Anadivine from Kingston, NY have been gaining cult status over the years as one of the finest melodic prog-tinged emo punk bands of the early 00s. As someone who grew up friends with the band and who also helped shape the Hudson Valley alternative scene myself, I still objectively think some of Anadivine’s sophisticated melody-laced songs like “Capitol Arrangement”, “Dangerous Mixed With” or “Filling The Lungs (Of This Dead Machine)” remain some of the best rock to emerge from the region. “The Timid Gentleman” still proves Anadivine had some of the best hooks around. Twenty summers have passed since the band released their full-length effort Zoo, a time when Coheed & Cambria, Three, my old Nu/Post-hardcore band Divest, Anadivine, Shai Hulud, and more were all playing to growing crowds and gaining steam in the region.
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INTERVIEW: Tom Osman Interviews My Dying Bride’s Andrew Craighan About “A Mortal Binding”
In this episode, Andrew Craighan, founding member and guitarist of My Dying Bride, has a compelling discussion with Tom Osman about the band’s latest release, “A Mortal Binding,” available now via Nuclear Blast Records. Gain a deeper understanding of the album’s concepts and the band’s enduring influence on the metal genre.Continue reading
INTERVIEW: The “Profane Prayer” of Su*cidal Angels with Nick Melissourgos
In this episode, we have an electrifying chat with guitarist and vocalist Nick Melissourgos of the Greek Thrash Metal band Suicidal Angels, as he discusses their latest album Profane Prayer, now available on Nuclear Blast Records! Nick dives into the album’s themes and the band’s relentless energy. Find out what keeps their enduring dedication to the thrash metal genre.Continue reading
VIDEO: Bryan Black of Black Asteroid Discusses His “Infinite Darkness” – Electronic Music, and More
In this episode, Bryan Black a.k.a. Black Asteroid chatted with Keefy about his new album “Infinite Darkness” out now via Artoffact Records label! We went deep with him on his entire career, his work with Prince, and many others, leading him to this new release. We delved into his creative process, different approaches to recording and performing, writing for guest collaborators such as Ian Astbury of The Cult, and much more!Continue reading
INTERVIEW: Unveiling “Fury Made Flesh” with Second Shooter Vocalist Melanie Johnson
In this Episode, vocalist Melanie Johnson of the death metal band Second Shooter. She discusses the band’s origin and their powerful debut album, “Fury Made Flesh,” available now on Into It Records. Melanie delves into the band’s journey from inception to their debut release, exploring the themes and musical influences that define their unique approach to death metal and the creative process behind their intense and visceral sound.Continue reading
INTERVIEW: Dallas Smith (Barghest) of Faustian on “Primordial Rot” and More
Following up 2022’s banger S/T EP, Louisiana death metal trio Faustian are back with a soul-searing new single “Primordial Rot”. The group are flowing with creativity like the River Styx flows with hatred, so come sail away with them! In all seriousness, this band is poised to be one of your new favorites. “Primordial Rot” seethes with masterful blunt force and “Morbid” upheaval combining acute skill with caveman mean mugging for a perfect death metal fix. It was a pleasure to speak with Dallas Smith (also of Barghest) about the gestation of the project.
INTERVIEW: Eddie Berg of Imminence Discusses Their New Album “The Black” and More
In our latest episode – Ghost Cult Keefy caught up with vocalist/violinist Eddie Berg of Swedish Progressive Metalcore band Imminence! The band just released their killer new album “The Black” via Believe Music! Eddie discussed the origins of the band, some love for native bands like In Flames, how they make music, the local scene where they live, and some love for Linkin Park!Continue reading
INTERVIEW: Lionheart Guitarist Steve Mann on Crafting Hard Rock Magic for “The Grace Of A Dragonfly”
In this episode, guitarist Steve Mann of the British hard rock band Lionheart (ft. ex-members of Iron Maiden, Shy, Grand Slam, The Sweet, MSG, Pat Travers) checks in with Keefy. Steve dives into the creative process behind the album and the band’s journey in crafting their signature hard rock sound. Their new album “The Grace Of A Dragonfly,” is now available on Metalville Records. Continue reading
INTERVIEW: Devour The Day Talks About “Nobody Owns Me” and Working with Egypt Central, and More
In this episode, Blake and Joey of the hard rock band Devour The Day, as they discuss their latest single “Nobody Owns Me” featuring Egypt Central. Explore the dynamic chemistry and creative synergy between these two groups that brought “Nobody Owns Me” to life. All of this music is leading to an eventual new full-length album! The band already has another recent single out, which you can hear in the form of their new single “Empty!”Continue reading
PODCAST: Episode 486 – Steve Austin (Today Is The Day) on His “Marked Cards And Loaded Dice” Album
Steve Austin is a name synonymous with underground metal. Through his three-decade-plus career with Today Is The Day, as well as his countless production credits on albums both genre-defining and extremely heavy, such as Deadguy, Converge, Unsane, former Dead Kennedys vocalist Jello Biafra, and Lamb Of God, Steve continues to help evolve the sound of metal. But through it all, Steve is still evolving himself as an artist too, as evidenced by his new project inspired by Classic Outlaw Country! Steve dropped his first single so far gone and his upcoming full-length album, “Marked Cards And Loaded Dice” has been announced, with more details to follow. Reviews editor Tom Osman is back to interview this legend about this new direction, his first gig in the books, and the myriad of other projects in the works, soon to be revealed.Continue reading