DJ Tom Hayes

21/12/2023

Phil Lynott of Thin Lizzy in his last TV interview, three weeks before his death. It's not complete though.

21/12/2023

VIRCOLAC, As the sun stands still in the sky, in the depths of winter, at the darkest time of year, we are pleased to announce the international release of our second full length album 'Veneration' on Sepulchral Voice Records (Europe) and Dark Descent Records (US) on Friday February 23rd 2024. The album will be available on black vinyl (only) Gatefold LP and CD Digipak.

Recorded during the the 10th year of the band's existence with Shaun Cadogan at Last Light Recordings in April 2023. In the aftermath of our debut album, Masque, we met a world of fear induced mania resulting in our own retreat from the glaring light of day and into our respective lairs where we set about working towards what would become our second full length album, Veneration.

An intense labour of songwriting emerged during the winters of discontent coupled with the ebb and flow of musicians from the band resulting in a triumph over tragedy for the three core members that now form the nucleus of Vircolac.

The album title comes from many epic wanderings through an ancient landscape in solitude, seeing stone monuments from a long forgotten past that were erected to venerate the dead and so, as a nation where veneration is an essential part of the daily life of its people, and the past very much a place where the dead join the living, the question was prompted; who will venerate us? What have we done to warrant any veneration?

Thematically, the lyrics reflect on the many deathly topics infused in our ancient cultural lore. From the bloodshed that has fed the land for generations, to the gods and goddesses still invoked to this day and the fallen martyrs whose idealism never came to pass. And so, as in life, all comes to pass and as we fade, nothing shall remain.

Stylistically, Veneration is unquestionably a Death Metal album from beginning to end. Fusing expansive influences from outside the genre to bring a sense of melancholy, despair, triumph, anger and agony. Veneration is a soaring and plunging experience of emotional tumult.

20/12/2023

18/12/2023

Predator - Irish Metal Band

Just arrived available from cult metal classics. 🤘🤘

16/12/2023

Philip Parris Lynott at his very best ......

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15/12/2023

Irish band Crossfire new album Wormhole Death out today.

self-titled single from the band's upcoming album "Switch To Reset", due for release on December 15, 2023 via Wormholedeath.Stream "Switch To Reset" here: ht...

15/12/2023

New from Irish Gothic Metal band Inner Circles.

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15/12/2023

Hey friends, I'm at 662 followers, would love to get it over the proverbial 666 followers, any chance you could give my page a share please, I'm going through hell here 😀.

10/12/2023

As usual stellar work from all at Metal Messiah Radio

10/12/2023

This is me back in the day, I'd already earned a free pass to hell, just spreading the good word, enjoy.... Credit Ryan Man .

Taped from the radio by Philip Hanley in 2G back in 1999, this is a broadcast of the Tom Hayes metal show on Phantom 91.6FM. Tom was DJ in McGonagles, Fibbers, Bruxelles and is a pioneering legend of the Irish metal scene. Digitized from Tom's perso…

08/12/2023

Much respect for the farewell to Shane MacG, more like a wake than a funeral.🇮🇪

08/12/2023

Get in... It's free.

08/12/2023

New XIII Doors killer tune.

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04/12/2023

🔥 MetalDays Competition 🔥

MetalDays / IMH Promotions
Words That Burn /AeSect
Vendetta Love / Delusional Silence /Shadows Calling /
DJ Tom Hayes
The Grand Social ⬇️

Stay tuned as Monday 4th December details will be announced on how you could be in with a chance to win 2 x tickets for MetalDays 2024 on both our Instagram and Facebook accounts.

02/12/2023

Wow 660 follower's..... so close and yet.....😃.

30/11/2023

RIP Shane....

Our classic version of Ride On with the legend that is Shane MacGowan. Features live footage spanning 15 years.Keith Fay Patreon: www.patreon.com/keithfay

29/11/2023

My most played Spotify list is up... chuffed

28/11/2023

Hey yup, going to be killer this, thanks to Ireland Metal Heads , In The Pit Festival and IMH Promotions for having me. 🤘🇮🇪

We are delighted to announce that Legendary DJ Tom Hayes will be providing the after show music, for In The Pit Festival via IMH Promotions 17th February 2024 in the The Grand Social.

https://www.instagram.com/p/C0MceWfiu4F/?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

Tom's legacy and historic background within the Irish Metal scene, speaks volumes, and we are extremely proud to have his support and be apart of our very first event.

Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased via eventbrite ⬇️ priced at €19.50 plus booking fee.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/in-the-pit-festival-tickets-719237698317

26/11/2023

Essential viewing/Liking/Following for everything Irish Metal related folks, plus some killer free downloads too, get on it.......https://www.facebook.com/burningmetalirl

Website dedicated to Metal music and much more!

25/11/2023

Update MSG gig.

24/11/2023

New killer track from Uragh

Uragh - MonarchMixed and mastered by JSR Audio (https://jsraudio.com/)Single artwork by Josh Hodgkins (https://www.instagram.com/littlehodgieart)Video produc...

24/11/2023

Sadly, MSG postponed tonight due to Garda advise.