In a big year for Thrash Metal legends Exodus, they will celebrate the 40th anniversary of their classic Bonded By Blood (Combat Records) on April 25th, 2025. It doubles as the birthday for OG Exodus frontman Paul Baloff (RIP) and it is totally sold out! As part of their big year, the band will play two concerts in Los Angeles and Berkeley, California where they will perform the album in its entirety! Ghost Cult has teamed up with Cell Arts to give away 1 pair (two tickets) to one winner at random at the UC Berkeley Theatre in Berkeley, Califonia, the scene of some of the band’s most notorious early concerts! Enter to win on Ghost Cult’s Instagram to win! The winner will be contacted by DM and digital tickets will be transferred by email! Enter to win at our post on Instagram. Share our reel and follow @ghostcultmag and @cellartsmedia to win! Tag some friends for extra entries! Bonus entries can be earned by making your own video and letting us know what a big Exodus fan you are!Continue reading
CONCERT REVIEW: Disturbed – Three Days Grace X2 – Sevendust Live at TD Garden Boston
Disturbed celebrated their 25th anniversary of The Sickness (Warner Music) album on tour at TD Garden on March 14th. The tour has not been without controversy after the alleged pyro accident at The United Center for the band’s hometown stop on this tour. Did they burn the banners, or not? No one is sure. Continue reading
ALBUM REVIEW: The Darkness – Dreams On Toast
With their debut album Permission To Land, The Darkness enlivened a rock music scene dominated by the likes of The White Stripes, The Strokes, Evanescence, and Linkin Park amongst others. Their goofy lyrics and AC/DC, Thin Lizzy, and Queen sound struck a chord and twenty-two years later they are still at it with the release of their eighth record Dreams On Toast (Cooking Vinyl).Continue reading
Gibson Reintroduce Their Tobias Bass Guitar Line
Gibson have announced the return of their Tobias bass guitars. Built for articulation, low-end punch, and ergonomics, the all-new Tobias Original Collection comprises of six, four, and five-string bass models, all offered in both right and left-handed orientations. The range features Classic, Killer B, and Growler models, now available from Gibson online worldwide, at Gibson Garage locations, and at authorized Gibson dealers. Find out more below.
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Black Rebel Motorcycle Club Book a North American Tour for the 20th Anniversary of Their Album “Howl”
Bay Area / LA rock band, Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, have announced a North America tour, celebrating the 20th anniversary of their seminal album, Howl. Kicking off September 25, 2025, the 25-date tour is the band’s first headline run in five years. It begins in Santa Ana, CA, crossing the country and returning to the west coast with a special hometown show in San Francisco, CA @ The Warfield on October 25. Find out more below.
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Guster Book The Mountain Goats, Hanson, and More for On The Ocean Festival
Guster have have announced the bill for the 7th annual On The Ocean, featuring The Mountain Goats, Hanson, Fruitbats, Karina Rykman, and more.The event takes place at Thompson’s Point, Portland, Maine, August 8-10. Also including bike adventures, water activities, boat cruises, a video arcade takeover, and a podcast taping, this year’s On The Ocean offers more ways to experience Portland. Single day and weekend passes are on sale now. Find more information below.
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Saxon Book French Tour Dates with Sortilège – New Live Album Coming Soon
British metal legends, Saxon, have announced a triple hit of French dates for this September, with support from France’s own 80s band, Sortilège. The run kicks off September in Paris, followed immediately by Nantes, then Toulouse. Saxon will also be releasing their new live album, Eagles Over Hellfest on June 13th, via the Silver Lining Music record label, featuring the audio recording from their Hellfest 2024 appearance. It will be available as a double CD set, along with the latest studio album, Hell, Fire And Damnation, and as a standalone double vinyl and digital release. Find out more below.
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ALBUM REVIEW: Bloodywood – Nu Delhi
With a pair of studio albums under their belt (including 2022’s magnificent work Rakshak), Metalcore/Indian-inspired Folk/Hip-Hop standouts Bloodywood have both carved out a bit of a signature sound whilst also leaving room to continue experimenting and injecting flair and originality into their work.Continue reading
Spider Rockets’ New Album “Dirty and Bad” is Coming Soon
Hard rock crew, Spider Rockets, are getting set to unleash their new album, Dirty and Bad. The record is due to land on May 23rd, via FireRock Music Group records. Head into the article below to find out more.
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Chevelle Shares a New Single and Visualizer for “Rabbit Hole (Cowards, Pt. 1)” – New Headline Tour ft. Headline Tour Dates Featuring Asking Alexandria and Dead Poet Society Coming
Multi-platinum rock band Chevelle are back with their first new music in four years. with the video for the new single “Rabbit Hole (Cowards, Pt. 1).” It’s a gnarly, riffy rager with more hooks than a tackle box and alternately snarling and melodic vocals. Push and pull tension define the song, which leads to thrilling, dissonant breakdown at the end of the song. Put simply, it was worth the wait. Watch the accompanying visualizer here.Continue reading
Pelagic Fest 2025 Books Ihsahn, This Will Destroy You, God Is An Astronaut and More in Full Lineup Reveal
Iconic Berlin labelis Pelagic Records immensely proud to unveil the complete lineup for Pelagic Fest 2025, set to unfold on 23rd and 24th August at Muziekgieterij in Maastricht, The Netherlands. Headlined by blackened progressive metal virtuoso Ihsahn, Pelagic Fest 2025 will feature a standout lineup showcasing unique sounds and experiences. Also headlining are post-rock pioneers This Will Destroy You, known for their evocative soundscapes and God Is an Astronaut, whose cinematic instrumental rock has earned them global acclaim. This two-day event promises to traverse the full spectrum of Pelagic’s musical universe, where innovation, depth and emotion converge in a truly transformative experience.Continue reading