VooDoo Labs
Written by Rebecca Cullen
stereostickman.com
Fearlessly artistic alt-metal with a twist of creatively dark theatrics - Irish renegades Chiral reignite their savagely captivating fusion of heavy rock, punk, dance and sheer performative flair, with their official rebranding, as the iconic Voodoo Labs.
Standing tall on the original strength of their former band, Voodoo Labs elevate an already mighty sound, displaying a clear evolution in their dynamic and focus as an original rock act.
Launching September 5th, the debut single ‘Uncanny Valley’ delivers unrivalled power and presence. A fiercely creative backbone highlights years of experience and success, for a musical five-piece who have consistently taken the ever-shifting landscape of modern music by storm.
From the explosive alt-rockers who brought us the unforgettable ‘I Bring Chaos’, Voodoo Labs features the combined talents of lead guitarist and singer Red Lake Magick (Gary Duncan), drummer Eddie Delaney, guitarist Bluster Bhoy Al Tierney, bass player Ger O Brian, and DJ Sean Savage. The project is the culmination of a shared journey through masterful experimentation and passionate conviction, and their energy, unity and skill make them an unparalleled and compelling indie breakthrough.
Streaming on all but one platform – an active protest against the soul-crushing, AI-driving Spotify - the release of ‘Uncanny Valley’ encapsulates the essence of punk and avant-garde metal. Skill and substance remain the beating heart of their sound, but the intoxicating weight of the music, the unique sonic underworld of their approach, has been majestically amplified - a natural progression, aptly reflecting the band’s experimental and purposeful roots.
Having first cut their teeth in the live scenes of Germany, the members of Voodoo Labs have toured extensively across the globe, and in 2025, made their first Irish appearance at the Dunamaise Arts Centre in Portlaoise. This near-sold-out event highlighted the mind-bending depths of their audio-visual stage show, paving the way for an unprecedented rise to the forefront.
‘I Bring Chaos’ also saw the band featured on RTE’s main website, and their trajectory as an unmistakable creative unit has been flying high ever since. The story now officially continues, with the highly anticipated return and relaunch, under the iconic title of Voodoo Labs, in September of 2025.







