Episode 383: ELDER DRUID | The Band That Refused To Disappear | The Metal Cell Podcast

Back in May 2020, Elder Druid joined me on The Metal Cell Podcast at a very different point in their story. The band had just released their critically acclaimed album Golgotha, launched it to a packed Voodoo Room in Belfast, had vinyl pressed, shows booked and looked ready to take the next step. Then COVID happened. The momentum that had been building suddenly disappeared, and the years that followed brought plenty more challenges. But Elder Druid never disappeared. In this episode, I catch up with Jake, Brien and new guitarist Robbie to talk about the road from Golgotha to where the band finds itself today. We get into the impact of COVID, keeping the band relevent through live shows, the changes in the lineup and Robbie's arrival. We also talk about Armada and Coffin Dropper, two new Elder Druid songs performed live at The Crypt of The Riff, featuring their departed brother Daniel on vocals. This is a conversation about what happens when the plans change, people change, and circumstances change — but the music keeps pulling you back. Episode dedicated to Daniel Santiago Zanker Ovalle (Rest In Power DZO!) Elder Druid link: https://elderdruidband.bandcamp.com