn, Noel and Lalo 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.

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 w...

Oct 12, 2020•40 min•Ep. 3

Episode 2: Terzij de Horde. Johan Van Hattum (bassist) talks about his band, tours and Roadburn festival.

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...

Oct 05, 2020•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 2

Episode 1: Metal For Nepal. Flower KC (Manager of Underside/Festival Director) and Avishek KC (Vox of Underside) talk about Metal For Nepal/Silence Festival.

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...

Sep 28, 2020•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 1

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