INTERVIEW: Rikard Zander of Evergrey on “A Heartless Portrait” – Progressive Metal, and More!


Ghost Cult caught up with Rikard Zander of  Evergrey all about their new album – A Heartless Portrait! Rikard discussed the bands’ new record label –  Napalm Records,  writing new albums back-to-back, how they have remained consistent as a band for so many years, and much more!

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PODCAST: Episode #175 Art Alexakis of Everclear: The Ghost Cult Interview 


 

Ghost Cult caught up with Everclear’s founder and frontman Art Alexakis from the tour bus while on the road. We discussed the remaster and reissue of World of Noise – the 30th-anniversary edition of their debut album. We chatted about Art’s pre-Everclear roots in the DIY punk scene in the Pacific Northwest, and the label world with his earlier band Colorfinger and his own Shindig Records, fast-forward to the World of Noise sessions, new and bonus track on the new edition of W.O.N., thirty-plus years of memories, and much more!

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The Weekly Ritual Rock and Metal News Show 7-15-22


Catch up on what you missed this week in the world of Rock and Metal news with our show! 

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INTERVIEW: Sean Dowdell of Grey Daze on “The Phoenix” – The Ghost Cult Interview


Ghost Cult caught up with Sean Dowdell of Grey Daze to discuss their new album The Phoenix – out now via  Loma Vista Recordings! We discussed the new album, unearthing the recordings of Chester Bennington  (Linkin Park), their production style, the history of the band, and plans for future releases.Continue reading


The Weekly Ritual Rock and Metal News Show 7/1/22


Check out our weekly news show! We cover the major stories of the week in heavy music, rock, and metal news, tour dates, and festivals, New Music Friday, and more!

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PODCAST: Episode #169: Jon Liedke of The Lost Tribes of the Moon  – The Ghost Cult Interview


Ghost Cult caught up a while back with Jon Liedke of Lost Tribes of The Moon! Their album Chapter II: Tales Of Strife, Destiny, And Despair was released earlier in 2022 and is a wide-ranging, eclectic album owing to its creator, and many contributors. Jon chatted about his career, how he picks artists to collab with,  other bands he is known for (Inter Arma, Face of Ruin, Ara, Shroud of Despondency), and much more!

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Scott and Zack of Bloodgate Talk “Solace in Mourning” – and Shocking Avenged Sevenfold Fans!


Scott and Zack of Bloodgate chatted with Ghost Cult a while back with Keefy to discuss their new album Solace in Mourning – out now! The band discussed their changes over the years, the make-up of the band with some lineup changes over time, their return to touring, and recounting the time they opened for Avenged Sevenfold, and Volbeat! 

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INTERVIEW: Udo Dirkschneider on His Covers Album “My Way”


We recently caught up with Heavy Metal Icon Udo Dirkschneider for an interview! His latest album “My Way” – out now via  Atomic Fire Records is an expansive covers album paying tribute to many of the many songs Udo has loved over his lifetime. In addition to a discussion about covering other artists, Udo gave many insights into his long career in music, his time with  Accept, and much more.

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PODCAST: Episode #167: Emily Jane White – on Her New Album “Alluvion”


Ghost Cult caught up with singer-songwriter Emily Jane White to discuss her new album Alluvion, out now via the Talitres label. Emily discussed her origins as an artist and singer, why activism goes hand-in-hand with her art, her love of Oakland, California, and much more. 

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INTERVIEW: Richie Cavalera of Incite on “Wake Up Dead” and Changing Labels


Ghost Cult caught up with Richie Cavalera of Incite to discuss their new release Wake Up Dead – (review here) out now on  Atomic Fire Records. Richie discussed the changes in the band over the years, their new guitarist and collaborator Eli Santana ,  his past and current relationship with minusHead Records, his love of travel, and future touring plans with his band.

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