NEW MUSIC FRIDAY: New Rock and Metal Releases for 4-4-25


From underground gems to headline-worthy drops, It’s New Music Friday for 3-28-25!

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ALBUM REVIEW: Fractal Universe – The Great Filters


French Prog Metal band Fractal Universe poses some interesting questions regarding this sub-genre of Metal on their new album, The Great Filters (M-Theory Audio).

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PREVIEW: New Music Friday – Rock and Metal Releases for 4-4-25


From underground gems to headline-worthy drops, It’s New Music Friday for 3-28-25!

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PREVIEW: 70000 Tons Of Metal 2023 Announces Running Order, Sets Sail Today


The 2023 edition of 70000 Tons of Metal Cruise is here! Setting sail today with 61 other world-class metal bands and 3000 fans on board the Freedom of the Seas, sailing from January 30 – February 3, 2023, from Miami, Florida to Bimini, Bahamas, and back. Ghost Cult will be there! For a last-minute addition to the cruise, Hypocrisy has joined up. The cruise has announced its running order, singing schedule, and more. If you missed the boat (sorry ?) this year, stay tuned to Ghost Cult for our review of the cruise, and how you can go next year!   

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Keep Of Kalessin Have Been Booked For 70000tons Of Metal 2023, with Two Exclusive Sets Including a Full New Album Performance 


 

Keep Of Kalessin was previously announced as one of the bands on the upcoming 2023 edition of 70000 Tons of Metal Cruise. For one of its two sets on the cruise, the band will perform its entire new album Katharsis in its entirety for one of their sets. They will also perform a special 25th Anniversary Anthology show for their second. They will join 59 other world-class metal bands and 3000 fans on board the Freedom of the Seas, sailing from January 30 – February 3, 2023 from Miami, Florida to Bimini, Bahamas, and back. Have you secured your cabin yet? Only a limited amount of select cabins remain, so book your cabin now at the link below. 

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70000tons Of Metal Cruise Public Sales for 2023 Kick-Off Next Week 


 

Public Sales for the eleventh voyage of 70000tons Of Metal, The Original, The World’s Biggest Heavy Metal Cruise, will start Wednesday, November 30, 2022 at 12PM EST (9AM PST, 18:00 CET and respectively 17:00 GMT). Round 11 will sail from Miami, Florida to Bimini, Bahamas and back from January 30 – February 3, 2023 on board the Freedom of the Seas. Continue reading


Dumb and Dumbest Episode #455: Interview with Eleanor Goodman of Metal Hammer


Matt Bacon and Curtis interviews Eleanor Goodman of Metal Hammer and discuss the future of print magazines after COVID-19. Dumb and Dumbest #455 is streaming now and it’s an Interview with Eleanor Goodman of Metal Hammer! Dumb and Dumbest is hosted by Matt Bacon (Dropout Media, Ripple Music, Prophecy Productions), Music Publicist Curtis Dewar (Dewar PR), and Social Media expert and Ghost Cult Owner, Keith Chachkes (BDWE Media). They are starting a new Music Marketing Challenge 7/27/2020, all about increasing Sales for your band! Email Matt to sign up early for the next challenge at the link below! 
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Dumb and Dumbest Episode #454: Interview with Carl Stjarnlov of Diabolical on Songwriting


Matt Bacon interviews Carl Stjarnlov of Diabolical to talk about the mechanics of songwriting, the merits of a “riff soup”, the  “Bus, Bed Bath” theory, and more! Dumb and Dumbest #454 is streaming now and it’s an Interview with Carl Stjarnlov of Diabolical on Songwriting! Dumb and Dumbest is hosted by Matt Bacon (Dropout Media, Ripple Music, Prophecy Productions), Music Publicist Curtis Dewar (Dewar PR), and Social Media expert and Ghost Cult Owner, Keith Chachkes (BDWE Media). They are starting a new Music Marketing Challenge 7/27/2020, all about increasing Sales for your band! Email Matt to sign up early for the next challenge at the link below! 
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Dumb and Dumbest Episode #453: Retargeting And You!


Matt Bacon and Curtis go down the rabbit hole on retargeting.  Dumb and Dumbest #453 is streaming now and it’s all about Retargeting And You! Dumb and Dumbest is hosted by Matt Bacon (Dropout Media, Ripple Music, Prophecy Productions), Music Publicist Curtis Dewar (Dewar PR), and Social Media expert and Ghost Cult Owner, Keith Chachkes (BDWE Media). They are starting a new Music Marketing Challenge 7/27/2020, all about increasing Sales for your band! Email Matt to sign up early for the next challenge at the link below! 
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Dumb and Dumbest Episode #452: Vitor Carraca Teixiera on Management, PR and Time Management!


Matt Bacon and Curtis get deep with Vitor Carraca Teixieria on the Portuguese music scene, time management, and so much more!  Dumb and Dumbest #452 is streaming now and it’s all about Vitor Carraca Teixiera on Management, PR, and Time Management!!! Dumb and Dumbest is hosted by Matt Bacon (Dropout Media, Ripple Music, Prophecy Productions), Music Publicist Curtis Dewar (Dewar PR), and Social Media expert and Ghost Cult Owner, Keith Chachkes (BDWE Media). They are starting a new Music Marketing Challenge 7/27/2020, all about increasing Sales for your band! Email Matt to sign up early for the next challenge at the link below! 
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