PODCAST: Episode 741 – Ava Maybee at BottleRock Napa


Up-and-coming Pop and Rock singer Ava Maybee just released her debut EP, “Orange Drive!” We caught her fiery opening slot on Saturday of BottleRock Napa 2025, and she killed it, followed by a quick interview with Keefy! Even though she comes from Rock royalty 9her father is Chad Smith of the Red Hot Chili Peppers, and she was on American Idol, she is a totally DIY artist. In addition to her new release and BottleRock Napa, she is undertaking her debut tour and will also appear at Summerfest and Warped Tour this summer!Continue reading


INTERVIEW: Cliff Rigano Talks Dry Kill Logic’s Comeback – “Now You Belong With the Dead” and “The Dead and Dreaming”


Dry Kill Logic is back — and louder than ever! In this exclusive interview, frontman Cliff Rigano joins us to talk about the band’s crushing new single “Now You Belong With the Dead,” their explosive return at Welcome to Rockville, and their first live shows in 20 years. Ojayy and Cliff dive into:Continue reading


Ana Armengod of De Rodillas on Punk Rock, Activism, Politics, and The Privilege of Making Music


Ana Armengod of De Rodillas 2025 live in Mexico City 2 photo credit Octovaio Hoyos ghostcultmag

Ana Armengod is a Mexican multidisciplinary artist who captivates with breathtaking works of pointillism, powerful poetry with many layers of meaning, and a fierce roar while fronting the East Coast/Pittsburgh area, no-holds-barred punk band De Rodillas. There is an intricate thread of realness, grace, and humanism to her work, even when at her most fierce. She truly comes off as a Punk Rock polymath.Continue reading


INTERVIEW: Steve Tulipana of Season to Risk Talks “1800-Meldown”


In this episode, Keefy chats with Steve Tulipana of Season To Risk to talk about their brand new album “1800-Meldown” out now on Init Records. Steve catches us up on the history of the band, their comeback, what realistic touring looks like for the band in the present day, their Record Store Day exclusive glow-in-the-dark vinyl release, and more!Continue reading


INTERVIEW: Jarboe on The Reissue of “Disburden Disciple” on Vinyl, and Her Many Vocal Styles


In this latest episode, Ghost Cult’s Managing Editor Tom Osman interviews the one and only Jarboe! One of her most influential and boundary-breaking albums, “Disburden Disciple” on vinyl for the first time ever for its 25th anniversary, out now via The Circle Music. Jarboe shares her excitement over the reissue, her path as a DIY artist back in the day, her songcraft, work with Swans, a strange connection with Phil Anselmo of Pantera, and much more! Hail Jarboe!Continue reading


INTERVIEW: Inside “Blood Ties”: Ricky Warwick on Sobriety, Family, and Rock ‘n’ Roll


Still loud, still honest, and still raising hell. Keefy sits down with rock legend Ricky Warwick (Black Star Riders, Thin Lizzy, The Almighty) to talk all things “Blood Ties” — his latest solo album, out now via Earache. With decades of rock and punk history under his belt, Ricky opens up about the raw emotion and real-life stories behind the new songs, the importance of staying true to your roots, and why “Blood Ties” is one of the most personal records he’s ever written. Ricky also discusses his producer and friend Keith Nelson (Buckcherry) and working with guests such as Lita Ford, Billy Duffy (The Cult), and Charlie Starr (Blackberry Smoke). Continue reading


INTERVIEW: Bobby Ferry Discusses -(16)-‘s “Guides for the Misguided” and the Band’s Evolution


In this exclusive interview, Keefy is joined by guitarist and vocalist Bobby Ferry of -(16)- to delve into their tenth studio album, “Guides for the Misguided,” out now via Relapse Records. Get the inside story of the album, and much more!Continue reading


INTERVIEW: Enemy Inside’s Venom: Nastassja and Evan K on Crafting Their Latest Album “Venom”


In this exclusive interview, Keefy sits down with vocalist Nastassja Giulia and guitarist Evan K of Germany’s Enemy Inside to discuss their latest release, Venom, out now via Reigning Phoenix Music. The duo delves into the album’s themes, their creative process, and how Venom represents a new chapter in their musical journey. It’s dark elegance meets modern metal fury.Continue reading


INTERVIEW: The Evolution of Misfire: New Album, New Energy


Chicago thrashers Misfire are back with a vengeance. In this exclusive interview, Ghost Cult’s Keefy sits down with drummer James Nicademus, vocalist Tim Jensen, and guitarist Kostadin Kostadinov to discuss their explosive new album, Product of the Environment, out now via MNRK Heavy.Continue reading