Cemetery Skyline Shares a New Single and Video for “Torn Away” – New Album Coming Soon

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Photo credit: Sam Jamsen

Photo credit: Sam Jamsen

Last month, metal supergroup Cemetery Skyline (Dark Tranquility, Amorphis, Insomnium, Dimmu Borgir, Sentenced) played their very first show at John Smith Festival, right by one of the thousand lakes of Finland and in the middle of the night. Their video for “Torn Away”, that was produced by Sam Jamsen, is giving you a sneak peek of three days of rehearsals and fun behind-the-scenes as well as impressions from the show. Join them and get “Torn Away” from the here and now for 4 minutes:

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INTERVIEW: James Lascelles of Wheel Breaks Down Their New Album “Charismatic Leaders”

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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 →


ALBUM REVIEW: Solemn Ceremony – Chapter III

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Initially started in 2017 as a solo side project to Lucifer’s Fall by Phil Howlett and later helped out by longtime collaborator Kieran Provis (also of Lucifer’s Fall fame), the Adelaide-bound Solemn Ceremony has been crafting the purest form of barbaric, raw, and obscure old school Doom ever since. Moreover, they have been doing it in the style of the 80s. Equipped with past experiences in songwriting for Rote Mare and Lucifer’s Fall, the ever-talented Phil Howlett brings his listeners a distinctive style of aggression-laden vocals that appear fiendish and savage.

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EXCLUSIVE PREMIERE: Buried Shares Their New Single – “No Saviors”

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Phoenix metallers Buried will drop their debut single this week! The bands’ debut EP, Infect and Replicate, is coming in early 2025! Comprised of veterans of other local bands in their scene, and Buried brings the wealth of their experiences! As a song – “No Saviors” is evil, and harsh, with coarse vocals, and exceptional grooves. Stream “No Saviors” here at Ghost Cult ahead of its official release!Continue reading →


Bloodstock Open Air 2025 Books Trivium, Machine Head, Gojira, Emperor, Lacuna Coil, Lord of Lost, The Black Dahlia Murder, 3 Inches of Blood, and More

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With 2024’s event underway and already laying claim as one of the biggest and best Bloodstock’s ever, festival HQ have set the wheels in motion of 2025’s heavy metal juggernaut by announcing not one, not five, but nineteen bands for its hottest summer yet, including all headliners. Bloodstock 2025 will take place at Catton Park, Derbyshire on 7th-10th August.Continue reading →


PREVIEW: New Music Friday – Rock and Metal Releases for 8-16-24

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ALBUM REVIEW: Fourth Dominion – Diana’s Day

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Fourth Dominion hails from Rochester, New York already steeped in a rich musical heritage, cue No-Wave legend Lydia Lunch, Swing era Jazz musician Cab Calloway, Garage-Rock revivalists The Chesterfield Kings, and of particular interest to Ghost Cult regulars, Grind gods Brutal Truth. Fourth Dominion therefore appear to be in esteemed company. 

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PODCAST: The Weekly Ritual Rock and Metal News Show Live 8-9-24

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Kublai Khan TX Shares a New Single and Video “Supreme Ruler” – New Album “Exhibition Of Prowess” Incoming

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Texan titans Kublai Khan TX are back with a vengeance in announcing their much-anticipated forthcoming album Exhibition Of Prowess, out 20th September 2024 (via Rise Records). With an established reputation for delivering intense, earth-shattering bangers full of punishing breakdowns, vicious vocals and skull-splitting riffs, Exhibition Of Prowess is a testament to the band’s relentless drive and promises to be their most compelling work yet. Pre-orders are live at the link below. In celebration of the news, Kublai Khan TX has dropped their latest rager “Supreme Ruler” and the official music video. The track is self is a short blast of raw, and powerful metalcore and hardcore metal! Watch it now!

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