GHOST CULT MAGAZINE TOP 75 ALBUMS OF THE YEAR 2024

Featured


Last-minute slinky Norwegian jesters aside, our dedicated and awesome team of writers, photographers, editors, contributors, alumni, designers and what have you, have come together to work through our regular collaborative and demographic confirmation of those albums that tickled our collective pickle in 2024.Continue reading


PODCAST: The Weekly Ritual Rock and Metal News Show Live 12-12-24


Catch up on what you missed in the world of Rock and Metal news this week!Continue reading


CONCERT REVIEW: Better Lovers – Full of Hell – SPY Live At The Orpheum, Tampa 


Photo credit: Gabe Becerra

Photo credit: Gabe Becerra

As we go to press with this review we learned that Better Lovers drummer Grayson “Goose” Holyoak’s daughter Sage has been diagnosed with a form of leukemia, and he has left the tour to support his family. Please donate to the GoFundMe set up to help defray the costs for her treatment and care.  

https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-sages-battle-against-leukemiaContinue reading


Better Lovers’ Drummer Clayton “Goose” Holyoak’s Daughter Diagnosed with Cancer, A GoFundMe Has Been Launched



A GoFundMe has been created to help Sage, the 5-year-old daughter of Better Lovers drummer Clayton “Goose” Holyoak who left his tour after her leukemia diagnosis this month. The fundraiser was created Monday and has already raised more than three times the $10,000 goal.Continue reading


PODCAST: Episode 594 – The Power Hour – October Recap and Album of The Month with Keefy 


 

The gloom of fall is here, but at least we have great music! The Power Hour is back with just Chief Editor Ghost Cult Keefy! We look back at albums released in October 2024, and a forecast of new music out this month.  Continue reading


FESTIVAL REVIEW: Louder Than Life – Live at Highlands Festival Fair Grounds


KORN_LTL24-03@FogAgain-67

Photo Credit – KORN_LTL24-03@FogAgain-67

Danny Wimmer Presents is an acclaimed music festival production company that hosts some of the top entertainment experiences in the country. The pride and joy of their collection is Kentucky’s Louder Than Life Festival. The first one was presented in Louisville ten years ago and has flourished since then. With over 170,000 attendees at last year’s event and even more this year, it has grown to be one of the biggest rock festivals in the United States. To celebrate their 10th anniversary, they pulled out all the stops for this monumental milestone. With nearly one hundred acts performing over the course of the four-day event was a mammoth undertaking and well worth it.Continue reading


NEW MUSIC FRIDAY – New Rock and Metal Releases for 10-25-24


Covering various subgenres, it’s New Music Friday: The Rock and Metal Releases for 10-25-24

Which one of these releases are you most excited about?Continue reading


PREVIEW: New Music Friday – Rock and Metal Releases for 10-25-24


Covering various subgenres, it’s New Music Friday: The Rock and Metal Releases for 10-25-24

Which one of these releases are you most excited about?Continue reading


Coal Chamber Pulls Out of Aftershock 2024, Due to Dez Fafara’s Ongoing Health Issues


Coal Chamber has announced they have canceled their appearance at Aftershock 2024 next weekend. This is following the postponement of their fall 2024 tour dates until spring 2025 due to ongoing health issues suffered by frontman Dez Fafara. The band has been replaced on the bill by their frequent touring mates Dope. The fest still features Slayer, Slipknot, Iron Maiden, Motley Crue, Pantera, Judas Priest, FFDP, Disturbed, Biohazard, Shadows Fall, and 130 more of your favorite artists. Continue reading


Aftershock 2024 ft. Slayer, Slipknot, Iron Maiden, Motley Crue, Pantera, Judas Priest, FFDP, Disturbed, Biohazard, Shadows Fall and More Announces Set Times


Aftershock is right around the corner and we have the set times! The fest features Slayer, Slipknot, Iron Maiden, Motley Crue, Pantera, Judas Priest, FFDP, Disturbed, Biohazard, Shadows Fall, and 130 more of your favorite artists. Continue reading