The direction Tribulation heads on Sub Rosa In Æternum (Century Media Records) has been a long time coming. You can’t call a band goth without them eventually turning to the dark side. The Swedes started as a Death Metal band that flirted with the shadowy atmosphere, but never bore the Sisters of Mercy Halloween trappings they were credited with. Until this album. The sung vocals that open the first song solidify this; this may be the final step over this threshold for them. Johannes Andersson has sung on their previous albums in smaller doses, but this album finds him committed to it. Continue reading
Watch Chelsea Wolfe’s NPR Tiny Desk Concert Performance – New EP and Tour Dates Incoming
Chelsea Wolfe continues on in support of her “career-spanning magnum opus” (Bandcamp) She Reaches Out To She Reaches Out To She, released earlier this year via Loma Vista Recordings. A beautifully stripped-down performance featuring Ben Chisholm on piano and Wolfe on guitar, the duo performs She Reaches Out highlights “Dusk,” “Place In The Sun,” and “Whispers In The Echo Chamber,” along with “Flatlands” from Wolfe’s 2012 acoustic album Unknown Rooms. Continue reading
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
Louder Than Life Returns in 2025 with Slayer in September 2025, Metal Legends to Headline After 2024 Weather Cancelation
Louder Than Life 10th Anniversary Flyover by Nathan Zucker
Louder Than Life is returning in 2025 with…Slayer! Producers Danny Wimmer Presents is pleased to announce early details for the 11th edition of the fan favorite event, to be held at Highland Festival Grounds at Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, KY September 18-21, 2025. Early bird passes will go on sale in November, and fans are encouraged to sign up now to receive the latest updates and first access to passes at the links below.Continue reading
EXCLUSIVE ALBUM PREMIERE: Slower Streams Their New Album “Rage and Ruin” In-Full at Ghost Cult
Doom Metal supergroup (and one that is actually super) Slower will drop their sophomore album this week Rage and Ruin, via the ever-reliable Heavy Psych Sounds label. Formed by Bob Balch (Fu Manchu) on guitar, Amy Tung Barrysmith (Year of the Cobra) on bass and vocals, and Esben Willems (Monolord) on drums, and having partly shed their OG mandate of (only) Doom Metal Slayer covers, the band has returned with a mind-bending blend of dense riffs, explosive solos, killers grooves, and enchanting vocals! And there are still some slayer covers. This will be the top spot on your “smoke a bowl” playlist all winter. Stream Rage and Ruin now at the link below, and order the album in several formats too! Continue reading
ALBUM REVIEW: Moskitos – Mirage
Regarding psych rock, I have heard some of the best bands ever. They seem to come primarily from every place except for America. I have seen amazing bands from Sweden, Finland, Germany, and Spain. For the first time, I’m hearing a band from Cape Cod, South Africa. Moskitos have put Cape Town on the map as a new, untapped hub for psychedelic rock with their stellar debut album Mirage (The Good Times Co.) Continue reading
Aerolinea Share Their Debut Single and Video “What Moves You” – New Album Coming Soon
Argentinian-American indie pop duo, Aerolinea (Victoria Real and Eric Weissinger) recently released their first ever single, “What Moves You.” Complimented by a video directed by Nico Purdía, and filmed by Mariano Laguzzi, it is the first offering from their upcoming album, All We Need. The eight-track offering – featuring a guest appearance by Kellii Scott of Failure – is slated for release on November 28, via My Long Wknd Records. Check out the new video below.
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Drowning Pool Book European Tour Dates with Godsmack
Drowning Pool have just announced that they will join Godsmack, as support on their European tour in Spring 2025, with P.O.D. The live run will kick off on March 22, 2025 in Sofia, Bulgaria, at Arena Sofia. They recently released their latest single, “Revolution (The Final Amen),” through SBG Records, to build excitement among fans. Head into the article below for live listings and more.
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Pete International Aiport (The Dandy Warhols) Share a Remix of “Sea Of Eyes” – New EP Coming Soon
Racing up on the November 29th release of the new Sea of Eyes EP, via Little Cloud Records, Pete International Aiport have dropped a new track. In collaboration with Andy Bell of Ride, the Portland based outfit, led by Peter G. Holmstrom of The Dandy Warhols. have dropped the “Sea of Eyes GLOK Remix.” This is the third advance taste from the EP, also featuring vocals by Alexander Hackett of Montreal dream-gaze outfit Pang Attack. Check it out below.
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Duff McKagan Shares Live Cover of Bowie’s “Heroes” Ft. Steve Jones – US Tour Kicks Off Soon
With the US leg of his Lighthouse Tour ’24 about to kick off, Duff McKagan has released three new songs. Working with a trio of iconic punk legends, who will accompany him on select dates, the tracks are; “All Turning Loose” featuring Lee Ving, “My Name Is Bob” featuring Joey Shithead (both to appear on an exclusive 7” available on this tour), and, as seen below, “Heroes” (live) with Steve Jones. Keep reading to find out more.
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