ALBUM REVIEW: Hangman’s Chair – Saddiction


This review is going to break from the normal narrative we normally use here at Ghost Cult, where we steer away from how we feel personally about an album and try to stick to objective facts since Hangman’s Chair is one of my favorite bands. If you think that this will be a gushing love letter only fueled by my fandom, let’s correct that notion. My favorite bands are held to a much higher standard. My expectations here are exalted since I am emotionally invested in them. Continue reading


Machine Head Drop a Single and Video for “Unbøund” – New Album “Unatøned” Coming Soon


1990s Bay Area metal legends, Machine Head, unwrapped their latest single, “Unbøund,” just one day ago, with an exclusive premiere on Sirius XM’s Liquid Metal Show. Now, the band have dropped an official music video to accompany the track, directed by Mike Sloat. The song comes from their eleventh album, Unatøned, which is due to be unleashed on April 25, via Nuclear Blast Records. Check out the new video and more below.
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Scour (Philip H. Anselmo, Agoraphobic Nosebleed, Misery Index) Share a Documentary Video – New Album Incoming


Extreme metal collective, ScourPhilip H. Anselmo (Pantera, Down), Derek Engemann (Philip H. Anselmo & The Illegals), John Jarvis (Nest, Agoraphobic Nosebleed), Mark Kloeppel (Misery Index), and Adam Jarvis (Pig Destroyer, Misery Index, Lock Up) – have just unveiled a mini documentary. The video covers the history of the band, just ahead of their new album, Gold. The full-length is set for release on February 21st on Housecore Records in North America and Nuclear Blast Records in Europe. Catch the documentary and more below.
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Behemoth Share a New Single and Video for “The Shit Ov God” – New Album Incoming 


Extreme metal giants Behemoth have revealed the title, cover art, and release date of their upcoming new opus, The Shit Ov God, which is due to be released on May 9 via Nuclear Blast Records. Alongside the title track, which is streaming now, an opulent music video will premiere at 10 AM ET today. Scroll down for the link.

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Bleed From Within Drop Their Single and Video “A Hope In Hell” – New Album Coming Soon


Fresh off tour supporting Slipknot in the UK and Europe, Scottish metal squad, Bleed From Within, have just released their new single and video, “A Hope In Hell.” This is latest cut from the new album, Zenith, due out on the 4th of April via Nuclear Blast Records. Watch it below and read more from the band.
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Benediction’s New Album “Ravage Of Empires” is Coming Soon


British death metal legends, Benediction, have just announced their upcoming studio album, Ravage Of Empires. The new full-length is due to be released on April 4, 2025, via Nuclear Blast Records, and is the band’s ninth full-length since forming back in 1989 in Birmingham, England. Head into the article below for more from Benediction.
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Eluveitie Share Their New Single and Video “Premonition” – On Tour Soon


Eluveitie are back with the “Premonition” single and video, their first new music in 2 years. It is also the first song from their upcoming album, which will be out next year, through Nuclear Blast Records. After their own headliner tour ÁNV Rising – Europe (starting January 2025), the band will hit the road again with Arch Enemy, Amorphis and Gatecreeper in October 2025. Find the new video and live listings in the article below.
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Marko Hietala (ex-Nightwish) Shares a Single and Video for “Impatient Zero” – New Album Coming Soon


Finnish vocalist, bassist, and songwriter Marko Hietala, formerly of Nightwish, has dropped a new single titled “Impatient Zero,” complete with a music video. He has also unveiled details of his forthcoming solo album, Roses From The Deep, set to be released on February 7, via Nuclear Blast Records. This is his first major project since 2020’s Pyre of the Black Heart. Check out the new track and more below.
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Epica Share Their New Lyric Video for “Arcana”


Symphonic metal frontrunners, Epica, recenrtly entered a new chapter with the unveiling of their latest single, “Arcana,” along with a music video, directed by Remko Tielemans. Now they have dropped a lyrtic video for the track as well. This is the band’s first new release since their album, Omega, and their collaboration EP, The Alchemy Project. Coming through Nuclear Blast Records, it offers a glimpse into the band’s future music, coming in 2025. Watch the new video now!
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