In episode 201, Nik and Keefy tackle Mastodon’s crazy concept album “Blood Mountain!” We explain the intricate meaning of the album and every song, pondering werewolves, one-eyed Sasquaches, Griffins, tripping balls, killer Minotaurs crossed with Bambi, Biblical apocalypses, volcanos, rivers of blood, imposter syndrome, and the monomythical hero archetype! We also make LOTR references, David Duchovny, and as always the View-Askewniverse reigns supreme! “You’re so caustic!”Continue reading
It was a perfect spring evening last Tuesday in Sterling Heights when Alternative Metal giants Deftones brought their tour to town. The sun was shining, and the birds were singing when a line of traffic started to form outside the Michigan Lottery Amphitheater. Cars were bumper to bumper as they tried to squeeze their way into the sold-out show at this Detroit suburb open-air venue. The opening act of the tour, VOWWS, could not make the gig so the second band on the roster, the mighty Gojira opened up the night.
The Masonic Temple is one of the most outstanding buildings in Midtown Detroit. The regal Neo-Gothic architecture and cathedral-like design makes it a prime tourist attraction for Motor City. Part of this historic building’s appeal is the theatre and its massive stage. The stateliness of this structure and the 55 by 100 foot theatre platform made it the perfect pick for Mastodon and Opeth to bring their co-headline tour. The bands rolled into town on a cool Spring evening last week and brought Denver’s own Khemmis with them. Having three currently hot and popular bands under one roof is every modern metalhead’s dream.Continue reading
Deftones have teamed up with Trap-Punk genre mashers WHOKILLEDXIX for a remix of their recent single “Ceremony’ from their acclaimed album Ohms. (Reprise Records). Check out the video for the track, directed by Leigh Whannell, writer of Saw and director of Upgrade, and the 2020 blockbuster The Invisible Man. The band is gearing up for their headline tour of the USA. and stream it on all DSPs. The band also released a video for the track as well. Ohms was the Ghost Cult Album of the Year in 2020. We recently reviewed their White Pony 20th Anniversary remix album, Black Stallion as well.
Deftones have launched a new cinematic noir-style video for their latest single “Ceremony” directed by Leigh Whannell, writer of Saw and director of Upgrade, and the 2020 blockbuster The Invisible Man. The band is gearing up for their headline tour of the USA. Their recent album Ohms (Reprise Records) was the Ghost Cult Album of The Year for 2020 and we recently reviewed their White Pony 20th Anniversary remix album, Black Stallion as well. Continue reading
Brann Dailor of Mastodon has done a series of drum playthrough videos for MEINL Cymbals on YouTube. Watch him on a full drum playthrough of Brann performing “Ghost of Karelia” from their classic prog metal album Crack The Skye (Reprise).
Mastodon celebrated the tenth anniversary of their ground-breaking album Crack The Skye (Reprise) yesterday, and you can read Ghost Cult’s retrospective review of it here. The band has shared a never before seen video from the Making of Crack The Skye now, as part of a new series. They also shared new CTS merch as well. The band will perform the full album on their upcoming tour with Coheed and Cambria. Buy the new band merch here! Continue reading
In a new interview, Mastodon has revealed that they have recorded a new single, that they will release soon. It will be the first new music since the band released 2017’s Emperor of Sand (Reprise). The band recently opened their own new studio and will spend part of 2019 recording their new album there. The band hits the road in Europe next week. The track, potentially timed to release with the tour will feature frequent collaborator and inspiration to Mastodon, Scott Kelly of post-Metal legends Neurosis, who will also feature on the tour and perform live with the band. Continue reading
A previously reported by Ghost Cult, Deftones are in the studio and making progress toward a new album, which will be their first since 2016’s chat topping Gore (Reprise) album. The band made a post to their Instagram account last night with the hashtags they have been using for similar posts with studio updates #2019 #newmusic #deftones #sacramento. The band recently completed the debut of their very own festival, Dia De Los Deftones. Continue reading
Disturbed’s new album Evolution, is out today via Reprise Records. Last night they played an intimate hometown show in Chicago where they played new songs and hits. At the 1,000-capacity Vic Theatre presented by SiriusXM, saw the band perform the live premieres of the first two singles from Evolution, ‘Are You Ready’ and ‘A Reason To Fight’, You can see pro-shot video from the show below. They have also released a new lyric video for ‘Hold On To Memories’. Continue reading