CONCERT REVIEW: Better Lovers – seeyouspacecowboy – Foreign Hands – Greyhaven Live at El Corazon


Greg Puciato, somewhere in the middle of the madness, stated that, “Out of the 20 or so shows I’ve played here (Seattle), this is my favorite one.”  

And what a night it was.

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INTERVIEW: Max Cavalera Talks About the Power of Go Ahead and Die, Hardcore, and More


Ghost Cult Keefy caught up with our old friend Max Cavalera (Soulfly, Cavalera, Killer Be Killed, ex-Sepultura) to discuss another of his heavy projects Go Ahead And Die! We talked about their recent album “Unhealthy Mechanisms” (read our review here) and their current headline tour of the same name, how the new material is going over live, the band’s new lineup, some thoughts on the timeline for the next Soulfly record, and much more! Continue reading


ALBUM REVIEW: Soulfly – Totem


 

Max Cavalera, a true legend and without a doubt one of the hardest working men in Metal, is back with the first new Soulfly music since Ritual in 2018. Although never one to sit on his laurels, since then Max has also treated us to Reluctant Hero (2020), the second album from his Killer Be Killed side project, and last year’s excellent nod to the old school and self-proclaimed “Caveman Metal” record, Go Ahead And Die, with his son IgorContinue reading


ALBUM REVIEW: Greg Puciato – Mirrorcell 


Since The Dillinger Escape Plan disbanded in 2017, their enigmatic frontman appears to be a man on a mission, allowing his creative juices to flow and taking the opportunity to musically expand and collaborate like never before. Continue reading


Greg Puciato Shares a New Video for “Crazy All Around” From his Livestream account


Greg Puciato (Killer Be Killed, The Black Queen, ex-The Dillinger Escape Plan) had a major year with the release of his debut solo album Child Soldier: Creator Of God on his own Federal Prisoner record label. He recently hosted his livestream concert/art performance event “Fuck Content,” which you can read our review here! You can watch the video and purchase the content from the stream at a Blu-ray now here. Watch a new video from the event for the song “Crazy All Around” right now. 

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STAFF PICKS: Weslie Negrón’s Top 20 Albums of 2020


Instead of reminding everyone of the horrible year we’ve had by sharing this list of my top 20 albums of 2020 with all of you, I want to think that I am sharing new music that can keep being an outlet to rely on when times are tough. We’re in a moment in time where we’re all vulnerable and music keeps being one of the best tools to help our mental health. The following albums are the ones that helped me go through the year and I hope you find something that you can add to your playlist and enjoy it as much as I do. Within each album, there is the country, genre, and their Bandcamp links (for those that have Bandcamp) in case you want to directly support them in these troubled times.

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STAFF PICKS: Mat Davies – Top 20 Albums of the Year 2020


Ghost Cult stalwart, mainstay, and truly valued senior writer Mat Davies blesses us with his top twenty albums of the year, plus some thoughts on the year that has been, and that which is still to come… Continue reading


GUEST POST: Ebony Jeanette PR: Top Albums of the Year 2020


Ghost Cult continues our “End of Year Guest Post Extravaganza” with a slew of posts from bands, industry, PR types, and more! We’ll be sharing lists, memories, and other shenanigans from our favorite bands, partners, music industry peers, and other folks we respect across the globe. Our comrade from the PR world, Ebony Jeanette of Ebony Jeanette PR checks in with her top album picks for 2020!

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Ghost Cult Albums of the Year 2020 – Part 3 (20-1)


As we draw down (the moon) on our reveal of the top seventy-five albums of the year, as voted for by the cast, crew, and alumni of this fine rock, metal, punk, hardcore and indie-focused site, we can take a moment to reflect on the power of heavy music, and that every one of the seventy-five albums we are celebrating and acknowledging will have had a positive impact on several of our team and readers.Continue reading


Greg Puciato Announces Streaming Event Next Month


Greg Puciato, (The Dillinger Escape Plan, Killer Be Killed, The Black Queen), has announced the Dec. 11 premiere of “Fuck Content,” a diverse and unique online streaming event. You can buy tickets, exclusive merch, and watch a trailer below. Greg’s recent solo debut album Child Soldier: Creator of God was released on his own label/art collective Federal Prisoner brand. 

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