Leaves are falling all around, the clocks have moved back, stores are decorated for Christmas (too early), and there is a definite chill in the air. It was still hot inside the Sherman Theater when Richie Kotzen, John 5, and BAND Inc. came to Stroudsburg, PA. Continue reading
Katatonia ‘Nightmares as Extensions of the Waking State’ album official promotional photo via Napalm Records 2025. The band line-up: Jonas Renkse (vocals), Sebastian Svalland (guitar), Niklas Sandin (base), Nico Elgstrand (guitar), Daniel Moilanen (drums). Photo by Terhi Ylimäinen
Swedish masters of melancholic heaviness, Katatonia, have unveiled a hauntingly beautiful rendition of the KISS classic “A World Without Heroes!” Originally available as an exclusive bonus track on the mediabook edition of their latest studio album, Nightmares as Extensions of the Waking State (released in June via Napalm Records, read our review here), the song is now finally available digitally, alongside the second bonus track, “Wind of No Change – Karin Park Remix.” Listen and stream the track here.Continue reading
Ace Frehley at Psycho Las Vegas 2017. Photo credit Hillarie Jason Photography
Sad news to report as just weeks after a fall in his home studio, Ace Frehley has died, officially due to a “brain bleed”, according to a published report from TMZ. He was just 74 years old. News started spreading on social media today that he was on life support and he was not going to survive. Ace was in the studio working on another album in his Origins series, as part of his current deal with MNRK Heavy. Born in The Bronx, New York, Paul Daniel Ace Frehley, first rock band was Molimo, that has some precursor solos and songs KISS would use later. Ace rose to stardom as a member of KISS, which was one of the most popular bands of the 1970s. When Ace left the band in the early eighties, they struggled to remain relevant until the OG Kiss reunion at MTV KISS Unplugged in 1996. Ace inspired a generation of guitar gods with his work in early KISS and his highly influential 1980s guitar-oriented albums. Ace’s cover of “Back In The New York Groove” is his most popular song, like Eddie Van Halen of Van Halen, Dave Mustaine of Megadeth, Dimebag Darrell of PanterA. As of now, his final album in his lifetime is 2024’s 10,000 Volts (MNRK Heavy). RIP Spaceman. Continue reading
Heavy metal isn’t just a genre—it’s a full-blown lifestyle. It’s loud, theatrical, chaotic, often ridiculous, sometimes profound, and always unforgettable. Honestly? The same can be said for the movies and cartoons it inspires.Continue reading
Gene Simmons may be embarking on a new career now that KISS has retired. On Thursday, March 13th, the rock legend joined FOX 11 Los Angeles meteorologist Adam Krueger to deliver the weekly weather forecast. The three-minute segment was filled with jokes related to Kiss throughout.Continue reading
Nik and Keefy of GhostCultMag take on the biggest metal album (by sales, and by a lot) of all-time – Metallica’s Metallica a.k.a. “The Black Album!” How in the hell did this happen?Continue reading
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame icons, KISS, are releasing their classic hit, “Strutter,” on limited-edition, playable gold records, in honor of its 50th anniversary. The band have partnered with Precious Sound to produce two versions—the ultra-rare Pure Gold Edition and the Gold-Plated Edition. Keep reading below to find out more.
Retro-flavoured Swedes The Night Flight Orchestra (ft. Soilwork, Arch Enemy, Mean Streak members) are still at it with their seventh album Give Us The Moon (Napalm Records). With an insanely catchy AOR style, with an unabashedly high level of seventies and eighties-style cheese front and centre. Half the tracks here sound like they belong in some long-forgotten, coming-of-age film from 1985. Continue reading
Nik and Keefy get humble and reflective on 200 episodes of the Glacially Musical Pouredcast and Ghost Cult Collabo!Continue reading
Are you ready Jersey City? Redd Kross is coming to town and it is an evening not to be missed. Well, they came to town and Ghost Cult was there for the show. Continue reading