Nik, Keefy, and Don are back for another wheedle at Ozzy’s solo career. Mid-1980s excess is on full display for “The Ultimate Sin” – but is more really more?Continue reading
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ALBUM REVIEW: Tar Pit – Scrying the Angel Gate
The sophomore album from Portland’s Tar Pit, Scrying the Angel Gate (Transylvanian Recordings), sets Lovecraftian themes against a style of doom that relishes the blues-based jams. An organ haunting the opening track from the back of the mix. The backbone of the song is a lumbering wall of fuzzed-out riffage. This song eventually builds the dynamic into a more metallic attack. Vocalist Don Gozalo brings an emotive howl to the songs. Unlike most doom frontmen, he is not as blatant an Ozzy disciple. This helps set their overall sound apart from their peers. Continue reading
Tens of Thousands Lined The Streets of Birmingham to Say Goodbye to Black Sabbath’s Ozzy Osbourne and Watch The Funeral Procession
Black Sabbath Singer and Solo Artist Ozzy Osbourne Will Be Laid To Rest Today, Here’s How To Watch The Funeral Procession

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Ozzy Osbourne will be laid to rest in his native Birmingham, England this Wednesday (July 30), but for those not in Birmingham, but a livestream taking place from the Black Sabbath bench in Birmingham where you can watch the procession. The stream is free at the links below. The Black Sabbath bench website is planning to provide an ongoing livestream on Wednesday where you can keep up with the procession. It’s expected to begin at approximately 1PM BST. That’s 8 AM ET and 5 AM PT in the USA. Continue reading
PODCAST: The Glacially Cult Crossover #2 – Remembering Ozzy Osbourne
Nik, Keefy, and Don pour one out, and into our glasses for Ozzy Osbourne, and we are going to get way too emotional about Ozzy and Black Sabbath!Continue reading
Black Sabbath Singer and Solo Artist Ozzy Osbourne, The Prince of Darkness, Dies at 76

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The music world has lost one of its most unshakeable icons. Ozzy Osbourne, legendary frontman of Black Sabbath and pioneering force in heavy metal, passed away today at the age of 76, as confirmed by his family.Continue reading
Black Sabbath Shares Judas Priest’s Cover of “War Pigs” Ahead of Their Farewell Show This Weekend
Black Sabbath has shared a cover of their classic track “War Pigs” as recorded by hometown peers Judas Priest! The performance-style video went live on all of Black Sabbath’s socials today, along with a cross-posted to Judas Priest’s as well. Judas Priest is not appearing at the Black Sabbath/Ozzy concert this weekend.Continue reading
FEATURE: The 20 Most Metal Films and Cartoons Ever Part 1
Heavy metal isn’t just a genre—it’s a full-blown lifestyle. It’s loud, theatrical, chaotic, often ridiculous, sometimes profound, and always unforgettable. Honestly? The same can be said for the movies and cartoons it inspires.Continue reading
PODCAST: Glacially Musical 203 – Vinyl Care and Gear Maintenance Chaser Episode
In this episode #203, Nik and co-host Keefy of Ghost Cult Magazine discuss caring for your record collection, turntable maintenance, the joys of collecting, an examination of Discogs, and more! Also, Nik is watching Nicky (Santoro) in “Casino!” Keefy is still salty about “Sopranos!”
Martin Scorsese, he makes the best films!
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