PODCAST: Glacially Musical 247 – Ozzy’s Glam Rock Era Unravels for “The Ultimate Sin” (Review)


Nik, Keefy, and Don are back for another wheedle at Ozzy’s solo career. Mid-1980s excess is on full display for “The Ultimate Sin” – but is more really more?Continue reading


PODCAST: Glacially Musical 244 – Ozzy Osbourne Strikes Back With “Diary of A Madman”


Nik,  Keefy, and  Don continue to ply their trade: breaking down Ozzy Osbourne’s second classic solo opus, “Diary of a Madman!” Sadly, this was Randy Rhoads’ final studio album.  Continue reading


PODCAST: Glacially Musical #232 – Heart’s “Magazine” Album – Vinyl Unboxing and Review


Nik, Don, and  Keefy take on Heart’s album “Magazine!” Created second but released third, we discuss the intrigue, lawsuits, drama, and record label shenannigans that beset this release. Also, do the many covers improve or diminish this album? Find out! Continue reading


PODCAST: Glacially Musical 216 – Pink Floyd’s “Masters of Rock” and The Dawn of “The Syd Barrett Era”


Nik and Keefy a new series on Pink Floyd! We explore the origins of the band before their major label debut, and the many gifts and early genius of Syd Barrett!Continue reading


PODCAST: Glacially Musical 215 – The Best Metal Albums of Every Year of the 1980s Ranked ft. Danny Nichols


Sorry for some video issues from Nik.

Nik and Keefy of Ghost Cult Magazine are joined by Danny Nichols of Capuchin Punks (ex-Torchlight Parade) to discuss the best rock or metal album of each year of the 1980s.Continue reading


PODCAST: Glacially Musical 211 – Obituary – “Cause Of Death” Reviewed


Nik and Keefy of Ghost Cult tackle the second album from Obituary, “Cause of Death!” The album cover rules, but the music has nothing to do with it. Discuss!

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BLACK FRIDAY BLACK LIST: Holiday Gift Guide for Rockers and Metalheads 2024


Welcome to Black Friday 2024, where the entire human race is trapped in a weird time loop where we attempt crush down our unbridled trauma with retail therapy! Wahooo! We have all your Rock and Metal gift needs and gifts the ones you love, and for yourself (you narcissistic dweebs!) J/k, us too!  The Black Friday and Holiday Gift guide For Rockers and Metalheads is here. Check out all the links below to support bands, labels, festivals, record stores, and other small and local businesses this year for Small Business Saturday and Cyber Monday. And don’t forget to donate to some worthwhile charities on Giving Tuesday!

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PODCAST: Glacially Musical 201 – Is Mastodon’s “Blood Mountain” Their Weirdest Album Ever?


In episode 201, Nik and Keefy tackle Mastodon’s crazy concept album “Blood Mountain!” We explain the intricate meaning of the album and every song, pondering werewolves, one-eyed Sasquaches, Griffins, tripping balls, killer Minotaurs crossed with Bambi, Biblical apocalypses, volcanos, rivers of blood, imposter syndrome, and the monomythical hero archetype! We also make LOTR references, David Duchovny, and as always the View-Askewniverse reigns supreme! “You’re so caustic!”Continue reading