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INTERVIEW: Inge Johansson of Gatuplan (ex Against Me ) on Their Debut Album, Political Punk Rock, and More

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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 →


INTERVIEW: Derrick Vella of Dream Unending – “Song of Salvation” Album Breakdown 

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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!

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INTERVIEW: Bruce Lamont of Yakuza Breaks Down His “Sutra” Album and The Economics of Tribute Bands 

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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 →


INTERVIEW: Jeff Irwin of Will Haven Breaks Down Their New Album “VII’

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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.  

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PODCAST: Episode 303 – Kat and Malachi of Scowl at Sick New World Festival

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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! 

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INTERVIEW: Josh Weaver of Royal Thunder on “Rebuilding The Mountain” and Healing Through Music

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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! 

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INTERVIEW: Craig Locicero of Forbidden Talks About The Unlikely Comeback of The Bay Area Thrash Band

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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! 

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INTERVIEW: Johnny Kelly (Type O Negative, Danzig, Quiet Riot) about Doom Metal Supergroup EYE AM

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Ghost Cult Magazine was the first major metal news website to bring you the news of the formation of the new Psychedelic Doom Metal supergroup EYE AM! Featuring members of infamous bands Type O Negative, Crowbar,  Down, Kingdom of Sorrow, and others – the band recently released their debut single “Dreams Always Die With The Sun” via  Corpse Paint Records! We chatted with drumming legend Johnny Kelly about the formation of the group EYE AM, the new music the band is working on, drum kit intel, and his status for upcoming tours with Danzig, Quiet Riot, and the upcoming new album from Silvertomb! 

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INTERVIEW: Eyal Levi Discusses URM Academy’s New Program, and the Return of Dååth

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Ghost Cult Keefy chatted with Eyal Levi of URM Academy,  Riffhard, Nail The Mix, and Dååth! URM Academy has a new program “How It’s Done” Production Course with legendary producer Jens Bogren and Metal legend Ihsahn of Emperor! Eyal discussed how URM was formed (his partner is Finn McKenty of The Punk Rock MBA ), the “How It’s Done” series, how they partnered with Jens and Ihsahn, the extraordinary value of the program, their other programs such as Riffhard and Nail the Mix, and the comeback of Dååth!

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INTERVIEW: Supergroup DieHumane (ex-Exodus, ex-Type O Negative, ex-Anovaskyway) on “The Grotesque” and More

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Ghost Cult Keefy chatted with Rick, Greg, Garret, and Josh of  @diehumaneofficial ! The new Cinematic Gothic Rock supergroup includes former members of  @ExodusAttack ,  @typeonegative ,  @AnovaSkyway , and more! They just released their debut album “The Grotesque” via Ulrich Wild’s  @WURMgroup  label. We chatted with the guys about how the band was formed, blending the multiple influences of the members, creating a visual style for the band, plans for touring, and much more! 

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