In this episode, Tom Angelripper shares the inside story of Sodom’s iconic Tapping the Vein. Discover how the band approached the Deluxe Expanded Reissue and get a glimpse of the bonus material that takes this thrash masterpiece to the next level.Continue reading
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INTERVIEW: Morgan Y. Evans Interviews Leila Abdul-Rauf (Solo, Vastum, The Bastard Noise)
As much as I love speeding and blasting The Haunted around SoCal, sometimes you need something more heady and all-encompassing. Leila Abdul-Rauf is known for a wide array of brilliant solo and group works within the underground and remains one of the music world’s most uninhibited creative thinkers. Calls From A Seething Edge is her latest solo endeavor, a remarkable heartfelt journey of mourning polycrisis whilst still holding space for dreams of a better world. It is a must-hear 2024 haunting release that will seep into your pores and remain with you for a long time, body music for the head and soul.Continue reading
PODCAST: Episode 647 – Justice Petersen Chats with Pixel Grip at Riot Fest
Pixel Grip is an American electronic music group, formed in Chicago, Illinois, and they played the biggest show of their career for the hometown crowd at Riot Fest! Justice Petersen chatted with the band on this climax for them, their new “Stamina” EP and single, and how they turn haterade into fuel for their creative passion. Continue reading
INTERVIEW: Zachary Amster of Abrams on “Blue City” and The Band’s Influences
In this episode, Tom Osman interviews Zachary Amster of Heavy Stoner Rock band Abrams! Their new album “Blue City” released in May of 2024 via Blues Funeral Recordings! Zachary and Tom chatted about the new album, recording with Kurt Ballou (Converge, High on Fire), “covid albums,” and the 1990s Seattle Grunge scene’s impact on the band.Continue reading
INTERVIEW: Ragin Rosie Chats with Aaron Stainthorpe (My Dying Bride) of High Parasite About Their Debut
In this episode, Ghost Cult’s Ragin Rosie chatted with Aaron Stainthorpe of High Parasite! Their debut album “Forever We Burn” is out now via Candlelight Records, Aaron discussed the transition to the new band from My Dying Bride (on hiatus, but now coming back with a different singer), how the band formed, working with producer Gregor McIntosh (Paradise Lost), what is Death-Pop -Rock music, their UK tour with Cradle of Filth, and Aaron’s favorite recent books, and more!
INTERVIEW: Morgan Y. Evans Interviews Peter Aaron of The Stabbing Jabs
What do you get when you combine veteran members of Chrome Cranks, Gang Green, Motorbike with Cincinnati street-savvy working class Punk values? The answer is one bruiser of a near-perfect and rollicking debut album from The Stabbing Jabs! From the red-hot street punk n roll comet streak of “Broken Brain” to album closer “You’re A Drag” (which almost sounds like it could be an early Unsane cut), your ass will be walloped. If you’re dead tired of over-produced and bigoted garbage like Falling In Reverse being called “punk”, here is a great place for something a million times more authentic.
INTERVIEW: Tom Osman Interviews BUÑUEL to Discuss Their New Album “Mansuetude”
In this new episode, Ghost Cult’s own Tom Osman chats with three members of BUÑUEL (ex-Oxbow, Afterhours, The Framers, Il Teatro Delgi Orrori) about their new album “Mansuetude” out now via Skin Graft Records and Overdrive Records! They chatted about the formation of the band, and the deep creative union they share, and more!
PODCAST: Episode 621 – Ragin Rosie Interviews Winona Fighter at Louder Than Life
In this episode, Ragin Rosie interviews the totally killer band Winona Fighter at Louder Than Live Festival! The Nashville-based Melodic Punk band will soon release their debut album “My Apologies To The Chef” via Rise Records! Rosie chatted with the band and discussed the origin of their name, how they formed, the Punk scene in Nashville, other festivals they played in 2024, such as Riot Fest and more!Continue reading
INTERVIEW: John Wright (No Means No) of Dead Bob Talks About His New Album, Punk History, and More
In this episode, Keefy chats with Punk Rock legend John Wright (No Means No) of Dead Bob! The band is currently on tour supporting their new album “Life Like!” John discussed his lengthy career, his reinvention as the leader of Dead Bob, his other endevours such as teaching, robotics, beer brewing, and more!
PODCAST: Episode 609 – Tom Osman Interviews Insect Ark’s Dana Schechter all About “Raw Blood Singing”
In this episode, Ghost Cult’s Managing Editor Tom Osman chatted with past GCM interviewee Dana Schechter of Insect Ark (and many other projects such as Bee and Flower and Swans)! The new Insect Ark album Raw Blood Singing was released on June 7th, via Debemur Morti Productions! Dana has been evolving this project over many years and this may be the crowning achievements of her career. They chatted about her career, finding her singing voice again, her time in Germany during lockdown, how she came to be a resident of Berlin today, working with Khanate’s Tim Wyskida, her contribution to the last Swans album and tour, and much more! Enjoy the chat and purchase the new album below! Continue reading