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INTERVIEW: Eric Bass (Shinedown) Talks About His Debut Solo Album “I Had A Name”

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In this episode, Keefy interviews Eric Bass of Shinedown! Eric has just dropped his Eric has just dropped his debut solo album, “I Had A Name,” a departure from Shinedown, but in the best way! Touching many musical styles and leaning on his voice and vast experience making music for decades, we delved into Eric’s history as a writer and producer, how this album shows offsides to his personality he has never expressed before in music, some super heavy metal on this album, his love of concept albums, his upcoming companion graphic novel, as well as an update on the two new singles and album from Shinedown! Continue reading →


INTERVIEW: Andrew Michael Wells of Eidola Talks “Mend” Album, Concept Albums, and Salt Lake City Misconceptions

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In this episode, Keefy interviews Andrew Michael Wells of Eidola! Their new album “Mend” is out now via Rise Records  /  Blue Swan Records! We discussed the new album, the continuation of the last album “Eviscerate” – concept albums in general and how much the band values them, Andrew’s approach to singing, and some fun and underloved facts about SLC, including the best damn hot chicken sando at Pretty Bird!  Continue reading →


INTERVIEW: Waylon Reavis (ex-Mushroomhead) of A Killer’s Confession Talks New Music and 30 Years in Metal

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In this episode Keefy chatted with Waylon R. Reavis of A Killers Confession ( ex Mushroomhead) to discuss his new concept album Victim 1, out now via MNRK Music Group / MNRK heavy! The first in a trilogy of albums, Waylon reflects on his love of concept albums, delving deep into the lore of this story, the arc of his entire career, his past with Mushroomhead, changes in the music industry and much more!Continue reading →


PODCAST: Glacially Musical 202 – Mastodon’s “Crack The Skye” – The Modern Equivalent of “The Wall”

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In episode 202, and Nik is relieved our Mastodon series is ending. Keefy’s thinks “Crack The Skye” is a 10/10 album – so let’s see where Nik lands.Continue reading →


PODCAST: Glacially Musical 199: Mastodon – “Leviathan” Review and Analysis

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Nik sees Mastodon rollin, he hatin! Keefy tries to catch Nik riding dirty!

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ALBUM REVIEW: Clouds Taste Satanic – 79 A.E.

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It’s been a very long uh, several weeks since we’ve been blessed by new music from the New York Instrumental Doom outfit, Clouds Taste Satanic.Continue reading →


INTERVIEW: Nick Schendzielos Talks Up The Comeback of Job For a Cowboy, and The “Moon Healer” Album

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Ghost Cult Keefy caught up with Nick Schendzielos of Job For a Cowboy, who are releasing their comeback album “Moon Healer” on February 23rd, 2024 via Metal Blade Records! Nick went deep into the concept of the album, the sequel to 2014s “Sun Eater” and how the band worked on the tracks for the new record. Nick also chatted about the bands’ move away from Deathcore in their early days, writing with drummer Navene Koperweis (of labelmates Entheos, ex-Animals As Leaders), bass guitar mastery, some details for the next JFAC releases, and much more!Continue reading →


INTERVIEW: Lena Scissorhands Reveals The Secret Concept Behind Infected Rain’s New Album “Time”

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Ghost Cult Keefy caught up once again with Lena Scissorhands of rising Modern Progressive Metal standouts Infected Rain! Their new album “Time” drops from  Napalm Records this week, February 9th, 2024. Lena shared the concept behind the album, the band’s first foray into this kind of album, she discussed the lyrical themes for the album, trying new things as a vocalist on this album, new bassist Alice Lane, and more!Continue reading →


ALBUM REVIEW: Underdark – Managed Decline

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With their second full-length record Managed Decline (Church Road Records), Underdark really have pushed the boundaries of the broader post-Black Metal sound by incorporating many different styles and influences, while also lyrically creating somewhat of a concept album that champions the working class in much the same way as Ashenspire’s 2022 album, Hostile Architecture.

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INTERVIEW: Darsombra Breaks Down Their “Dumesday Book” Album and Concept Albums

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Psychedelic Rock duo Darsombra caught up with Keefy of Ghost Cult to discuss their recent release “Dumesday Book”. The long-running Baltimore band just wrapped up an astounding run of tour dates, and discussed their songwriting style,  a breakdown of the album track-by-track,  their favorite concept albums, and our mutual love of Shadow Woods Metal Fest!

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