Metallica Announces Second Annual All Within My Hands National Day of Service

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Last year Metallica’s first ever All Within My Hands Day of Service enlisted more than 1,000 volunteers to spend a day working at local food banks across the U.S. Back for 2019 and year two, the All Within My Hands Foundation announces its second annual Day of Service on Wednesday, May 22nd. Once again Metallica fans across the U.S. are invited to volunteer for a day at food banks in communities that have supported Metallica on its North American dates over the course of the WorldWired Tour. In cooperation with Feeding America, Metallica and AWMH have been proud to make contributions to their local partners in those cities. Now, once again, they ask their friends and fans across the country to support the fight against hunger in their neighborhoods. More than 50 food banks will be participating in this year’s activities–more than twice as many as last year—and each registered volunteer will receive a special All Within My Hands T-shirt commemorating our United Day of Service. Check the link below for participating local food banks and how you can help support AWMH and Metallica’s mission. Continue reading →


PODCAST: Episode 9 – Albert Mudrian of Decibel Magazine Previews Metal and Beerfest III

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Ghost Cult had the honor of speaking with Decibel Magazine editor-in-chief Albert Mudrian for our latest podcast. Albert previewed the upcoming Metal and Beerfest III, taking place this April, 13th, and 14th at The Fillmore in Philadelphia, PA. Albert discussed his approach to curating the fest, booking bands like Baroness, Triptykon, Obituary, Enslaved, Rosetta and more, plus the many talented young bands from the Philly area, working with the best and most metal craft breweries (and meaderies) in America, the Decibel Magazine Tour 2020 and more! There are only a few tickets left for this weekend, so get yours here! Continue reading →


The Cult Books Frist Leg of “Sonic Temple” Tour Dates

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The Cult has announced a new spate of tour dates in support of their brand new re-issues of their classic SonicTemple album via Beggars Banquet Records this year. Led by Ian Astbury and guitarist Billy Duffy, the British rock legends will embark on select dates in North America and the UK starting May 2 in Houston, TX (itinerary below). The setlist will, of course, raw from the Sonic Temple album and their other hits. Prayers, Zola Jesus and Vowws will provide direct support for these shows. Tickets are on sale now for the “A Sonic Temple” tour and available at the link below. The band expects to book another block of dates very soon for 2019/2020, with details to follow. Read this awesome Q and A discussing the tour below from Ian and Billy! Continue reading →


EXCLUSIVE STREAM: Solar Haze – “Coven”

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The time is nigh! Psychedelic Stoner band Solar Haze is dropping their self-titled debut album on 4/20 (of course!) via Metal Assualt Records! Full of thick, ripping riffs, head-nodding beats, fuzzed out bass, and dramatic stacked vocals, the band is looking to make a big splash on the scene in 2019 with this release. Ghost Cult is stoked to bring you the exclusive premiere of their new single, “Coven”! Jam it out below right now! Continue reading →


Bloodstock Adds Sulpher, Def Con One, Damnations Hammer, Blasphemer, Zealot Cult, Witchtripper and Harbinger

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Bloodstock Open Air has added seven more bands to the bill for this August! Sulpher (members of Marilyn Manson), Def Con One (ex-Venom), Damnations Hammer, Blasphemer, Zealot Cult, Witchtripper, and Harbinger have all joined the bill. Bloodstock already includes Friday night’s headliner Sabaton, Parkway Drive on Saturday, and Sunday night headliners Scorpions, with Anthrax, Dimmu Borgir, Children Of Bodom, Code Orange, Powerwolf, Soilwork, Cradle Of Filth, Thy Art Is Murder, Tesseract, Metal Church, Soulfly, Death Angel, Dee Snider, Queensryche, Eluveitie, Swallow The Sun, Evil Scarecrow, Ross The Boss, Grand Magus, Rotting Christ, Aborted, Skeletal Remains, All Hail The Yeti, Incite, Hypocrisy and many more on the Catton Park stages this August. With more bands to come, stay tuned for even more artists to be announced soon! Bloodstock will take place at Catton Park, Derbyshire on 8th-11th August 2019. Get additional information and tickets at the link below. Continue reading →


Of Mice and Men Cancels Four Upcoming Shows “Due To Illness”

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Of Mice & Men have canceled four shows this week in Flagstaff, Grand Junction, Lakewood and Syracuse “due to a medical situation that requires immediate urgent attention.” The band apologized to fans in a Twitter post. Last month the band canceled its concert in Hartford, Connecticut after frontman Aaron Pauley was taken ill.

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EXCLUSIVE VIDEO: The Wolf Howls When I Scream Your Name – “It Hurts Me”

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Ghost Cult brings you the new video premiere from Manchester, UK post-Rock band The Wolf Howls When I Scream Your Name – ‘It Hurts Me’. The heartbreaking track is complemented by a harrowing and graphic video depicting depression and drugs use, so be warned. The track comes from the bands’ debut EP To Be Where There is Pale Light which you can purchase from the band below. Watch the video right now!Continue reading →


Waldgeflüster – Mondscheinsonaten

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Black Metal has always showed both a fascination and an intrinsic link with forest and woodland scenery, perhaps more so than the alternate subject matters it is often notable for. From band shots set amongst wooded areas in frigid winter to a deeper core love, worship or interest in such that manifests in the music itself; as seen with plentiful European acts and with American counterparts such as Panopticon and Twilight Fauna.Continue reading →


Ketzer – Cloud Collider

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Was Thrash a fad? With the indomitable rise of The Big 4 to the point of global phenomenon in the eighties, along with the likes of Exodus and Testament to name but a few, the sub-genre was a world-conquering behemoth with no signs of relinquishing its stranglehold on the zeitgeist. With Metallica’s turn to stadium Rock on their self-titled effort – better known as The Black Album (Elektra) – and the emergence of the Seattle Grunge movement, Thrash was dead in the water, being dropped into obscurity as rapidly as it had become a buzzword. Continue reading →


Dumb and Dumbest Podcast #139: Targeting Social Media Ads

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The true secret to Social Media Advertising success for your band is learning how to build targeted audiences.  Dumb and Dumbest Podcast number #139 is streaming now and it’s all about Targeting Social Media Ads. Hosted by Matt Bacon (Dropout Media, Ripple Music, Prophecy Productions) and Publicist Curtis Dewar (Dewar PR), they also offer The Music Marketing Challenge, a low-cost, super high-value private training to bands and artists. Get hands-on practical experience to market your band like a pro today! Message them at the links below. Continue reading →