Ghost Cult scribe Wil Cifer ponders the previously unthinkable – what if there was a Type o Negative tribute concert to the late Peter Steele and to the bands’ legacy? Who would be able to fill those massive shoes and do proper justice to The Green Man, we all love so dearly. This is speculative and just a bit of playful, educated spell casting, nothing more. Peter is irreplacaeble, and we know that.
Type O Negative are currently mixing a new live album, their first live album since the death of founder and leader Peter Steele, who died in 2010. The album will have a presumed 2026 release, likely via the bands’ new label Nuclear Blast Records. Guitarist Kenny Hickey told Loaded Radio in a lengtly interview (transcribed in parts by Blabbermouth.net) Continue reading
Following the crushing and trippy debut EP Coming Down metal supergroup Sun Dont Shine (ft. members of Type O Negative, Crowbar, and Down) has dropped a new single and visualizer, “What You Are!” The has already dropped new four-song EP over the summer and now shares this new single, the next chapter in their debut full-length album, coming in 2026 via Corpse Paint Records this summer, below. Jam this new single on 11 now! Continue reading
Kenny Hickey (Type O Negative, Silvertomb) is back with Sun Dont Shine! Formerly known as EYE AM, he joins forces with Kirk Windstein (Crowbar, Down), Johnny Kelly (Type O Negative, Silvertomb, Quiet Riot), and Todd Strange (ex-Crowbar, ex-Down). Kenny discusses with Ojayy the origins of Sun Dont Shine, how their sound bridges heaviness with haunting melody, and the chemistry that makes this band unique.
Following the haunting intensity of “The Promise Song,” hard rock force Sun Dont Shine (ft. members of Type O Negative, Crowbar, Down) returns with a brand new single, “Coming Down,” out today. The track dives headfirst into the swirling tension between serenity and chaos, delivered with the unrelenting rawness the band has become known for. Watch the video here and pre-order the new four-song EP Coming Down, releasing via Corpse Paint Records this summer, below.Continue reading
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!
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.
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
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.
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