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
Category Archives: Interviews
INTERVIEW: Scott Lee Talks New England Metal and Hardcore Festival 2024
In this episode, welcomes back in our old friend Scott Lee to discuss the upcoming New England Hardcore and Metal Fest! We discuss this year’s lineup, including the controversial Slaughter to Prevail, 25 years of Killswitch Engage, the return of Year of the Knife, and much more! Continue reading
INTERVIEW: Frank and Dean of Frank Carter and the Rattlesnakes Discuss Their New Album and Their Legacy
In this episode, Keefy chats with Frank Carter and Dean Richardson of Frank Carter and The Rattlesnakes about their new album Dark Rainbow – out now via AWAL! The band stormed the USA this spring for festivals and headline tour dates and discussed the new music, how the band has managed to create so much music (50 songs) in the last decade, Frank’s growth as a vocalist, the bands’ relationship with their fans, and music and lyrics as a balm to heal people!Continue reading
INTERVIEW: Castle Rat Beckons You “Into the Realm”
Castle Rat began in the days of old. In the midst of a plague-ridden world, four magical characters came together under inimitable circumstances to rise against the evil Rat Reaperess, who is Death incarnate. Castle Rat is led by the Rat Queen, who was anointed her powers after aiding the beast known as the Castle Rat.Continue reading
INTERVIEW: James Lascelles of Wheel Breaks Down Their New Album “Charismatic Leaders”
In this episode, Keefy chats with James Lascelles of Finnish/UK Progressive Metal band Wheel! Their new album “Charismatic Leaders” is out now via InsideOut Music! We discussed the origins of the band, the making of the new album, the challenges of being a professional musician, and more! Continue reading
INTERVIEW: Keith Holuk of Hyeena Talks About Their New Album “Proxima”
One of the heaviest, grooviest, hookiest, and more casually profound records you don’t want to slip under your radar dropped recently from Massachusetts groove-core/alt metal rockers Hyeena. Guitarist/vocalist Keith Holuk (ex-Ligeia), bassist Mike Verlizzo, and drummer Julian Fernandez have dropped one of the more memorable ragers in Proxima, capable of inspiring fanbases ranging from Bane to Bury Your Dead to more melodic stuff like 36 Crazyfists and Deftones. Each song feels alive with intent, fortitude and from the heart, capture the moment live sounding urgency. “Limelight” needs to be in your ears just as much as this band deserves the limelight right now. Continue reading
INTERVIEW: Grumpster Gets Deep About Their New Self-Titled Album and Evolving As A Band
In this episode, Keefy meets all of Grumpster! The East Bay Punk bands’ new self-titled album is out now from Pure Noise Records! The band chatted about the last few years of life, their new line-up, the songwriting and lyrics on the new album, touring with Jawbreaker, the magical power of a trombone feature in a song, and much more!
INTERVIEW: Steve “Skinny” Felton of Mushroomhead Talks About Their New Album “Call The Devil”
In this episode, Keefy welcomes back Steve “Skinny” Felton of Mushroomhead! The band’s new album Call The Devil is out soon via Napalm Records, and Steve, the co-founder and leader of the band, discusses the new album, getting his brother Gravy back in the fold, how he approaches recording and production, and a potential new pretender to the Mushroomhead throne!Continue reading
INTERVIEW: Void Commander Discusses Their “Alien Queen” Album
It’s all-around captivating to explore the ever-dynamic, deeper cores of the Stoner Rock scene in Sweden, with various names surrounding– ranging from Skraeckoedlan, Besvärjelsen, to Truckfighters. But in case you haven’t heard of the emerging names, the Ghost Cult editorial team on behalf of Ralka Skjerseth had the chance to talk to the almighty three-piece Void Commander, a stoner rock act hailing from Karlskrona in the far south of Sweden! To this day, they have released four studio albums to note, with Alien Queen being the newest, released in early June. They incorporate elements of blues rock into their fuzz-laden, stoner-rooted sounds and combine them with sludgy guitar tones. Presenting psychedelic-nuanced imagery accompanied by surrealism that would bring their listeners on a hazy cosmic odyssey, Void Commander and their laid-back sonic journey are ready to take over the world.. or even outer space.
Ralka Skjerseth for GCM: Greetings, Void Commander! Congrats on the release of Alien Queen. Do you mind telling me what your sources of inspiration were when writing the album? It can be fellow bands and musicians, books, movies, specific trajectories in your life, places, or anything.Continue reading
INTERVIEW: Don Jamison Talks Live Albums, Metal Comedy and Life After Eddie Trunk’s “That Metal Show”
In this episode, Keefy comes back with metalhead and comedian Don Jameson! Don talks about his new comedy album, his favorite bands, That Metal Show, THAT Rocks!, Eddie Trunk, and much more!Continue reading