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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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INTERVIEW: Vivian Tylinska of Victory Over the Sun

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Coming off the buzzed about ‘Nowherer’, it was interesting to speculate where Portland’s Victory Over the Sun would go next. Vivian Tylinska may have just “a girl who makes noise” on her Bandcamp bio, but that deeply undersells the scope of her enthralling work as a composer, thinker, and multi-instrumentalist. 

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INTERVIEW: David Ellefson Breaks Down the Dieth Debut, Singing Lead, and The MTV News Theme He Played On

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Ghost Cult’s Keefy chatted with metal legend David Ellefson (ex Megadeth) to discuss his new Death Metal supergroup Dieth! The band also features former members of Entombed A.D. and Decapitated. Their debut album To Hell and Back is out now via Napalm Records and David gave us a track-by-track breakdown. In addition, he discussed songwriting, penning lyrics, his first ever lead vocal on an album, and his take on the end of MTV News and his “Peace Sells” bass line forming its iconic theme. 

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INTERVIEW: Dez Fafara Talks New Devildriver Music, Coal Chamber Reborn, and The Nu-Metal Revival

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Ghost Cult’s Keefy chatted with Dez Fafara of Devildriver and Coal Chamber! Dez talked about the new DD album Dealing With Demons Vol. II out now via Napalm Records! Dez discussed the last few years in the music world, his near-death experience, the return of Coal Chamber at Sick New World Festival, the resurgent popularity of Nu Metal, his many business ventures such as The Oracle Management, and how to get the most out of a work day.  

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Michigander Breaks Down the “It Will Never Be The Same” EP and DIY Music

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Ghost Cult’s Keefy chatted with artist Jason Singer, a.k.a. Michigander! Armed with a new EP –  It Will Never Be The Same, Jason recently completed a headline tour. We discussed the origins of his music, getting gravely injured – breaking his leg in the woods filming the music video for “Superglue” – moving to Nashville from Detroit, working with Manchester Orchestra, and more!  Continue reading →


INTERVIEW: Liv Kristine on “River of Diamonds” and Remaining Authentic

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River Of Diamonds, the 2023 return album from the sensational and highly regarded Liv Kristine, is one of the most meaningful and sweeping rock releases of the year. Planting her feet and owning her space in the scene with both tell-tale sincerity and a firm yet graceful demeanor, Liv deserves nothing but respect for her talent and dedication to the arts and the years of musical enchantment she has gifted fans. It was wonderful to discuss her new record and how to spot the lights in the dark. Continue reading →


INTERVIEW: Robin Staps of The Ocean Collective Talks “Holocene” and More!

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Ghost Cult’s Weslie Negrón interviewed Robin Staps of The Ocean Collective  – all about their new album “Holocene” out now via Robin’s own   Pelagic Records. Robin discussed the return to touring, creating this different-sounding album from the band, how they create together, the non-stop pace of the music business, and the next album from the band, already in the works!

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INTERVIEW: George Lynch Discusses the New Sweet and Lynch Album, Dokken, and Trying Out for Ozzy!

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Ghost Cult’s Keefy chatted with guitar legend George Lynch (Dokken, Lynch Mob) about his new album Sweet & Lynch – his collaboration with Michael Sweet of Stryper! Their third album Heart & Sacrifice releases on May 19th, 2023 via Frontiers Srl! George discussed the return of the duo, how they write together, points across George’s entire career, his daily regimen for guitar playing, an amazing story about how he almost played guitar for Ozzy, and more! 
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