Rising Australian duo VOWWS have been drawing attention and stirring a quiet, confident buzz in their chosen home of Los Angeles in the lead-up to their highly anticipated new album – which has not gone unnoticed by some conspicuous peers in the artist community. VOWWS already count the likes of Deftones, Korn, A Perfect Circle, Gary Numan and Billy Corgan amongst their fans owing to their singular blend of industrial electronica and alternative rock. Singer-keyboardist Rizz and singer-guitarist Matt James have elevated their sound and artistic vision, creating an adventurous, unique work set to make a mark in alternative music in 2025. Kicking off things in true VOWWS style with the powerful single “Blood’s On Fire” (which features Foo Fighter’s Josh Freese on drums), the track landed multiple playlist additions on Spotify and Apple Music plus spins on BBC Radio 1. The band’s new single “Hurt You” is a different shade of dark, and a more sensual mood in contrast to its predecessor. Stream and watch the video for “Hurt You” now!Continue reading
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CONCERT REVIEW: Jerry Cantrell – Filter Live at The Nile Theatre
I wasn’t there to play, just to snap photos, but let me tell you, this show was fire. Filter opened for Jerry Cantrell (Alice In Chains), and as a concert photographer, I gotta say, it was like a dream combo. Raw energy, grunge legends, and a crowd that was just alive. It was a night to remember.Continue reading
Download Festival 2025 Kicks-Off in 100 Days ft. Green Day, Sleep Token, Korn, Weezer, Sex Pistols ft. Frank Carter, Jimmy Eat World, Bullet For My Valentine, Within Temptation, Eagles Of Death Metal, and More
Download Festival, the greatest rock and metal festival of all time, is now only 100 days away. With the countdown now truly on, celebrate this year’s festival with our round-up of Download By Numbers. This year’s festival will occur on 13-15 June 2025 at the spiritual home of rock in Donington Park, Leicestershire. Tickets are available now at the links below!Continue reading
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Jerry Cantrell Releases Deluxe Version Of “I Want Blood With Spoken Word Tracks” – North American Tour with Filter Kicks Off Tonight
Jerry Cantrell of Alice In Chains kicks off his first North American tour in support of his recently released album, I Want Blood, tonight in Niagara Falls, Ontario. The tour launch coincides with the arrival of a deluxe version of the nine-track collection listen at the links below. Featuring spoken word versions of each of the songs on I Want Blood, the Cantrell-narrated pieces also feature their own unique score with contributions from producer Joe Barresi, engineer Maxwell Urasky, Greg Puciato (Better Lovers, The Black Queen), Roy Mayorga (Ministry), Gil Sharone (Stolen Babies, Team Sleep), Rani Sharone (Stolen Babies), George Adrian (The Maybirds), composer Vincent Jones, and producer Michael Rozon. An animated video series featuring graphics from Boy Tillekens can be viewed here.Continue reading
END OF YEAR GUEST POST: Jeramie Kling (Overkill, Inhuman Condition) – Top Ten Albums for 2024
Wrapping up all the business of 2024 with some fun End of Year Guest Posts from bands, friends, music industry pals, label types, and assorted good fiends! Check out this list from our pal Jeramie Kling (Overkill, Inhuman Condition) to discuss his top picks for the best music of 2024!Continue reading
END OF YEAR GUEST POST: Joey Z of Life of Agony – Top Music of 2024
Wrapping up all the business of 2024 with some fun End of Year Guest Posts from bands, friends, music industry pals, label types, and assorted good fiends! Check out this list from our buddy Joey Z of Life of Agony! Continue reading
GHOST CULT MAGAZINE TOP 75 ALBUMS OF THE YEAR 2024
Last-minute slinky Norwegian jesters aside, our dedicated and awesome team of writers, photographers, editors, contributors, alumni, designers and what have you, have come together to work through our regular collaborative and demographic confirmation of those albums that tickled our collective pickle in 2024.Continue reading
Korn, Muse, Scorpions, Linkin Park, Knocked Loose, Judas Priest, Electric Callboy,Turnstile, Exodus, Dethklok, Refused, and More Booked for Hellfest Open Air 2025
The Hellfest Open Air festival 2025 has booked a huge lineup. Taking place from June 19th to 22nd in Clisson, France, the fest features headlining performances from Korn, Muse, Scorpions, and Linkin Park, as well as, Knocked Loose, Judas Priest, Electric Callboy,Turnstile, Exodus, Dethklok, Refused, Jerry Cantrell, Jinjer, Turnstile, Unto Others, The Warning, VOLA, Alcest, Abbath (Doom occulta set), SUNN O))), HEALTH, Russian Circles, Chat Pile, Savatage, Dream Theater and more out of a total of 184 bands. A “very special guest” yet to be revealed for June 20th.Continue reading
Jerry Cantrell Drops a Spoken Word Version of His Song “Vilified” – On Tour Soon
Jerry Cantrell is releasing a series of spoken word versions of tracks from his most recent album, I Want Blood. The record is being reimagined, with new versions of the album tracks debuting every Thursday, featuring video animations by Boy Tillekens. The first song to receive the treatment is “Vilified.” Check it out below.
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