PODCAST: Glacially Musical 218 – The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Nominees and Record Store Day Previews


Nik, Keefy of GhostCultMag, and Don De Leumont of Talking The Talk With Don / Southeast of Heaven take on a chaser episode where we do a deep dive on the potential class of 2025 Rock and Roll Hal of Fame inductees, and run through the entire list of Record Store Day, coming in April!Continue reading


INTERVIEW: Vanessa Warwick on Her MTV Days and the Rise of “Trust in Rock”


In this episode, Keefy chats with MTV Headbangers Ball legend Vanessa Warwick. They dive into Vanessa’s career highlights, her passion for connecting artists with fans, and the inspiration behind her new channel ” @TrustinRock .” Learn how the show aims to reignite the spirit of Rock and Metal for a new generation, all while paying tribute to its iconic past.Continue reading


INTERVIEW: Behind the Book: Dan Lilker and Dave Hofer on “Perpetual Conversion”


In this episode, Keefy talks with legendary metal bassist Dan Lilker (S.O.D., Anthrax, Nuclear Assault, countless others) and co-author Dave Hofer about the updated edition of Perpetual Conversion: 30 Years and Counting in the Life of Metal Veteran Dan Lilker. Hear behind-the-scenes stories, learn about Dan’s storied career, and get the inside scoop on what inspired them to update Perpetual Conversion  – this definitive metal biography.Continue reading


INTERVIEW: Kurokuma’s Joe E. Allen Reveals the Sludge Behind “Of Amber and Sand”


In this episode, Keefy sits down with Joe E. Allen the thunderous drummer for Kurokuma about their latest sludge/doom triumph, “Of Amber and Sand” last summer. Joe breaks down how the band made their new album, the blessing and curse of being DIY, how much a band earns and loses on tour in a revealing chat about the current state of the music business.Continue reading


INTERVIEW: Waylon Reavis (ex-Mushroomhead) of A Killer’s Confession Talks New Music and 30 Years in Metal


In this episode Keefy chatted with Waylon R. Reavis of A Killers Confession ( ex Mushroomhead) to discuss his new concept album Victim 1, out now via MNRK Music Group / MNRK heavy! The first in a trilogy of albums, Waylon reflects on his love of concept albums, delving deep into the lore of this story, the arc of his entire career, his past with Mushroomhead, changes in the music industry and much more!Continue reading


INTERVIEW: Author and Infamous Punk Band Manager Greg Jacobs on His Book “Hell On Wheels”


In this Episode Ghost Cult Keefy chatted with author and band manager for tons of Punk legends, Greg Jacobs, to discuss the new edition of his book – “Hell On Wheels!” Originally released in 1994, and now re-imagined with 54 new stories – as “Hell on Wheels—Tour Stories: Remembered, Remixed, Remastered.” This new 373-page book includes recollections from members of bands like Bad Religion, All (Descendents), Dead Kennedys, X, The Specials, Rocket From The Crypt, Brian Jonestown Massacre, Ramones,  The Get Up Kids, and many more. Greg talked about the book, and his amazing career so far. Continue reading


PODCAST: Glacially Musical 206 – Don’s Big NYC Trip/David Gilmour Live Review, + Are Vinyl Sales Really Down?


In this chaser episode #206, guest co-host Don De Leuamont of Southeast of Heaven and Talking The Talk with Don joins Nik and Keefy to review David Gilmour’s final show of 2024 at New York’s Madison Square Garden! Because we love David and Pink Floyd!Continue reading


INTERVIEW: Sofia Fraz of Exiled Hope and Forgotten Shrine on Her New Album, and Navigating Law School


In this episode, Ghost Cult’s Keefy chats with prolific artist Sofia Fraz of Exiled Hope and Forgotten Shrine. Sofia released a series of recent singles, including “Lightborn” in 2024. Her new album, the culmination of several years of work, Apocrphya releases in spring of 2025. Exiled Hope will also release a split album in early 2025 with Steel Forge, and also put out the Where Shadows Lie album with Forgotten Shrine this year as well! In addition to all her music, Sofia is a full-time law student and is fast becoming a trusted source of expertise in legal matters and PR in the music industry. We cover a lot of ground in this fun chat. Continue reading


INTERVIEW: Gabriel Franco of Unto Others Discusses Their New Album “Never, Neverland,”  Major Labels, and More


In this episode, Ghost Cult Keefy chatted with Gabriel Franco of Unto Others all bout their new album Never, Neverland, out now via Century Media! Gabriel discussed making the new album with Tom Dalgety (Ghost, Killing Joke, The Cult, etc.), working with a new label, songwriting, not liking the tag “Goth,” life in Portland, and much more!   

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PODCAST: The Weekly Ritual Rock and Metal News Show Live 10-11-24


Check out what you missed this week in the of Rock and Metal! 

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