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PODCAST: Episode 600 – Ragin Rosie Interviews Sonny and P.O.D. at Louder Than Life Fest 

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In this episode, Ragin Rosie interviews P.O.D. at Louder Than Life Festival 2024. Overcoming the bad weather from Hurricane Helene, the band was in good spirits overall and excited about festival season. They released their eleventh album Veritas, earlier in 2024 via Mascot Label Group. The excellent record features killer tracks and singles featuring Randy Blythe of Lamb of God, Tatiyana Shmayluk of Jinjer, and Cove Reber of Saosin. They covered a lot of topics in the chat, including an in-depth discussion about their faith, and much more! Continue reading →


PODCAST: The Weekly Ritual Rock and Metal News Show Live 11-15-24

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Catch up on what you missed last week in Rock and Metal!Continue reading →


PODCAST: Episode 597 – Dylan Walker of Full of Hell

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In this episode, Ghost Cult’s Keefy welcomes in Dylan Walker of Full of Hell for the first time! Earlier this year the band released their own new full-length Coagulated Bliss (Closed Casket Activities)! This week they are releasing a new collaborative album with Toronto, ON Industrial artist Andrew Nolan, titled Scraping The Divine. The Album features guest appearances from Justin K. Broadrick, GxCx, Alex Hughes (Hatred Surge), Intensive Care, and Taichi Nagura (Endon). We talked with Dylan about the previous release, his approach to fame, his favorite collab release and partner, and his favorite book of all-time!Continue reading →


INTERVIEW: Sofia Fraz of Exiled Hope and Forgotten Shrine on Her New Album, and Navigating Law School

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In this episode, Ghost Cult’s Keefy chats with prolific artist Sofia Fraz of Exiled Hope and Forgotten Shrine. Sofia released a series of recent singles, including “Lightborn” in 2024. Her new album, the culmination of several years of work, Apocrphya releases in spring of 2025. Exiled Hope will also release a split album in early 2025 with Steel Forge, and also put out the Where Shadows Lie album with Forgotten Shrine this year as well! In addition to all her music, Sofia is a full-time law student and is fast becoming a trusted source of expertise in legal matters and PR in the music industry. We cover a lot of ground in this fun chat. Continue reading →


INTERVIEW: Emasculator’s Mallika Sundaramurthy on “The Disfigured and The Divine”

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Death Metal, for all the brute force associated with it, actually has some deep thinkers and nuanced creatives amongst the genre’s bloodied ranks. One of the most genuine talents in the field is Mallika Sundaramurthy (ex-Abnormality, Unfathomable Ruination). She is a brilliant and brave writer, a commanding artist, and a peak-level Death Metal vocalist. 

Emasculator is a reclamation for Sundaramurthy of her chosen path, a self-realization and sonic achievement based on moving through the shadowwork of negative experiences of the past into a vehicle that suits her vision and ethics the best. 

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INTERVIEW: Brett Campbell of Pallbearer Chats About “Mind Burns Alive”

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In this episode, Ghost Cult’s Keefy welcomes back Brett Campbell of Pallbearer! We chatted about their new album Mind Burns Alive – out now via Nuclear Blast Records! Brett chatted about the changing sounds of the bands, fan reactions, touring, and much more!  Continue reading →


INTERVIEW: Gabriel Franco of Unto Others Discusses Their New Album “Never, Neverland,”  Major Labels, and More

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In this episode, Ghost Cult Keefy chatted with Gabriel Franco of Unto Others all bout their new album Never, Neverland, out now via Century Media! Gabriel discussed making the new album with Tom Dalgety (Ghost, Killing Joke, The Cult, etc.), working with a new label, songwriting, not liking the tag “Goth,” life in Portland, and much more!   

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INTERVIEW: Tuomas Saukkonen of Wolfheart Discusses “Draconian Darkness” with Ragin Rosie

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In this episode, Ghost Cult’s Ragin Rosie chatted with Wolfheart leader, guitarist/vocalist Tuomas Saukkonen to discuss their new album “Draconian Darkness” out now on Reigning Phoenix Music! One of the best, longest-running bands in extreme metal, Rosie and Tuomas covered a lot of ground!Continue reading →


INTERVIEW: Mat and Liz of Castle Talk About Their New Album “Evil Remains”

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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 →


PODCAST: Episode 555 – Duncan Evans Interviews Joe Gideon About “Altered Self”

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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. 

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