When doing reviews here at Ghost Cult, we try to keep things subjective, rather than injecting how we feel about an artist. Sometimes, when an artist becomes entrenched in your identity to the point where your friends hear said artist, it makes them think of you. This goes past the point of subjectivity and becomes more personal.
This is not the same old madness, but a reworking of the past. Ministry came to Franklin Music Hall in Philadelphia and played a show of deep tracks and a reworking of their earliest years. Along for this wild ride in support were Die Krupps and My Life With The Thrill Kill Kult. Together, they make up what is being called The Squirrely Years Tour.Continue reading
Youth Code reclaims its crown for being the torch carrier of the industrial revival with its new EP Yours, With Malice (Sumerian Records). The lead single “No Consequence” sets things off, with the duo sounding more refined and with a serrated edge to the vengeful hooks of Sara Taylor’s chanted declaration of “never pretending/ to be something she’s not,”. A powerful sentiment in today’s world, where artists are often as fabricated as the online personas people adopt. The challenge the band presents for themselves, by setting the bar so high from the get-go go is will they will be able to measure up? That is what the rest of the review will determine. Continue reading
A one-sentence review of Sick N’ Beautiful’s Horror Vacui (BLKIIBLK Records) is easy: What if Rob Zombie was a woman?Continue reading
In this episode, Keefy sits down with the one and only Wednesday 13 for a wickedly in-depth chat about his latest twisted creation “Mid-Death Crisis” via Napalm Records 💀⚰️ Wednesday 13 chats about changes in the band, the new album, the resurgence of Muderdolls, and his favorite GI JOE!Continue reading
Aki McCullough is known as one of the most talented and colorful musicians and engineers in the extreme and experimental punk/metal underground. Having played with acts like Dreamwell, A Constant Knowledge Of Death, Necroplanet and guesting on multiple acclaimed albums (including Jisei, Victory Over The Sun and more) to running East Coast cult and very pro lgbtq studio Nu House, McCullough is often a blur of activity, determination and inventiveness. Continue reading
I wasn’t there to play, just to snap photos, but let me tell you, this show was fire. Filter opened for Jerry Cantrell (Alice In Chains), and as a concert photographer, I gotta say, it was like a dream combo. Raw energy, grunge legends, and a crowd that was just alive. It was a night to remember.Continue reading
Sad news as classic Lords of Acid VooDoo U-era co-lead vocalist Ruth McArdle has died. No cause of death has been revealed, and she passed away on December 16th, 2024. The news was broken by the band on their socials, paying tribute to her. She was an essential voice and performer on their second album, known for its iconic artwork and helped spread their music worldwide with the band RIP. Continue reading
Had I been told four or five years ago that the spirit of psyche-exploring, experimental Electro/Industrial duo Coil would be alive and flourishing in the hands of Napalm Death’s bass player, I would have been … surprised. Continue reading
In this new episode, Ghost Cult Keefy has a raw and uncut conversation with our good friend, Industrial Metal artist Gabriel Palacio of AntiMozdeBeast! His new album Vision is out now via Sliptrick Records! Gabe and Keefy discussed the new album in depth, new and old influences making their way into Vision’s core, and so much more! He is one of our favorite artists so check out the album at the links here! Continue reading