Kicking off 2024 with bang, we headed out to the first show of the year at legendary The Warfield! Hometown heroes Machine Head have not played the city in a few years, and joining them on this epic tour was Fear Factory who missed last year’s show in the city with Static-X. Joining them on this joint are current buzz band Orbit Culture who just got signed to Century Media Records, and Gates To Hell from Louisville opening This is a very strong bill top to bottom especially with two of the most dominant and enduring names in Metal from the nineties still at the top!Continue reading
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INTERVIEW: Jami Morgan of Code Orange Talks About “The Above” at Riot Fest
(Please note, this interview was recorded last fall and before the recent cancellation of Code Orange’s North American headline tour, following the news of guitarist Dominic Landolina’s health crisis. Get well soon Dominic!)
Ghost Cult Keefy caught up with Jami Morgan of Code Orange at Riot Fest 2023 for a quick interview! Chatting with us right after their triumphant set in front of thousands of fans, Jami reflected on the band’s rise from small Hardcore shows, the evolution of their sound, and the new album “The Above” – out now on Blue Grape Music. Continue reading
Bob Vylan Releases Brand New Single and Video “Hunger Games” – New Album Coming Soon
Following on from their massive recent single “He’s A Man,” Bob Vylan, have released the first single of 2023 “Hunger Games.” The bands new album, Humble As The Sun has also been announced and is to be released 5th April 2024. Continue reading
INTERVIEW: Page Hamilton of Helmet Breaks Down His New Album “Left’
Ghost Cult caught up with Page Hamilton of Metal legends Helmet! Their 2023 album “Left” was released via earMUSIC, and is a document of where the band is musically, mentally, and politically. Page shared a track-by-track breakdown, discussed his creative process, why he went so deep on politics in his lyrics this time, the longevity of the current lineup of the band, and much more!Continue reading
Furnace Fest 2024 Books Underoath, Poison The Well, Stretch Armstrong, Shai Hulud As The First Bands for the Final Fest
Hardcore and Metal festival Furnace Fest will host their final-ever event next fall! Taking place on a new weekend, October 4th -6th at the Sloss Furnaces National Historic Landmark in Birmingham, AL, the fest has booked their first four bands. Continue reading
Punk Rock Bowling 2024 Books Madness, Devo, Descendents, Gorilla Biscuits, Bratmobile, Scowl, Gogol Bordello, Quicksand, Rocket From The Crypt, The Chats, Madball, and More
Gearing up for its 24th year, Punk Rock Bowling has announced a positively stacked lineup this year! Headliners this year include 2-Tone legends Madness, Devo, and the Descendents! The lineup also includes Gorilla Biscuits, Bratmobile, Scowl, Gogol Bordello, Quicksand, Rocket From The Crypt, The Chats, Madball, Billy Bragg, Stiff Little Fingers, Subhumans, Scowl, 7Seconds, Catbite, Bratmobile, Cosmic Psychos, Lagwagon, and many more! See the post and the full lineup below. Teaser video and tickets on sale there as well! Continue reading
INTERVIEW: Travis Miguel (Atreyu) on the New Fake Figures EP – “From Within” and the Freedom of Going D.I.Y.
Ghost Cult Keefy caught up with Travis Miguel of Atreyu to chat about his Hardcore/Math Rock/post-Hardcore side project Fake Figures! The band put out their recent EP “From Within” and recently completed a tour. The band is made up of notable Southern California hardcore band members, but do not call them a supergroup. No, seriously. Travis also gave us some intel on the recent trilogy of EPs from Atreyu as well. Continue reading
ALBUM REVIEW: Going Off – Kill List
There’s a saying in the UK that it’s grim up north and what better place for a Hardcore band to emanate from than Manchester, in this case a five-piece called Going Off, who formed in 2020. Continue reading
Man Who Crowdkilled a Furry at a Hardcore Show is Wanted by The Police in Austin, Texas
According to published reports by KXAN News in Austin, Texas and picked up by metal news sites such as Lambgoat, the Austin Police Department are seeking to identify the assailant seen crowd killing a fan in the audience via fan-filmed video at the “Heavy Hitters IV” festival on October 14th. Content surrounding the assault has ignited a debate online between fans and haters, with the Reddit thread r/Hardcore being locked do to violating the “Don’t be a dick.” (#9) rule. The individual in question was filmed crowd killing in the audience, is now being sought by police for the gutless attack. The victim in question, Christopher Silva, suffered a fractured orbital socket and a concussion from the attack. It was mentioned at the time of the attack in October, that that legal options would be sought against the assailant.
ALBUM REVIEW: Racetraitor – Creation and the Timeless Order of Things
In dire times of crisis and injustice caused by oppressive systems, the least we can do is to voice our aspirations through the creative media that we have going – and that’s what the hardcore unit Racetraitor have been doing. Racetraitor has always been a band that’s ahead of their time – voicing opinions on systemic racism and white privilege before they were even often discussed in a large audience.