INTERVIEW: Emasculator’s Mallika Sundaramurthy on “The Disfigured and The Divine”


Death Metal, for all the brute force associated with it, actually has some deep thinkers and nuanced creatives amongst the genre’s bloodied ranks. One of the most genuine talents in the field is Mallika Sundaramurthy (ex-Abnormality, Unfathomable Ruination). She is a brilliant and brave writer, a commanding artist, and a peak-level Death Metal vocalist. 

Emasculator is a reclamation for Sundaramurthy of her chosen path, a self-realization and sonic achievement based on moving through the shadowwork of negative experiences of the past into a vehicle that suits her vision and ethics the best. 

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INTERVIEW: Brett Campbell of Pallbearer Chats About “Mind Burns Alive”


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In this episode, Ghost Cult’s Keefy welcomes back Brett Campbell of Pallbearer! We chatted about their new album Mind Burns Alive – out now via Nuclear Blast Records! Brett chatted about the changing sounds of the bands, fan reactions, touring, and much more!  Continue reading


INTERVIEW: Manuel Gagneux of Zeal and Ardor Discusses The “Greif” Album, and Genre Blending


In this episode, Ghost Cult’s Tom Omsman interviews Manual Gagneaux of Zeal & Ardor! Their new album “Greif” is out now! Together they explored the origins of the style of the band, his relationship with Metal as a genre, if “avant-garde” is too pretentious a term, and the new album!  Continue reading


INTERVIEW: Gabriel Franco of Unto Others Discusses Their New Album “Never, Neverland,”  Major Labels, and More


In this episode, Ghost Cult Keefy chatted with Gabriel Franco of Unto Others all bout their new album Never, Neverland, out now via Century Media! Gabriel discussed making the new album with Tom Dalgety (Ghost, Killing Joke, The Cult, etc.), working with a new label, songwriting, not liking the tag “Goth,” life in Portland, and much more!   

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INTERVIEW: Chat Pile Discusses Their New Album “Cool World” and a Deep Dive Into Their Influences


In this episode, Ghost Cult’s Tom Osman interviews 3/4 of Oklahoma City’s sludgey musical chameleons Chat Pile! Their second full-length album “Cool World” is out soon via The Flenser label! Tom chatted with the band about how local global political factors inspire the band, how they create songs,  how they tried to level up from their debut “God’s Country,”  and much more! Continue reading


INTERVIEW: Tuomas Saukkonen of Wolfheart Discusses “Draconian Darkness” with Ragin Rosie


In this episode, Ghost Cult’s Ragin Rosie chatted with Wolfheart leader, guitarist/vocalist Tuomas Saukkonen to discuss their new album “Draconian Darkness” out now on Reigning Phoenix Music! One of the best, longest-running bands in extreme metal, Rosie and Tuomas covered a lot of ground!Continue reading


INTERVIEW: Niels Löffler of Orden Ogan on “The Order Of Fear” Album and If The Band Power Metal, or Not


In this episode, Ghost Cult’s chief Keefy chatted with guitarist Niels Löffler of Orden Ogan to discuss their new album The Order Of Fear out now via Reigning Phoenix Music! They chatted about the album, the history of the band, and if the band is truly “power metal!”

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INTERVIEW: Ryan Knight of The Black Dahlia Murder Discusses The Making of Their “Servitude” Album


In this episode, Ghost Cult’s Ragin Rosie chatted with Ryan Knight of The Black Dahlia Murder! Their new album “Servivtude” is coming soon via Metal Blade Records, and it will be their first since the passing of Trevor Strnad. Ryan and Rosie discussed writing the new album and a lot more! Continue reading


INTERVIEW: Mat and Liz of Castle Talk About Their New Album “Evil Remains”


When it comes to craving metal with commanding vocal interplay, Trad Heavy Metal, Doom, and even a touch of Motörhead worthy Rock N Roll influences, Castle will really scratch your frickin’ itch. Even if you are a hairy-ass werewolf under a mind-melting moon, this band has enough brooding yet triumphant riffs, psychedelia, and sheer talent to sate your ravenous hunger like no other. Continue reading