Keefy of Ghost Cult chatted with Nige and Heather of UK Thrash Metal upstarts Chupacabra! They just released their debut EP Fortified With Ashes! We chatted about the formation of the band, the folklore around the name and some mutual love for The X-Files, their connection to Slayer book author DX Ferris and his new podcast, influences, good advice from Gary Holt, feminism and religion, the current crop of great UK metal bands right now, and their next musical adventure already in the works!
Ghost Cult scribe Tom Osman caught up with Matt “Youngy” Young of the Australian metal band King Parrot! Youngy chatted about their recent US Tour performing at RPM Fest (Ghost Cult was a sponsor), touring with Pantera and Weedeater, the worst stage dive injuries he has ever sustained, making progress on a new KP album for 2024, and much more!
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Ghost Cult Keefy caught up once again with upstart Hardcore Metal band Capra! Their new album “Errors” is out now via Blacklight Media / Metal Blade Records! We chatted with Crow and Tyler to learn all about the new album, a breakdown of every song, challenges the band has had to overcome, and the band’s upcoming appearance at Dios De Los Deftones!
Ghost Cult Keefy caught up once again with Jeramie Kling of Inhuman Condition . The band released their new EP “The Panic Prayer” this summer and Jeramie broke it down track-by-track, discussed producing records with Taylor Nordberg, time spent in his many other bands Deicide, Venom INC, Dritt Skit, and Fore, and more!
Ghost Cult Keefy caught up with Dave Neabore of Dog Eat Dog to discuss their new album Free Radicals out now via Metalville Records! We discussed the current state of the band, their annual heavy tour schedule, their choice to make a new album – their first after 19 years, a track-by-track breakdown of the album, a look back at the New York Hardcore scene, and a look ahead to 30 years of “All Boro Kings” in 2024!
Day 1:
At five o’clock in the evening, on Friday, September 15th, masses of music fanatics flooded the streets of Worcester, Massachusetts. What for you ask? The first day of the highly anticipated return of the New England Metal and Hardcore Festival. Held at the Palladium Outdoors & created by Scott Lee and Mass Concerts, this two day event housed local food, brews, various vendors, three stages and over thirty incredible acts!
Ghost Cult Keefy caught up Will Turpin of Collective Soul! The band is on tour supporting their recent 2022 album “Vibrating!” Will chatted about the current tour, their history of choosing cover songs, the early roots of the band, Will’s family-owned recording studio, and major releases and other plans for 2024, he is very excited to share!
Ghost Cult Keefy caught up with Hamish Glencross of Godthyrmm (ex-Vallenfyre, My Dying Bride, Solstice) to discuss the just-released second album from the band – “Distortions!” It’s out now via Profound Lore! We chatted about the new album, his adjustment to being a frontman, their trilogy of albums, how their friendship with Pallbearer influenced the band, guest appearances, the influence of Metallica and classic metal, and much more!
Ghost Cult Keefy caught up Phil Caivano of Monster Magnet! He released a killer solo album recently under his own name! Chatting with us, Phil broke down the songwriting of the album, saving riffs for a rainy day, his unique approach to guitar, thoughts on his career in Monster Magnet, the special relationship he has with MM’s Dave Wyndorf, and new music coming soon!
Ghost Cult Keefy caught up with Otep Shamaya of OTEP to discuss the new album – “The God Slayer” – out now via Cleopatra Records! OTEP discusses the journey to the new release, overcoming tragedy in the last few years, choosing which artists to cover, the one cover song that didn’t make the album, looking back at Nu Metal and its current popularity, her return to touring, the new vinyl version of “Hydra” and more! Continue reading