PODCAST: Episode 5 Jean-Paul Gaster of Clutch Talks Touring, Drumkit Specs and More!


Clutch continues to tour in support of their excellent 2018 album, Book of Bad Decisions (Weathermaker Music). Recently, Ghost Cult scribe DJ Astrocreep caught up with drummer Jean-Paul Gaster at the O2 Academy in Manchester, UK to chat about the band, how his approaches his live drum sound, the specs of his kit, the bands’ own label Weathermaker hitting the ten year mark, the twenty-fifth anniversary of their debut Transnational Speedway League (EastWest), recording in the same place as their heroes and contemporaries Melvins and Sleep, being influenced by Jazz drummers, and much more! Check it out! Continue reading


GUEST POST: Greg and Rob Of Static Tension – Best Albums of 2018


With 2018 coming to a close, Greg Blachman and Rob Rom of Static Tension took some time to collectively reflect on their Top 10 releases of the year. The below are their picks, listed in no particular order.Continue reading


Various Artists – The Wall Redux


Like the noble slice of pizza, a cover song, if done well, can be amazing. And if it’s not, it’s still pretty good. It’s tough to cover well-known songs and albums by famous bands because music becomes our lexicon and fans know every little nook and cranny of a track. This is the case with Pink Floyd and their iconic double album The Wall. Luckily Magnetic Eye Records and their incredible “Redux” series is here, and they always do a bang-up job of assembling the talent. Covering the entirety of The Wall seems both ambitious and a little crazy too. While The Wall is lower on my personal list of Floyd favorites, it’s as important as it is beloved by the masses. Continue reading


Melvins Stream New Single – STOP Moving To Florida


Melvins have just released their new single, their first from their upcoming album Pinkus Abortion Technician, due on April 20th from IPECAC Recordings. Jam out to ‘STOP Moving To Florida’ now! Continue reading


Fantômas Play First U.S. Show In Nine Years


Fantômas, the super group featuring Faith No More’s Mike Patton, MelvinsBuzz Osborne, and Mr. Bungle’s Trevor Dunn, reunited for their first U.S. performance in nine years this past Saturday in California. Continue reading


Melvins Stream New Song – What’s Wrong With You


The Melvins will be releasing their first ever double album, A Walk With Love and Death, on July 7th via Ipecac Recordings(details). The band already shared the new ‘Christ Hammer’ single online a few weeks ago, and thanks to Metal Hammer, you can stream ‘What’s Wrong With You’ today. Continue reading