In this episode, Keefy catches up Ben Flanagan of Black Map! Their new album “Hex” is out now via Spinefarm Records. Ben talks about the new album, some thoughts on the music industry, and much more!Continue reading
Tag Archives: Post Hardcore
CONCERT REVIEW: Turnstile Live at Technopolis
Amazing to watch a band grow so exponentially over the last few years, that in a distant country like Greece, Turnstile were upgraded to a larger outdoor venue, a big deal for acts that come to Athens.Continue reading
INTERVIEW: Steve Tulipana of Season to Risk Talks “1800-Meldown”
In this episode, Keefy chats with Steve Tulipana of Season To Risk to talk about their brand new album “1800-Meldown” out now on Init Records. Steve catches us up on the history of the band, their comeback, what realistic touring looks like for the band in the present day, their Record Store Day exclusive glow-in-the-dark vinyl release, and more!Continue reading
CONCERT REVIEW: L.S. Dunes – From Indian Lakes – Plague Vendor Live at The Majestic
Going to concerts on a Tuesday night may seem like a young man’s game. So does enduring a mosh pit for three songs to get some photos.
But I am over 40 and still here to tell the tale, just a bit worse for wear.
ALBUM REVIEW: Black Map – Hex
For a band composed of members of other prog bands, creating something more melodic based in the post-hardcore-meets-hard-rock project, Black Map was something not entirely expected over a decade ago. Now three albums into the band’s career, and the band have made huge strides, having the technicality of their previous progressive bands and bringing it into a whole new scene, Black Map captured something new. For Hex (Spinefarm Records), the trio went in a more upfront approach to the creation process. While a complete U-turn from their previous album, how will this fare for the new release? Continue reading
ALBUM REVIEW: Svarta Havet – Månen ska lysa din väg
Månen ska lysa din väg, the Prosthetic Records debut from Post-Hardcore four-piece Svarta Havet, is a melancholic menagerie of quaint aggression, and being the first release from the Finns on a new label, it’s a damn good first showing.Continue reading
ALBUM REVIEW: Ocre – So Often Lifeblood Comes From Ashes
Duo’s appear to have a winning formula, as is exemplified by Petbrick, Big Business, Organized Konfusion, and Tears For Fears which the promotional notes for this release recognizes, describing Ocre as combining power and elegance.
GHOST CULT MAGAZINE TOP 75 ALBUMS OF THE YEAR 2024
Last-minute slinky Norwegian jesters aside, our dedicated and awesome team of writers, photographers, editors, contributors, alumni, designers and what have you, have come together to work through our regular collaborative and demographic confirmation of those albums that tickled our collective pickle in 2024.Continue reading
Crossfaith Books Underoath, Enter Shikari, Wargasm, Paledusk, Sim, and More for Hyper Planet 2025 Festival
Formed in Osaka, Japan in 2006, Crossfaith have represented the very best of what Eastern metalcore has to offer each year since. Combining their heavy roots with their love of electronic and dubstep elements, the band has solidified a space in the hearts of millions by meeting and surpassing the expectations of genre purists everywhere. In their mission to spread the love of live music, Crossfaith proudly present the Hyper Planet 2025 Festival — a celebration of musicians performing their respective crowd favorites on Sunday, February 2. Hyper Planet will take place at Japan’s largest convention center, Makuhari Messe in the 7-8 Hall, and will host bands including but not limited to: Enter Shikari, Underoath, Wargasm, Paledusk, and more.Continue reading
Post. Festival 2025 Books This Will Destroy You, Glacier, Pillars, and We Lost The Sea
The annual celebration of the expansive realms of post-Rock, post-Metal, post-Hardcore, and post-Punk, known as Post. Festival, is set to return to Indianapolis from July 24-26, 2025, at the HiFi & HiFi Annex. Celebrating its sustained growth since its founding in 2018, the festival is proud to announce an exciting lineup featuring headliners such as This Will Destroy You, Glacier, Pillars, We Lost The Sea, and more bands to be announced! Watch The 2024 Post. recap video!Continue reading