Hip-Hop and Metal Legend Ice-T to Release His First Solo Rap Album in 20 Years


Hip-Hop, Metal, and Acting legend Ice-T of Body Count revealed on social media that his first solo Rap album in 20 years will be released soon. Dubbed Criminal Migraine, the album will feature 20 tracks and is in the mixing stage now. Ice shared an artwork tease in his post and called it “his best album ever.” Body Count is soon to tour, performing at some of the biggest Rock and Metal festivals in the world, along with headlining Sonic Temple, Camp Punksylvania, Rock Fest, Brutal Assault, and Aftershock. The band is still touring behind their last album, 2024’s Merciless (Century Media Records), which featured guest spots from George “Corpsegrinder” Fisher  (Cannibal Corpse), Joe Bad (Fit For An Autopsy), Howard Jones (Light The Torch, ex-Killswitch Engage), Max Cavalera (Cavalera, Soulfly, Go Ahead And Die), Will Putney (Fit For An Autopsy, END) and iconic Pink Floyd guitarist/vocalist David Gilmour. In addition to his prodigious film career, Ice-T has been on Law & Order: Special Victims Unit for 26 seasons of their 27 seasons. He joined the cast as Detective (later Sergeant) Odafin “Fin” Tutuola in Season 2, which aired in 2000. He holds the record for the longest-running male actor on a U.S. primetime. Continue reading →


FEATURE: 10 Bands with Black Creators to Listen to For Black History Month


When you think of heavy music, images of raw power, defiance, and innovation come to mind—and Black creators have been at the forefront of this movement. Although often underestimated, these innovative musicians are known for their groundbreaking music, which blends punk’s rebellious spirit, metal’s intensity, and unique artistry. I’m a drummer and I’ve done Thrash, Crossover, and Death Metal projects over the years, some known, some not so much. But here in New York, I’ve grown up seeing everyone on stage. So this Black History Month, I want to show off the sounds of ten essential bands shaped by Black visionaries who have left an indelible mark on the world of heavy music. From thrash to hardcore, and everything in between. These bands embody the spirit of heavy music in all its glory. Continue reading →


PODCAST: Glacially Musical 212 – Nik, Keefy, and Don’s Epic Trauma Dump, and Vinyl Shopping Master Class


Nik and Keefy of GhostCultMag are joined again by Talking The Talk With Don’s Don De Leaumont for a vinyl dump shenanigans as well as a breakdown of our different record shopping philosophies and pointers!

Happy New Year 2025! Continue reading →