New project, Chokehold – assembled by guitarist/producer/director, Kane Roberts (Alice Cooper), and headed up by female vocalist, Anja – has just released its first track and video, “Don’t Wanna Rockstar.” check it out in the article below.
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NEW MUSIC FRIDAY: New Rock and Metal Releases for 2-7-25
From underground gems to headline-worthy drops It’s New Music Friday for 2-7-25!
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CONCERT REVIEW: Nile – Six Feet Under – Psycroptic Live at Red Flag
This evening I was picked up by my good friend Danny as we headed down the finally thawing streets of St. Louis, MO en route to Red Flag, the pre-eminent club to see some serious death metal in St. Louis.Continue reading
EXCLUSIVE PREMIERE: Angst 6:42 Releases Their New Single “Judge And The Jury” – New Maxi-Single Incoming
For the first time in over 20 years, the world is hearing music from East Coast Hardcore band Angst 6:42 again! Their brand new single “Judge And The Jury” – is the first new music from their upcoming three-song maxi-single Fifty One Fuck You, out digitally from Bay Area label Fine Shammy Records on March, 28th, 2025. There will also be a 7-inch vinyl and cassette release later this year. This is the first release of many this year for the boutique indie label covering Rock, Metal, Hardcore, singer-songwriter artists, and much more. Additionally, the release is a fundraiser for label co-head Abe Allen’s legal defense fund, which has been previously supported and shared here at Ghost Cult! Stream the brutal track “Judge And The Jury” now!Continue reading
Pop Evil Book Headlining North American Tour – New Album Coming Soon
Modern rockers, Pop Evil recently announced their forthcoming eighth album, What Remains, due March 21 via MNRK records. Now they have announced Spring 2025 headline tour, in support of the album, running from April 8 in Tulsa, OK, through May 18 in Bloomington, IN. Support comees from Return to Dust, Oni, and Devour the Day (which features Pop Evil members Joey and Blake). Keep reading for live listings and more.
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ALBUM REVIEW: The Night Flight Orchestra – Give Us The Moon
Retro-flavoured Swedes The Night Flight Orchestra (ft. Soilwork, Arch Enemy, Mean Streak members) are still at it with their seventh album Give Us The Moon (Napalm Records). With an insanely catchy AOR style, with an unabashedly high level of seventies and eighties-style cheese front and centre. Half the tracks here sound like they belong in some long-forgotten, coming-of-age film from 1985. Continue reading
Comeback Kid Drop a Rerecorded 20th Anniversary Version of Their Track “Wake The Dead” – On Tour Soon
In 2025, Winnipeg hardcore band, Comeback Kid, are celebrating the 20th anniversary of their album Wake The Dead. The band has just released a re-recorded version of the title track of the record, via SharpTone Records. It comes with a music video, featuring live performance footage gathered over the past 20 years. Check it out below.
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Versus Machine Share Their Single and Video “Going Home” – New Album Incoming
Alt-rock trio, Versus Machine, are currently getting ready for the release of their second album, titled simply II. It will be available digitally on February 27th, 2025. They have just shared their new single, “Going Home,” taken from the record. Check it out below and find out more.
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EXCLUSIVE VIDEO PREMIERE: Nastiriff Shares a New Single and Music Video “Bed By Seven”
South African Alt-Punks Nastiriff have dropped a banger of a new single, “Bed By Seven” along with a fun music video you can watch here at Ghost Cult now! Equal parts raw, minimal, and catchy, “Bed By Seven” is one of the best new tracks we have heard so far in early 2025! Watch the clip right now! Continue reading
The Last Ten Seconds Of Life Sign to Metal Blade Records – On Tour Now with Distant and Enterprise Earth
Metal Blade Records have just added Pennsylvania deathcore crew, The Last Ten Seconds Of Life, to their family of artists. This news comes as the band are mid-tour in Europe with Distant and Enterprise Earth. Find the live listings and more below.
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