Category Archives: Interviews

PODCAST: Episode 609 – Tom Osman Interviews Insect Ark’s Dana Schechter all About “Raw Blood Singing”

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In this episode, Ghost Cult’s Managing Editor Tom Osman chatted with past GCM interviewee Dana Schechter of Insect Ark (and many other projects such as Bee and Flower and Swans)! The new Insect Ark album Raw Blood Singing was released on June 7th, via Debemur Morti Productions! Dana has been evolving this project over many years and this may be the crowning achievements of her career.  They chatted about her career, finding her singing voice again, her time in Germany during lockdown, how she came to be a resident of Berlin today, working with Khanate’s Tim Wyskida, her contribution to the last Swans album and tour, and much more! Enjoy the chat and purchase the new album below! Continue reading →


INTERVIEW: Author and Infamous Punk Band Manager Greg Jacobs on His Book “Hell On Wheels”

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In this Episode Ghost Cult Keefy chatted with author and band manager for tons of Punk legends, Greg Jacobs, to discuss the new edition of his book – “Hell On Wheels!” Originally released in 1994, and now re-imagined with 54 new stories – as “Hell on Wheels—Tour Stories: Remembered, Remixed, Remastered.” This new 373-page book includes recollections from members of bands like Bad Religion, All (Descendents), Dead Kennedys, X, The Specials, Rocket From The Crypt, Brian Jonestown Massacre, Ramones,  The Get Up Kids, and many more. Greg talked about the book, and his amazing career so far. Continue reading →


PODCAST: Episode 603 – Gabriel Palacio of AntiMozdeBeast on His New Album “Vision”

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In this new episode, Ghost Cult Keefy has a raw and uncut conversation with our good friend, Industrial Metal artist Gabriel Palacio of AntiMozdeBeast! His new album Vision is out now via Sliptrick Records!  Gabe and Keefy discussed the new album in depth, new and old influences making their way into Vision’s core, and so much more! He is one of our favorite artists so check out the album at the links here! Continue reading →


PODCAST: Glacially Musical 207 – Foreigner Messes with Our Minds on “Head Games” (Review)

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In this episode #207, Nik, Keefy, and guest host Don De Leaumont of Southeast of Heaven and Talking The Talk With Don review Foreigner’s third album, “Head Games!”Continue reading →


5 MINUTE REVIEW: Opeth – “The Last Will and Testament”

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Check out a track-by-track video review of the new Opeth album!

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

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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

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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

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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

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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 →