The renowned venue Le Poisson Rouge hosted an unholy night of Heavy Metal, in the heart of New York City. A triple bill dubbed “The Satanic Panic Tour” – featured Lucifer, Coven, and Early Moods. It was the perfect environment for this tour. The bands did not disappoint, giving a modern throwback feeling of heavy metal.Continue reading
Asking Alexandria Books The 2024 “All My Friends” Tour with Memphis May Fire, The Word Alive, and Nerv
British rock luminaries Asking Alexandria announce their return to the U.S. this spring on the headlining “All My Friends” North American tour in support of their most recent critically acclaimed album Where Do We Go From Here? (2023) via Better Noise Music. Read our review here. The 27-date jaunt will stretch from April 12 in San Antonio, TX to May 18 in Tempe, AZ, and include a handful of stops at radio festivals along the way. Support will be provided from special guests Memphis May Fire and The Word Alive with opening act Nerv. General on sale for tickets begins this Friday, January 12 at 10:00 A.M. local time via Asking Alexandria’s website at the link below.Continue reading
Clutch Books the “New World Samurai Tour” with Blacktop Mojo and The Native Howl
Psych Rock legends Clutch are kicking off a busy 2024 with a newly announced headline tour! The “New World Samurai Tour!” Direct support with come from Blacktop Mojo and The Native Howl. The band continues to tour behind their album Sunrise on Slaughter Beach (Weathermaker Music) and their on-going series of digital live albums, The PA Tapes. Check out this teaser trailer! Continue reading
ALBUM REVIEW: Domination Campaign – A Storm Of Steel
What Domination Campaign, a duo comprised of Psycroptic bandmates Jason Peppiatt (vocals, guitar, bass) and Joe Haley (drums), have tried to do with A Storm Of Steel (Prosthetic Records) is craft a Death Metal record that reveals the perils and horrors of war (World War II, in particular) in a way that is less sensationalist, and more raw and real.Continue reading
Watch Michael Derks and Jizmak Da Gusha of GWAR Teach You How to Make Mixed Drinks at GWAR Bar
In a new video direct from the GWAR Bar in Richmond, Virginia watch Michael Derks (Balsac The Jaws of Death) and Jizmak Da Gusha, teach you how to make a Hot Buttered Toddy, a staple winter hot alcoholic drink. GWAR will kick off The Age of Befuddlement Tour in March, and were just announced to be part of the lineup for Bonnaroo 2024.Continue reading
James Kottak, Drummer of Kingdome Come and ex-Scorpions, Dio, and Warrant, Has Died
According to a published report from the website Metal Sludge, veteran rock drummer James Kottak, who is best known for his work with Scorpions, Dio, and Warrant, has died. He was just 61 years old. Kottak had toured with many other bands including Krunk, later named Kottak, in which he sang lead vocals and played guitar. Kottak was previously married to Athena Lee Bass, the sister of Tommy Lee of Motley Crue. Kottak infamously struggled with alcoholism and drugs, and was dismissed from Scorpions in 2016, later permanently replaced by Mikkey Dee of Motörhead. Continue reading
Red Hot Chili Peppers, Post Malone, Cage the Elephant, Idles, Taking Back Sunday, Thundercat and more Booked for Bonnaroo 2024
Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival is proud to share the lineup for this year’s edition of the internationally acclaimed camping festival, taking place June 13-16, 2024 on the Bonnaroo Farm, located just 60 miles southeast of Nashville in Manchester, TN. Bonnaroo 2024 will as always host a spectacular roster of top artists performing around the clock across more than 10 unique stages over the four-day festival, with live music and much more through the night and into early morning with special sunrise sets.Continue reading
Tony Clarkin, Guitarist and Leader of Magnum, Has Died
Tony Clarkin, guitarist, chief songwriter and leader of long running UK Hard Rock band Magnum, has died. He was 77. The news of his death comes just weeks after being diagnosed with a rare and incurable spinal condition. Magnum had already canceled its previously announced spring 2024 tour. Earlier today (Tuesday, January 9),Tony’s family released the following statement: “On behalf of the family it is with profound sadness that daughter Dionne Clarkin is sharing the news of the passing of Tony Clarkin. Following a short illness, he died peacefully surrounded by his girls on Sunday 7th January 2024…” Continue reading
Housecore Records Recording Artists Nest, Child Bite, and Snafu To Open Select Pantera and Lamb of God Shows Next Month
Heavy metal icons Pantera will return to the stage this February on the second leg of their North American headlining tour with special guest, Lamb Of God. Much like last Summer’s run, each show will feature an opening performance by one of three Housecore Records recording artists on select dates. Housecore Records was founded by Pantera frontman Philip H. Anselmo in an effort to release material by his many side projects and from other bands he’s supported throughout his career. Joining this leg of the tour will be St. Louis-based metal trio and recent Housecore Records signees Nest, featuring Scour/Agoraphobic Nosebleed bassist John Jarvis, as well as two Detroit juggernauts – art punk/noise metallers Child Bite and hardcore punk/thrashers Snafu (Situation Normal All Fucked Up) — both of which opened for Pantera in 2023.Continue reading
EP REVIEW: The Hope Conspiracy – Confusion – Chaos – Misery
One of the best parts of writing for Ghost Cult Magazine is getting so many new bands’ (to me) albums to review that absolutely blow me away. Continue reading