Episode 26: Horrenda Darragh O'Conner

Irish metal band Horrenda, sits down and discusses a ton of exciting news, regarding their upcoming U.S. physical release of their album Dioltas, on May, 30 2025. A unique blend of death and black metal, mixed with some atmospherics, and a hefty amount of weight. Mixing in snippets of political speeches, from some of histories greatest leaders, this album, provoked a ton of thoughts, and after repeated listens, I even started questioning some of my own values. Based off of the mythologies and the colored histories of this island, whether it be politics, labor, the famine and more, this is not only a well written album, but the execution is just as good. Founder Darragh O'Conner sits and talks, history, influences, and other countrymen who are just as heavy. He even discuss other Irish heavyweights in Uragh and Kriak, taking time to share the stage and promote some of his fellow bands that he has shared the stage with, like Dead Flesh. You can tell Darragh's passion for music and it comes across in Horrenda's new album, Dioltas. I had a great time talking to Darragh, and hopefully you will watching this! This is for fans of Dark Throne, Bolt Thrower, and other bands that have that blackened death feel, which will keep the metalheads and headbangers wrecking their necks for quite awhile. Sounding unlike any other band, I keep coming back to Dioltas, so you just have to give it a spin. Make sure you check out their album Dioltas, as you won't want to miss that!Have your music reviewed at:https://bit.ly/4iJZMZA —Groover Profile LinkWelcome to The Metal Institute of Thrashology—where the curriculum is brutal, the riffs are relentless, and the only thing we take seriously is the art of not taking things too seriously. As the leading (and only) institution dedicated to the scholarly pursuit of headbanging, we blend metal mastery with offbeat humor and a business mindset sharper than a freshly tuned axe. Whether you're here to study the sacred texts of thrash or just looking for a laugh between mosh pits, consider yourself officially enrolled. Class is in session—now raise those horns and pay attention!Don’t Forget to LIKE and SUBSCRIBE!