Around the 48-second mark of album opener “Blind” Jonathan Davis screams “Are you ready?” Looking back at 30 years of history and an ever-shifting heavy music landscape, holy shit, Davis could not have realized how impactful of a statement that would become. Continue reading
Ghost Cult Magazine Turns 12 Years-Old
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Time marches on!
We are officially in our awkward tween phase! October sees Ghost Cult Magazine’s 12th year around the sun! Established in the doomsday year of 2012, Ghost Cult Magazine has been a daily music news, interviews, and reviews portal dedicated to covering Rock, Metal, Punk, Metalcore, post-Hardcore, Hardcore, Indie Rock, Doom, Prog, Death Metal, Black Metal, Sludge, Industrial, Grindcore, Dark Folk, Synthwave, other related genres, and geek culture as well! Shout out to our founders, past collaborators, partners, and you dear readers!
GIVEAWAY: Win an Exclusive Vinyl Bundle from The Glacially Musical Pouredcast and Ghost Cult
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Presented by Ghost Cult, The Glacially Musical Pouredcast (Beer. Metal. Swearing. Vinyl.) just hit our 200th episode! 200 hundred episodes of craft beer, vinyl unboxings, and deep dive debates about great Rock and Metal discographies. To celebrate this major milestone we are giving away two bundles vinyl picked and curated from The Glacially Musical host Nik Cameron’s personal collection!
ALBUM REVIEW: Gaerea – Coma
Back in 2022, Portuguese Extreme Metal recluses Gaerea released Mirage (Season of Mist), my album of the year. It was the first time I had been exposed to the shrouded-in-mystery outfit, but it was nearly impossible to choose any other record to headline that year.Continue reading
Former Iron Maiden Singer and Metal Legend Paul Di’Anno Has Died
Heavy Metal legend and original Iron Maiden vocalist Paul Di’Anno (Paul Andrews) has died. He was 66. Paul passed away at his home in Salisbury, UK. So far, the cause of death has not been revealed but Paul had been in poor health in recent years. As the iconic vocalist on the first two Iron Maiden (197801981) albums, Iron Maiden and Killers, and the infamous Soundhouse Tapes demo that got the bad signed, Paul helped catapult the band to fame. In addition to leading his own solo bands for the last nearly 45 years, Paul was a member of Killers, Battlehorse, Praying Mantis, Gogmagog, and other bands. He released the final album in his lifetime, The Book of the Beast, via Conquest Music, in September. This summer Paul had met his Iron Maiden replacement, Bruce Dickinson, while both were on tour this summer. Please read the press release below regarding Paul’s life and work. RIP. Continue reading
Joy Shannon Shares Her Single and Video “Heather” Ft. Osi and the Jupiter – New Album Coming Soon
Irish harpist, Joy Shannon, is currently preparing to release her new album, An Chailleach, due on November 1st, 2024. Ahead of this, she has offered up her single “Heather,” featuring a collaboration with Ohio neo-folk duo, Osi and the Jupiter. Check out the video for the new track (directed by Shannon) and more below.
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Angelic Foe (Pain of Salvation, Arcana) Sign to Wormholedeath Records – New Album Coming Soon
Female-fronted symphonic metal act, Angelic Foe, have just inked a deal with Wormholedeath Records. This sets the stage for the release of their fifth album, Amulets and Charms, arriving on December 6th, 2024. Keep reading below for more information, and catch the teaser video for the new album.
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Dark Tranquillity to Release 25th Anniversary Vinyl Edition of Their Album “Projector”
Having just released their 13th studio album Endtime Signals, via Century Media Records, iconic Gothenburg melodic death metal band, Dark Tranquillity, are also announcing a vinyl re-issue of their 4th album Projector. The new Projector (Re-issue 2024) vinyl version will be released on November 1st, 2024. Head into the article below for more information.
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Mutant Blast Share Their New Single and Video “Alone in the Wasteland”
Finnish thrashers, Mutant Blast, have released a new animated lyric video for their track, “Alone in the Wasteland.” It comes from their recent album, Soulsteeler, which came out this September on Rockshots Records. Check it out in the article below.
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Girlschool On Their Final Tour in North America Now
All-female NWOBHM legends, Girlschool embarked on the last leg of their final North American tour on October 16, and are continuing until the final curtain on November 5 in Phoenix, Arizona. It comes in support of their recent full-length, WTFortyfive? (Silver Lining Music records), with Lillian Axe and Alcatrazz alternating direct support throughout. Find more details below.
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ALBUM REVIEW: Devin Townsend – Powernerd
Everyone likes a challenge. Devin Townsend more than most. Each new record is about setting goals and attempting to achieve them. Whether it’s an introspective deep dive or an explosion of absurdist non-conformity, the progressive polymath’s albums always tend to reflect his state of mind, even if it happens to be completely barking at that particular time.Continue reading
PREVIEW: New Music Friday – Rock and Metal Releases for 10-25-24
Covering various subgenres, it’s New Music Friday: The Rock and Metal Releases for 10-25-24
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Metallica Re-Teams with Stern Pinball for “Metallica Remastered” Machine
For the second time in their career, Metallica has collaborated with Stern Pinball, the biggest makers of creative pinball machines for bands and other IP brands for a second pinball machine! Watch a trailer for the new machine and order it from the links below! Continue reading