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INTERVIEW: Johnny Kelly (Type O Negative, Danzig, Quiet Riot) about Doom Metal Supergroup EYE AM

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Ghost Cult Magazine was the first major metal news website to bring you the news of the formation of the new Psychedelic Doom Metal supergroup EYE AM! Featuring members of infamous bands Type O Negative, Crowbar, Down, Kingdom of Sorrow, and others – the band recently released their debut single “Dreams Always Die With The Sun” via Corpse Paint Records! We chatted with drumming legend Johnny Kelly about the formation of the group EYE AM, the new music the band is working on, drum kit intel, and his status for upcoming tours with Danzig, Quiet Riot, and the upcoming new album from Silvertomb!

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EYE AM Shares Their New Single and Music Video for “Dreams Always Die With The Sun”

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Psychedelic Doom Metal supergroup EYE AM just released their highly anticipated debut single, “Dreams Always Die With The Sun,” out today June 2 on Corpse Paint Records a new Punk/Alt/Metal Record Company based out of Southwest Florida. The band features Crowbar vocalist/guitarist Kirk Windstein, Type-O Negative guitarist/vocalist Kenny Hickey, and drummer/vocalist Johnny Kelly, as well as former Crowbar bassist Todd Strange. Along with the release of the single, streaming on all DSPs, the music video for “Dreams Always Die With The Sun,” is out now!

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Supergroup EYE AM (Type O Negative, Crowbar, Down) Are Recording Their Debut Single

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A brand new supergroup has formed with legends of Doom Metal including members of Type of Negative, Crowbar, and Down dubbed EYE AM. The news was revealed in a post from Florida metal label Corpsepaint Records! The band consists of Kenny Hickey and Johnny Kelly of Type O Negative and Silvertomb on guitar and drums, Kirk Windstein of Crowbar, Down, and Kingdom of Sorrow, and Todd Strange, formerly of Crowbar and Down. The debut single will be recorded by bassist Roger Lima of Less Than Jake.

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The Music World Reacts to The Death of Reed Mullin of Corrosion of Conformity

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We are still reeling from the devastating news we brought you last night of the devasting loss of Punk and Metal legend and drummer Reed Mullin of Corrosion of Conformity. While we gather our thoughts to prepare a proper tribute, the entire music world seems to have mobilized an outpouring of love for Reed and support for the C.O.C. family at this time. Here are some remembrances from across the music world right now of the life and times and of Reed. Continue reading →


ALBUM REVIEW: Silvertomb – Edge of Existence

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One of the most anticipated albums of 2019, Silvertomb is made up of some pretty famous alumni of pretty legendary bands. Flying behind the sails of creativity from the talents of Kenny Hickey and Johnny Kelly of Type O Negative fame, the pair have played together since their were teens, and in other bands as well. But this time with help from some other stellar musicians, they have really coalesced sound of their influences, mainly classic Doom, Prog Rock, and Stoner Rock, into a signature style, to create the music that makes up their full-length debut album, Edge of Existence (Longbranch/SPV).Continue reading →


A Pale Horse Named Death – When The World Becomes Undone

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When The World Becomes Undone (Long Branch Records) is the type of album that at the initial scan I really wanted to love. I’ve discussed my fondness of all things early to mid-nineties Roadrunner Records ad nauseum on other reviews so I’ll spare you the love letter here, but with so much connection between A Pale Horse Named Death and Type O Negative you can likely understand where I’m coming from.Continue reading →


Kenny Hickey And Aaron Joos Of Silvertomb Talk New Single, Shopping For A Label And More

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Ghost Cult was lucky enough to catch up with the guys in Silvertomb (Type O Negative, Inhuman, Agnostic Front) in Philadelphia last fall, while they were on tour opening for Life Of Agony. The guys talked about Silvertomb’s debut single, ‘Insomnia’, fill in drummer Frank Godla (Meek Is Murder, Metal Injection), finishing their debut album, finding a record label, cover songs, and more. Thanks to the guys giving us a few minutes of their time, right before they went on stage. Sorry for the wonky sound for the first minute! Year of The Knife was on stage right next door and ruling hard. Interview by Keefy with photos and videography by Omar Cordy of OJC Photography.

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Silvertomb Books First Full Tour With Life Of Agony

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On the strength of their debut single, ‘Insomnia’, doom supergroup Silvertomb has booked their first full tour. They will support Life Of Agony on their upcoming Rise of the Underground fall us tour, kicking off this week. The band also announced due to a scheduling conflict, drummer Johnny Kelly (Type O Negative, Danzig, A Pale Horse Named Death), will be replaced on the first four dates of the tour by Meek Is Murder drummer and Metal Injection correspondent Frank Godla. Continue reading →


Slivertomb (Type O Negative) Streams Debut Single – “Insomnia”

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Silvertomb, the psychedelic doom supergroup led by Type O Negative guitarist Kenny Hickey on lead vocals and guitar, has released their debut single, ‘Insomnia’. The track is streaming on all digital service providers right now! ‘Insomnia’ is a bluesy, trippy and heavy track that highlights the Hickey’s soulful vocals and the bands’ ability to blend doom and stoner influences with psychedelic rock. The band also includes Type O Negative/ Danzig/A Pale Horse Named Death drummer Johnny Kelly, along with Joseph James, Hank Hell, Aaron Joos. If this is any indication of what the band is working with, we can’t wait to hear more! Continue reading →


Peter Steele Passed Away Eight Years Ago Today

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As we do every day of the year here at Ghost Cult, we celebrate the life and work of Peter Steele from Type O Negative, who passed away on this date (4/14) in 2010. We remember him especially on the day of his passing, and his birth, January 4th, but really all the time. Carry Peter with you today, and if he affected you personally with his music in Type O or Carnivore, or just in some special way. Share it with others to keep his memory alive. You can see a bunch of retrospective content below. Continue reading →