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


PODCAST: Episode 555 – Duncan Evans Interviews Joe Gideon About “Altered Self”


In this episode, Ghost Cult’s Duncan Evans interviews UK Alt-Folk artist Joe Gideon all about his new album “Altered Self!” Both interviewer, and interviewee are music makers in related scenes, so it was a great conversation between true artists. 

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INTERVIEW: Joey Z of Life of Agony’s Talks About Their New Single “The Crow (In Memory of B.L.)” and More


In this episode, Omar Cordy chatted with our old pal Joey Z of Life of Agony all about their new single “The Crow (In Memory of B.L.)!” The new track is a stand-alone single/video that pays tribute to the original movie “The Crow” which turned 30 years old this year, and its iconic star Brandon Lee (RIP). They also covered a bunch of other topics! They discussed the track, the classic 1994 movie and comic book history, Life of Agony history, their boat cruise in NYC, Joey’s work on past projects such as Stereomud, memories of Biohazard and Type O Negative, and future plans!  Continue reading


INTERVIEW: Henri Sattler of  God Dethroned Discusses “The Judas Paradox,” Influences and More


Dutch extreme metal legends God Dethroned has been around for over 30 years presenting tunes with recurring themes related to the infernal hellscapes, war histories, and ancient myths. To this day, they have toured with many renowned names such as Cannibal Corpse, Morbid Angel, Immortal and Marduk. Their sounds have gone through many evolutions throughout the trajectory of their musical career, from death metal during their early years, to melodic death metal, and eventually blackened death metal. They are returning with their new album The Judas Paradox this September, out via Reigning Phoenix Music. While they draw inspiration from a myriad of things ranging from the catacombs or religion, mythology from all over the world, to the story of Judas as well as the nature of good and evil, the Ghost Cult editorial team on behalf of Ralka Skjerseth took a chance to reach out to the almighty God Dethroned to talk about the lyrical influences behind the creative process of this album, the Dutch extreme metal scene, and a lot more things.Continue reading


INTERVIEW: Kati Rán Breaks Down Her New Album “SÁLA”


In this episode Dutch artist and Nordic folk pioneer Kati Rán joined Keefy to discuss her new album SÁLA, – out now via Svart Records! Kati went deep into the process of making her new album, her influences, lyrics, writing for collaborators working on the soundtrack to Vikings Valhalla and much more!Continue reading