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!
Knocked Loose Book European Tour Dates with Basement, Harms Way and Pest Control
Kentucky bruisers, Knocked Loose, have announced a run of European tour dates for March 2025. Support comes from Basement, Harms Way and Pest Control, with dates in the UK, France, Germany and Belgium. Find tickets and info below.
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Clone Drop a New Single and Video for “Immutable”
Brooklyn post-punk / alternative rock outfit, Clone, have unleashed their latest single, “Immutable,” an anthem for the ordinary people who form the backbone of our society. It comes from their recently-released debut album, CL. 1 (Little Cloud Records/5BC Records). Catch the new video in the article below.
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BABYMETAL Books Their First-Ever Arena Tour of Europe with Special Guests Poppy and Bambie Thug
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A new revelation from THE FOX GOD:
“In 2025, BABYMETAL will enter a new era. The METALVERSE will expand and we will travel to a world we have never experienced, with new songs.”
Following this communication from THE FOX GOD, global metal sensation BABYMETAL announce their first-ever Arena Tour of Europe, set to kick off in May 2025. Having headlined arenas and stadiums in their native Japan multiple times, BABYMETAL have comfortably commanded huge shows for years. However, with the exception of a record-breaking sold-out show at London’s OVO Arena Wembley in 2016, the band has not previously had the opportunity to bring their awesome arena show to European audiences. Now, fans can look forward to a show that promises to redefine the BABYMETAL live music experience for audiences across the continent, as they take in some of Europe’s most prestigious rooms, culminating in the UK at London’s O2 Arena. The special guest openers for the tour will be Poppy and Bambie Thug. Tickets and VIP packages on-sale to the general public on Friday, 25th October hereContinue reading
Oh The Humanity Share Their Single and Video “Gutted” – New Album Coming Soon
Massachusetts metalpunks, Oh The Humanity!, have released their new single “Gutted.” It is the first track to appear off their upcoming album, Ground to Dust, out in January 2025, via the record labels Sell the Heart (U.S.), Thousand Islands Records (Canada), and Engineer Records (UK). Head into the article below to catch the new video and more from the band.
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Kyle Sevenoaks’ Short Horror Film “Taste In Music” Selected for the Ramaskrik Film Festival
British-Norwegian director/composer Kyle Sevenoaks, has had his debut horror short film selected for the Ramaskrik Film Festival in Norway, set to take place in Oppdal, October 20th to 23rd. The film, Taste In Music, stars Norwegian-French actor Chris Wiborg, and was previously screened at the Ravenheart Film Festival in Oslo in August. Catch the trailer and more below.
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All For Metal Share Their New Single and Video for “Temple Of Silence”
Heavy collective, All For Metal, have just dropped a brand new video for their track “Temple Of Silence.” It is taken from their latest opus Gods Of Metal (Year Of The Dragon), released on August 25, 2024 via Reigning Phoenix Music (RPM). The album made waves across multiple countries, breaking the top 15 of the official German album charts. Check out the new video below.
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Leprous Books 2025 North American Tour Celebrating “The Congregation” with Support from Wheel
Leprous, who recently released their eighth studio album, Melodies Of Atonement via InsideOutMusic, return to North America this Spring for the second leg of their Melodies of Atonement tour. Direct support will come from Wheel. The Norwegian band will also mark the 10th anniversary of the The Congregation’s release with full album performances of the collection on specific dates: Boulder, Los Angeles, Chicago, Montreal and Boston. Tickets for all shows are on-sale this Friday, Oct. 25, at 10 a.m. local time. Read our recent tour review here! Tickets are available at the links below!
ALBUM REVIEW: Dirty Shades – Stuck in Motion
Hailing from France the Dirty Shades upholds the country’s legacy of birthing powerful atmospheric rock. Their new album Stuck in Motion (Modulor Music) offers a post-Hardcore punch to the dynamics as their sound swirls around you. They step on the gas at a few points in the opening track “Cannon Fodder” to keep the dynamics varied. Lead singer Anouk Degrande is backed by shouted accents where she allows her voice to wander off the swells of the guitar. The bass line anchors the second track “Mine,” as the ambiance thickens to a palm-muted groove buried in the layers. They build the song up into a heavier punch not unlike how Tool once commanded dynamics during the nineties. Continue reading
EXCLUSIVE PREMIERE: Thunraz Shares a New Lyric Video for “Compactor” – New Album Coming Soon
Multi-national Brutal Death Metal due Thunraz will drop their new album Incineration Day on November 22nd, 2024. The band/album is a collaborative effort between Estonia-based musician Madis Jalakas and US-based drummer Sean Rehmer (Dejecter). The band has teamed up with Ghost Cult to share the new lyric video for their single “Compactor!” The track is banger and the video is a nice visual compliment to the song. Check it out now and pre-order the album at the link below! Continue reading
Jesus Piece to Kick Off UK and Ireland Tour with Sepultura, Jinjer, and Obituary
Jesus Piece are about to set off for UK and Irish shores on a five date live run. They perform as support to Sepultura, with Jinjer and Obituary. The tour kicks off in Manchester on November 08th. Head into the article below for the full live listings and more.
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