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ALBUM REVIEW: Lucifer – Lucifer V

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In the beginning … there was Lucifer! And now this fifth full-length outing for the “occult metal” outfit proves to be a thoroughly satisfying, good ol’ heavy rock ’n’ roll album which, at its very best – the outstanding “Slow Dance In A Crypt” – can be downright beautiful and utterly beguiling.

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Bruce Kulik Quits Grand Funk Railroad After 23 Years

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Long-time lead guitarist of Grand Funk Railroad, Bruce Kulick has departed the band. He had been a full-time member of the band for 23 years. Prior to joining GFR, Bruce played in the mid-1980s to the mid-1990s with KISS, Union with John Corabi, Meatloaf’s touring band with his late brother Bob Kulick during their heyday, and many others. Bruce gave a new interview with Ultimate Classic Rock announcing his departure, and hinting a new music, and perhaps a long-gestating rock memoir are in his future plans. His final show with the band was on December 14th, 2023 in Marietta, Ohio. Continue reading →


The First KISS Avatar Concert Will Not Happen Until 2027

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KISS, who performed their last tour date as a band on December 2nd, 2023, has scheduled the very first KISS Avatar concert for 2027, meaning fans will wait more than three years to see the spectacle the band promised as the encore to their final show. The band released a short video announcing that “a show” featuring the KISS avatars “is coming” in “2027”. The band captioned the clip: “50 years is a long time, and what the future holds is in the making.” The KISS avatars were created by Industrial Light & Magic (ILM) and were financed and produced by the Swedish company Pophouse Entertainment, which is behind “ABBA Voyage”. Gene Simmons has said that “about 200 million” dollars is being invested into the KISS avatar show in a recent interview. Watch the video teaser below. 

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PODCAST: Glacially Musical 161: D.R.I. – “Crossover” Reviewed – A Landmark for Thrash Metal

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In our third episode on Dirty Rotten Imbeciles a.k.a. – D.R.I., Nik of Glacially Musical and Keefy of GhostCultMag.com  discuss the music and impact of “Crossover!”  The album was so killer, they named a Thrash Metal subgenre after it! Nik got a haircut and had no vinyl to check this week. Keefy felt festive, but Nik wasn’t having it!
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PODCAST: KISS – The End of The Road Debate – Legendary Farewell or Controversial Exit

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Ghost Cult Keefy was joined by a cavalcade of metal personalities for a debate surrounding the final shows ever from KISS! In this video, we’ll be debating whether or not we think the KISS farewell tour was a successful, or a controversial exit. Was it a perfect ending to an iconic band, or did they go too far? We will also discuss the bands’ place in Classic Rock lore, the best and worst moments in the band’s history, and what their legacy is. Let us know what you think in the comments below!

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Amber Wild (Evan Stanley) Share Double A-side “Breakout – Silver” and Kick Off US Tour with KISS

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Featuring Evan Stanley (son of KISS frontman Paul Stanley), Amber Wild have released a double A-side, with the tracks “Breakout” and “Silver”. The October 19 release date also marked the first date of their run directly supporting KISS on their End of the Road Tour in the United States. Check out the new tracks below. 

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FESTIVAL REVIEW: Sonic Temple Art and Music Festival, Live at Crew Stadium Part 1

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Sonic Temple Art And Music Festival returned to Columbus, Ohio for the first time after taking three gap years. 

Let’s begin with a little context. The inaugural instance of Sonic Temple was in 2019. Leading up to the event, festival promoter Danny Wimmer Presents (DWP) had discontinued an arrangement with AEG Presents to jointly produce Rock On The Range, the festival in Columbus, Ohio that Sonic Temple replaced. So, Sonic Temple needed to be different enough from Rock On The Range to dispel any raised eyebrows about the move. DWP also broke off ties at about the same time with AEG for their jointly created Carolina Rebellion festival and started a new one in its place called Epicenter. While those moves might have been sound business decisions, it still turned out to be a tough year for DWP festivals.

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Ghost Cult’s Weekly Ritual Edition LIVE Rock and Metal News Show 3-31-23

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Catch up on what you missed this week in the world of Rock and Metal news with our show!  #musicnews #rocknews #metalnews #interviews #newmusicfriday #vinylcollector #metalmerch  

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KISS Books The Final Dates of “The End Of The Road Tour” – Last Ever Shows Planned for Madison Square Garden

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Today, rock n roll legends KISS announced the absolute final shows of their final tour, The End Of The Road Tour. Produced by Live Nation, these final show dates will kick off this October and culminate in a massive show in the city where it all began for KISS. New York City has been a part of the band’s ethos and storyline for more than four decades, so they felt it fitting to culminate an iconic Rock & Roll Hall of Fame-worthy career on stage at New York’s famed Madison Square Garden.  Continue reading →


Funko to Releases its POP! Vinyl Figure of Black Sabbath Singer Ronnie James Dio

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Funko, the global sensation of popular vinyl collectible toys company has finally released the POP Rocks! Vinyl Collecable figure of iconic Heavy Metal singer for Black Sabbath, Rainbow, and his solo career- Ronnie James Dio. Other artists who have gotten the Pop! Rocks treatment includes Slipknot, N.W.A., Kiss, Iron Maiden, Metallica, Guns N’ Roses, AC/DC, Ozzy Osbourne, Def Leppard, Motley Crue, Prince, Rob Zombie, FFDP, Alice In Chains,  PanterA, Dee Snider, Twisted Sister, a set of the guys in Twizted, Glow in The Dark Iron Maiden, and more. The Funko brand, which sells other figures and licensed merchandise, went public with an IPO in 2018.  

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