Guck are a new band from Los Angeles, and their style is described as “loud, deranged, jazz-damaged noise rock.” Gucked Up (Three One G Records) is their debut record.
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ALBUM REVIEW: Hypomanic Daydream – The Yearning
Hypomanic Daydream is the brainchild of an artist who goes by the name Manic Dream Girl. The Yearning (The Fiadh / self-release) is Hypomanic Daydream’s first full-length, following a split album and two EPs. Almost everything on the record, including the mixing and artwork was done by MDG herself, with some bass clarinet solos by Quetzal Tirado and additional drum production by Garry Brents (Gonemage, Sallow Moth, many other projects). Mastering was handled by Breandan Sloan (Convulsing).Continue reading
INTERVIEW: Inside Rivers of Nihil’s Fifth Album – An Interview with Brody Uttley
Rivers of Nihil are back with a fresh perspective and a self-titled album that marks a new chapter in their journey. In this laid-back chat, Keefy sits down with guitarist and founding member Brody Uttley to discuss the band’s new lineup, the creative process behind the new record, and what fans can expect from this release. The self-titled Rivers of Nihil, releasing on May 30, 2025, via Metal Blade Records!Continue reading
ALBUM REVIEW: Fractal Universe – The Great Filters
French Prog Metal band Fractal Universe poses some interesting questions regarding this sub-genre of Metal on their new album, The Great Filters (M-Theory Audio).
PODCAST: Tom Osman Interviews Zachary Ezrin of Imperial Triumphant Discussing Their “Goldstar” Album
In this new episode, Ghost Cult’s own Tom Osman chats with Zachary Ezrin of Imperial Triumphant! Their highly-anticipated new album Goldstar is releasing via Century Media on March 21st, 2025! Zachary discusses the new album, the evolving sound and songcraft of the band, why they opted for shorter songs on this album, working with Dave Lombardo, and Tomas Haake of Meshuggah, Fritz Lang and “Metropolis” influence on the artwork the band favors, and much more!Continue reading
ALBUM REVIEW: Imperial Triumphant – Goldstar
Innovative avant-garde trio Imperial Triumphant are back, and once again the sprawling metropolis of New York City provides the backdrop. Showing the opulence, greed and decadence of the rich and shameless as a stark contrast to the grime and squalor of the less privileged is something the band already has down to a fine art but sixth full-length studio release Goldstar (Century Media Records) manages to refine it even further.Continue reading
MY FAVORITE CONCERT MEMORY: Charles Kieny of CKRAFT Goes from Metal to Jazz
CKRAFT 2025 Photo by Manuel Braun
We have returned with our feature My Favorite Concert Memory for the first time in 2025. We welcome in an artist we dig and ask them to recall a treasured musical memory. In this new edition; Charles Kieny of Paris France-based CKRAFT recalls how he converted from Nu Metal and Extreme Metal to an awakening to Jazz. The band released their latest and sophomore album, Uncommon Grounds on January 17, 2025.
ALBUM REVIEW: Venamoris – To Cross Or To Burn
Suppose the spirit of Dorothy Vallens from David Lynch’s surrealist, noir classic Blue Velvet could be transported into a Trip-hop-inspired, dark, Electro-Rock album in 2025. In that case, it’s hard to think of a more fitting home than To Cross Or To Burn (Ipecac Recordings) – by Paula and Dave Lombardo under their Venamoris moniker. Continue reading
CONCERT REVIEW: Leprous – Annex Void – Nighdrator Live at The Crofoot
Pontiac is a northern suburb of Detroit known for having colorful nightlife and last Tuesday evening proved why. Their downtown was a buzz with streets closed and stages set up. The Crofoot, an acclaimed entertainment complex, was hosting a community concert series with hundreds of locals gathered. The venue was also hosting Norway’s own Leprous who is on a headlining tour promoting their new album, Melodies of Atonement (InsideOut Music). Having provincial rap acts perform outside and having a hot, progressive band play inside showed off the versatility and innovation of the beloved music venue. Continue reading
ALBUM REVIEW: Trelldom – …by the shadows…
On …by the shadows… (Prophecy Productions), Norway’s Trelldom shows how Satan can find subtle ways to drag the listener into hell. Continue reading