DiscoverThe Metal Cell PodcastEpisode 350: Behind the Lens: Irish Metal Photography with Conor Bradley (Black Mantra) & Dylan Scully (DYLPOOL) two of Irelands most exciting visual storytellers.
Episode 350:  Behind the Lens: Irish Metal Photography with Conor Bradley (Black Mantra) & Dylan Scully (DYLPOOL) two of Irelands most exciting visual storytellers.

Episode 350: Behind the Lens: Irish Metal Photography with Conor Bradley (Black Mantra) & Dylan Scully (DYLPOOL) two of Irelands most exciting visual storytellers.

Update: 2025-08-01
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In this episode, I sit down with Conor Bradley of Black Mantra Photography and Dylan Scully of DYLPOOL Photography — two of the most exciting visual storytellers documenting the pulse of the Irish Metal Scene.



From their creative origins to their unique photography styles, we dive deep into:



Their background and how they got involved in the Irish metal community



The highs and lows of capturing live music



Dylan’s powerful Worn Out documentary



Their creative + professional goals



Tips and advice for up-and-coming photographers and creatives



📍 Filmed at the brilliant Narrow Door Studios in Cork — massive thanks to Alex Da Vinci for hosting us. This was a genuinely fun, insightful, and energizing chat with two artists who are as passionate as they are talented.



👁️ Whether you’re into metal, photography, or just love hearing from rising Irish creatives — this one’s for you.



👇 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more interviews from Ireland’s underground scene!



LINKS:

Dylan:

https://www.instagram.com/dylpool___/?hl=en

https://linktr.ee/dylpool___?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=16aeec10-977f-4941-8609-fbe632994838

Conor:

https://www.instagram.com/black_mantra_photography/?hl=en

https://www.facebook.com/conor.bradley.33



IrishMetal #Photography #BlackMantra #DYLPOOL #WornOutDoc #MetalPhotography #CorkCreatives #MusicDocumentary #IrishCreatives

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Episode 350:  Behind the Lens: Irish Metal Photography with Conor Bradley (Black Mantra) & Dylan Scully (DYLPOOL) two of Irelands most exciting visual storytellers.

Episode 350: Behind the Lens: Irish Metal Photography with Conor Bradley (Black Mantra) & Dylan Scully (DYLPOOL) two of Irelands most exciting visual storytellers.

Richard Duhig