It’s been five years since Moonspell released their previous record, Hermitage, but the Portuguese pioneers have finally returned, as Gothic and darkly romantic as ever. Encompassing themes such as Baudelairian love, guilt and redemption, the thirteenth studio album, Far From God (Napalm Records), is driven by shadowy figures such as vampires, werewolves and other such creatures of the night, not to mention a healthy measure of symbolism.
Ponte Del Diavolo’s sophomore album De Venom Natura (Season of Mist) finds the band continuing to perfect what they did on this album, kicking in the door with blast beats before bringing a shadowy vision of post-Punk snakes its way around the verse. They explode back into a more snarled chorus, showing how singer Erba excels at blending vocal tones. One of their strengths is that they do not mix the two genres in an expected, formulaic way; instead, they blend in a very organic manner. The second song, “Lunga vita alla necrosi,” features manic post-Punk vocals over tense, tremolo-picked guitars. One of the album’s MVPs is certainly the drummer, Segale Cornuta, who refuses to just default back to blast beats to convince you they are into Black Metal; it keeps a punk vibe. Continue reading
It’s the best time of the year, Halloween week, and spooky season! It’s not a phase mother, it’s a lifestyle if you do it right. Whatever your traditions at this time of the year may be, the right music can set the perfect mood. At Ghost Cult HQ, we celebrate the Devil’s Night or Samhain all year round, but in honor of the best night of the year round, but here are 10 deep cuts for your slaylist and staylist! Continue reading