Ghost Cult caught up with comedian Don Jameson at The Watering Hole in New York City to hang out and talk about his comedy album, Communication Breakdown, which came out in April on Metal Blade Records. Don is known for his hilarious comedy, as the co-host of That Metal Show, and much more. We knocked back a few with Don and talked about a lot of topics close to his heart. Videography by Omar Cordy/OJC Photography.Continue reading
Former Chimaira/Dååth guitarist Emil Werstler has been pretty quiet since Chimaira disbanded back in 2014, but he has returned with an exciting new project. Continue reading
In the last few years, amongst a Death Metal scene that is rich and thriving under the surface of wider attention, no band has made a wider impact and begun to hit greater heights than London’s own Abhorrent Decimation; especially in such a short lifespan thus far.Continue reading
Ghost Cult hit up the 2017 Vans Warped Tour last month in Arizona. In the midst of the brutal heat several bands stood out that day, including metalcore veterans Hawthorne Heights. Our Victoria Anderson and Isabel Uzcategui caught up with JT Woodruff to discuss the Warped tour, playing new music, playing the classics, and their new album on the way, expected sometime in 2018.Continue reading
Powerflo is the new group featuring Sen Dog (Cypress Hill), Christian Olde Wolbers (ex-Fear Factory), Billy Graziadei (Biohazard), Rogelio Lozano (ex-Downset.), and Fernando Schaefer (Worst). Today the band is releasing their début album on New Damage Records, and we have an exclusive interview with one of the brains behind the project. Billy Graziadei opened up about the beginning and future of Powerflo, the latest on Biohazard, and much more in our exclusive new chat. Read it below. Continue reading
For over fifteen years Otep Shamaya has fought a battle on many levels to shift paradigms in both society and the music industry. Leading her band OTEP, she has made a career of making protest music with her mix of spoken word, theater, metal, art, hip-hop and punk rock. Keith Chachkes of Ghost Cult met up with Otep at Webster Hall in New York City to chat about the current political climate in America, LGTBQ issues, making art, being a veteran band, touring and much more. Videography by Lisa Schuchmann.Continue reading
After over thirty years in the scene, Philip H. Anselmo remains one of the biggest names in the business. From his time fronting Pantera, to his numerous other projects, Phil’s love of music has taken him in several directions over the years, and he doesn’t plan on stopping anytime soon. One of his newest projects, Scour, absolutely destroyed Saint Vitus Bar in Brooklyn last week, and before their set I got to speak with the legendary vocalist about everything going on in the world of Phil. The front man reveals that new music from Scour and The Illegals is coming, hints at two other projects, talks about his special performance with Warbeast next month, shares his opinion on the Floyd Mayweather and Conor McGregor fight, and much, much more. Continue reading
The almighty Goatwhore will be unleashing Vengeful Ascension on June 23rd via Metal Blade Records, and as the press release correctly states, this record is “a sonic manifestation of war, chaos, desolation, and emotional conflict, seamlessly bridging twenty years of the band’s signature brand of audio venom.”
I recently got to speak with vocalist Ben Falgoust in detail about the new record, the band’s history, future plans, and much more.Continue reading
With the imminent release of new Gov’t Mule record Revolution Come… Revolution Go (Spinefarm), Ghost Cult popped down to London to chat to Warren Haynes about the new album, the inspirations behind it, his upcoming UK tour and the unfortunate passing of his friend and fellow bandmate Gregg Allman…Continue reading
For almost 20 years Derrick Green has helped guide Sepultura’s journey in the second half of their career, celebrating their rich history, but also creating new musical frontiers. Armed with their recent album Machine Messiah (Nuclear Blast), the band embarked on a full US tour with label-mates and thrash veterans Testament and Prong. In an EXCLUSIVE wide-ranging interview with Ghost Cult’s Jason Korolenko, Derrick discussed the new album, the history of the band, the high cost of touring, and future tour plans, including a headlining gig at Rock In Rio 2017. Videography and photos by Omar Cordy/OJC Photography.Continue reading