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
AJ Channer Departs Fire From The Gods, Myke Terry (Volumes, ex Bury Your Dead) Steps In
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Vocalist and activist AJ Channer has stepped down from Fire From The Gods, a band he has led for over a decade. No formal announcement has come yet from the band, but they performed a low key show, hopping on the Austin stop of the current tour from Traitors, and announced Mike Terry (Volumes, ex Bury Your Dead) as the new singer and frontman. Channer’s partner Britann has made a public post to social media saying Channer has quit the band to focus on family, his mental health, and an upcoming solo project dubbed CHNNR. We will follow this developing story and report more details as we learn them.Continue reading
Eivør Books Headlining European Tour with Ásgeir and Elinborg
Following her sucessful Nordic Goddesses tour in North America, Faroese singer-songwriter, Eivør, a European tour this fall, kicking off September 19th, in Ghent, Belgium. Joining her as a special guest is Icelandic artist Ásgeir, and Eivør’s younger sister, Elinborg. The live run comes in support of Eivør’s latest album, Enn, out now on Season of Mist records. Find the dates and more below.
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Nova Twins Share a Video for “Soprano” – New Album Coming Soon
Alt-rock duo, Nova Twins have just shared the official video for their newest track “Soprano,” which appears on their recently announced third album, Parasites & Butterflies. The ling-player is set for release on August 29th, 2025, via Marshall Records. Catch the video and more from Nova Twins below.
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Teenage Joans’ New Single “Sweet and Slow” is Coming Soon
Teenage Joans have announced the upcoming release of their new single, “Sweet and Slow.” The indie punk duo will drop the new track – their first release since 2021 – on April 4th,. Keep reading below to find out more.
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VOWWS Share a New Single and Video for “Hurt You” – Tour Dates Supporting Jerry Cantrell Incoming
Rising Australian duo VOWWS have been drawing attention and stirring a quiet, confident buzz in their chosen home of Los Angeles in the lead-up to their highly anticipated new album – which has not gone unnoticed by some conspicuous peers in the artist community. VOWWS already count the likes of Deftones, Korn, A Perfect Circle, Gary Numan and Billy Corgan amongst their fans owing to their singular blend of industrial electronica and alternative rock. Singer-keyboardist Rizz and singer-guitarist Matt James have elevated their sound and artistic vision, creating an adventurous, unique work set to make a mark in alternative music in 2025. Kicking off things in true VOWWS style with the powerful single “Blood’s On Fire” (which features Foo Fighter’s Josh Freese on drums), the track landed multiple playlist additions on Spotify and Apple Music plus spins on BBC Radio 1. The band’s new single “Hurt You” is a different shade of dark, and a more sensual mood in contrast to its predecessor. Stream and watch the video for “Hurt You” now!Continue reading
The Sword Books Their First European Shows and Festivals in Ten Years
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Reunited stoner-rockers The Sword have announced their first European tour dates since 2015, with the recently reunited band slating a trio of intimate club performances alongside festival appearances, including Copenhell, Freak Valley, and Tons of Rock.Continue reading
Wolves At The Gate Share Their Single and Video “Parasite” – New Album Coming Soon
Cedarville, Ohio metalcore band, Wolves At The Gate, have dropped word of their new album Wasteland. The full-length is due out May 30th, via Solid State Records. Alongside this announcement, the band has also unleashed a music video/short film for the track “Parasite.” watch it below and read more from the band.
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PODCAST: Glacially Musical 224 – Metallica’s “Load” Reviewed and Unboxed – Is It The Worst Metallica Album?
Nik and Keefy of Ghost Cult Magazine continue to cover Metallica ‘s 1990s era with a brief chat about Live Shit: Binge and Purge” and “Load!” Don of Talking The Talk With Don! Don joins up yet again because he is a masochist.Continue reading
Rivers of Nihil Shares a New Single and Video for “American Death” – New Album Coming Soon
The Progressive Death Metal band, Rivers of Nihil recently introduced their savage new track off their fifth full-length self-titled album by way of Metal Blade Records on May 30th 2025. Pre-order the album now at the links below. Stream “American Death” now!Continue reading
The Funeral Portrait Shares a New Single and Video for “Holy Water” ft. Ivan Moody of Five Finger Death Punch
Emo rock revivalists The Funeral Portrait —Lee Jennings (Vocals), Cody Weissinger (Guitar), Caleb Freihaut (Guitar/Auxiliary), Robert Weston (Bass), and Homer Umbanhowar (Drums) — have unveiled the strikingly cinematic video for “Holy Water.” Watch with Ivan Moody, lead singer of Five Finger Death Punch, in the video and listen to the song below. Continue reading