PODCAST: Episode 603 – Gabriel Palacio of AntiMozdeBeast on His New Album “Vision”


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


PODCAST: Episode 601 – Scott Lucas of Local H Talks “Whatever Happened to PJ Soles”


In this episode, Keefy chats with Scott Lucas of Local H! The band just released the deluxe re-issue of one of their classics: Whatever Happened to PJ Soles? – out now on many formats from Brutal Panda Records. Scott and Keefy did a Deep dive on the album, recollections of 30+ years of their career, the song “California Songs” (Which Ghost Cult premiered the new lyric video), their upcoming documentary, dishing on the changes in the music industry, and touring. Thanks to Scott for being so cool! Continue reading


PODCAST: Episode 600 – Ragin Rosie Interviews Sonny and P.O.D. at Louder Than Life Fest 


In this episode, Ragin Rosie interviews P.O.D. at Louder Than Life Festival 2024. Overcoming the bad weather from Hurricane Helene, the band was in good spirits overall and excited about festival season. They released their eleventh album Veritas, earlier in 2024 via Mascot Label Group. The excellent record features killer tracks and singles featuring Randy Blythe of Lamb of God, Tatiyana Shmayluk of Jinjer, and Cove Reber of Saosin. They covered a lot of topics in the chat, including an in-depth discussion about their faith, and much more! Continue reading


PODCAST: The Weekly Ritual Rock and Metal News Show Live 11-15-24


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PODCAST: Episode 597 – Dylan Walker of Full of Hell


In this episode, Ghost Cult’s Keefy welcomes in Dylan Walker of Full of Hell for the first time! Earlier this year the band released their own new full-length Coagulated Bliss (Closed Casket Activities)! This week they are releasing a new collaborative album with Toronto, ON Industrial artist Andrew Nolan, titled Scraping The Divine. The Album features guest appearances from Justin K. Broadrick, GxCx, Alex Hughes (Hatred Surge), Intensive Care, and Taichi Nagura (Endon). We talked with Dylan about the previous release, his approach to fame, his favorite collab release and partner, and his favorite book of all-time!Continue reading


INTERVIEW: Sofia Fraz of Exiled Hope and Forgotten Shrine on Her New Album, and Navigating Law School


In this episode, Ghost Cult’s Keefy chats with prolific artist Sofia Fraz of Exiled Hope and Forgotten Shrine. Sofia released a series of recent singles, including “Lightborn” in 2024. Her new album, the culmination of several years of work, Apocrphya releases in spring of 2025. Exiled Hope will also release a split album in early 2025 with Steel Forge, and also put out the Where Shadows Lie album with Forgotten Shrine this year as well! In addition to all her music, Sofia is a full-time law student and is fast becoming a trusted source of expertise in legal matters and PR in the music industry. We cover a lot of ground in this fun chat. Continue reading


INTERVIEW: Emasculator’s Mallika Sundaramurthy on “The Disfigured and The Divine”


Death Metal, for all the brute force associated with it, actually has some deep thinkers and nuanced creatives amongst the genre’s bloodied ranks. One of the most genuine talents in the field is Mallika Sundaramurthy (ex-Abnormality, Unfathomable Ruination). She is a brilliant and brave writer, a commanding artist, and a peak-level Death Metal vocalist. 

Emasculator is a reclamation for Sundaramurthy of her chosen path, a self-realization and sonic achievement based on moving through the shadowwork of negative experiences of the past into a vehicle that suits her vision and ethics the best. 

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INTERVIEW: Brett Campbell of Pallbearer Chats About “Mind Burns Alive”


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In this episode, Ghost Cult’s Keefy welcomes back Brett Campbell of Pallbearer! We chatted about their new album Mind Burns Alive – out now via Nuclear Blast Records! Brett chatted about the changing sounds of the bands, fan reactions, touring, and much more!  Continue reading


INTERVIEW: Gabriel Franco of Unto Others Discusses Their New Album “Never, Neverland,”  Major Labels, and More


In this episode, Ghost Cult Keefy chatted with Gabriel Franco of Unto Others all bout their new album Never, Neverland, out now via Century Media! Gabriel discussed making the new album with Tom Dalgety (Ghost, Killing Joke, The Cult, etc.), working with a new label, songwriting, not liking the tag “Goth,” life in Portland, and much more!   

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INTERVIEW: Tuomas Saukkonen of Wolfheart Discusses “Draconian Darkness” with Ragin Rosie


In this episode, Ghost Cult’s Ragin Rosie chatted with Wolfheart leader, guitarist/vocalist Tuomas Saukkonen to discuss their new album “Draconian Darkness” out now on Reigning Phoenix Music! One of the best, longest-running bands in extreme metal, Rosie and Tuomas covered a lot of ground!Continue reading