NEW MUSIC FRIDAY: September 27th New Music Releases


Check out the new music releases from around the world today.

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REVIEW: Psycho Las Vegas 2019 – Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino


As far as large multi-day fests go, Psycho Las Vegas is still pretty wet behind the ears having only just had their fourth annual incarnation this August but already it has begun growing into what will likely continue to be the summer juggernaut of partying and music. New this year, to the dismay of many, was the location change from the off the strip and perfectly themed haunt, The Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, to the megaplex that is Mandalay Bay. Gone is the feeling of a true fest take over and in its place, a sprawling amalgamation of “psychos” and people from any town USA or abroad there simply to gamble, throw pre-wedding bashes, get drunk or maybe attend a conference (*ahem* “conference”). Once everyone got their bearings and navigated through this corporate mega casino/hotel/shopping mall, pushed back a few drinks or whatever preferred substances they were into, and found the locations of the four stages, the complaining ebbed and instead, people experienced the fest for what it is. A gigantic party with a great combination of bands playing for four days.Continue reading


PODCAST: Episode 42: Mikael Åkerfeldt of Opeth Talks New Album and Progressive Music


Ghost Cult had the distinct pleasure of chatting with the one and only Mikael Åkerfeldt of Opeth recently. In a wide-ranging chat with our Chief Editor Keefy, Mikael discussed the new album, In Cauda Venenum, due out September 27th via Moderbolaget Records / Nuclear Blast Entertainment. We discussed his creating both English and Swedish language versions of the album, using an orchestra and choir, concept records, progressive rock artists he likes such as Pink Floyd, King Crimson and Peter Gabriel, working at Park Studios, philosophical lyrics, and why he treated this album like it was the final Opeth album. Continue reading


Opeth Shares Animated Visualizer for “Dignity”


Opeth recently shared their new single ‘Dignity’ in both English and Swedish versions. Now they have posted a visualizer for the track in English on YouTube. The video was created by famed artist and director Costin Chioreanu (http://www.twilight13media.com). The song comes from the new Opeth album In Cauda Venenum, due out on September 27, 2019, via Moderbolaget Records / Nuclear Blast. Stay tuned to Ghost Cult for our upcoming interview with the bands’ mastermind, Mikael Akerfelt! In the meantime, check out the clip as well as the lyrics below. Continue reading


Opeth Shares New Single and Visualizer – “Dignity” (“Svekets Prins”)


Opeth has just shared an incredible new single and epic visualizer, ‘Dignity’/’Svekets Prins’ ‘! The track can be streamed below. Taken from the band’s 13th album, In Cauda Venenum (Moderbolaget/Nuclear Blast Entertainment) coming in both English and Swedish versions, and releasing on September 27th. Continue reading


FESTIVAL PREVIEW: Psycho Las Vegas 2019


Ghost Cult is once again honored to be part of Psycho Las Vegas, a goddam heavy metal casino/beach party extravaganza if there ever was one. The filth of Rock, Sludge, Doom, Trad, Hardcore, Prog, and Stoner Metal genres and the glitz of Vegas- baby, all rolled into one. Headlined by Original Misfits, Opeth, Electric Wizard, Corrosion of Conformity, Bad Religion, YOB, Lucifer, High on Fire, GsY!BE, Clutch, Carcass, Triumph of Death, Graveyard, ASG, Primitive Man, Deafheaven, Kadavar, Vio-Lence, Soft Kill, Andrew W.K., Tomb Mold, Power Trip, Full of Hell, and a ton more bands, it promises to be a rager. Sadly, Oranssi Pazuzu and Rotting Christ have dropped out. Every band is carefully curated and picked, so try to see them all if you can. If you can’t get set with the full lineup, and our “must not miss list” picks for each day!Continue reading


Listen To A Brand New Song From Opeth – “Heart in Hand”


As we previously reported, Opeth will release their new album In Cauda Venenum is out September 27. ‘Heart in Hand’ is firmly in their more recent Prog Rock style, the track definitely has a straight-ahead heaviness older fans will like, as well as an extensive acoustic part right out of Damnation. More of this, please! Jam this track right now! Continue reading


Opeth Announces New Album, “In Cauda Venenum”, Due Next Fall


Opeth has announced their brand new album, In Cauda Venenum, due out this fall via Moderbolaget Records / Nuclear Blast Entertainment. The release date is not yet announced but we now have the name, album artwork and the track listing, all below. In Cauda Venenum was recorded last year at Stockholm’s Park Studios, will be released in two versions, in both Swedish and English languages. Various physical and digital formats will be available and additional details will be announced in the coming months.Continue reading


Diamond Head – The Coffin Train


Three years after the release of their hugely impressive comeback album, Stourbridge NWOBHM veterans Diamond Head return with another slab of traditional heavy metal goodness.Continue reading