MTV doesn’t have much music is on it these days, but on occasion, they will surprise you. Last night at the MTV music awards, Post Malone, 21 Savage and Aerosmith united to perform, the classic rock anthem “Dream On”. Interestingly after appearing on Aerosmith’s debut album, ‘Dream On’ didn’t become a legit hit song until the band performed it on the MTV music awards in the mid-1990s. The song was released as a single and became much more well-known to non-fans. Continue reading
Exodus will headline the “MTV Headbangers Ball Tour” of Europe this winter. Direct support will come from Sodom, Death Angel, and Suicidal Angels. The run of dates will lead them through 17 cities and venues in 9 different countries – including a stop at London’s Electric Ballroom. Tickets are on sale and you can watch a trailer for the tour now. Continue reading
Love and music go hand in hand like any other perfect pair. A song can be reminiscent of your first kiss, first heartbreak even your love for life. True Love (Vertigo), the five-track EP by Irish trio, Fangclub emphasizes on the theme and delivers for those that miss and love the alternative nostalgia of the nineties.
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MTV’s Headbangers Ball was the leading name in metal entertainment in the late 1980s and early 90s. Now the name is coming back with their touring arm once again with The Headbangers Ball Tour. Headlined by Death Angel, they will be joined by Sodom and Suicide Angels. One more headline band will be announced soon. All tour dates are on sale at the links below.Continue reading
With the exception of Metallica, Pearl Jam, and Nirvana, no other band helped shape the tenor of mainstream 1990s rock and metal in terms of influence than Alice In Chains. Twenty-five years ago today the landmark album, Dirt was born via Columbia Records. Not only was it the bands commercial breakthrough, but it was their creative zenith in many ways, establishing them as a leader in the genre. Ghost Cult Magazine takes a look back at the album on the anniversary of its release.Continue reading
Submitted for your approval, the year is 1991. Already a bang up year for monumental rock and metal releases, Soundgarden releases Badmotorfinger on the now defunct A&M records sets the heavy music world on its ear. Sure in the climate where Nirvana’s Nevermind was climbing the charts and Metallica’s “Black Album” was already a legit hit too. Residing right in the middle, just as the “Seattle” craze was capturing people wad Soundgarden. That Badmotorfinger would go on to be the defining moment in their career wasn’t a surprise considering their history.
