When it comes to craving metal with commanding vocal interplay, Trad Heavy Metal, Doom, and even a touch of Motörhead worthy Rock N Roll influences, Castle will really scratch your frickin’ itch. Even if you are a hairy-ass werewolf under a mind-melting moon, this band has enough brooding yet triumphant riffs, psychedelia, and sheer talent to sate your ravenous hunger like no other. Continue reading
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PODCAST: Episode 555 – Duncan Evans Interviews Joe Gideon About “Altered Self”
In this episode, Ghost Cult’s Duncan Evans interviews UK Alt-Folk artist Joe Gideon all about his new album “Altered Self!” Both interviewer, and interviewee are music makers in related scenes, so it was a great conversation between true artists.
INTERVIEW: Joey Z of Life of Agony’s Talks About Their New Single “The Crow (In Memory of B.L.)” and More
In this episode, Omar Cordy chatted with our old pal Joey Z of Life of Agony all about their new single “The Crow (In Memory of B.L.)!” The new track is a stand-alone single/video that pays tribute to the original movie “The Crow” which turned 30 years old this year, and its iconic star Brandon Lee (RIP). They also covered a bunch of other topics! They discussed the track, the classic 1994 movie and comic book history, Life of Agony history, their boat cruise in NYC, Joey’s work on past projects such as Stereomud, memories of Biohazard and Type O Negative, and future plans! Continue reading
INTERVIEW: Henri Sattler of God Dethroned Discusses “The Judas Paradox,” Influences and More
Dutch extreme metal legends God Dethroned has been around for over 30 years presenting tunes with recurring themes related to the infernal hellscapes, war histories, and ancient myths. To this day, they have toured with many renowned names such as Cannibal Corpse, Morbid Angel, Immortal and Marduk. Their sounds have gone through many evolutions throughout the trajectory of their musical career, from death metal during their early years, to melodic death metal, and eventually blackened death metal. They are returning with their new album The Judas Paradox this September, out via Reigning Phoenix Music. While they draw inspiration from a myriad of things ranging from the catacombs or religion, mythology from all over the world, to the story of Judas as well as the nature of good and evil, the Ghost Cult editorial team on behalf of Ralka Skjerseth took a chance to reach out to the almighty God Dethroned to talk about the lyrical influences behind the creative process of this album, the Dutch extreme metal scene, and a lot more things.Continue reading
INTERVIEW: Kati Rán Breaks Down Her New Album “SÁLA”
In this episode Dutch artist and Nordic folk pioneer Kati Rán joined Keefy to discuss her new album SÁLA, – out now via Svart Records! Kati went deep into the process of making her new album, her influences, lyrics, writing for collaborators working on the soundtrack to Vikings Valhalla and much more!Continue reading
INTERVIEW: Scott Lee Talks New England Metal and Hardcore Festival 2024
In this episode, welcomes back in our old friend Scott Lee to discuss the upcoming New England Hardcore and Metal Fest! We discuss this year’s lineup, including the controversial Slaughter to Prevail, 25 years of Killswitch Engage, the return of Year of the Knife, and much more! Continue reading
INTERVIEW: James Lascelles of Wheel Breaks Down Their New Album “Charismatic Leaders”
In this episode, Keefy chats with James Lascelles of Finnish/UK Progressive Metal band Wheel! Their new album “Charismatic Leaders” is out now via InsideOut Music! We discussed the origins of the band, the making of the new album, the challenges of being a professional musician, and more! Continue reading
INTERVIEW: Keith Holuk of Hyeena Talks About Their New Album “Proxima”
One of the heaviest, grooviest, hookiest, and more casually profound records you don’t want to slip under your radar dropped recently from Massachusetts groove-core/alt metal rockers Hyeena. Guitarist/vocalist Keith Holuk (ex-Ligeia), bassist Mike Verlizzo, and drummer Julian Fernandez have dropped one of the more memorable ragers in Proxima, capable of inspiring fanbases ranging from Bane to Bury Your Dead to more melodic stuff like 36 Crazyfists and Deftones. Each song feels alive with intent, fortitude and from the heart, capture the moment live sounding urgency. “Limelight” needs to be in your ears just as much as this band deserves the limelight right now. Continue reading
INTERVIEW: Grumpster Gets Deep About Their New Self-Titled Album and Evolving As A Band
In this episode, Keefy meets all of Grumpster! The East Bay Punk bands’ new self-titled album is out now from Pure Noise Records! The band chatted about the last few years of life, their new line-up, the songwriting and lyrics on the new album, touring with Jawbreaker, the magical power of a trombone feature in a song, and much more!
INTERVIEW: Steve “Skinny” Felton of Mushroomhead Talks About Their New Album “Call The Devil”
In this episode, Keefy welcomes back Steve “Skinny” Felton of Mushroomhead! The band’s new album Call The Devil is out soon via Napalm Records, and Steve, the co-founder and leader of the band, discusses the new album, getting his brother Gravy back in the fold, how he approaches recording and production, and a potential new pretender to the Mushroomhead throne!Continue reading