Ghost Cult Keefy caught up with Sgah’gahsowah of Blackbraid! On the strength of the recently released album “Blackbraid II” – the artist and his brand have taken the world by storm in a few short years. In a candid chat, we discussed working outside the normal channels of the music industry to find success, plans to stay DIY, and more.
In the second part of this two-part feature, Omar Cordy and Brendon Small of Adult Swim’s Metalocalypse – Dethklok discuss the making of Dethklok’s “Dethalbum IV”, the difference between the album and movie score, and Brendon’s guitar robbery.
Ghost Cult Keefy caught up with Sonny Sandoval of P.O.D. at Sick New World Festival to talk about the history of the band, other projects Sonny is working on, and the next P.O.D. album! Continue reading
Ghost Cult Keefy caught up with Punk Rock legend Inge Johansson (ex Against Me!, The (International) Noise Conspiracy, Cryssis, CSS) to discuss their new band Gatuplan! The band just released their debut album “Välkommen till underjorden” (Welcome To The Underground) via Sound Pollution Records and is Johansson’s first foray into leading their own band. Full of Pop Punk anthems and rebellious lyrics, the album also features saxophones played by jazz legend Jonas Kullhammar, and Dennis Lyxzen of Refused rocks a fantastic guest vocal appearance on ”Kidsen från provinsen.” We chatted about launching a solo band, a love for all things Ramones, and some cherished memories with Against Me! Continue reading
Ghost Cult caught up with Derrick Vella last fall about his band Dream Unending! The band is a side project of Vella (Tomb Mold) and Justin DeTore (Innumerable Forms, Sumerlands). We did a track-by-track review with Derrick of “Song of Salvation” which is out now via 20 Buck Spin! We chatted about side projects, concept albums, and more!
Ghost Cult caught up with Bruce Lamont of the long-running Chicago-based avant-guard Doom Metal band Yakuza! Their new album “Sutra” was recently released via Svart Records, and we chatted with Bruce all about the album, the current lineup’s contributions as a team, Bruce’s evolving approach to saxophone and vocals, his lucrative other gig in the Led Zeppelin tribute band Led Zeppelin 2, vinyl releases, and much more! Continue reading
Ghost Cult’s Keefy caught up with Guitarist and Producer Jeff Irwin of Sacramento hardcore metal legends Will Haven! Their new album VII is out now via minusHEAD Records! Jeff went deep with us discussing writing and producing and gave us a track-by-track breakdown of the album.
Ghost Cult Keefy caught up with Kat and Malachi of Bay Area Hardcore Punk band Scowl! They have had an amazing year with their new EP Psychic Dance Routine (Flatspot Records), tours and fests, and even a Taco Bell event! Check out our chat with them at Sick New World Festival where they killed it!
Ghost Cult reconnected with our old friend Josh Weaver of Royal Thunder to discuss their new album “Rebuilding The Mountain” out now via Spinefarm Records! Josh was very candid about the struggles the band had before making the album, nearly breaking up. We go deep on this essential band, and why there is so much heart and soul in all their music! Catch the band on tour coming to a town near you soon!
The Metal comeback story of 2023 is Fobidden! Reformed in 2023 for the upcoming Alcatraz Festival, major festivals in 2024, and more! Craig Locicero chatted once again with Ghost Cult Keefy to discuss the long road to reforming, new vocalist Norman Skinner, the plan to record new music, and a bunch of Bay Area Thrash history highlights!